Makaha Resort & Golf Club - Waianae, Hawaii - Secluded Resort with Championship Golf

Golf is a sport just made for the Hawaiian climate, and this is a Hawaiian resort just made for golf. Located in the Makaha Valley, just about 25 minutes from downtown Honolulu, the Makaha Resort & Golf Club is best known for its championship 7,077-yard, par-72 course.

The beautiful natural landscape of the Makaha Valley was fully utilized by William F. Bell when he designed the classic 18-hole layout. Every vista is one of splendor, from the rocky cliffs of the Waianae Mountains to the blue Pacific waters of Oahu's western shore

A hundred years ago, a ranch occupied this site, where King Kalakaua and his royal family would come for recreation. Peacocks that can still be seen here were a gift to the ranch's owner from the King.

With a USGA rating of 73.2, the Makaha golf course presents quite a challenge for both professionals and amateurs. It has been lauded for its beauty and rigor by Golf Digest, and it was named by Honolulu Magazine as the island's top course.

Amenities for golfers include a clubhouse with snack bar, a driving range, putting greens, group and private lessons provided by PGA staff, and a full-service pro shop where carts, clubs and shoes can be rented and golf apparel and accessories obtained. All fairways have cart access.

Even those who have no interest in golf will find plenty of reasons to enjoy the Makaha Resort. Apart from the magnificent views, the resort has a freshwater outdoor swimming pool open sunrise to sunset, private tennis courts for exclusive guest use, and an activity center. Spa services are also available by appointment.

The Makaha Resort & Golf Club counts 173 guest rooms, including 20 one-bedroom, two-bath suites and 3 one-bedroom, full-kitchen suites. All units come with air conditioning, cable television, a refrigerator, private lanai, coffee maker, hair dryer and bath amenities. Smoking rooms are available on request, as are adjoining rooms.

Standard rooms feature either garden or mountain views. Deluxe and One-Bedroom Suites have Polynesian-style vaulted ceilings, and some offer ocean and golf course views. The One-Bedroom Suites are provide with a living room, separate bedroom, two full bathrooms and deluxe mountain and garden views.

Dining at the Makaha Resort & Golf Club takes three forms. The Kaiona Restaurant lives up to its name - which means "ocean view'' - with majestic views of the mountains and the Pacific. It specializes in contemporary Island Cuisine, including breakfasts from 7am to 10:30am, ala carte lunch from 11am to 2pm, and a Saturday dinner buffet from 5:30pm to 9pm.

The Pumana Lounge is available for cocktails and appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches from 11am to 11pm, along with music by the Hawaiian Entertainers on Friday and Saturday nights. And the Nalu Grill is a surf and turf sports-themed restaurant, decorated with surfing memorabilia.

Banquet rooms are also available for meetings, weddings, reunions, and other occasions. Wireless Internet access is provided in the lobby, clubhouse, meeting rooms and pool-side. Other guest amenities are a 24/7 front desk service, concierge and bell services, and a laundry facility.

The Makaha Resort and Golf Club can be reached by car just 30 miles from the airport, or about one hour from Waikiki. The address is 84-626 Makaha Valley Road, Waianae, HI 96792.