Mauna Lani Resort: North
Mauna Lani Resort: North
68-1050 Makaiwa Pl
Kamuela, HI 96743-9727
United States
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Overview
Situated on the Big Island’s northwest coast, Mauna Lani’s North course is one of two layouts at the resort. The North plays over a lava bed, with charcoal-black rocks framing many of the holes, giving the course a distinct feel that at times resembles a desert-style design. Though the course is predominantly routed through a housing community, there are a few scenic views of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The par-3 17th sits in a natural lava amphitheater and is one of the more unique holes on property, with towering piles of rocks surrounding the green.
About
Awards
ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 10, 1997, 2003. Ranked 14th, 2021-'22. Ranked 15th, 2011-'12. Ranked inside the top 15, 1999-2001, 2005-'07. Ranked 16th, 2023-'24. Ranked 17th, 2025-'26.
Previous ranking: 16th.
2025-'26 ranking: 17th.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“A playable, score-able, and fun course which winds largely through a housing area, but reserves 5-6 holes with spectacular views on the Pacific. Conditioning is solid. The signature hole is a short par 3 whose green is embedded within a rim of lava rock."
Read More2025
Review
“A playable, score-able, and fun course which winds largely through a housing area, but reserves 5-6 holes with spectacular views on the Pacific. Conditioning is solid. The signature hole is a short par 3 whose green is embedded within a rim of lava rock."
Read More2025
Review
“This Robin Nelson design winds through the lava fields and provides some nice ocean views on a few holes. Hole #17 is a unique hole that plays down into a lava amphitheater. Always windy conditions on the Kona side of the Big Island. Good playing conditions and a welcoming staff made for a nice day on the course. Worth playing this one if you're in the area."
Read More2022
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“Not a lot of architectural merit at Mauna Lani's North Course. Some of the green complexes possess interest and the lava flows that the course winds through can be beautiful at times. However, the lack of shot options really holds this course back on a lot of holes. It's essentially a housing tract course with a couple of glimpses of the Pacific."
Read More2022
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“Not as fun as the neighboring South Course but perhaps the higher quality shot-makers course - with the same high quality conditioning."
Read More2021
Review
“North Course if more inland and more difficult than the South Course."
Read More2018
Review
“Each of the courses at Mauna Lani have some very distinct and challenging holes. That does not make up for the rest of the average holes on the course."
Read More2018
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“A good resort course that has a variety of holes that play through the condos and along the coast line. The staff was reasonable, although not as friendly as some of the other resorts in Hawaii."
Read More2018
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“Fun layout amid the black crushed lava. Very pretty surroundings."
Read More2018
