Princeville Makai Golf Club

Princeville Makai Golf Club

Princeville Makai Golf Club
4.5
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Welcome to the Top Golf Experience on Kauai; Our highly acclaimed Princeville Makai Course boasts 18 championship holes Which were originally designed by Mr. Robert Trent Jones Jr. in the late 1960s and then renovated by RTJ Jr. in 2009. The new and improved Princeville Makai course is a breath taking par-72 tipping out over 7,200 yards. The layout boasts 6 Epic Oceafront Holes (3 Front nine & 3 Back nine), Immaculate Conditions, and Unmatched Aloha! Most visitors agree our ocean/mountain views are some of the best Hawaii golf has to offer. We also boast a friendly and fun regulation 9 hole experience on our Woods Course. This course Was Not Renovated, but ifairly priced for the experience. Well, enough about JUST Jawdropping Golf... Here at Princeville Makai Golf Club we pride ourselves in Not Just Golf, but a lot of fun! We also offer... 1.) Makai Grill - Restaurant 2.) World Class 18 Hole Princeville Mauka Disc Golf course 3.) Sunset Golf Cart Tours 4.) Sunrise Yoga
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  • Natasha C
    31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Sunset Golf Cart Tour
    My husband and I chose the sunset golf cart tour experience as part of our honeymoon activities, and we had the best time! Andrew was charming, fun and knowledgeable. What an incredible spot to see the best sunset of our life. Can’t wait to come back next visit!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 4, 2023
  • Sherry M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most incredible experience! I loved it!
    What a wonderful way to begin our day. Beautiful teacher, wonderful class, and the most spectacular scenery and views that anyone could hope for at the yoga site. On the 7th hole on the (gorgeous) Makai Golf Course in Princeville Kauai : )
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 13, 2023
  • NanaG
    San Antonio, Texas9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    SUNSET GOLF CART TOUR IS A MUST!
    The men said this was the best golf course they had ever played. The course was pristine, and the views were amazing. We reserved the Golf Cart Sunset Tour, and it was outstanding. The women loved it because we got to see all of the beautiful golf course. The sunset did not disappoint. The view from the 17th hole was incredible. The group stopped many times to take pictures and our guide was very interesting. He gave us information about the plants, trees and wildlife on the course. Our only disappointment was the clubhouse. Our expectations were that dinner and drinks would be available. Maybe I read too much into the website description. But we drove to Hanalei to eat before the tour. Without having researched ahead of time and being on a short time frame, dinner was at LL Barbeque which was very disappointing. I do not recommend eating there.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 3, 2023
  • Anne-Marie K
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunrise Yoga
    This experience was better than expected. The view was out of this world. Tulasi is a wonderful teacher - her sequencing was intentional and creative. Communication to find parking and directions was clear and concise. I would 10/10 recommend this experience and can’t wait to do it again.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 11, 2024
  • Angie R
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunrise Yoga
    Yoga was incredible. Tulasi is so soothing and allowed us to truly experience the beauty and sensations of our environment. We felt stretched and strong afterwords. We are only visiting, but if we are ever lucky enough to return we would gladly take this class again!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 29, 2024
  • LisaInCO
    Evergreen, Colorado89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunrise Yoga
    Fantastic way to gift yourself a great start to your Mon/Wed/Fri! Tulasi is a gifted instructor, patiently guiding you to strengthen & calm your body. I’ve enjoyed this yoga experience in the most beautiful location annually for 10 years. Mahalo nui loa, Tulasi!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 1, 2024
  • Édila K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yoga at Makai
    Unforgettable yoga experience with breathtaking mountain and beach views! Challenging poses, fresh air, and stunning scenery made for a truly unique and invigorating practice. Tulasi, was exceptional - knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring. Highly recommended for yogis of all levels looking to connect with nature and push their limits. Thank you 🙏🏼
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 16, 2024
  • Carol T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunrise Yoga Makai
    Yoga with Tulasi is a wonderful experience. Tulasi loves Kauai and shares her love for both the island and yoga sincerely. She is very attune to each person’s needs and provides a supportive environment for yoga Beautiful place, beautiful yoga leader! 💜🌈🙏🏽
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 2, 2024
  • Janice B
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunset golf cart tour
    We absolutely had a wonderful time on the sunset golf cart tour. Randy, our guide, was exceptional. He provided us with humor, great knowledge of the course and it’s surroundings. My husband is a golfer, and we truly appreciated the beautiful scenery and depth of the course and tour. We highly recommend this fun tour!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 19, 2024
  • Maura W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Grateful to have this wonderful experience
    An absolute must when on Kauai! Rainbows, views, recharging energy, easy to follow instructions yet challenging poses for all levels! Went again throughout the week and will be back on my upcoming visits to “heaven on earth” Namaste!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 25, 2024
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Maura W
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Friends
An absolute must when on Kauai! Rainbows, views, recharging energy, easy to follow instructions yet challenging poses for all levels! Went again throughout the week and will be back on my upcoming visits to “heaven on earth” Namaste!
Written September 25, 2024
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DOstrye
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Couples
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.
Written February 10, 2015
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Aloha DOstrye, We would like to share a BIG MAHALO to you for your very heart felt review of your recent "Sunrise Yoga" experience at Princeville Makai Golf Club! As you mentioned in your very thorough review, Tulasi is a wonderful instructor and the setting truly might be the best yoga studio in the world! With the waves crashing below, the north shore mountains staring you down, and our endangered wildlife flipping and flying all around it is a very memorable moment! We look forward to having you back for another sunrise yoga lesson soon! Mahalo Nui Loa #YogaMakai
Written April 6, 2015
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Ross363
Fort St. John, BC14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2013 • Couples
In 40 years of golfing courses all over, this is my favourite for an all round golf experience - gorgeous course, lots of challenge, wonderful variety, spectacular views, great service, perfect greens and bunkers but playable rewarding you for making great shots. I could play this course every day all year long - and in Kauai you can.
Written January 24, 2014
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Aloha AScobie, MUCH MAHALO for your wonderful review of the Princeville Makai Golf Club! The tile of your review "Nothing Better" brought a big smile to our entire team here at the club. We take a tremendous amount of pride in what we do here. Your very positive praise will continue to give our team the fire needed to burn bright! We look forward to you returning to our island paradise, make sure not to stay away to long! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Written May 31, 2014
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HuntSAH
South Carolina475 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
This is supposed to be the #1 golf course in Kauai. I understand Covid is a serious problem, but what does that have to do with not supplying waters to the players?! I mean they put ice in the coolers, so they had to touch the coolers….. I was a rider for $45 and my husband & 16 year old son played. My son was half of my husband. All together it was around $450. We played Poipu 2 days ago & with 2 carts had 8 waters total.
The bag drop guy from Connecticut was pretty rude! Came straight up to our car rushing us. My husband had not changed into his golf shoes. Meanwhile our 16 yr old had taken the car to the parking area. Husband had to walk back to get his shoes. The older guy from Connecticut told me lots of people out here play with no shoes?!?! WTH
I don’t care what others do, we are wearing shoes. While my son was taking the cart to find my husband who was getting his shoes, the guy from Connecticut said my son was supposed to check in with him and then get a cart. Again WTH…he did! The Connecticut guy just forgot to write down the golf cart number.
Our tee-time was 1:00. At 12:40 he said we were up next. Ok well, my family is practicing for the few minutes we had left. Rushing us to the tee is not ok! Needless to say we were on the Teebox before 1:00. Felt rushed bc they want carts back at 4:35. They also wanted you to bring your cart back to a different spot at drop off meaning you had to carry your clubs to the car a good ways. This is not OK. This is supposed to be first class service at a top-notch golf course, and we did not get that. We played Ocean course & played Poipu & would choose those again over playing here. No cart girl for drinks/snacks. My 16 year old was $37 at the Ocean Course. $117ish here. No one at the start to tell us or give us any advice on any of the holes. Never again:(
Written August 2, 2021
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Mascotgirl
Clarksville, TN85 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
Really enjoyed our tour. This the second time we have gone on this tour and we had a great experience both times. We enjoyed our first visit so much that we wanted to go again on our next trip back to Kauai. Tom, Head Golf Pro, typically leads the tour and we were fortunate enough to have him guide our tour both times. He asks and then reminds everyone in the group’s name. Tom is fun, kind and knowledge; he shares
a lot about the course, the area, and the history of the island. Both tours, we have been fortunate enough to get to see a baby albatross chick and it’s parents. The sunset over the ocean was beautiful. Nice evening! Highly recommend!
Written June 4, 2019
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TanK
San Diego, CA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Couples
My husband and I were told this tour was great...however, we were skeptical. A tour around a golf course at sunset doesn't sound that appealing. Boy were we wrong!

Tom, our guide, has worked at the gold course for many years and is fulfilling a dream of his to play golf and live in Kauai. He was so personable and friendly and he even tried to remember everyone's name!

The tour itself was so beautiful. We decided to do this tour at the last minute and we were so happy that we did. The views are literally worth millions. The day of our tour was the day after a giant windstorm had gone through Kauai. Trees were down (almost on houses), the conditions were still windy, and the scenery looked a little different due to the storm. However, we saw Queen's Bath, long distance views of Hanalei, and the most gorgeous sunset.

GREAT TOUR!
Written April 28, 2019
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Aloha Meloche! WOW! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and taking the time to write this amazing review! Delighted to see that we have touched all the bases with you in realizing our goals of Immaculate Conditions, Ocean Front Beauty and especially the Unmatched Aloha of "Tom the Terrific!" The view of the spectacular sunsets over looking Hanalei Bay from our signature 7th hole are truly unmatched! Mahalo again for joining us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Until then, Aloha
Written August 4, 2019
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Jesse_Gee1
Seattle, WA302 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Solo
If your looking to play a fun round with amazing views this is the place to go . Course was in great shape .some challenging holes .Staff was very friendly . Recommend going early morning . Will play here again 100.
Written November 5, 2017
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Mahalo for joining us recently here at The Princeville Makai and so very pleased to see that you enjoyed both our Ocean Front Beauty as well as our Unmatched Aloha. Agree that early morning is the way to go.....finish early, a quick bite and beverage at The Makai Grill and then off to the beach you go! Looking forward to seeing you out here with us again very soon. Aloha!!!
Written January 9, 2018
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Roxanne B
Hanalei, HI28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Friends
Tulasi Adeva Perrin is the best part of the Golf Course! She offers yoga called Sunrise Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30am and it the most beautiful view over looking the ocean. She is one of the best yoga teachers on the island. Don't miss this experience! You even get to drive your own golf cart!
Written October 30, 2017
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We have been known to say, "We are not just a Golf Course!" And so we are very happy to see that you were able to enjoy our Sunrise Yoga session while also experiencing our Ocean Front Beauty. We never tire of that amazing view over looking Hanalei Bay with Bali Hai in the back ground....spectacular! Thank you so much for joining us and taking the time to share your experience. See you again soon!
Written January 9, 2018
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John M
Walnut Creek, CA151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2015 • Friends
I'm an avid golfer and have played all over the world (including belonging to a private club). The Makai Golf Club is is top-notch in every way. The golf layout, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design is stunning, with amazing ocean and mountain views. The staff is amazingly personable and helpful. The course is a bit of a challenge, but fun nonetheless.
Written September 9, 2015
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robfd
Princeville, HI22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
I'm a terrible golfer, but I like to play. This beautiful golf course is just the ticket. Not too many sand taps or water hazards. The rough isn't too rough. And where else can you see the ocean and enjoy the mountains on the same hole. Friendly staff. Modern carts. Hawaii sunshine. Green, green greens.
Just make sure you bring your wallet. It does cost a bit to play.
Written September 1, 2015
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