List of Hawaiian royal residences facts for kids

The Hawaiian Islands were once ruled by kings and queens! These rulers, known as aliʻi nui, lived in many different homes across the islands. While some were grand palaces, most were private houses where the royal family lived their daily lives. These special places tell us a lot about Hawaii's history and its royal past.

Famous Royal Homes

Many homes were used by Hawaii's kings and queens. Each one has its own story!

ʻIolani Palace: The Grandest Home

ʻIolani Palace, a grand home for Hawaiian royalty.

The most famous royal home is ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu. It was home to several monarchs, including King Kamehameha III, King Kalākaua, and Queen Liliʻuokalani. The first palace here was torn down because of termite damage. A new, grander palace was built in its place. After the Hawaiian monarchy ended, the palace was used by the government. Today, it is a museum where you can learn about Hawaii's royal history.

The Royal Bungalow

Near ʻIolani Palace was the

King Kalākaua's Royal Bungalow, near ʻIolani Palace.

Royal Bungalow, also called the King's House or Queen's House. King Kalākaua and Queen Kapiʻolani lived here. It was a comfortable home right on the palace grounds.

Queen Emma's Special Places

Hānaiakamālama, Queen Emma's Summer Palace.

Queen Emma had several important residences.

• Hānaiakamālama: This was Queen Emma's summer palace in the cool Nuʻuanu Valley. Today, it is a museum run by the Daughters of Hawaii, a group that helps preserve Hawaiian history.
• Rooke House: This was Queen Emma's childhood home in Honolulu. Later, it became a kindergarten named in her honor. Now, it's a parking lot, but its history lives on.
• Marine Residence: Queen Emma also owned a home in Waikīkī, near the ocean. This property is now the site of the International Market Place.

King Kamehameha's Residences

• Brick Palace: Built in Lāhainā, Maui, this was one of the first Western-style buildings in Hawaii. King Kamehameha I lived there for about a year. It was later taken down, but its foundation and a memorial plaque remain.
• Kamakahonu: In Kailua-Kona, on Hawaii Island, this was King Kamehameha I's final home. Today, it's part of a hotel, and a sacred temple called ʻAhuʻena Heiau has been restored there.
• Kaniakapupu: This was King Kamehameha III's summer home in the Nuʻuanu Valley. It's now in ruins, but you can still see where this important historical site once stood.
• Helumoa (Royal Groves): King Kamehameha V had a royal cottage in Waikīkī, surrounded by sacred coconut groves. While the cottage is gone, the Royal Hawaiian Center stands there now, and some of the royal coconut trees still remain.

Queen Liliʻuokalani's Homes

Washington Place, Queen Liliʻuokalani's private residence.

Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaii's last monarch, had several homes:

• Washington Place: This was her private residence in Honolulu, inherited from her husband. It later became the Governor's mansion and is now a museum.
• Keʻalohilani and Paoakalani: These were two of her homes in Hamohamo, Waikīkī. She inherited them from her grandfather. Paoakalani was especially important to her.
• Muʻolaulani: Located in Kapālama, this property is now the site of the Liliuokalani Children's Center, helping children and families.

Other Notable Royal Residences

• ʻĀinahau: This beautiful estate in Honolulu was the home of Princess Kaʻiulani. The house burned down in the early 1900s, and the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel now stands on the grounds.
• Huliheʻe Palace: Located in Kailua-Kona, this was a residence for Princess Keʻelikōlani. It was turned into a museum by the Daughters of Hawaii in 1927.
• Keōua Hale: This grand Honolulu home belonged to Princess Keʻelikōlani. It was once called Kaʻakopua before it burned down. The rebuilt structure later became a grammar school and is now the site of the Central Middle School.
• Mokuʻula: This was a special island residence in Lāhainā for King Kamehameha III. It was abandoned and later became a baseball field. Now, it's an archaeological site, with plans to restore the island and its lake.
• Pualeilani: This Waikīkī home was shared by King Kalākaua and Queen Kapiʻolani. It was later willed to the City of Honolulu and became Kuhio Beach.
• Healani (Kalākaua's Boathouse): King Kalākaua had a boathouse in Honolulu Harbor where he spent a lot of time and even entertained famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson.

Images for kids

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  Hale Aliʻi, the first royal palace on the spot of the current ʻIolani Palace, in 1857.

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  ʻĀinahau, home of Kaʻiulani, in the 1890s, showing the newly built Western house

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  ʻĀinahau, home of Kaiʻulani, in the 1870s, showing the original family bungalow

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  Healani, King Kalākaua's Boathouse where he spend a majority of his reign and where he entertained Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Keōua Hale, Keʻelikōlani's Honolulu residence which rivaled Kalakaua's Iolani Palace in size and granduer

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  Huliheʻe Palace, Keʻelikōlani's residence in Kailua-Kona

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  Grasshut on the grounds of Huliheʻe Palace where Keʻelikōlani much preferred to reside in

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  Heluma, King Kamehameha V's royal cottage amongst the sacred coconut groves

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  The Bishop's Waikīkī residence

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  Residence built by Pākī for his family; Liliʻuokalani childhood home

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  Halekamani, Princess Nāhienaena's residence in Lāhainā

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  Hāliʻimaile, Princess Victoria Kamāmalu and Prince Lot Kapuāiwa's residence prior his accession as king

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  One of Queen Liliʻuokalani's Waikīkī residence at Hamohamo

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  One of Liliʻuokalani’s residences, unidentified

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  Paoakalani, Queen Liliʻuokalani's Waikīkī residence at Hamohamo

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  Mokuhinia the manmade lake upon which the island residence of Mokuʻula stood

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  Queen Emma's Waikīkī residence probably the Marine Residence of Lunalilo

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  Queen Kapiʻolani's Waikīkī residence probably Pualeilani

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  Kamehameha V Cottage, now the Moanalua Gardens

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  The ruins of John Young's house in Kawaihae where he raised his large family

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  Hale Kauila in Honolulu