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Hulihe'e Palace

 

75-5718 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona
808-329-1877

This two-story stone structure was built by Governor John Kuakini in 1838. After his death the palace was passed down from heir to heir.

 
 
From 1844 until 1914, the palace was used by Hawaiian royalty as a vacation home. The house was remodeled and enlarged several times. In 1925 the Territory of Hawaii purchased the house to be operated by the Daughters of Hawaii as a museum. Today, most of the furniture and fixtures have been restored from the original monarchy and numerous artifacts and memorbilia are on display here.
 
 

Useful Information:

  • Open Monday thru Friday, 9-4; Saturday and Sunday, 10-4
  • Closed holidays
  • Admission: $5; over 64, $4; under 18, $1
 
 

More Information:

  • 1-hour tours daily of house and grounds
  • Gift shop
  • FREE concerts monthly on grounds
 
  DIRECTIONS:
Located in downtown Kailua-Kona on Ali'i Drive across from the Mokuaikaua Church, overlooking Kailua Bay.
 
 
Kiope Pond is a spring-fed pond behind the Palace Gift Shop. It was the original source of water for the Palace.
 
  Side view of the palace with it's stucco exterior. The stucco was added during remodeling done by King Kalakaua.  
  Pohaku Likanaka - this rock, originally located at Kahalu'u beach Park, was used for executions. A rope was passed through the hole and around the neck of the victim. The executioner would then pull the rope and strangle the victim.  
  Front view of the palace and it's well-manicured gounds.  
  Click here for more pictures of Hulihe'e Palace  

   

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