Aloha Tower Marketplace
Aloha Tower Marketplace
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Offering stores and restaurants overlooking the harbor.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Sandra Leyva-AleongLas Vegas, Nevada16 contributionsGreat show but no picture includedThe show was amazing ! Bought a package that included souviner pictures and a mai Thai , sadly no picture was included but the food was great and the show was very educational . So no celebrity package , an extra drink for $70 not worth it , drinks are $18Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 May 2024
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia20,003 contributionsLousy mall by a great landmarkAloha tower is one of famous Oahu landmarks standing by the cruise terminal. This is the only thing worth coming, as the mall around is semi closed with not much to do. It wasn't open to climb and I don't know if it's even allowed.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 12 June 2024
- AJ23Rajasthan, India59 contributionsA Scenic Landmark with Rich HistoryAloha Tower is a must-visit landmark in Honolulu, offering a blend of historical significance and breathtaking views. Standing tall since 1926, this iconic tower served as a welcoming beacon for travelers arriving by sea. The atmosphere around Aloha Tower is lively, with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options in the Aloha Tower Marketplace. It’s a great place to explore, dine, and enjoy the waterfront. Overall, Aloha Tower is a fantastic destination for history enthusiasts also for tourists.Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 27 June 2024
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TweedleDee
Huntsville, AL395 contributions
Feb 2020
This area seemed about dead. Several of the restaurants (such as Hooters) have closed recently leaving the Sphagetti factory alone. The few retail stores are not worth the trip and it appears most of the market space has been consumed by the college that is now using retail spaces for conference rooms. Even the tower itself seemed run down which is a shame as it is part of the history.
Written 8 March 2020
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Tupelo010835
Denton, TX1,926 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Marketplace? OK. It’s a pretty standard retail area.
But Aloha Tower itself, now there’s a piece of history. It’s a shame that the majesty of the tower seems lost in the “retail vitalization” of the area. Only a couple of faded and ill maintained storyboards describing the tower.
Lost to history in favor of yet another dose of retail.
Pity.
But Aloha Tower itself, now there’s a piece of history. It’s a shame that the majesty of the tower seems lost in the “retail vitalization” of the area. Only a couple of faded and ill maintained storyboards describing the tower.
Lost to history in favor of yet another dose of retail.
Pity.
Written 22 February 2020
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Brown_Samantha
Kennewick, WA1,829 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Our Uber driver was curious why we wanted to be dropped off here as it is really now a complex of Hawaii Pacific University. We came to view the Aloha Tower and nice ocean view. There is only one restaurant that is open, at least we saw on our walk by the water.
The Aloha Tower is not open, just a photo opportunity. Luckily we had planned a nice walk down to the SALT district, so this was not a trip wasted. Would not budget too much time for this area. Just a nice stroll.
The Aloha Tower is not open, just a photo opportunity. Luckily we had planned a nice walk down to the SALT district, so this was not a trip wasted. Would not budget too much time for this area. Just a nice stroll.
Written 30 August 2023
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WestCoastGirl9
Vancouver, Canada8 contributions
We stopped here to see the Aloha Tower, which is at the center of this marketplace. Unfortunately the tower was closed due to repairs, but it was worth the trip to see the Marketplace. It's a very pretty, open air shopping area, with a variety of stores, from souvenirs to furniture. There are also several restaurants. We went to Don Ho's grill for lunch, which was very good. It's nice to walk around, with palm trees and metal statues representing Hawaiian culture (e.g. a young girl dressed in traditional garb). It's right by the water as well. A few blocks away is the Iolani palace and other historic places. Although it was smaller, we enjoyed it more than Ala Moana mall.
Written 8 August 2004
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Emeritus24
Bethesda Maryland162 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Like others I found that the parking lot is run by the worst cretins in Ohau. We were taking the star of Honolulu and my wife is disabled. Like many disabled people she is a bit slow. The attendant could hardly restrain the glee with with which she charged the rate of $6 an hour for ($3 per half hour for the extra few minutes. I resent Trip advisor for requiring that you give at least one circle.
Written 2 February 2015
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Shiyana T
Kailua, Oahu43 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
Aloha Tower Marketplace could have been a gem due to its lovely location. However, poor management has run it to the ground and most of the shops and restaurants are now closed. The Aloha Tower itself is worth a visit. You can take the elevator to the observation deck at the top and it is free of charge. The problem is the parking. You have to pay $1.50 per hour, but it goes up to $3 per half hour if you stay longer than 3 hours. We took a whole watching cruise on Star of Honolulu and had to park there. We were one minute over 3 hours, and were charged the extra $3 for the 1 minute, even though we were waiting in line for 5 minutes to get out. The attendant claimed he was the manager for all three parking lots. If someone was the manager, you would expect them to have the authority and good judgment to not charge clients for waiting in line. Another example of no aloha and losing valuable kama'aina customers. So, this beautiful location (where cruise ships dock) is going to be wasted on student dorms for a private university. What a shame.
Written 20 January 2015
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2014jasper
Norco, CA1 contribution
Feb 2014 • Friends
We have been to the Aloha Tower Marketplace several years ago and it was a very nice little shopping area. So we went there on our vacation to Hawaii this year and found that almost all the shops were gone. According to their website there is shopping, dining and enterainment. We only found one restaurant and a couple of kiosks that were having a close out sale. It took us about 15 minutes to walk through the entire marketplace to see that the shops were gone and we returned to the parking lot to get our car. We were charged $5.00 by the parking lot attendant just to stop and see that the Aloha Tower Marketplace was basically closed. What a rip off!
Written 14 February 2014
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RobOnLocation
Ottawa, Canada1,664 contributions
We enjoyed walking around the Aloha Tower Marketplace. It was much less busy than the Ala Moana shopping center, although it would be busier when cruiseships are in port.
There are a number of small shops and restaurants that seem to be geared towards tourists. You won't find a lot of high end shops here, but its a good place to pick up some souvenirs, and some shopkeepers will bargain with you.
I wouldn't spend all day here, but its a nice quiet place to do some shopping and spend a couple hours. The tower itself is rather nice. It's not very tall in terms of towers, but its nice.
There are a number of small shops and restaurants that seem to be geared towards tourists. You won't find a lot of high end shops here, but its a good place to pick up some souvenirs, and some shopkeepers will bargain with you.
I wouldn't spend all day here, but its a nice quiet place to do some shopping and spend a couple hours. The tower itself is rather nice. It's not very tall in terms of towers, but its nice.
Written 31 December 2006
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Jeffrey P
Rockford, United States1 contribution
Nov 2014 • Couples
Do not park in the paid lot across the street from Aloha Tower, Operated by Standard Parking, across the street from Aloha Tower. We parked here and all our valuables were stolen. After filing a police report and competing a Customer Incident report with the parking attendant, they added 'salt in the wound' by charging us for parking. No compassion and I even wonder if the attendants are part of a scam to id rental vehicles and then notify the thieves.
Written 23 November 2014
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LeiMomiNV
Henderson, NV232 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
I only give this a four because the actual marketplace is closed for major renovations. The tower itself is still open and I give that a five by itself. The tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the islands, and at one time was the tallest structure. The small cruise ships in the 20s and 30s would dock here to the warm greeting of hula dancers, Hawaiian music and leis for everyone. It is often said it is the Statue of Liberty of the Pacific since it still greets visitors to this day at the harbor entrance. It is also on the National Register of Historic places.
The German manufactured clock in the tower has been running continuously since it opened, except once when a mechanism was dropped during maintenance. The tower even survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, after which it was painted in camouflage until after the war.
Visitors can take the very slow elevator up to the 10th floor observation decks. There is one small deck on each of the four sides. There is no air conditioning, so it can be a little stuffy up there, however there are drinking fountains (and also a restroom). The views from the top are absolutely wonderful.
There is very limited parking here, but it is most definitely worth a visit to this true piece of Hawaiian history.
If you go, take short walk down to the Falls of Clyde vessel which is at the dock at the Maritime Museum (also closed for renovations), This is the only steel hulled sailing ship in the world, and was the last oil tanker powered by sail. It is truly a unique ship, even though it has seen better days.
The German manufactured clock in the tower has been running continuously since it opened, except once when a mechanism was dropped during maintenance. The tower even survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, after which it was painted in camouflage until after the war.
Visitors can take the very slow elevator up to the 10th floor observation decks. There is one small deck on each of the four sides. There is no air conditioning, so it can be a little stuffy up there, however there are drinking fountains (and also a restroom). The views from the top are absolutely wonderful.
There is very limited parking here, but it is most definitely worth a visit to this true piece of Hawaiian history.
If you go, take short walk down to the Falls of Clyde vessel which is at the dock at the Maritime Museum (also closed for renovations), This is the only steel hulled sailing ship in the world, and was the last oil tanker powered by sail. It is truly a unique ship, even though it has seen better days.
Written 8 April 2014
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Is there a charge to take the elevator to the observation deck at the top of Aloha Tower? If so, how much please?
Written 15 July 2019
There is no cost for the elevator to the top. It was free.
Written 17 July 2019
There is mention of luggage storage at Aloha tower within reviews, where exactly is it and how much is the charge please. Thank you
Written 17 March 2019
I don't know about luggage storage at Aloha Tower, but if you arrive on a cruise ship there is luggage storage available inside the cruise terminal before you exit. In 2017 it was $5 or $10/bag to store them until 4pm.
Written 18 March 2019
Est il possible d'y déposer ses bagages après une croisière en attendant de reprendre l'avion le soir (quel prix) , est ce loin du port ? Merci
Written 7 July 2015
Is there a charge to take the elevator to the observation deck at the top of Aloha Tower? If so, how much please?
Written 15 July 2019
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