King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii is said to be haunted by the chanting ghosts of an ancient tribe. Along the upper floors, heavy stomping and piercing battle cries have been heard echoing along the hallways, frightening guests something awful in the night.
King Kamehameha the Great was the king credited for uniting the islands of Hawaii under one ruler and also with rebuilding the Ahu-ena Heiau temple dedicated to Lono, the Hawaiian god of peace, prosperity, and agriculture. Kamehameha's home was the land where the hotel sits, and much of what surrounds it. It is from here that he ruled over his islands until he died on May 8th, 1819.
Per the custom known as hunakele ("to hide in secret"), the dead king's body was buried in an unknown location in order to protect his mana, which is believed to be the power of a person, and is considered sacred.
Some think that the final resting place for the king lies beneath the floors of the eponymous hotel, and that this is the reason for the ghostly disturbances. Other than the war calls, people have claimed to have seen the images of ancient Hawaiian warriors moving and standing in various places. Some have reported hearing the sounds of spears or swords clanging outside their windows, or coming from other rooms. There is a portrait on the bottom floor of the hotel of the Queen Liliuokalani that supposedly breathes in and out as the eyes stare at you.
I don't know about the ghostly activity, but the hotel is considered to be among Hawaii's most historically significant locations. There are many artifacts, murals, and native décor to be seen. So, next time you decide to take the often fabled Hawaiian vacation, give old King Kamehameha's a consideration.
The legendary King of the Hawaiian Islands
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