Pin itThe Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Five Diamond resort on Maui's northwest coast with direct access to both Kapalua courses and the spa, dining, and beach infrastructure to match.
- Nightly rate
- From USD 500–USD 1200
- Distance to courses
- Kapalua Plantation (on-site); Kapalua Bay (~5 min)
- What stands out
- Five Diamond resort on Maui's northwest coast with direct access to both Kapalua courses and the spa, dining, and beach infrastructure to match.
$500–$1200/night
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui occupies the northwest tip of the island at Kapalua, on the same property that hosts the PGA Tour's The Sentry each January.
The property
446 rooms, including ocean-view configurations that look across the channel toward Molokai. The scale supports a self-contained ecosystem: a three-level pool cascading down the hillside, a full-service spa, two tennis courts, direct access to D.T. Fleming Beach, and five dining venues spanning casual poolside service to formal evening rooms. AAA Five Diamond rated.
What to expect
The positioning is the golf reason to stay here. The Kapalua Plantation Course, the top-ranked layout in Hawaii, sits on the property. Kapalua Bay is roughly five minutes away. The golf concierge handles tee times and packages, and the simplicity of walking from the room to the first tee on early starts compounds across multiple rounds.
For non-golfing companions, the spa draws on Hawaiian botanical traditions and the cultural programs (lei-making workshops, outrigger canoe sessions) reflect investment in authentic hospitality rather than generic resort filler. D.T. Fleming Beach is consistently ranked among Maui's best.
Rates and booking
$500 to $1,200 nightly, reflecting the Five Diamond standard, the Kapalua location, and the breadth of amenities. For a bucket-list trip built around the Kapalua courses, this property eliminates the logistical friction of off-site stays. Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani South, and the Wailea courses sit within reach for day trips elsewhere on the island chain.
Nearby Courses
Golf at Hawaii (Maui / Big Island), Hawaii
Bucket List
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Mauna Kea Golf Course
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Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s 1964 design pioneered destination golf in Hawaii and remains a formidable test across rugged lava terrain with panoramic ocean and mountain views.
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Mauna Lani — South Course
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Wailea — Emerald Course
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The more forgiving companion to the Gold, the Emerald features wider fairways and dramatic tropical landscaping with ocean views from every hole in South Maui.
$199–$285ResortRobert Trent Jones Jr. (1994)
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