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Queen Emma Summer Palace


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
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Attraction type: Historic home, History museum, Other
Address: 2913 Pali Hwy Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
Tel: 808 595 3167
Fax: 808 595 4395

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3 of 5 stars
DFJ63 34 contributions
Edmonton
Apr 3, 2009

Went to the Queen Emma Summer Palace right after visiting the Iolani Palace. The Iolani Palace is much better. Took the #4 bus which drops you off at the gates of the summer house. Had some difficulty finding the bus stop for the #4 bus on Punchbowl Street. You can't take photos in the summer house, or Iolani Palace. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
KaneoheBoy 22 contributions
Kansas City, MO
Aug 4, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

The Queen Emma Summer Palace is a wonderful and historic experience and I highly recommend it. We went early, as soon as they opened, and got a virtually private tour of all the historic items, which are many. Our guide, Malia, was incredibly knowledgeable about all the history of the Hawaiian monarchs and their families. There are beautiful artifacts including... more

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5 of 5 stars
WashingtonTish 2 contributions
Washington
May 17, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Although we didn't find much in the tour books about this place we were pleasantly surprised and glad we went. The docent not only showed us through the house, pointing out furnishings and the history behind them, but also seemed to know almost everything about the Hawaiian royal families : who was related to whom, where they travelled, what they... more

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5 of 5 stars
HappyRetirees_9 2 contributions
Lakeland, Florida
Jun 21, 2003
13/13 found this review helpful

This is certainly a must see attraction while on the island of Oahu. There's not only a lot of interesting facts about our American/Hawaiian heritage but the home and it's furnishings are an enjoyable trip back into history. And we loved meeting Aunt Violet on 2 other visits in prior years but missed her in May 2003. We hope to... more

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Queen Emma Summer Palace Address

2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
Tel: 808 595 3167 Fax: 808 595 4395