Staying in Waikiki and want to play golf?
You have some excellent golf courses within an easy drive of your hotel — and you don't need to pay full visitor rates to play them.
Hawaii Tee Times is based right here in Waikiki at 121 Ohua Ave at the Waikiki Beach Marriott.
Our Waikiki golf shop is open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and our local staff can help you compare courses, find discounted visitor tee times, rent golf clubs and even arrange transportation for selected courses.
Hawaii Tee Times has been helping visitors play golf in Hawaii for 25 years.
If you're staying in Waikiki, here are some of the best golf courses to consider.
Best Golf Courses Near Waikiki
Drive times below are approximate from our Waikiki location at 121 Ohua Ave in normal traffic. Honolulu traffic can significantly increase travel times, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours.
| Golf Course | Approx. From Our Waikiki Shop | Best For | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Kai | About 25 min | Closest coastal golf | BOOK |
| Pearl at Kalauao | About 20–25 min | Value & Pearl Harbor views | BOOK |
| Royal Hawaiian | About 35 min | Scenery & rainforest golf | BOOK |
| Waikele | About 30 min | Condition & all-around golf | BOOK |
| Royal Kunia | About 30 min | Value & panoramic views | BOOK |
| Hawaii Prince | About 35 min | Value, 27 holes & transport | BOOK |
| Kapolei | About 40 min | Championship-style golf | BOOK |
| Ko Olina | About 40–45 min | Premium resort golf | BOOK |
Hawaii Kai Golf Course — One of the Closest Courses to Waikiki
If convenience matters, Hawaii Kai Golf Course should be one of the first courses you consider.
Located on Oahu's eastern coastline, Hawaii Kai is approximately 13 miles from Waikiki and offers views of the Pacific Ocean, Makapuu Cliffs and the rugged East Oahu coastline.
The Championship Course features wide fairways, large greens and plenty of Hawaii trade winds to keep things interesting.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 25 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Waikiki visitors who want a convenient course with coastal scenery.
Pearl at Kalauao — Great Value Close to Waikiki
Pearl at Kalauao is one of the best courses to consider if you want good golf, reasonable travel time and strong visitor value.
The course overlooks Pearl Harbor, and golfers can see the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri from parts of the property.
Hawaii Tee Times regularly offers discounted visitor and afternoon rates here.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 20–25 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Value, Pearl Harbor views and golfers who don't want a long drive from Waikiki.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club — Jurassic Park Without the Dinosaurs
If you're looking for the most dramatic scenery near Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is difficult to beat.
Royal Hawaiian sits beneath the Ko'olau Mountains and winds through lush tropical rainforest.
We describe it as playing golf in Jurassic Park — just without the dinosaurs.
This isn't typical resort golf. It's mountains, jungle, elevation changes and one of Oahu's most unusual golf environments.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 35 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Scenery, photography and golfers looking for a uniquely Hawaiian experience.
Waikele Country Club — Excellent All-Around Golf
Waikele Country Club is approximately 30 minutes west of Waikiki and is one of Oahu's most popular visitor courses.
The Ted Robinson-designed course features rolling fairways, water, bunkering and views toward Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and Oahu's mountain ranges.
It's a good choice for golfers who want a polished course without driving all the way to Ko Olina or the North Shore.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Course conditions, scenery and a strong all-around Oahu golf experience.
Royal Kunia Country Club — Great Views and Great Value
Royal Kunia Country Club sits above the Ewa Plains and provides some of the most expansive views on Oahu.
From different parts of the course you can see Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Diamond Head and both the Ko'olau and Waianae mountain ranges.
Royal Kunia also frequently offers excellent afternoon and twilight value through Hawaii Tee Times.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Value, views and golfers looking for a good course without resort-course pricing.
Hawaii Prince Golf Club — 27 Holes and Waikiki Transportation
Hawaii Prince Golf Club is one of the easiest golf days to arrange from Waikiki.
The Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay-designed facility has 27 holes — A, B and C — providing several possible 18-hole combinations.
Hawaii Prince also offers transportation packages from Waikiki, including pickup from the Waikiki Beach Marriott area.
That makes it an especially strong choice for visitors who don't have a rental car.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 35 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Value, multiple layouts and Waikiki visitors who need transportation.
BOOK HAWAII PRINCE WITH WAIKIKI TRANSPORTATION
Kapolei Golf Club — Championship-Style Golf
Kapolei Golf Club is a Ted Robinson-designed championship course in sunny West Oahu.
The par-72 course stretches to approximately 7,000 yards from the back tees and combines excellent conditions with strategically placed water and bunkers.
If golf quality is more important to you than choosing the absolute closest course to Waikiki, Kapolei deserves serious consideration.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 40 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Serious golfers and visitors looking for championship-style golf.
Ko Olina Golf Club — Premium Resort Golf
If you're looking for a premium resort experience, Ko Olina Golf Club should be high on your list.
The Ted Robinson-designed course features beautifully maintained fairways, water features, multi-tiered greens and a true Hawaii resort-golf atmosphere.
Ko Olina also offers selected transportation packages from Waikiki, including pickup at the Waikiki Beach Marriott.
Approximate drive from Hawaii Tee Times: 40–45 minutes in normal traffic.
Best for: Premium resort golf and visitors who want one of their best rounds of the trip.
BOOK KO OLINA WITH WAIKIKI TRANSPORTATION
Didn't Bring Golf Clubs to Waikiki? Rent Them From Us
You don't need to bring a golf bag to Hawaii just to play one or two rounds.
Our sister company, Hawaii Golf Club Rentals, operates from the same Waikiki location at:
121 Ohua Ave
Waikiki Beach Marriott
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
We are open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Hawaii Golf Club Rentals offers a large selection of current-model equipment from leading golf manufacturers, with men's, women's, senior, left-handed and different shaft-flex options available.
Reserve your clubs before your trip, pick them up in Waikiki and take them to the golf course.
RESERVE GOLF CLUB RENTALS IN WAIKIKI
No Rental Car? We Can Help With Golf Transportation
If you're staying in Waikiki without a car, don't automatically assume you can't play golf.
Hawaii Tee Times currently offers golf and transportation packages for selected courses, including Hawaii Prince and Ko Olina.
Some packages include scheduled pickup in the Waikiki Beach Marriott area and return transportation after your round.
Transportation must generally be reserved in advance, so contact us before the day you want to play.
Why Book Golf Near Waikiki With Hawaii Tee Times?
There are plenty of large websites that can sell you a tee time.
Hawaii Tee Times is actually here in Waikiki.
We've been helping visitors book discounted Hawaii golf for 25 years.
Our Waikiki location is open every day, so you can book online, call us or simply walk into the shop and talk with someone who knows Oahu golf.
We can help you compare:
- How far each course is from Waikiki
- Morning versus twilight rates
- Course difficulty
- Resort golf versus local-style golf
- Transportation options
- Rental golf clubs
Sometimes the most famous course isn't the best choice for your trip.
Sometimes moving your tee time a few hours later can save you a significant amount of money.
And sometimes a course 20 or 30 minutes from Waikiki is a better experience than driving much farther simply because you recognized the name.
That's where local knowledge helps.
Visit Hawaii Tee Times in Waikiki
If you're staying in Waikiki, come see us before you book your golf.
Hawaii Tee Times
121 Ohua Ave
Waikiki Beach Marriott
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Open daily: 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Tell us where you're staying, how many golfers are playing, your approximate handicap, whether you have a car and how much you want to spend.
We'll help you find a course that makes sense.
Book Golf Near Waikiki and Save
You don't have to travel hours from Waikiki to play excellent golf.
Hawaii Kai, Pearl at Kalauao, Royal Hawaiian, Waikele, Royal Kunia, Hawaii Prince, Kapolei and Ko Olina are all realistic golf options for visitors staying in Waikiki.
Book online, call us or visit our Waikiki location and let Hawaii Tee Times help you save.
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