Hawaii’s Most Haunted.
True Ghost Stories, Legends, & History
Welcome to the Mysteries of Hawai‘i blog — your gateway to haunted Honolulu and the most haunted places in Hawai‘i. Here, we share chilling Hawaiian ghost stories, haunted legends, and real paranormal encounters rooted in local history, newspaper accounts, oral traditions, and personal experiences.
From ancient Hawaiian heiau to haunted hotels, sacred battlegrounds to modern-day ghost sightings, these are stories tied to the very soul of our islands — including many locations featured on our award-winning Waikiki and Haunted Honolulu ghost tours.
Some places welcome you. Others don’t. Explore with respect, and remember: should you visit these places on your own, you are your own keeper. To venture out alone in haunted Hawaii is purely at your own risk.
The Eeriest Legends and Most Haunted Places in Hawai‘i.
Click the icons below to uncover ghost stories, eerie legends, and supernatural sites across O‘ahu and beyond. New entries are added often — check back regularly!
*Please Note: All the stories and information on Hawaii’s Most Haunted blog and mysteries-of-hawaii.com are written by real humans. All of these haunted stories have been shared with us, passed down by word of mouth and oral traditions, or printed in books and newspapers. We do not use ai models in our writing.
Night Marchers at Pu‘u o Kaimuki
This Kaimukī hill is tied to sacred heiau, night marchers, and ancient pathways still believed to be traveled today.
Watching Statue at Diamond Head Cemetery
This cemetery is known for a watching statue, glowing eyes, ghostly mist, and eerie nighttime encounters in Honolulu.
Spirits of the Old Fort at Topa Tower
Built over an old fort and execution site, this downtown location is linked to lost time, apparitions, and ghost sightings.
Spirits at Pier 11 and Pakaka Heiau
Buried beneath Pier 11 lies a sacrificial heiau tied to spirits, ancient rituals, and Honolulu’s haunted past.
Ghosts in the Prince Waikiki Hotel
This Waikīkī hotel site was once Kaiser Hospital and is linked to ghost sightings, apparitions, and unexplained encounters.
Night Marchers at Manoa Chinese Cemetery
Sacred Mānoa Valley and its cemetery are tied to night marchers, spiritual energy, and unexplained encounters in haunted Honolulu.
Haunted Summer Palace of Queen Emma
The former summer home of Queen Emma, Hanaiakamalama was once called “Hale Lapu,” ghost house, with royal spirits and chilling encounters in haunted Honolulu.
Spirits of Hocking Hale
This Historic King Street site hides a former lōkū where ghosts and night marchers are said to gather in haunted Honolulu.
UH Manoa’s Haunted Libraries
The University of Hawai‘i Manoa libraries hide more than books. From phantom footsteps in basements to VCRs flickering on by themselves, students and staff have encountered something profoundly unsettling. These haunted spaces reveal the eerie side of supernatural Honolulu—a chilling reminder that even academic halls can be among the most haunted places in Hawaii.
Menehune in Wai‘anae
Wai'anae is known for its rugged beauty, but beneath its stunning landscape lies a darker history. Locals whisper of a menehune sighting that has baffled both skeptics and believers. Join us as we delve into this eerie tale and discover the chilling truth behind one of Hawaii’s most elusive legends.
Ghost of the Governor
The Hawai‘i State Capitol may be a symbol of modern government, but beneath its open-air architecture lies a mystery as thick as cigar smoke. From staffers working late at night to ghost tour guests catching an unmistakable scent, many believe the spirit of Governor John A. Burns still lingers in the halls he once walked. Blending cultural symbolism with ghostly lore, this Capitol is more than just political—it’s paranormal. Explore one of the most haunted places in Honolulu and uncover the truth behind haunted Hawai‘i legends.
A Ghost at Schofield Barracks
Long after the Engineer Band fell silent, something strange remained in the Schofield Barracks quad. On rainy nights, soldiers claimed to see a ghostly conductor atop the old bandstand, baton in hand, leading music only the dead could hear. One of many chilling tales in haunted Hawai‘i, this story places Schofield among the most haunted places in Honolulu—where history and legend continue to march in step.
The Green Lady of Wahiawa
Wahiawā may seem like a quiet town, but local legends tell a different story. From eerie mo‘o wahine to the infamous Green Lady, this central Oʻahu community is home to some of the most haunted places in Hawai‘i. Discover how Hawaiian legends and unexplained deaths have kept the gulch steeped in mystery—and why locals still say, “Don’t go down the gulch!”
TOP 5 Most Haunted Hotels in Waikiki
Beneath Waikiki’s sun-soaked charm lies a haunted history. These five hotels are home to chilling legends, ghost sightings, and unexplained phenomena. From ancient warriors to lost souls that still linger, discover the most haunted hotels in Waikiki—and the stories they don’t tell in the brochures.
Haunted Hyatt Regency Waikiki
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki may be one of the most luxurious hotels in Honolulu—but it’s also one of the most haunted. A disturbing number of suicides have taken place here, some witnessed by bystanders in real time. Guests report seeing a ghostly woman on the 15th floor. Others feel an invisible force drawing them toward the edge. Is it just the wind—or something much darker?
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Haunts
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī, also known as the “Pink Palace,” is more than just a luxury landmark. Guests have reported ghostly encounters in a third-floor room: doors that lock on their own, unexplained cold spots, and the chilling sight of a shadowy figure standing beside the bed. Though the hotel doesn't promote its haunted history, the whispers continue. Is one of Waikīkī’s most iconic resorts also one of its most haunted?
Royal Ghost at the Sheraton Ka‘iulani Hotel
The Sheraton Princess Kaʻiulani Hotel stands on royal land once home to Hawaiʻi’s last princess—and some say her spirit still lingers. In these two true stories, guests encounter more than history. One couple receives unexpected help from a mysterious woman named Victoria. Another feels the weight of something older, watching from the shadows. Is it Princess Kaʻiulani… or something far more ancient, awakened by the disturbance of sacred ground?
The Haunted Moana Surfrider Hotel
Beneath the elegance of Waikiki’s Moana Surfrider Hotel, haunted rooms, ancient blood and restless spirits stir. Some guests check out. Others never do.
The Haunting at Hilton Hawaiian Village
A woman in red appears, glowing and barefoot, then vanishes without a trace. Was it Pele—or something even older? In haunted Waikīkī, the line between past and present isn’t just thin… it’s alive.
Haunted Bishop Museum
Bishop Museum is home to more than just ancient artifacts—it holds the spiritual weight of Hawai‘i’s past. From objects made with human remains to the model of a sacred heiau built with real stones, the museum’s haunted legacy continues to raise questions—and eyebrows. Some say one tragic death wasn’t an accident… but a sacrifice.