Museums & Cultural Sites

Hulihe'e Palace

Kailua-Kona, Kona

A Royal Residence on Aliʻi Drive — Ranked the Island's Top Museum

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Hulihe'e Palace, at 75-5718 Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona, is a historic royal palace that the Daughters of Hawaiʻi's site describes as "where royals came to unwind," with koa wood furniture, portraits, tapa, feather work, Hawaiian quilts, and artifacts from Hawaiʻi's royal past. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it first among the island's museums.

Tours are booked through the Daughters of Hawaiʻi site. Hours and admission were not stated on the pages found, so confirm them by phone at (808) 329-1877 or on the site before you go. One palace event on the site was cancelled for weather in 2026.

Why Roamwise recommends this

A compact, culturally rich stop right on Kailua-Kona's waterfront — easy to pair with a stroll along Aliʻi Drive.

Best for: Hawaiian royal history, a rainy or hot-afternoon indoor stop, culture seekers.

Insider tip: confirm tour times and admission ahead and allow about an hour.

Respect & culture: Hulihe'e Palace is a historic royal residence preserving Hawaiian royal artifacts; visitors are asked to treat the collection and grounds with respect.

Hawaiian royal history and cultureIndoor, shaded activityA compact museum visit

Safety notes:: Hours and admission not confirmed — call or check the Daughters of Hawaiʻi site. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.

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Local tips

•Hours and admission weren't listed — call (808) 329-1877 or check the Daughters of Hawaiʻi site.
•Tours are booked through the Daughters of Hawaiʻi site.
•Easy to combine with a walk along Aliʻi Drive.

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