Ranked by Google rating & review volume
Out of 10 public ranges in the Hilo-Kailua metro, these 9 earn the strongest marks from golfers — ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume (minimum 10 reviews), based on ratings researched July 27, 2026.
4.8(425 Google reviews)
68-1050 Makaiwa Pl, Waimea, HI 96743
Public resort course (North/South) with online tee-time booking; a Google review describes the driving range as "in good shape with a fantastic view of the mountains as a backdrop."
View range details4.3(453 Google reviews)
69-600 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Public resort course (Beach and Kings' nines) with online tee times; a Google review describes "the keeper (Bernie) at the driving range" giving swing advice, confirming a current, staffed driving range.
View range details4.5(333 Google reviews)
68-1798 Melia St, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Public daily-fee course; a recent Google review credits "the cart guy / range attendant" for helping golfers on arrival, indicating an operating driving range on site (not separately detailed on the official site).
View range details4.5(258 Google reviews)
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Public resort course open to paying non-guests (reviews cite a $325 non-resident green fee); the official facilities page lists "Driving Range" and "Practice Putting Greens" among on-site amenities.
View range details4.5(222 Google reviews)
62-100 Kaunaʻoa Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Public resort course with paid green fees; a Google review itemizes what's included as "Golf Cart, Range Balls/Grass Range, Full Practice Area," confirming an active outdoor range.
View range details4.2(249 Google reviews)
78-7000 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Public daily-fee course bookable on GolfNow; a Google review notes practice facilities directly ("the driving range is short and the range balls are expensive... Practice greens and chipping area is well maintained").
View range details4.0(319 Google reviews)
72-3890 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Public mountain course near Kona; Google reviews describe "the driving range has a beautiful view of the ocean and is straight downhill." A separate Google listing ("Makalei Driving Range") shares the same address/phone/website and is the same physical facility, consolidated here.
View range details4.2(217 Google reviews)
340 Haihai St, Hilo, HI 96720
County-operated public daily-fee course; a Google review describes it as an "excellent well maintained and clean driving range... plenty of driving range spots with good spacing, $4 for a bucket of balls."
View range details4.3(120 Google reviews)
99-1621 Piimauna Dr, Volcano, HI 96785
Public daily-fee course near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; official site references "unlimited range balls" as part of its practice/instruction offering, confirming an on-site range.
View range detailsMauna Lani Golf currently tops our Hilo-Kailua rankings with a 4.8-star Google rating across 425 reviews. Rankings weight both rating and review volume, so consistently well-reviewed ranges rise to the top.
We rank all 10 public ranges in the Hilo-Kailua metro by Google rating weighted by review count (minimum 10 reviews to qualify), so a range with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores. Ratings were last researched July 27, 2026.
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