Discover the grandeur of Iolani Palace, a majestic historical landmark and museum located at 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI. As the only royal palace …
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Mar 13, 2025
We travelled along way to visit the Iolani Palace as we are from the UK. It was an excellent place to visit, very similar to going around a large UK country house or palace. We found the staff to be …Full review by Tony C
Mar 13, 2025
The visit to the Hawaiian Palace was amazing. I love old homes and I try to tour any I can in cities I visit. This was palatial in a tropical style. They allow you into the bedrooms and all of the ro…Full review by westla70
Mar 12, 2025
Wonderful docent-led tour of Iolani Palace. These tours aren’t too frequent but if you are in town for one then it’s worth the entrance fee. Probably not for young, young kids but it is perfect for a…Full review by Mswring
Visiting Hawaii in October. I’ve booked my ticket for a tour of the Palace. I know I need to put my bag into a locker but can’t the info where these lockers are exactly. Any help to find these lockers would be appreciated.
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Don’t know if there is a locker, but we stored a stroller and several backpacks in their office at the palace (not the barracks where you pick up your ticket) while we went on the tour.
We enjoyed our visit in March. I am now working on scrapbooking our trip pictures. In the throne room there is something stands between the 2 thrones - it is gold and has a round ball at the top. Can you remind me what it is called? Thank you!
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It is called a puloulou, or “kapu stick” … the gold sphere on top of the ivory tusk from a narwhal whale between the thrones is said to be a gift from King Kalakaua’s 1883 coronation.
Across the street from the IOLANI Barracks in Richard’s Street is the YWCA Laniakea. Inside is a restaurant called Cafe Julia. There are a multitude of small restaurants one to two …
Across the street from the IOLANI Barracks in Richard’s Street is the YWCA Laniakea. Inside is a restaurant called Cafe Julia. There are a multitude of small restaurants one to two blocks West going towards Chinatown. A favorite of mine is Murphy’s Bar and Grill on Merchant street. Very popular and good food.
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