Kukio Resort

The newest of the resorts along the Kohala Coast, Kukio is the only resort that does not feature a hospitality/hotel component. It offers a short course on the makai side of the highway and a championship 18 hole golf course on the mauka side both designed by Tom Fazio. Unlike the other resorts along the coast, Kukio is modeled after mainland private country clubs. It is a members-only resort with exclusive use of all their facilities reserved for the owners.

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Kukio Resort is the Big Island's only private residential golf country club. It was crafted by Discovery Land Company, arguably the most sought after developer of luxury residential golf communities in the world today. Many of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the country have become members, and based on this, security at Kukio is tantamount.

Kukio features the only golf courses in the state of Hawaii conceived by Tom Fazio, considered by many the greatest living golf designer. The spa and the amenities are second to none providing unparalleled personal attention to your every need.

Unlike its neighbor, Hualalai Resort with the Four Seasons Hotel, Kukio does not have a hospitality (hotel) component. Everyone on property is either an owner or their guest.

Kukio's Phases

Kukio is comprised of 3 sections:

  • The original core or Main Campus is approximately 330 acres. It contains the bulk of the amenities: spa, restaurant, beach club, and 10-hole short course. All the Cottages, Hales and Villas lie within the Main Campus.
  • The second phase, Maniniowale, adds an adjacent 300+- acres. It sits directly above and is set back 1,500 feet from Kua Bay, one of Kohala Coast's magnificent crescent white sand beaches. It features homesites looking down over the bay.
  • The final phase, Kaupulehu, features oceanfront and second tier lots and a common amenity.

Like its traditional mainland counterparts, access to Kukio's amenities is for members-only. At full build-out, there will be approximately 385 memberships of which approximately a half have been committed to date.

Due to its private nature, Kukio Resort does not offer its properties to the general real estate brokerage community or the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Ric Rocker is one of the handful of selected brokers who are allowed to represent buyers within the resort. As an outside agent not affiliated with the Seller/Developer, he provides unbiased representation for you while you are contemplating purchasing a property at Kukio Resort.

Provided you haven't contacted Kukio directly, Ric's fees will be paid by the seller/developer. WARNING: If your initial contact with a developer's sales team is on your own either through email, phone, walk-in or even response cards from a magazine, you will, without your consent, lose your right to independent buyer representation paid for by the Seller/Developer at no additional cost to you.

If you would like more information about Kukio in general or properties currently offered for sale, please call me on my cell phone at (808) 895-3469.

Kukio Resort Properties

Kukio Resort residential offerings include:

  • Cottages

    Three to five bedroom cottages located near the heart of Beach Club activity.

  • Villas

    Two and three bedroom villas with a main house, guest house and private outdoor showers and gardens.
  • Hales

    Hales have a main house, guest house, lanai, pool, spa, garage, private outdoor showers and gardens.
  • Homesites

    Undeveloped Kukio Estate Homesites provide ample grounds for you to design and build the refined custom Big Island home of your dreams.
  • Luxury Homes

    Kukio is proud to offer some of the finest finished Luxury Homes already designed and constructed on Kukio Estate Homesites.

Contact Ric for Kukio Listings

(808) 895-3469 cell / (808) 887-6115 office

Ric Rocker is an outside agent not associated with Kukio and can offer you unbiased buyer representation when purchasing a property at Kukio for no additional cost.

Please be aware that you lose the right to independent buyer representation just by walking into the sales office of any resort development.

Kukio — Hawaiian for "standing ponds or pools of water"

Featured properties in this region

As our focus is to help buyers identify opportunities, we are featuring properties that have most recently had a price reduction and displaying them from highest to lowest price. This just scratches the surface of what's really happening at the Resort. To get the inside scoop you need to Contact Ric.

$8,690,000
Type: Home Beds: 5 Bath: 5.5
HUALALAI RESORT: Lipoa Estates:This newly constructed 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bathroom home with media room and storage for golf carts offers dramatic views of the 2nd fairway of the Ke'olu Golf Course with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Kea, Kohala Mountains, island of Maui and tropical sunsets....
 
$8,500,000
Type: Home Beds: 4 Bath: 4.5
HUALALAI RESORT, Lau'eki Estates:Four bedroom, four and one-half bathroom residence overlooking the 3rd and 4th tee box of the Ke'olu Golf Course. Offering elevated golf course and ocean views with great vistas of tropical Summer sunsets. Great location for access to both the Four Seasons Resort amenities and private amenities of The Hualalai Club....
 
$8,450,000
Type: Home Beds: 5 Bath: 5.5
Allow the natural beauty to take your breath away. This home takes advantage of a corner lot with views of Mauna Kea, Hualalai, the 10 hole short course, Maui, and sunsets on the Pacific ocean. Loads of entertainment space both inside and out surround a large kitchen that has to be seen to be believed. Property owners are extended the opportunity to apply to the Kukio Golf & Beach Club: an oceanfront private club with world class amenities including Tom Fazio designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course and 10-hole short...
 
$8,350,000
Type: Home Beds: 4 Bath: 5.5
Sunset, ocean and Maui views from this home situated on the 7th golf hole of the short course. Each of the four bedrooms enjoy privacy and enchanting views. A possible fifth bedroom is currently furnished as an office/sitting room. Enjoy BBQs in the backyard by the pool under the thatch roofed Pai Pai. Property owners are extended the opportunity to apply to the Kukio Golf & Beach Club: an oceanfront private club with world class amenities including Tom Fazio designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course and 10-hole short course, two...
 
$8,250,000
Type: Home Beds: 4 Bath: 5.5
HUALALAI RESORT, Anea Estates:Two bedrooms and office located in main residence; attached guest house offers two bedrooms with adjoining living room. Located in private cul-de-sac and within walking distance to the members only Ke'olu Clubhouse....
 
$8,200,000
Type: Home Beds: 4 Bath: 4.5
Noted Architect Shay Zak, famous for his tasteful interpretations of traditional Island design and architecture, had a "blank check" to design this award-winning sunset and ocean view custom home on the third fairway of the Nicklaus course in the Hualalai Resort. Expansive lot providing privacy and substantial yard area. Welded steel structure engineered to withstand hurricane force winds. Features a massive Great Room overlooking the lanai, infinity-edge pool, fairways, and the ocean beyond. Interior walls finished in rich veneer plaster throughout. Custom window package featuring weather-proof teak on...
 
$8,195,000
Type: Home Beds: 4 Bath: 4.5
HUALALAI RESORT, Lau'eki Estates:Contemporary design and integrated indoor/outdoor water features combine to imbue this exquisite custom residence with a Zen-like calm. The homes' elevation provides spectacular and unobstructed sunset, ocean and golf course views. Inviting, peaceful and artfully furnished. Master bedroom with office, three guest bedrooms; one of which features a sitting area and kitchenette with convenient access to separate exterior gate. Media room adjacent to kitchen....
 
$7,950,000
Type: Home Beds: 5 Bath: 5.5
HUALALAI RESORT, Hokuloa Estates:5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom residence located on Hokuloa Street. Expansive views of the 17th fairway of the members only Ke'olu golf course. View of the Kohala shoreline with southwest sunset views. Option for additional Guest House.One member of Seller LLC is a licensed Realtor....
 
$7,950,000
Type: Home Beds: 4 Bath: 4.5
Another breathtaking Maryl home maticulously crafted and appointed. At an elevation that allows for fresh air daily from the Kona trade winds. Must see to appreciate the details and quality.Property owners are extended the opportunity to apply to the Kukio Golf & Beach Club: an oceanfront private club with world class amenities including Tom Fazio designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course and 10-hole short course, two clubhouses with private dining, sports complex, ocean pursuits center, and a comprehensive indoor and outdoor spa. Gatehouse entry with 24-hour manned security....
 
$7,450,000
Type: Home Beds: 5 Bath: 6
HUALALAI RESORT, Lipoa Estates:This exquisite custom home's elevation provides spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Island of Maui. Beautifully situated overlooking the 2nd hole of the exclusive members only Ke'olu Golf Course....