Palace · Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Huliheʻe Palace

Huliheʻe Palace
Photo: SCFoxJD, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The palace was built in 1838 and used by Hawaiian royalty as a summer home. The Daughters of Hawaiʻi run it as a museum of furniture and objects from the monarchy era.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 1 of Big Island in 5 Days

Visiting Huliheʻe Palace: what to know

Tickets
Check current prices and hours before you go.
Time needed
About 1 hour
Best time
Morning
Getting there
On Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona

Big Island itineraries with Huliheʻe Palace

Day 1 of Big Island in 5 Days

Kona and the coast

How Huliheʻe Palace fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Kailua-KonaKona
  2. 10:30Huliheʻe PalaceKailua-Kona
  3. 12:30Lunch on Aliʻi DriveKailua-Kona
  4. 15:00Kahaluʻu Beach ParkKeauhou
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Huliheʻe Palace FAQs

Is Huliheʻe Palace open every day?

No. Docent tours run Wednesday to Saturday, so check the Daughters of Hawaiʻi website for current hours.

Can you take photos inside?

Rules can change, so ask at the door.

How long is a visit?

About an hour.

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