Accomodations
Accommodations on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast pair world-class golf with some of Hawai‘i’s most refined resort experiences. Guests can choose between three iconic properties—each offering a distinct atmosphere while providing convenient access to the island’s top courses. Together, these resorts form an ideal foundation for luxury-focused Big Island golf travel.
Mauna Kea Beach
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel delivers a timeless Hawaiian resort experience with a strong sense of tradition and understated elegance. Located directly beside the Mauna Kea Golf Course, the hotel offers ocean-view accommodations, refined dining, and immediate access to one of the island’s most storied layouts. Its relaxed atmosphere and historic character continue to make it a favorite among golf travelers.
About The Big Island
Travel
Kona International (KOA)
10–30 miles | ~15–45 minutes (Kohala Coast courses)
Hilo International (ITO)
80–100 miles | ~2–2.5 hours
Golf
72+ Holes of Golf
Hapuna Golf Course
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Lani North Course
& More
Season
Peak Season - January, February, March
Best Value - April, May, September
Fun Fact
Big Island golf is defined by lava fields, elevation changes, and oceanfront routing, with courses like Hapuna and Mauna Kea offering dramatic holes carved directly from ancient volcanic terrain along the Kohala Coast.
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Hualalai
Hualalai Golf Course delivers a private, design-forward golf experience set directly along the Kona Coast, where black lava landscapes, native vegetation, and Pacific Ocean views shape every hole. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course emphasizes strategic angles, firm conditions, and shot control rather than length, with coastal winds and rugged terrain influencing play throughout the round.
Big Island
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Sea Pines – 3 Night Package
3 rounds of golf, 3 nights accommodation
The Inn & Club at Harbour Town
Harbour Town, Atlantic Dunes, & Heron Point
Price from $1,576 per person
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included
Price excludes flights, airport transfers and caddies
All rates are subject to change
Four Seasons Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai delivers a private, low-density luxury experience set along the Kona Coast. Known for its intimate feel, exceptional service, and oceanfront setting, the resort offers elegant accommodations, elevated dining, and exclusive access to the Jack Nicklaus–designed Hualalai Golf Course. It is a premier choice for golfers seeking privacy, refinement, and a highly curated resort environment.
Mauna Lani Resort
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a contemporary beachfront resort experience rooted in Hawaiian culture and landscape. With modern rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, spa facilities, and direct access to the Mauna Lani North and South Courses, the resort provides a seamless blend of comfort and convenience. Its walkable layout and coastal setting make it an ideal home base for golfers.
Hapuna
Hapuna Golf Course is a dramatic Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay design set high above the Kohala Coast. Routed across rolling terrain with significant elevation change, the course features wide fairways, deep bunkering, and expansive ocean views on nearly every hole. Its elevated setting exposes the course to trade winds, rewarding controlled ball flight and strategic positioning while delivering one of the most visually striking rounds on the island.
Mauna Lani North
Mauna Lani North Course delivers a more scenic and strategically demanding experience, highlighted by its stretch of holes along the ocean. Designed by Robin Nelson, the North Course features rugged lava landscapes, trade-wind exposure, and memorable seaside holes that demand creativity and shot control. Its coastal routing makes it one of the most photographed and recognizable courses on the Big Island.
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The Golf
Golf on Hawai‘i’s Big Island is defined by dramatic contrasts, where championship courses are set across ancient lava flows, rolling uplands, and rugged Pacific coastline. The island’s premier layouts combine bold architecture, constant trade winds, and sweeping ocean views to create a golf experience that feels both powerful and distinctly Hawaiian. Courses at Hualalai, Hapuna, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Lani anchor the island’s golf scene, offering variety in style, elevation, and challenge while sharing a common sense of scale and natural beauty.
Mauna Lani South
Mauna Lani South Course offers a classic resort-style round framed by kiawe trees, lava outcroppings, and gentle elevation change. Designed to be approachable yet engaging, the South Course emphasizes playability, rhythm, and consistent conditioning. It serves as an enjoyable and balanced complement to the more dramatic coastal layouts nearby.
Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea Golf Course is a classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. design and one of Hawai‘i’s most iconic courses. Originally opened in 1964, the course is known for its sweeping oceanfront holes, bold bunkering, and timeless routing across lava fields and coastal terrain. Its blend of history, scenery, and strategic shot values makes Mauna Kea a cornerstone of Big Island golf.
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