Royal Kona Resort

With a premier oceanfront location, overlooking picturesque Kailua Bay,the recently refurbished full-service Royal Kona Resort is conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants, shops and island attractions in Kona. The resort features a private saltwater lagoon and beach area, a split-level pool, tennis facilities, affordable dining, an authentic luau and more. The Royal Kona Resort, with a spectacular setting overlooking beautiful Kailua Bay, offers a tropical haven on the Big Island.

Each guest room at the Royal Kona Resort, the Kona Coast's only deluxe resort, has its own private lanai, a place to unwind in quiet tropical seclusion. Nearly all of our 452 air conditioned rooms boast views of beautiful Kailua Bay. Each room is handsomely appointed and includes a color cable TV, in room movies, refrigerator, coffee-maker, telephone, message alert, daily maid service and in room safes.

From snow-capped Mauna Kea, to the sundrenched beaches, to the fields of black lava standing in stark contrast to acres of tropical greenery and blossoms, Hawaii is a special place. The Big Island is the home of great historical and geological significance, and boasts a mixture of natural phenomena and manmade treasures.

Resort guests enjoy recently refurbished guest rooms offering spectacular ocean views, a natural salt-water swimming lagoon and sandy sunning area, a split-level freshwater pool, four tennis courts, the Lotus Center Massage and Spa, on-property shops, wedding services, affordable open-air, oceanfront dining and entertainment at the Windjammer Lounge and Tropics Cafe and Kona’s popular oceanfront Lava, Legends and Legacies Luau.

Big Island Golf Courses

The Golf Courses Of Hawaii

You May Choose to play Any of the courses listed as part of your Hawaii Golf Package Subject to availability.

Mauna Lani Resort Courses

North Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 6,993 Yards, Rated 73.2, Slope Rated 136
South Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 7,029 Yards, Rated 73.1, Slope Rated 133

The two courses at the Mauna Lani Resort are both true Hawaiian style courses. They will test you with the challenges of the course and lull you with the beauty that surrounds you on every hole. The South Course is home to the annual "Senior Skins Game" that features the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The North Course is home to many of Hawaii's most spectacular ocean view golf holes. Each of the courses are a delight to play, they are unique in the style of the design and the variety of shots required to play well.

Waikoloa Resort Courses

Beach Course
18 Holes Par 72,6,566 Yards, Rated 71.5, Slope Rated 133

Kings' Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 7,074 Yards, Rated 73.9, Slope Rated 133

Your challenge will be to test your skills on either of the resort's two championship golf courses. Both the Beach Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and the King's Course, a Tom Weiskopf & Jay Morrish design, offer golf for all skill levels. Set among the lava fields and adjacent to the ocean, the Waikoloa Courses are among the very best in Hawaii. The courses wind their way around the resort and many holes offer views of the Pacific Ocean and the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in the distance.

Mauna Kea Golf Course And Hapuna Golf Course

Mauna Kea Golf Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 7,114 Yards, Rated 73.6, Slope Rated 135

Hapuna Golf Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 6,875 Yards, Rated 72.1, Slope Rated 134

Rated as one of the finest courses in world and at the top of the list in Hawaii. The Mauna Kea Course is a special golfing experience for players of all skill levels. The course was carved out of ancient seaside lava flows by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The course is a true Hawaiian legend among golfers from throughout the world. In addition you will enjoy the special opportunity to play the nearby Hapuna Golf Course designed by golfing great Arnold Palmer. The links-style course is an environmentally sensitive layout that is a unique test of golf. Either of these courses offer a golfing experience that is unforgettable.

Kona Country Club

Alii Mountain Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 6,471 Yards, Rated 71.5, Slope Rated 133

Ocean Course
18 Holes, Par 72, 6,579 Yards, Rated 71.6, Slope Rated 129

The 36 Holes of golf that make up the fabulous Kona Country Club are two of the finest courses in the islands. Set on the hillside overlooking the Kona Surf Resort, the Alii Mountain Course is routed through rugged lava flows and features stunning views from every hole. The Ocean Course runs along the spectacular coastline and features the famous "Puka" Hole Geyser near one of the oceanfront holes.. These two resort courses feature some of the finest Bermuda grass greens in the islands. The challenges that are offered to golfers of all skill levels make these courses a unique test of your game.

Waimea Country Club

18 Holes, Par 72, 6,661 Yards, Rated 72.1, Slope Rated 132

Set in a beautiful valley between the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa this excellent golf course is a Scottish links style course that plays its way through beautiful eucalyptus groves and native brush. The course can be a tough test when the trade winds blow. But the relaxing setting in this lovely ranchland will make for a peaceful day of golfing enjoyment. The Ranch House Restaurant nearby is home to some of the finest beef dinners you will have anywhere.

Makalei Hawaii Country Club

18 Holes, Par 72, 7,091 Yards, Rated 73.5, Slope Rated 143

The setting for this exceptional full service country club is very spectacular. The course is routed through the lava fields at elevations of 2,100 to 2,800 feet. This location provides unbelievable views of the island and the coastline below. The added elevation make shot selections interesting and the courses design makes for an enjoyable day of golf. The facilities and dining room are all first class, and you will be treated as a member for the day. The greens are fast and require a delicate touch in order to score well here.

Waikoloa Village Golf Club

18 Holes, Par 72, 6,791 Yards, Rated 71.8, Slope Rated 130

This legendary masterpiece designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. is set on the slopes of Mauna Kea overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean. Opening in 1972 as the centerpiece of the Waikoloa Village Resort, the course is a true resort style course that offers wide landing areas off the tee but requires a top level game to score well. The greens are Bermuda grass and are always tough to read with the subtle breaks away from the mountain. The clubhouse is home to an excellent restaurant and full service pro shop. The practice facilities and learning center are all here for your game improvement needs.

Big Island Country Club

18 Holes; Par 72; 6661 yards

A true Pete/Perry Dye course, Located at the 2500 foot elevation in the cool mountain air above Kona. The course has Bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways with spectacular water features. Five sets of tee boxes ranging from 4,600-7,200 yards give all caliber of players the proper challenge. The 17th hole island green is their signature hole.

This course is at a higher elevation than typical Hawaiian courses. The fairways are slightly rolling and play host to over 2,000 types of vegetation. The medium-sized greens are undulating and moderate in speed. Two holes have large trees in the middle of the fairway. The greens, as well as the fairways, remain in excellent condition throughout the year. Water comes into play on nine holes.

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