princeville makai golf club

Since being renovated and updated the Makai course is truly a wonderful golf experience. Relatively challenging for a resort course, you are easily distracted by the ocean vistas, towering mountains and waterfall views. The unique wild life (Nene geese, nesting albatross and the ubiquitous wild chickens) complete the scene. Definitely worth a few hours on the links!

Let me just say up front that the Makai Golf Club far exceeded my expectations. Long dubbed the “ugly step sister” to the famous Prince course at Princeville (now closed down and converting to a private club), Makai closed up operations in order to go through an extensive 16 month remodel before reopening in early 2010. The results are stunning! The turf conditions couldn’t be better, the ocean views are breathtaking, and the layout is both inviting and challenging. Brilliant white bunkers are perfectly groomed and peppered throughout the course thus inviting the player to take thoughtful consideration before each stroke. The course doesn't wait around to introduce the golfer to the ocean as gorgeous views are on display behind the 2nd green, a 611 yard par five. The signature 3rd hole is a downhill par three to a green fronted by a pond and stunning views in the background. The 446 yard 6th hole is another favorite of visitors as you play right towards the rocky north Kauai cliff edges with the ocean as a backdrop and Queen’s Bath situated in the lava rock below the green. The driveable par four 14th along the northern Kauai cliffs is another stunning hole that is a ton of fun to play and a great chance to card a birdie. The terrain is less dramatic, demanding, and doesn’t feature as much jungle as the Prince course, which should appeal more to ladies and higher handicappers looking to enjoy Hawaii without going through a dozen balls. In conclusion, Makai is really impressive and has successfully shed the “ugly step sister” status and now stands on its own merits as one of Hawaii’s finest tracks.

Can't beat the stunning ocean views from this gorgeous course! And the service is fantastic. A truly 5 - star experience. And check our their sunset golf cart tours. Even non golfers would enjoy this scenic photo tour around the course!

Absolutely beautiful! There were nesting albatroses on several fairways. Best golf ever! The third hole is a must- see.

For the ultimate yoga experience try the Sunrise Yoga class on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 0730. It is an all level class led by Tulasi Adeva, who is a great practice leader. There is nothing like starting the morning with a yoga practice while watching the sun rise and light up Bali Hai. You are out on a the furtherest point on the golf course surrounded by the crashing sea, whales spouting and jumping close to shore and albatross and shearwaters soaring overhead.If you are lucky, a rainbow (or two or three) may light up the sky as happened to me. My wife and I have made this part of our vacation routine and look forward to doing it all over again next year.

Aloha wmartin222,Mahalo for your "Awesome golf course" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! To hear you say that the Makai Course Experience "Has It All" really meant a lot to my team and I! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us next time you are on the Garden Island! We look forward to sharing a perfect 5 star experience with you again soon!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha Ron S,Mahalo for your "Breath taking" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! We really appreciate you sharing your appreciation of our Staff and the Makai Course's Signature 7th hole! Not to many people get to see #7 at it's best during the sunset hours! When you return to our paradise you will have to enjoy our "Sunset Golf Cart Tour" , this way you will be able to enjoy the sunset from the tee box overlooking the ocean!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha Linda H,Mahalo for your "Incredibly beautiful golf course" review of Princeville Makai Golf Club! We really appreciate you sharing the fact that you feel our Top 100 golf course is the BEST on the island of Kauai! I am obviously bias... But I agree 100%! With the Superior conditions, world class views, friendly staff, and Princeville's best Burger! It is tough to beat the Makai Experience! We look forward to having you back again to our paradise soon!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha Troble733,Mahalo for your "Fun round" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! We were very happy to hear you not only enjoyed everything you experienced but you also were able to finish the round in a nice pace! We look forward to your return to our paradise again soon and making sure you have a 5 star experience!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha kgrotenhuis23,Mahalo for your "Nice Views & Easy to Play" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! You were able to hit on A Lot of great points that we offer! We are known for our 5 oceanfront holes, being a course that all golfers can enjoy no matter what their skill level, superb course conditions, our very friendly staff, and Wonderful same day reply rates or Multi-Round passes for those golf fanatics! Look forward to seeing you all again soon!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha Debra S,Mahalo for your "Fabulous" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! We appreciate you taking the time to share the fun experience you had on our Top 100 golf course! As you mentioned we do have A LOT of ocean front holes! The Word MA*KAI = Towards the Ocean or Sea in Hawaiian! With a very special and meaningful name such as this we are proud to be able to back it up! If you are ever on Kauai again we would like to invite you back for a lot more FUN in the sun!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha mjdswans,Mahalo for your very honest "Wonderful Facility" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! I remember you returning after your first attempt at our amazing Sunset Golf Cart Tour! I am so happy I was able to talk you into to coming back later in the week to enjoy the special offer of a "Guided" tour by one of our very own golf professionals (Andrew)! You will be very happy to know since your time here we have added wonderful on course signage that assists all of our guests around the course during the tour along with the fact card! If you are ever near our paradise again we would love to have you back out on the course! Maybe next time you can try the "Sunrise Yoga" from our 7th tee box!#ComeRideMakai

Aloha Maui-mango,Mahalo for your "Super layout, Conditions and unbelievable scenery!!! This is the place to play!!!” review on the Princeville Makai Golf Club's tripadvisor page! We really appreciated reading through your very accurate depiction of your entire experience with our staff, course conditions and Mr. Robert Trent Jones II course layout! From the sounds of your name you reside on Maui, if this is indeed the case we look forward to seeing you again very soon!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha Jak S,Mahalo for your "First Class Views and Service" review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! We really pride ourselves in making sure your whole experience is first class all the way from the check in to process to putting out on the 18th hole! We look forward to seeing you and your fellow golfers again soon in paradise!#ComePlayMakai

Aloha jlantern3,Mahalo for your "Rented a Condo Here" Review! Being a very well known resort area on the Hawaiian Islands we do have a lot of condos and homes available for rent near and around our Top 100 golf course! Thank you for your kind words pertaining to the superior course conditions and tranquility of our community! We look forward to getting you out on the golf course for a round or "Sunset Golf Cart Tour" next time you stay in our north shore paradise!#ComePlayMakai