Aloha Tower Marketplace

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Aloha Tower Marketplace

Aloha Tower Marketplace is a Honolulu Harbor waterfront stop with dining, events, HPU campus spaces, harbor views and Aloha Tower nearby.

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Aloha Tower Marketplace, Oahu

The Aloha Tower Marketplace used to be known as a bustling waterfront shopping center. In 2013, Hawaii Pacific University took control of the marketplace. They turned the former shopping center into a mixed-use facility with retail, restaurant and student dormitories. The project was completed in 2015. Today, the only dining places located here are The Old Spaghetti Factory, Mexilulu and Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe.

Most visitors who come here are either passengers on the Star of Honolulu, a dinner cruise ship, or guests at the popular Ka Moana Luau, which is held here. One can also enjoy a short but scenic stroll along the waterfront, which overlooks Honolulu Harbor, where cruise and container ships arrive on a daily basis.

The historic Aloha Tower is located here as well. There's an elevator that takes visitors to a 360-degree viewing platform on the 11th floor. It's a great place for picture-taking. You'll be able to see Honolulu downtown, the airport, the harbor and Waikiki from a bird's eye view. Please note: The Aloha Tower observation deck is currently closed for repairs per the Department of Transportation Harbors Division. There is currently no expected open date.

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Suzanne Sutton

Fri May 04, 2012

I have been here a few times some of the shops are a bit upmarket for me but you must go up the aloha tower even though they do security search it was a good view at the top, we spent half a day here easy

Tom

Jul 28, 2010

The water in this harbor is amazingly clear. I've never seen anything like that. Right in front of the cruise ship Star of Honolulu, you can see many colorful tropical fish happily swimming around. You can even see some colorful corals. So if you plan to visit the Aloha Tower, make sure you also have a look at the fish.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Aloha Tower Marketplace is located at 1 Aloha Tower Drive in Honolulu, HI 96813, beside Honolulu Harbor in downtown Honolulu. Visitors can reach the area from Nimitz Highway, Ala Moana Boulevard or downtown Honolulu streets. Parking rules and availability can vary around the marketplace, harbor and event areas, so allow extra time before cruises, luaus or scheduled activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aloha Tower Marketplace located?

Aloha Tower Marketplace is located at 1 Aloha Tower Drive in downtown Honolulu, beside Honolulu Harbor.

What is Aloha Tower Marketplace today?

Aloha Tower Marketplace is now a mixed-use waterfront property with Hawaii Pacific University spaces, dining, event areas, public retail areas and harborfront walkways.

Is Aloha Tower Marketplace still a shopping mall?

Not in the same way it once was. The property now has a quieter mixed-use feel, with university spaces, dining, events and limited public retail instead of a large traditional mall layout.

Can visitors go up Aloha Tower from the marketplace?

The Aloha Tower observation deck is currently closed, so visitors should not plan on going up the tower unless official access changes.

What can you do at Aloha Tower Marketplace?

Visitors can take a short waterfront walk, view Honolulu Harbor, photograph Aloha Tower, attend events, dine nearby or use the area before a dinner cruise or luau.