Even though the place was closed on the day we arrived, the Grounds facilitator was fantastic to talk with. Including his beautiful dogs. So lovely. He told us a little about the history and some exploring suggestions around. He was a retired Honolulu cop and was a gem. Thank you for the suggestions. It was amazing!

Enjoyed visiting on a rainy day. The summer palace provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of Hawai'i's last royals. We enjoyed learning more about the royal family and seeing how they lived at their special get-away that was less formal than the palace in Honolulu.

Having visited the Iolani Palace we decided to also visit this exquisite Summer palace of Queen Emma's. As we were a walk-in we did our own tour around this small building although there were a couple of volunteers on site to ask questions. Ok to take pictures without flash. Lovely collections to view. Parking was a bit of an issue on-site (due to a dance class in the adjacent building) so best to book your tour ahead to probably avoid that problem. No refreshments on site but they have a good gift shop. Well worth a visit.