Big Island
Mauna Lani South Course
Lava-rock resort / coastal
Mauna Lani South is the other Big Island must-play for most groups. The 13th and 15th are the postcard moments, but the better reason to play it is the full lava-and-coast rhythm. It gives the trip coastal drama without requiring you to leave the Kohala Coast.
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The take
Mauna Lani South is the other Big Island must-play for most groups. The 13th and 15th are the postcard moments, but the better reason to play it is the full lava-and-coast rhythm. It gives the trip coastal drama without requiring you to leave the Kohala Coast.
Best for
Coastal drama and broad group appeal
Watch out
The famous ocean holes can overshadow the full routing
How to play it
Must play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Famous over-water/coastal holes
- Lava-rock setting
- Resort polish
- Good vacation fit
Watch-outs
- Premium cost
- Not every hole has the same drama
- Wind matters
Signature holes
7, 13, 15, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium resort/public rate; confirm current Mauna Lani 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
High
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
Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
Played the south course. Great course! Prepaid my round for 2 golfers. When I got there they adjusted for junior rate and rentals which I didnt expect. Very playable course and conditions were excellant.
Played the south course. Great course! Prepaid my round for 2 golfers. When I got there they adjusted for junior rate and rentals which I didnt expect. Very playable course and conditions were excellant.
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3/5 - 6 months ago
We played on North course. The course is great layout and some challenging. But the greens are very slow. I don’t know the differences between tee boxes and greens. That’s why I gave 3 stars.
We played on North course. The course is great layout and some challenging. But the greens are very slow. I don’t know the differences between tee boxes and greens. That’s why I gave 3 stars.
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5/5 - 7 months ago
What a great golfing experience. The most beautiful course we have played even though the greens were still healing from being punched. Great grass everywhere, even the rough. Tough course and experience here helps a lot. Staff pleasant and attentive. Amazing how they built this
What a great golfing experience. The most beautiful course we have played even though the greens were still healing from being punched. Great grass everywhere, even the rough. Tough course and experience here helps a lot. Staff pleasant and attentive. Amazing how they built this
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