Hulihe‘e Palace
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Hawaii Museum – The Royal Retreat, Huliheʻe Palace
CornyCorny
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Ali‘i Drive in Hawaii🏝️—Where All the Romance in the World Resides
AugustAugust
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Driving to Kona's Lively Alii Drive Palace on Hawaii's Big Island
AugustAugust
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What a refreshing change of pace from all the retail and food choices here on Alii Drive. So worth your time to stop in here and witness first hand the history, koa furniture, architecture, interior design, artifacts, historical photography, and pics of Royalty, (ask about Princess Ruth) throughout both floors of this well kept Palace. But first, you'll need to head towards the ocean and stroll around to the back, through the wonderfully manicured grounds to enter. The sounds, fragrance, and rhythms of the water, immediately relax you for your journey back in time. The best part... You are asked to take your shoes off and wander about barefoot, yes barefoot! If that doesn't sound appropriate for you, they will provide you with slippers for over your shoes. We absolutely chose barefoot 🤙 The flooring is immaculate and made with local materials, so the feel is incredible. The "Daughters of Hawaii" currently run the Museum and offer tours if you like. Small donation fee at the back door, and it's definitely worth every dollar.
Richard WardRichard Ward
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What an incredible place to visit... walking in this building (no shoes allowed) was like walking through a time warp into the past. I learned of the history of the royalty of past Hawaiian culture and the many women that organized the group called the "Daighters of Hawaii" who organized years ago I attempt to salvage this palace and open it up as a museum to preserve a vital piece of history. The building is small, two stories several rooms, however made me imagine the enormous feel it must have had as natives where living in huts still. It was incredible to see ancient tools and jewelry worn and used by past native Hawaiian royalty along with grasping a clear picture to cultural superstitions of shadows befalling people and executions (I wont go in depth as that would spoil this adventure). The host is extremely educated and was very kind and attentive to all my questions. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Oh, No pictures allowed inside... bummer but the experience will create everlasting memories!
Keia LavineKeia Lavine
20
We came to Kona after snorkeling to specifically see the Palace. When we walked up, there was a sign that outlined the entrance requirements. It indicated that you could not enter in swimwear, or even if it had a swim cover. We were in swimwear and t-shirts- nothing immodest, and not different from anyone else walking around this part of Kona. As we read the tour pricing, a guide explained the pricing and then suggested that we would be better off doing the free walkaround and then deciding if we wanted to go in. It was a little off putting- we go to historic sites all the time and I've never had a guide try to talk us out of it. So, just walked around the property and read the PDF version of the history. Saved $100 bucks I was happy to spend.
Brandon EckertBrandon Eckert
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Nearby Attractions Of Hulihe‘e Palace
Royal Kona Resort
Walmart
Kona Farmers Market
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Kona Inn Shopping Village
Body Glove Hawaii
Kailua Pier
Lanihau Center
Ali‘i Sunset Plaza
Kona Coast Shopping Center

Royal Kona Resort
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Walmart
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Kona Farmers Market
4.3
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Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
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Nearby Restaurants Of Hulihe‘e Palace
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
Kona Brewing Co.
Island Lava Java
Big Island Grill
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
On the Rocks
Kona Inn Restaurant
HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee
Kona Coffee & Tea
Huggo's

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
4.4
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Kona Brewing Co.
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Island Lava Java
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Big Island Grill
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Basic Info
Address
75-5718 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
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Phone
+1 808-329-1877
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Website
daughtersofhawaii.org
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Overview
4.4
(348 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
family friendly
Description
The Huliheʻe Palace is located in historic Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, on Ali'i Drive. The former vacation home of Hawaiian royalty, it was converted to a museum run by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, showcasing furniture and artifacts. It is located at 75–5718 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona.
attractions: Royal Kona Resort, Walmart, Kona Farmers Market, Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kona Inn Shopping Village, Body Glove Hawaii, Kailua Pier, Lanihau Center, Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, Kona Coast Shopping Center, restaurants: Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill, Kona Brewing Co., Island Lava Java, Big Island Grill, Quinn's Almost by the Sea, On the Rocks, Kona Inn Restaurant, HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona Coffee & Tea, Huggo's

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