Waialae Country Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Family-orientedProgramming and facilities are geared toward members with children and multi-generational family use.
  • 4Documented amenities
Map illustration marking the location of Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Waialae Country Club is a private country club in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Honolulu County.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, practice facility and pro shop.

The initiation fee runs around $50,000, with recurring dues documented below.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and traditional.

Location & Directions

4997 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96816
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

The listed initiation fee for Club Membership membership is $50,000.

The listed annual membership dues for Club Membership membership are $10,000. That is approximately $833.33 per month before other fees.

Initiation fee

$50,000

One Time · Club Membership · Effective 2025

Membership dues

$10,000

Annual · Club Membership · Effective 2025

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join Waialae Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

Sponsorship required
Yes
Application process
Membership is by invitation only by members of the club; general membership inquiries may be directed to the Membership Secretary.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at Waialae Country Club include clubhouse, dining, practice facility and pro shop.

Available amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Practice Facility
  • Pro Shop

Golf

Golf at Waialae Country Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • Waialae Country Club18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Seth Raynor

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

  • Golf-first
  • Family-oriented
  • Socially active
  • Traditional
  • Wellness-focused
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A traditional, golf-first club with family recreation, an active social life, dining, and wellness-oriented amenities beyond the course.

What people discuss

Public commentary is highly favorable overall. Golf reviewers praise the classic course and its conditioning, while broader guest reviews commonly highlight the service, food and setting; isolated complaints appear, but the prevailing signal is a polished private-club experience.

This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.

Club History

How long Waialae Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. The Waialae golf course was built as part of a Territorial Hotel Company development.

  2. Local players formally organized Waialae Country Club and adopted bylaws.

  3. Waialae Country Club was incorporated on September 20.

  4. The old clubhouse was destroyed by fire.

Additional Club Details

Ownership or operator
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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. en.as.com/other_sports/this-is-how-much-it-costs-to-play-at… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. waialaecc.com/our-story Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. local.yahoo.com/info-21905201-waialae-country-club-honolulu Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. waialaecc.com Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. waialaecc.com/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.golfdigest.com/courses/hi/waialae-country-club-waialae Research SourceSupports: General research