The Club at Hokuli'a

What The Club at Hokuli'a does

The Club at Hokuli'a is a private members-only luxury golf and residential community located on the Kona Coast of the Island of Hawai'i, in Kealakekua, approximately 10 miles south of Kailua-Kona. The property spans 1,300 acres along three miles of coastline, rising 400 feet from shore, and is anchored by an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course (4 par-3s, 10 par-4s, 4 par-5s) with ocean views from every hole. Facilities include the Pavilion Restaurant, an ocean-view fitness center with a 25-yard lap pool, two har-tru tennis courts, spa and massage services with an open-air yoga studio, oyster-shell bocce courts, men's and women's locker rooms, and shoreline park access. Club architecture is designed in a traditional Polynesian compound style by DeReus Architects.

The club serves two closely linked customer segments: affluent golf enthusiasts seeking private membership and luxury oceanfront living, and luxury real estate buyers purchasing residential lots within the gated, no-commercial community. The primary commercial pathway is equity golf membership acquired through real estate purchase, with occasional non-property memberships available. Real estate is sold through an exclusive channel partnership with Hawaii Life Sales Team, while weddings and private events (up to 150 guests) are booked through pre-qualified coordinators Vintage & Lace and Bliss in Bloom. Membership details and pricing are not publicly disclosed; inquiries are handled directly by phone (808-324-1500) or via the website form.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring equity golf membership dues, real estate transaction fees on lot sales within the master-planned community, and event/wedding service revenue. The club is privately held with no public financials, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no disclosed management team beyond a single general contact. Governance is supported by the affiliated Hokuli'a Community Association (HCA) and the Park and Cultural Sites Association (PCSA), which manage community affairs and shoreline/cultural site maintenance respectively.

Name

The Club at Hokuli'a

Legal name

The Club at Hokuli'a

Website

https://hokuliaclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Club at Hokuli'a is a private members-only luxury golf and residential community on Hawaii's Kona Coast, operating a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole course across 1,300 acres and three miles of coastline. It serves affluent real estate buyers and golfers through equity memberships, lot sales, and hosted events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Residential Community

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Resort/Second-Home Community Association Management (BPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Luxury golf memberships
• Private community living
• Oceanfront real estate
• Destination weddings

Headquarters

HQ city

Kealakekua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equity Golf Memberships: The primary revenue stream comes from equity golf memberships, which are primarily available through real estate purchases within the Hokuli'a private community. Memberships are occasionally available without property requirements.
2. Real Estate Transactions: Revenue is generated through the sale of real estate within the private 1,300-acre community. The club works with Hawaii Life Sales Team to facilitate property sales.
3. Events and Weddings: The club generates revenue by hosting weddings and events, accommodating up to 150 guests, with customizable dining and beverage services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Club at Hokuli'a is a private members-only club and gated residential community spanning 1,300 acres along three miles of the Kona Coast on the Island of Hawai'i. The club sells Equity Golf Memberships — primarily through real estate lot purchases within the community — and also hosts weddings and private events at its oceanfront venues.

Product overview

The Club at Hokuli'a is a private luxury oceanfront club offering an integrated lifestyle experience centered around its Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. The core product portfolio includes the championship 18-hole golf course, Pavilion Restaurant for fine dining, ocean view fitness center with lap pool, two tennis courts, spa and massage services, and golf shop/locker room facilities. The club also features bocce ball courts and shoreline park access for member enjoyment. Event services including weddings (up to 150 guests) with multiple ceremony site options are available. Membership is primarily offered as Equity Golf Memberships tied to real estate purchases within the 1,300-acre private community spanning three miles of Kona Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equity Golf Membership Private club membership primarily available through real estate purchases within the Hokuli'a community, providing access to the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, dining, fitness, tennis, spa, bocce, and shoreline park amenities. Memberships are occasionally available without a property requirement.
• Real Estate Lot Sales Sale of private residential lots within the 1,300-acre Hokuli'a community spanning three miles of Kona Coast. No hotels or commercial areas; large lots with agricultural encouragement. Sales facilitated through Hawaii Life Sales Team.
• Wedding & Event Venue Services Event hosting on an expansive oceanfront event lawn accommodating up to 150 guests, with waterfront, beach, garden, and Country Club lawn ceremony sites. Customizable dining and beverage packages, accessed exclusively through pre-qualified event coordinators Vintage & Lace and Bliss in Bloom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course consistently ranked among best golf courses in Hawaii
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vintage & LacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVintage & Lace is a preferred wedding and event coordinator partner of The Club at Hokuli'a. With 12 years of experience planning events at Hawaii's most luxurious venues, they provide event planning, coordination, and design services for weddings and celebrations at the club. Their unique aesthetic is charmingly timeless yet refreshingly modern, executed with attention to detail.
• Bliss in BloomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBliss in Bloom is a preferred wedding and event coordinator partner of The Club at Hokuli'a. For over a decade, they have helped clients plan important celebrations in Hawaii Island, providing design, planning, and coordination services with local creativity and hospitality.
• Hawaii Life Sales TeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHawaii Life Sales Team is the exclusive real estate sales partner for the Hokuli'a community, facilitating property sales and lot purchases within the private 1,300-acre development. Contact: 808-731-4354.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Plantation Course at Kapalua: Coore/Crenshaw-designed championship course in West Maui hosting the PGA Tour's Sentry tournament. Comparable as a top-tier Hawaiian private/resort course competing for elite golf tourism and a model for high-end tournament-host positioning.
• Kukio Golf & Beach Club: Private equity-membership golf and beach club on the Kona Coast of Hawai'i Island with real estate integration. Directly comparable as a Big Island luxury private club combining Jack Nicklaus/Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf with residential lot sales.
• Mauna Kea Golf Club: Historic Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed championship course on the Big Island's Kohala Coast with private and resort play. Comparable as a top-ranked Hawaiian coastal course competing for the same ultra-luxury golf traveler and member.
• Hualālai Golf Club (Four Seasons Resort Hualālai): Members-only Jack Nicklaus-designed coastal course on the Kona Coast operated alongside a Four Seasons resort. Closest analogous peer given shared designer (Nicklaus), Kona Coast location, and elite equity/private membership model.
• Mauna Lani Golf & Tennis / Auberge Resorts Collection: Two resort and member-access courses (North and South) on the Kohala Coast of Hawai'i Island. Comparable as a Big Island luxury golf destination with residential integration and shared affluent guest demographic.

Broad incumbents

• PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions (Kapalua): Tour event hosted at Kapalua. Relevant adjacent player in the elite Hawaiian golf ecosystem that shapes brand benchmarks and member expectations comparable to Hokuli'a's positioning as a top Hawaii course.

Others

• Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers: Exclusive channel partner for Hokuli'a lot sales. Compared as the enabling broker in the same luxury Hawaii real estate ecosystem competing for the same ultra-luxury lot buyer.
• Hokuli'a Community Association (HCA): In-community HOA for Hokuli'a property owners. Adjacent governance and services entity operating within the same community asset as The Club at Hokuli'a.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hokulia
• Instagraminstagram.com/hokuliaclub/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-club-at-hokulia

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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