Where to Stay for Golf in Maui

Set on 40 oceanfront acres on world-renowned Kaʻanapali Beach, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa is one of the most walkable hotel-to-golf pairings on the island, sitting adjacent to the Kai Course's 16th hole. The resort blends luxurious accommodations with a deep roster of signature experiences found nowhere else on the beach.

The world's best stargazing. Named the world's top hotel for stargazing, the Hyatt's rooftop Tour of the Stars program takes guests atop the Lahaina Tower to view the night sky with NASA Solar System Ambassador Eddie Mahoney. With virtually no light pollution over Maui, 80 of the 88 constellations are visible from the rooftop. The program runs several nights a week, with a dedicated Astrophotography Workshop for guests who want to capture deep-space images through a Celestron telescope with their own camera.

Dining at Japengo. Along the beachfront, Japengo serves bold Asian- and island-inspired cuisine paired with sweeping Pacific views and Lānaʻi silhouettes at sunset — a memorable "golden hour" stop after a round. Standouts include Thai-style chicken lettuce cups, Shaking Beef Noodles, and pork tenderloin tonkatsu with guava katsu sauce, alongside signature cocktails like the Hokkaido Old Fashioned and the Kai Colada.

Live music & culture. The resort hosts Nashville Nights, a seasonal oceanfront concert series bringing nationally recognized country and songwriting artists to the shores of Kaʻanapali, and the Drums of the Pacific luʻau, a three-course dinner show journeying through the cultures of Hawaiʻi, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Tonga, capped by a Samoan fire-knife finale.

Golf packages. Staying at the Hyatt puts Kaʻanapali Golf Courses just a short walk from your room. The resort's Golf Getaway Package includes two rounds of golf on the Kai Course — with its ocean and mountain views — plus daily breakfast at Swan Court for all registered guests, making it an easy, all-in-one home base for a Maui golf trip.

Following a $160 million renovation, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa sits just steps from both Kaʻanapali courses and Kaʻanapali Beach, making it one of the most convenient stay-and-play options on West Maui.

The Kūkahi Tower. The centerpiece of the renovation, the redesigned Kūkahi Tower — named for the Hawaiian concept meaning "to stand alone" — features updated guest rooms with local art, natural wood, and ocean views.

Hana Hou entertainment. The resort's entertainment hub, Hana Hou by Westin, brings a high-energy complement to a day on the course, featuring Topgolf Swing Suites, duckpin bowling, virtual reality experiences, a modern-and-classic arcade, and a Keiki Club for younger guests, plus a bar and lounge.

Dining at Ulu Kitchen. Helmed by renowned Chef Peter Merriman, Ulu Kitchen unites Hawaiian culinary traditions with contemporary technique and locally sourced ingredients. (The name — ʻulu without the ʻokina — means "to grow and flourish.") Morning favorites include The Cure ramen and blueberry-ricotta pancakes with house-made lilikoi butter; dinner highlights range from kalua pork potstickers with Maui pineapple-habanero marmalade to sustainably caught venison. The resort also offers the Wailele Luʻau at the oceanfront Aloha Pavilion, with ocean views, a sunset backdrop, and a Polynesian dinner show.

Built around the sacred lava-rock promontory of Puʻu Kekaʻa — Black Rock — on 23 oceanfront acres, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is home to one of Kaʻanapali's most iconic traditions and one of its most dramatic settings.

The nightly Cliff Dive Ritual. Performed every evening since the hotel opened on January 23, 1963, the Cliff Dive Ritual honors Hawaiian royalty who once called Kaʻanapali home. Just before sunset, a young warrior in traditional malo lights the torches along Puʻu Kekaʻa, traces an ancient path to the summit, offers a torch and flower lei to the ocean, and dives into the Pacific below — a tribute to Chief Kahekili, "The Thunderer," who ruled Maui and Oʻahu in the late 1700s and was renowned for the Hawaiian sport of lele kawa (cliff diving).

Romance & ocean views. Most rooms offer views of the ocean and the neighboring islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi, with the Moana Oceanfront rooms and suites — set atop Puʻu Kekaʻa — offering the most private and panoramic setting. Couples can book private poolside cabanas at the 142-yard lagoon-style pool, treatments for two at the Spa at Black Rock, and an exclusive oceanfront dining experience in a private gazebo steps from the sand.

Prime whale watching. From December through April, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Maui's warm waters, and the Sheraton's perch above the ʻAuʻau Channel makes it one of the best land-based vantage points on the island for watching whales — and the sunset — from shore.

Nestled along the golden shores of West Maui, OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort blends traditional Hawaiian hospitality with modern amenities, and serves as the host hotel for the annual Kaʻanapali Classic by OUTRIGGER collegiate tournament.

Authentic Hawaiian culture. The Kawenaokeao Cultural Center offers family-friendly, hands-on activities including lei-making, hula dancing, and Hawaiian language lessons. A signature welcome tradition: on a guest's first visit they receive a lei kukui, and with each return an additional white kukui nut is added — honoring their return to the resort's ʻohana.

Maui Brewing Company. One of the island's most popular newer dining spots, the on-site Maui Brewing Company pairs locally crafted beers and island-inspired cuisine — fish tacos, Hawaiian-style burgers — with live music and a 270-degree oceanfront view.

Recently reimagined through a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows sits directly on one of the best stretches of Kaʻanapali Beach, with the full amenities of a beachfront resort.

The Bungalows. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the newly renovated Bungalows offer a more residential alternative to a traditional hotel room, with layouts that include kitchens, living areas, oversized lanais, and multi-bedroom configurations for couples, families, and golf groups. The redesign embraces a mid-century Hawaiʻi aesthetic with natural textures, neutral tones, and indoor-outdoor living.

The Branches & Myths of Maui. The resort is home to "The Myths of Maui," Maui's longest-running luʻau, held oceanfront on Kaʻanapali Beach with hula, fire-knife dancing, and an all-you-can-eat feast. Events and dinners can also be booked at The Branches — a gathering space beneath a 100-year-old, 40-foot rubber tree with a 75-foot canopy. A new oceanfront spa adds five private treatment suites and a serenity lanai.

Golf packages. The resort's Golf in Paradise package lets guests book discounted rounds at Kaʻanapali Golf Courses (Royal or Kai) directly through the resort, choosing their players and tee times, with added amenities like a daily breakfast buffet for two and a beach activity credit.

The Grand Wailea is Wailea's iconic, larger-than-life flagship — a sprawling, oceanfront Waldorf Astoria resort on Wailea Beach known for its lush grounds, dramatic pools, and full-scale luxury. It shares its beachfront with the Four Seasons and Wailea Beach Resort, and sits within easy reach of The Shops at Wailea and the three Wailea Golf Club courses. The resort is famous for its elaborate water features — including a multi-level pool complex with slides, a water elevator, and a lazy river — making it one of the most family-pleasing of the luxury properties, while still offering an adults-oriented pool, the Kilolani Spa, and fine dining. It's also one of only two Wailea resorts with an exclusive club lounge.

The Four Seasons Resort Maui is Wailea's highest-end luxury anchor — the only resort on Maui to hold both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star awards, set on a prime stretch of Wailea Beach. Recently refreshed with updated accommodations and a new spa and wellness center, it's known for impeccable, anticipatory service, with cabanas, daily cultural activities, the Kids For All Seasons program, scuba lessons, and beach equipment among its offerings.

For golfers, the resort offers access to Wailea Golf Club's three championship courses (Gold, Emerald, and Blue) just a short drive away, plus an on-site putting green and complimentary car service to Wailea destinations. Dining is a destination in itself, anchored by Wolfgang Puck's Spago, the oceanfront Italian Ferraro's, the steak-and-seafood Duo, and the sushi spot KOMO. The pool scene includes an adults-only Serenity infinity pool with a swim-up bar and a family-friendly Waterfall pool with a slide. The resort was the filming location for Season 1 of HBO's The White Lotus.

The Wailea Beach Resort is the area's big, family-friendly oceanfront Marriott — a more accessible-luxury counterpoint to the Four Seasons and Grand Wailea, spread across 22 acres between two of Maui's best beaches and recently renovated throughout. It's a strong fit for golf groups traveling with family, combining championship golf access with a resort built around fun: four distinct pool experiences including the longest resort waterslide in Hawaiʻi, floating cabanas, and an oceanfront setting prime for whale watching in season.

Dining and entertainment are highlights, anchored by the Te Au Moana ("The Ocean Tide") lūʻau — one of Maui's few oceanfront lūʻau venues — along with the poolside KAPA Bar & Grill and several oceanview bars. For golfers who want a lively, full-service base with plenty for non-golfing companions to do, it delivers strong value within the Wailea resort tier.

The Andaz Maui is Wailea's design-forward, contemporary option — a 15-acre Hyatt-family resort on Mōkapu Beach with a modern, locally rooted aesthetic that appeals to a younger, style-conscious traveler. Its signature look is the set of cascading oceanfront infinity pools stepping down toward the beach, alongside a lagoon pool and an adults-only tranquility pool. Accommodations run from rooms and suites to multi-bedroom beachfront villas with kitchens and private plunge pools — another good option for golf groups wanting space.

Dining leans destination-worthy, headlined by Morimoto Maui from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, the farm-to-table Kaʻana Kitchen, and the sunset-facing Lehua Lounge, plus the exclusive Feast at Mōkapu lūʻau on the resort lawn. The ʻĀwili Spa & Salon and a 1.2-mile oceanfront beach path connecting Wailea's five beaches round out a polished, walkable base with easy access to Wailea's championship golf.

Hotel Wailea is the area's intimate, romantic counterpoint to the big beachfront resorts — Maui's only Relais & Châteaux property and its only adults-only hotel (guests must be 18+). Set on 15 hillside acres about 300 feet above the coast, its 72 all-suite accommodations look out over sweeping views of three islands, with private decks, deep soaking tubs, and a quiet, garden-like seclusion that has earned it a spot among Travel + Leisure readers' top Hawaiʻi hotels for years running.

It's the natural pick for couples — honeymooners, anniversaries, or a golf trip where romance outranks resort bustle. Dining is a genuine draw: The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea for fine dining with ocean views, The Birdcage Japanese grill for sunset cocktails, and the intimate Treehouse chef's table tucked among the canopy. There's no beach on-site (it's a short drive down to the sand) and no sprawling pool complex — that's the trade for privacy and quiet — but for the right traveler, it's the most distinctive stay in Wailea. Wailea Golf Club is a short drive away.

Set on 54 acres overlooking the Pacific within the 22,000-acre Kapalua Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is West Maui's flagship luxury property — and one of the most golf-rich resorts on the island, with 36 holes of championship golf at its doorstep. The resort sits on land considered sacred and maintains the adjacent Honokahua Preservation Site, a recognized wahi pana (storied place), giving the setting a sense of stewardship and history that runs deeper than most beach resorts.

Golf at the doorstep. Guests have direct access to Kapalua's two championship courses — the Plantation Course, the former home to the PGA TOUR's season-opening The Sentry, and the Bay Course — along with the award-winning instruction of the Kapalua Golf Academy.

Recently redesigned rooms and residences. The resort's 468 rooms and suites were recently redesigned with dark wood floors, marble bathrooms, and island-modern décor, each with a private furnished lanai framing ocean or mountain views. Standard rooms run 440 square feet; Garden and Ocean View suites reach 900 square feet with a lanai; and the Residential Suites — one- and two-bedroom layouts up to 1,510 square feet — add full kitchens with Wolf appliances, living and dining areas, and the space and privacy of a home, well suited to families or golf groups. At the top end, the 2,550-square-foot oceanfront Royal Pacific Suite is the resort's largest, with a lanai spanning its full length, two bedrooms, and a butler's pantry. The resort is also home to the Fire Lanai Collection — the only Maui hotel rooms with private fire pits.

The Club Lounge. Guests can elevate a stay with access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge at the Anuenue Room, offering exclusive service, curated culinary presentations throughout the day, and a private, tranquil setting.

Dining and culture. Six dining experiences draw on the resort's own sustainable organic garden and local ingredients, anchored by The Banyan Tree for coastal Hawaiian cuisine, with the oceanview Ulana Terrace, the casual Burger Shack, and the sunset-facing Alaloa Lounge among the options. The property also hosts Tales of the Kapa Moe, a luxury luʻau with hula, theatrics, and a fire-knife finale, and the free-to-attend Kapalua Concert Series at the Alaloa Lounge. The Ritz-Carlton Spa draws on ancient Hawaiian healing traditions and the principle of e mālama kou kino — "care for your body."

Signature events. The resort is the backdrop for several of Maui's marquee annual gatherings, including the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (Hawaiʻi's longest-running festival of its kind, each June) and Whale Tales.

For golf groups, families, or anyone who wants room to spread out, The Kapalua Villas Maui offer condo-style accommodations right inside the Kapalua Resort — with full kitchens, living areas, and private lanais rather than a standard hotel room. Managed by OUTRIGGER, the villas come in three distinct collections, each with one- to three-bedroom layouts:

• Bay Villas — set right on the edge of the bay with oceanfront and ocean views and convenient access to Oneloa Beach.
• Golf Villas — situated along the fairways of the Kapalua Bay Course, with panoramic views of the course and the bay below — a true golfer's home base.
• Ridge Villas — perched higher on Kapalua's slopes, with elevated ocean and fairway views.

Guests have access to the wider Kapalua Resort, including multiple pools, three beaches, a golf academy, tennis and pickleball courts, and scenic hiking trails, with the Plantation and Bay courses just minutes away. With full kitchens and the space of a private residence, the villas are an especially practical fit for a multi-day golf trip with a group.

Set on 24 oceanfront acres overlooking the golden crescent of Kapalua Bay — repeatedly ranked among America's best beaches — The Resort at Kapalua Bay offers some of the most spacious luxury accommodations on West Maui. Built on the site of the former Kapalua Bay Hotel and opened in 2009, the property is made up largely of expansive three- and four-bedroom residences, each with a full gourmet kitchen, separate living and dining areas, a private furnished lanai, and sweeping views framed by the neighboring islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

The setting is one of the quietest and most private on the island — among the farthest north on the Maui coast, away from the busier resort rows, with dramatic sea cliffs on one side and a path winding down to Kapalua Bay Beach on the other. Amenities include a multi-tiered lagoon pool, the oceanfront Spa at Kapalua Bay, a fitness center, concierge service, and on-site dining, with the Kapalua Bay Course immediately adjacent. The residence-style layouts make it a natural fit for families and golf groups who want luxury with the space and self-sufficiency of a private home.