Haunted Hotels in Honolulu, Hawaii You Can Stay In
Discover the most haunted hotels in Honolulu with real ghost stories and paranormal activity
7 Haunted Hotels Found in Honolulu
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
At Halepuna Waikiki By Halekulani Hotel, there are reports concerning a deceased former employee. Allegedly, this worker continues to 'punch in' for their shift using their old work card. The time clock system supposedly registers their card punching *in*, despite the card having been canceled. This spectral check-in occurs repeatedly, but interestingly, the system never records the deceased worker punching *out*.
Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815
According to HonoluluHaunts.com, Prince Waikiki is believed to be haunted due to its location near where the Wailupe Stream once met the ocean, an area believed to hold spiritual significance. Reports primarily center around phantom footsteps heard in hallways and guest rooms, especially during quiet hours of the night. Some guests have also claimed to hear disembodied whispering voices when no one else is present. There isn't a single famous ghost story or figure associated, but rather general unsettling auditory phenomena attributed to the land's history and potential disturbances.
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
The Royal Hawaiian, with its distinctive pink facade and long history, is another Waikiki landmark subject to ghost stories. One tale revolves around a grieving mother. Legend says a woman checked into the hotel decades ago with her child who unfortunately passed away during their stay (or nearby). Distraught, the mother never truly left, and some guests have reported encountering a spectral woman wandering the halls, sometimes seeming to search for something or someone, often accompanied by a feeling of profound sadness. Others speak generally of the hotel having 'heavy' areas or unexplained cold spots, attributing it to the weight of its history and the many guests, some perhaps 'permanent,' it has hosted over the decades.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Stories surrounding the Hyatt Regency Waikiki often involve one of its imposing twin towers. A frequently recounted tale speaks of a woman who supposedly leaped or fell from one of the upper floors. Her spirit is said to linger, with some guests claiming to see a fleeting figure near windows or feeling an inexplicable sense of unease or vertigo on higher floors, even away from balconies. Others have mentioned experiencing elevators behaving erratically, sometimes stopping on floors unrequested, particularly those close to where incidents might have occurred. While details vary, the theme of a tragic fall is common.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
2365 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Opened in 1901, the Moana Surfrider is one of Waikiki's oldest hotels and rich with history and associated ghost stories. One prominent legend is that of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, who died in her room at the Moana in 1905 under suspicious circumstances (possibly poisoning). Guests and staff have reported seeing her spirit roaming the hallways, particularly on the floor where she stayed, or attempting to open doors. Another story involves the ghost of a victim from a supposed drowning accident near the hotel, whose presence is felt around the beach area. General paranormal activity includes lights flickering, unexplained noises, and shadowy figures, common claims in such a historic building.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
The Hilton Hawaiian Village, particularly the area around its lagoon and some older towers, is often mentioned in local ghost lore. One persistent tale speaks of a 'lady in red' or 'woman in red'. She is described as a beautiful young woman often seen wandering the hallways or near the beach/lagoon area, sometimes appearing distressed. Theories about her identity vary: some believe she is the spirit of someone tragically murdered in one of the hotel rooms or on the grounds long ago, while others speculate she might be a manifestation linked to the volcano goddess Pele, testing or appearing to visitors. There are also less specific reports of cold spots, disembodied footsteps, and doors opening/closing on their own in certain parts of the vast resort.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
120 Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani stands on grounds that were formerly the 'Āinahau estate, the beloved childhood home of Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani, who died tragically young. Many believe her spirit remains connected to her cherished land. Guests and staff have reported seeing a figure resembling the Princess, sometimes described as a beautiful woman in Victorian-era clothing, wandering the gardens and hallways, particularly in the older parts of the hotel. Feelings of sadness or unexplained floral scents (especially jasmine, her favorite flower) are also reported. Some accounts mention hearing faint music or gentle sobbing at night, attributed to the spirit of the heartbroken princess mourning the loss of her kingdom and untimely death.