Hawaii’s Most Haunted.

True Ghost Stories, Legends, & History

Welcome to the Mysteries of Hawai‘i blog — your gateway to 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!

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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!”

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Haunted Honolulu: Downtown Ghosts

Downtown Honolulu may be filled with modern buildings today, but its shadows still whisper stories of the past. On Union Street, the ghost of a long-lost sea captain once roamed the halls of his old home, while just blocks away, the spirit of a loving father returned to comfort his family one final time. These two chilling encounters remind us that even in the heart of the city, the dead may never be far away.

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Hawai‘i Kai Ghost

In the quiet suburb of Hawaii Kai, a seemingly ordinary home became the stage for an extraordinary haunting. The ghost, soon dubbed “Bernard,” would reveal himself not once, but regularly. Though never threatening, Bernard’s pale, static-like figure was hard to ignore. The home was brand new… but what sacred grounds did it disturb?

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Haunted Kasha House of Kaimuki

It is perhaps one of the most well-known urban legends of hawaii. Its story has spanned decades. Every generation, the hauntings at this place resurface and become an urban legend all over again. A 1942 article, a 1972 editorial, and a 1994 book makes one question whether the Kasha is real. Let’s check it out…

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Haunted Kiona‘ole Road

Kiona‘ole Road, nestled beneath the Ko‘olau mountains, has a history marred by violence, unsolved murders, and strange occurrences. From the chilling story of Pakuanui's deadly trap to the tragic deaths of Nirmala Weddle and Dawn Bustamante, this road has witnessed countless misfortunes. Despite its dark past, it remains a haunting reminder of Oahu’s tumultuous history, with ghostly tales of Charlie Kaulaloha and his haunting legacy lingering on.

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Ghost of Postal Worker Haunts Downtown Post Office

In the heart of downtown Honolulu, a cranky but devoted postal worker once guarded government supplies with an iron will. After a mysterious scandal and tragic end, his spirit is said to linger in the very building he once worked so tirelessly to protect—still keeping an eye on the pencils and paper he held so dear. Postal workers today still say the building is haunted. By the ghost of the old postal worker, Benedict Westkaemper... and so much more...

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Ghost of Queen Emma Haunts St. Andrew’s Priory

St. Andrew’s Priory, founded by Queen Emma in 1867, is home to a haunting legacy. Boarders have long reported strange occurrences, from creaking steps to flickering lights, and even encounters with the Queen’s ghost. Is she still watching over the halls today?

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