Big Island
Hapuna Golf Course
Upland resort / ocean views
Hapuna is the sensible second course in the Mauna Kea orbit. It is not the headline, but it makes the resort stay feel like a golf trip rather than a one-round postcard.
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The take
Hapuna is the sensible second course in the Mauna Kea orbit. It is not the headline, but it makes the resort stay feel like a golf trip rather than a one-round postcard.
Best for
Mauna Kea resort guests and second-round support
Watch out
It is a companion round, not the trip anchor
How to play it
Strong supporting play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Big views
- Resort convenience
- Playable layout
- Useful pairing with Mauna Kea
Watch-outs
- Less iconic
- Less oceanfront intensity
- Can feel secondary
Signature holes
3, 7, 12, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/public-access rate; usually below Mauna Kea but still premium Hawaii pricing.
Best season
Best window: Year-round, with winter/holiday premium demand Dry-side advantage: Kohala Coast is one of Hawaii's better golf-weather zones Wind: Afternoon wind can matter Rain:
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Book lodging and golf access together.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: Year-round, with winter/holiday premium demand Dry-side advantage: Kohala Coast is one of Hawaii's better golf-weather zones Wind: Afternoon wind can matter Rain: More likely
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
User signal
Ratings, reviews, and group notes.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaʻoa Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
(808) 880-3000
Google review
4/5 - 3 months ago
January 2026
We play this course every year when visiting the Big Island and are very familiar with it. Following the recent updates, the course is in excellent condition; the greens are true and the fairways are well maintained. As well, the views at the top are fantastic.
On
January 2026
We play this course every year when visiting the Big Island and are very familiar with it. Following the recent updates, the course is in excellent condition; the greens are true and the fairways are well maintained. As well, the views at the top are fantastic.
On
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Google review
5/5 - a year ago
I played a round here yesterday sort of last minute and I'm really glad I did! Staying at the Marriott got me a nice discount so my round was reasonable playing around 3pm.
The pace of play was excellent, which was great for me since I was playing by myself. Just about every h
I played a round here yesterday sort of last minute and I'm really glad I did! Staying at the Marriott got me a nice discount so my round was reasonable playing around 3pm.
The pace of play was excellent, which was great for me since I was playing by myself. Just about every h
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Google review
5/5 - 2 years ago
Played: March 2024
Green Fee: $195
Included
- Golf Cart
- Range Balls/Grass Range
- Full Practice Area
- Two Packs of TaylorMade Tour Response Balls
Although you don’t get close to the water, the views more than make up for it.
The course is in really good condition. Greens are
Played: March 2024
Green Fee: $195
Included
- Golf Cart
- Range Balls/Grass Range
- Full Practice Area
- Two Packs of TaylorMade Tour Response Balls
Although you don’t get close to the water, the views more than make up for it.
The course is in really good condition. Greens are
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