Maxine P.
10/8/2025
Dropped by after hiking nearby to see if we could Tour Queen Emma's Summer Palace without reservations. We paid for the self tour and entered the building. Read through the information so we could...
Queen Emma Summer Palace
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2913 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
Five minutes by car from downtown Honolulu graces what was once the secluded mountain home and summer retreat of Queen Emma, consort to King Kamehameha IV of Hawaiʻi. Now a historic house museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of the royal family, Hānaiakamalama, known today as Queen Emma Summer Palace, is a timeless symbol of classic Hawaiian elegance and contemporary style. The Palace was built in 1848, access may be limited for visitors who have difficulty climbing stairs. Situated in the coolness of Nu‘uanu Valley, Hānaiakamalama was used as a retreat for the royal family to escape the court life of Honolulu from 1857 to 1885. The Daughters of Hawai‘i saved the home from demolition in 1915 to avoid construction of a baseball field. Hānaiakamalama is listed on the State and National Historic Registries and houses a collection of Queen Emma’s belongings, antiques, furnishings and royal regalia.
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4.582 reviews
Patrycja L.
6/6/2025
Who knew royalty had such cozy taste? Queen Emma Summer Palace is like the Hawaiian version of a royal Airbnb--modest, charming, and surrounded by lush jungle vibes. It's a peaceful little escape...
Katherine A.
9/25/2024
So I took TheBus (yes, that's what's it's called) to Queen Emma's Summer Palace. If you walk up the drive, through lush tropical garden's, there a very New England style cottage. This was the...
Rachel S.
10/2/2024
Finally got a chance to visit the Queen Emma's Summer Palace. I first heard of Queen Emma when I saw her portrait at Kawaiaha'o Church back in 2001 and I've slowly been making my way around the...
Birdie H.
12/8/2023
So, I know I AM being BIAS but I am also saying it's 5 star because ITS BEAUTIFUL! It's located off the Pali Rd, so which means it's in the mountain region. With all the congested traffic, it's...
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