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    Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course

    165 Reviews
    #6 of 20 Outdoor Activities in Waimea
    Outdoor Activities, Golf Courses
    62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-9706
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    “Gorgeous wellKept course never busy”

    Seems you are only golfer most of the time here. Redesigned club house restaurant is better and the... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    drmader
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    Orinda, California
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    “Challenging Course In Great Condition!”

    Looking for a little more challenging golf course? You got it here! Played 36 holes, teeing off... read more

    Reviewed 28 September 2018
    jkendo
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    San Jose, California
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    Considered one of Hawaii's most unique challenges, this highly-rated 18-hole championship golf course offers dramatic elevation changes and spectacular views; under renovation until December 2008
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    62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-9706
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Amazing course, but overpriced with bad customer service

    First off, the course is beautiful! Hole 3 iconic tee off over the ocean. Snack and drink cart fully stocked with all the good stuff. Greens played super fast, bunkers everywhere. Good ups and downs unlike other ocean courses in the area. Carts well equipped...More

    Thank LivinGreat808
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Pretty course, but terrible fairways.

    I played Mauna Kea course today. It has beautiful views. Good layout. Nice, friendly employees. I had heard great things about the course, as well as the reviews. The greens were very nice. I thought the fairways, however, were some of the worst I have...More

    Thank Razorgeorge
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Gorgeous wellKept course never busy

    Seems you are only golfer most of the time here. Redesigned club house restaurant is better and the bocce is nice.. the course is not super difficult but offers stunning views at nearly every hole ..houses on the upper part of course are the custom...More

    Thank drmader
    Reviewed 28 September 2018
    Challenging Course In Great Condition!

    Looking for a little more challenging golf course? You got it here! Played 36 holes, teeing off at 8am. Nice sunny day, little breeze, humid. The course has lots of changing elevation, lots of undulation in the fairway and greens, well maintained course, the greens...More

    Thank jkendo
    Reviewed 25 September 2018
    Simply Remarkable and Challenging

    My wife and I played on a gorgeous Monday morning. We had Marriott Vacation Club coupons - much cheaper than the normal rate. I found the course to be remarkable. The views from the 1st green through the 4th tee are AMAZING. The greens were...More

    Thank daqattaq
    Reviewed 16 September 2018
    Tough course with too many bunkers

    When they re-did the course a few years ago, they considered it very clever to design 100 bunkers - this has made the course less fun and difficult for the average player. It still has good ocean views, but the two courses at Mauna Lani...More

    Thank Explore796204
    Reviewed 10 September 2018 via mobile
    Spectacular But Not For the Faint of Heart

    Love this course. It is everything its reputation claims it to be, tough and scenic. It seemed that every hole is elevated (not totally true) and absolutely protected by bunkers. The signature 3rd hole is gorgeous and daunting. Managed to play the course 3 times...More

    Thank Stan J
    Reviewed 8 September 2018
    A beautiful beast

    Hawaii has a lot of golf courses that are beautiful. Many have a par three over a cove of the ocean. Mauna Kea has all that and more. It is awesome golf. The green sites are brilliantly placed, but I do tire of all the...More

    Thank Tom W
    Reviewed 6 August 2018 via mobile
    Difficult but gorgeous

    What a beautiful but difficult course. Plenty of memorable water views, from the famous 3 to the challenging 11, this is a scenic course. While the fairways are wide, the approach shots are very challenging. Most greens seem to be uphill and out guarded by...More

    Thank vancouver81
    Reviewed 30 March 2018
    WOW

    Ok, let me start by saying I would probably never spend $295.00 per round for any golf course, but the condo we stayed in came with 4 free passes. What an amazing golf course!! It was very difficult, bunkers like the grand canyon, but spectacular...More

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    MaunaKeaResort, Guest Services Team at Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course, responded to this reviewResponded 10 April 2018

    We are glad to hear you had a great time on the greens and enjoyed the amazing views throughout the course. It is always our goal to provide great service to players! Mahalo for your review!

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    23 April 2015|
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    Response from Coylum | Reviewed this property |
    By the way, rent an apartment at Waikoloa through vrbo and drive to the course. Nicer than the hotel.
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    22 February 2015|
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    Response from Edmund1020 | Reviewed this property |
    The Mauna Kea Beach Resort is a hotel so the rooms we have stayed in, 6 or 7 times do not have a washer and dryer. If you stay in the homes, villas or condo up the hill, likely they do.
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