Haunted Hotels in Kailua Kona, Hawaii You Can Stay In
Discover the most haunted hotels in Kailua Kona with real ghost stories and paranormal activity
2 Haunted Hotels Found in Kailua Kona
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
The cliffs near the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa are historically significant and believed by some to be sacred or inhabited by ancestral spirits ('aumakua). While specific, well-documented ghost stories directly tied to hotel rooms are sparse in easily found public records, local lore suggests the area holds spiritual energy. Some guests and staff in Kona coast hotels occasionally report strange occurrences like unexplained noises or feelings of being watched, especially near ancient sites or burial grounds often found close to coastal developments in Hawaii. The proximity to Keauhou Bay, an area rich in history, might contribute to these feelings, though specific hauntings attributed solely to the Outrigger Kona are less defined than more famously 'haunted' locations.
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
This hotel stands on grounds of immense historical importance to Hawaiian royalty, directly adjacent to Kamakahonu, King Kamehameha I's former residence. It's widely believed that sacred grounds and potential burial sites are located nearby. Due to this, many believe ancient Hawaiian spirits ('aumakua) protect the area. Guests and staff have reported various paranormal activities: apparitions of ancient Hawaiian warriors, unexplained chanting or drumming sounds, particularly at night, and objects moving on their own. Some stories pinpoint the upper floors as particularly active. A notable claim involves a portrait of Queen Liliuokalani within the hotel, which some allege appears to breathe.