Hulihe‘e Palace is located in historic Kailua-Kona on Ali‘i Drive. The Palace was originally built out of lava rock during the Kingdom of Hawai‘i on land known as Kalāke‘e, a former residence of Kamehameha the Great. The Palace itself was first home to High Chief John Adams Kuakini, brother of Ka‘ahumanu the favorite wife of Kamehameha, and later home to more members of Hawaiian royalty than any other residence in Hawai‘i. Hulihe‘e Palace consists of six large graciously appointed rooms, two large inviting oceanfront lanai and lovely grounds.

In 1924, Hulihe‘e Palace was in ruins and the Daughters set about to save the Palace. The grounds were so overgrown that the house could not be seen from the road. In 1925, the Territorial Legislature purchased Hulihe‘e and set it aside for the Daughters to use and maintain as a museum. When the Daughters finally took over Hulihe‘e in 1927, there was still little interest in historic preservation in the islands. At this time, the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company began to formulate plans for an oceanfront hotel in Kailua-Kona. They decided the grounds of Hulihe‘e was the most desirable location and at once began to pressure the Daughters to relinquish Hulihe‘e. The ladies held firm and because of their spirit, Kailua-Kona still has some open waterfront at Hulihe‘e. In 1973, Hulihe‘e was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today Hulihe‘e is a museum showcasing artifacts from the era of King Kalākaua and Queen Kapi‘olani, featuring beautiful koa wood furniture, portraits, kapa, feather work, Hawaiian quilts and artifacts from Hawai‘i’s royal past.

One Sunday out of the month, the Hulihe‘e Palace features Kona Kai ʻŌpua, a cultural day with hula and mele. Bring your whole family and celebrate Hawaiian culture on the lawn of the Palace.

Effective Sept. 13, 2021, visitors to Hulihe‘e Palace ages 12 years and older are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of arriving to the Palace. Learn more

Hours of Operation

• Wednesday - Saturday: Open by Reservation
• Sunday - Tuesday: Closed
• Major Holidays: Closed

Palace Admission

• Docent-Guided Tour
• $22 General Admission
• $18 Military with ID
• $16 Seniors with ID (62 yrs & Older)
• $14 Youth (5 - 12 yrs)
• $3 Children (4 yrs & Under)
• $16 Kama‘āina with ID
• $9 Kama‘āina Keiki (5 - 12 yrs)

Book Your Visit

75-5718 Ali‘i Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Tel: (808) 329-1877