The Best Tennis and Golfing Near Kapalua

Kapalua, Hawaii is home to numerous outdoor activities like lounging on the beach, hiking scenic oceanside areas overgrown by lush greenery, or taking a refreshing kayak tour from DT Flemings Beach. If, however, hiking or outdoor adventure isn’t for you, Kapalua is also home to pristine golf courses and luxurious tennis gardens. Golfers from all around the country have visited Hawaii to experience the amazing golf courses located along the coastlines of Kapalua. In fact, Kapalua is known for having one of the best golf courses in all of Hawaii! Throughout this article, we’ll talk about a few of the golf courses and tennis clubs that make Kapalua truly special for sports enthusiasts.

If you’re searching for golfing or tennis destinations around Hawaii, you’re probably looking for a course or court that offers truly unique characteristics. Fortunately, Kapalua’s tennis courts and golf courses feature immaculate landscaping and consistently excellent upkeep. Why rough it for 18 holes in less than ideal weather when you could visit Hawaii for a truly unforgettable golfing or tennis experience? There are plenty of tennis facilities and golf courses to choose from around Kapalua and Honua Kai, which is why Aloha Vacation Villas has compiled the top tennis and golfing locations near Kapalua. Below, we’ll list the highest reviewed golfing and tennis areas around Kapalua and the many services they offer to guests. If you plan on traveling to Kapalua or Honua Kai, browse high-end vacation rentals at Aloha Vacation Villas. Our wide variety of properties are equipped to meet the needs of families ranging from large to small, while our dedication to our customers ensures that they experience the vacation of a lifetime.


Kapalua Golf’s Bay Course  

An 18-hole course welcoming golfers of all skill levels, Kapalua Golf’s Bay Course is an excellent choice for spending a day out on the green. The Bay Course has been graced by some of the top PGA contenders to ever play like Davis Love III and Fred Couples, and continues to be a popular choice for golfers seeking gorgeous views at the turn of every hole. Players at the Bay Course will experience stunning oceanside golfing that will be sure to leave a lasting impression which makes it a favorite for many. If you’d like to experience one of the top golf courses in Hawaii, Kapalua Golf offers online booking for scheduling tee times in advance.


Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course 

Touted as the best golf course in all of Hawaii, Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course provides experienced golfers breathtaking coastal views at every hole. The 18-hole course has been traversed by some of the greatest golfers of all time such as Vijay Singh, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Keegan Bradley, and many other golfing legends. With a stamp of approval by many of golf’s greatest players, as well as 10 consecutive years of receiving the number one spot for Golfweek’s Best Golf Courses in Hawaii Award, it’s no wonder that golfers from all around the country visit Kapalua for the opportunity to play on Hawaii’s best golf course. If you are planning to visit Kapalua and would like to golf the Plantation Course, you may easily schedule your tee time online in advance.

Kapalua Tennis Garden

Immerse yourself in an otherworldly tennis experience at the Kapalua Tennis Garden. The Kapalua Tennis Garden sports 10 plexipave courts, allowing players of all abilities to enjoy its natural surroundings, lush greenery, and native tropical plants that are sure to impress. Offering instructional clinics, technical guidance from professionals, and lighting to accommodate night time matches, the Kapalua Tennis Garden is designed to be a memorable experience for players of all skill levels. If you’re looking to improve your serve or backhand, the Kapalua Tennis Garden also offers summer tennis camps for Hawaii residents as well as resort guests. To schedule your court time, simply call in advance to request a court reservation.

Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch

Located just five miles south of Kapalua, Maui’s Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch features 10 pristine courts available to tennis players ranging from beginner to professional. The Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch has received several awards for its stunning facilities including USPTA’s Facility of the Year award, as well as ranking in Tennis Resorts Online’s top 100 tennis destinations in the world. Equipped with ample lighting, the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch allows for night play on five of their ten courts. Known for its massive tennis stadium, the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch hosts large scale events for tennis enthusiasts to spectate such as the 2017 Fed Cup; the world’s biggest yearly team competition for women. For all reservation and scheduling information, visit The Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch’s pro shop.

Though these are only four popular tennis and golfing locations around Kapalua, there are many other high quality golfing and tennis resorts throughout Hawaii. We are devoted to making your trip to Hawaii a unique experience catered to your interests, which begins with helping you find the perfect golfing or tennis facility to fit your needs. If you are planning a trip to Kapalua or Honua Kai, and are looking for quality vacation rentals at an affordable price, Contact our experienced staff at Aloha Vacation Villas. We offer numerous vacation rentals to choose from to ensure that you can easily find a rental property within your desired budget and location. Get in touch with our friendly and helpful staff today to learn more about our vacation rentals!

King Kamehameha Golf Club | Guest for a Day

Aloha Vacation Villas is a family owned business and we make sure to experience the island to better convey the best of Maui. Our Son Michael (pictured below) is visiting from the mainland to help build out a couple of villa kitchen projects.  So naturally, we took a break for a family game of Golf Scramble and decided to visit the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

As Maui's only private 18-hole lush course along side the West Maui Mountains, King Kamehameha Golf Club offers an impressive design and ranks 2nd to the Plantation Course at Kapalua. With great conditioning, a superb layout and spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, many would say it rivals the Plantation Course.

Throughout there are elevated tee shots and slopes -- lots of them. In fact, holes that might seem short on the surface can play extremely long, like the 387-yard ninth, which often plays uphill and into the wind. The approach shot can easily be three clubs longer and that's after a drive that goes nowhere nearly as long as you thought off the tee. The finishing hole is one of the best on Maui at 559 yards, it's reachable because it's downhill, but a lake and waterfall guards the green.

Then you arrive at the 74'000 sq. ft. Frank Lloyd Wright-designed clubhouse. The spectacular building is adorned with original artwork by prominent local artists and has a beautiful golf shop. Lavished with spa facilities, including therapeutic showers, whirlpools, a Furo (Japanese style bathtub) and saunas, King Kamehameha offers a 'Guest for a Day' program ($170+ with limited tee times). The price, by the way, is a bargain compared to other Maui resort courses, especially considering what you get for it.

Furo  |  Japanese Style Bathtub

For dining, there's the intimate Wai Kahe Room and suncourt that are both open for Lunch and cocktails only. The menu includes Hawaiian regional cuisine with a euro-asian flair as well as traditional Japanese food. Food service is also available in both men's and women's lounges with a full bar.

Wai Kahe Room  |  Suncourt

Practice facilities are also impressive with a full grass range, short-game area and putting greens. Training aids, such as alignment sticks and weighted clubs, are a nice touch on the range for warming up before a round.

So, while visiting the Kapalua Resort, you can include King Kamehameha on your rotation. Like all private clubs, their goal is to sell memberships. But you can try it out at least once. As a 'Guest for a Day', that's perfect and perhaps you would consider joining if you regularly visit Maui.