Ghost Stories on Hawaii Island
Haunted Places on the Big Island
Haunted places on the Big Island include old Hilo hospital legends, UH Hilo dorm stories and Kona hotel tales tied to King Kamehameha's historic grounds.
The Haunted Hospital of Hilo. In an old hospital in Kaumana, Hilo, the hallways sometimes resound with distant, surreal cries. Years ago, a fire razed the hospital nursery and burned the babies to death, along with their nurses. The hospital still stands, but so do the restless souls of the poor victims who haunt it to this day.
The Eerie Dorm. The residence hall at the University of Hawaii at Hilo sits at the site of an old house. Much of the house has been rebuilt into the modern-day dorm, but its long-dead residents are keen on maintaining their presence. Today, students report hearing sounds at night, switches turning on by themselves and feeling eyes on them as they pass the halls.
Hotel of Ancient Warriors. Standing on the old castle grounds of King Kamehameha, the Kona Beach Hotel is your tropical Hotel California. Guests regularly hear chanting, footsteps and battle cries along the halls, and some claim to have seen old Hawaiian warriors. Legend has it that the king's bones are buried somewhere beneath the hotel and only his descendants know exactly where.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous haunted places on the Big Island?
Commonly mentioned haunted places include the old hospital site in Hilo, UH Hilo dorm legends and King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
What is the Haunted Hospital of Hilo?
Local legend says an old hospital site in Kaumana is haunted by crying babies, nurses and unexplained sounds connected to a tragic nursery-fire story.
Is the UH Hilo dorm haunted?
Campus folklore says a UH Hilo residence hall has unexplained sounds, lights turning on by themselves and the feeling of being watched, though details vary by storyteller.
Why is King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel linked to ghost stories?
The hotel sits near sacred and historic grounds connected to King Kamehameha I, which has inspired stories of chanting, footsteps and apparitions of Hawaiian warriors.
Can visitors explore haunted places on the Big Island?
Visitors should only explore public, legal and safe areas. Do not trespass, enter abandoned buildings or disturb sacred sites, hotels, campuses or private property.