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Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is a U.S. city. As of late 2020, Honolulu had 92 high-rise buildings over 300 feet (91 meters) in height, with four more under construction.

The first high-rise that exceeded 350 ft was the Ala Moana Hotel built in 1970. The next high-rise was the Yacht Harbor Towers followed by the Hawaii Monarch Hotel and the Discovery Bay Center. This was the beginning of the construction boom in the city. At the same time business and finance also boomed. During the 1990s new residentials were built, including One Waterfront Mauka Tower, Imperial Plaza, Nauru Tower, and the Hawaiki Tower.

Panorama of Honolulu's waterfront.

Tallest buildings

This is a list of Honolulu skyscrapers that stand at least 320 ft (98 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

Name Image Height
ft / m
Floor Count Year Built Primary Tenants/Uses Notes Ref
The Central Ala Moana
The Central Ala Moana tower in Honolulu, Hawaii
435 ft (133 m) 43 2021 Residential
First Hawaiian Center
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429 ft (131 m) 30 1996 First Hawaiian Bank, Office, Contemporary Art Museum Honolulu Headquarters of First Hawaiian Bank.
The Collection The Collection under construction. (26083142210).jpg 422 ft (129 m) 43 2016 Residential
Moana Pacific East Tower Moana Pacific under construction.jpg 422 ft (129 m) 46 2008 Residential, Honolulu Design Center Designed by Architects Hawaii Ltd.
Moana Pacific West Tower High-rise buildings in and around Ala Moana, Honolulu, Hawaii, US 04 (cropped).jpg 422 ft (129 m) 46 2008 Residential, Honolulu Design Center Designed by Architects Hawaii Ltd.
Keola Lai 801 South Towers and Keola Lai from Kawaiahaʻo Church, Kakaako, Honolulu, HI.jpg 419 ft (128 m) 42 2008 Residential
Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana, Honolulu.jpg 418 ft (127 m) 40 2006 Residential
Pacifica Honolulu
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418 ft (127 m) 46 2011 Residential Luxury residential in the Ala Moana-Kakaako area. Designed by Architects Hawaii Ltd. Structural design by Baldridge and Associates Structural Engineering
The Waiea Waiea, Ala Moana Boulevard, Kakaako, Honolulu, HI.jpg 418 ft (127 m) 36 2016 Residential
Waihonua at Kewalo Waihonua as seen from Punchbowl (23087298954).jpg 418 ft (127 m) 43 2015 Residential
Nauru Tower Nauru Tower (at dusk), Honolulu, HI.jpg 417 ft (127 m) 44 1992 Residential The first luxury Residential tower built in the Ala Moana district. Tallest building in Hawaii from 1992 to 1996. Designed by Architects Hawaii Ltd.
Ko'olani Ko'olani from Kaka'ako Waterfront Park.jpg 416 ft (127 m) 47 2006 Residential
Ae'o A long shot of Ae'o from Kewalo Basin, Kakaako, Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg 416 ft (127 m) 40 2018 Residential
Kapiolani Residence Upload image 415 ft (126 m) 45 2018 Residential
801 South Street Building A 801 South Towers and Keola Lai from Kawaiahaʻo Church, Kakaako, Honolulu, HI.jpg 413 ft (126 m) / 125 m 46 2015 Residential
801 South Street Building B 801 South Towers and Keola Lai from Kawaiahaʻo Church, Kakaako, Honolulu, HI.jpg 413 ft (126 m) / 125 m 46 2017 Residential
Ke Kilohana Ke Kilohana from Kakaʻako Waterfront Park in Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg 400 ft (120 m) 43 2019 Residential
Symphony Honolulu Symphony under construction. (26330058796).jpg 400 ft (120 m) 40 2016 Residential New luxury Residential near the Blaisdell Center.
Hawaiki Tower Hawaiki Tower from Magic Island, Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg 400 ft (120 m) 46 1999 Residential, KHON-TV
One Waterfront Mauka Tower
One Waterfront Towers.jpg
400 ft (120 m) 45 1990 Residential Tallest buildings in Hawaii from 1990 to 1992.
One Waterfront Makai Tower
One Waterfront Towers.jpg
400 ft (120 m) 45 1990 Residential Tallest buildings in Hawaii from 1990 to 1992.
One Archer Lane Upload image 400 ft (120 m) 41 1998 Residential, KITV
Imperial Plaza The Imperial Plaza from Punchbowl (23689348806).jpg 400 ft (120 m) 40 1992 Residential Mixed-use residential, commercial office and retail.
Keauhou Place Construction of Keauhou Place, Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg 400 ft (120 m) 40 2017 Residential Mixed-use residential, commercial office and retail.
Anaha Anaha Condo Tower from Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, Honolulu.jpg 400 ft (120 m) 40 2017 Residential Mixed-use residential, commercial office and retail.
Grand Islander Tower Grand Islander tower in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort 03.jpg 400 ft (120 m) 40 2017 Hotel Mixed-use residential, commercial office and retail.
Ala Moana Hotel Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii 01.jpg 397 ft (121 m) 38 1970 Hotel, Residential, TV transmitters Tallest building in Hawaii from 1970 to 1990.
Hilton Grand Waikikian Grand Waikikian by Hilton (29913073614).jpg 390 ft (120 m) 39 2008 Hotel, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Hilton Hotels Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
1132 Bishop Street 1132 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg 387 ft (118 m) 31 1991 Residential
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Complex Hyatt Regency Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg 386 ft (118 m) 39 1976 Hotels Two towers: Diamond Head Tower and Eva Tower
The Watermark The Watermark in Honolulu, HI.jpg 380 ft (120 m) 38 2008 Luxury Residential. Designed by Architects Hawaii Ltd.
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach Hotel Trump International Hotel and Tower (Honolulu) 01.jpg 380 ft (120 m) 38 2009 Hotel, Residential, Hilton Hotels One of the first ultra-luxury hotels built in Hawaii in over 25 years. Designed by Guerin Glass Architects. Structural design by Baldridge and Associate Structural Engineering.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Tower
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach 01.jpg
362 ft (110 m) 39 2018 Residential
Hilton Tapa Tower Hilton Tapa Tower, Honolulu, Hawaii 02.jpg 360 ft (110 m) 36 1982 Hotel, Hilton Hotels The tallest building at the Hilton Hawaiian Village prior to the Grand Waikikian.
Yacht Harbor Towers Yacht Harbor Towers 05.jpg 351 ft (107 m) 40 1973 Residential
The Windsor Upload image 350 ft (110 m) 44 2003 Residential Originally known and operated as the Outrigger Hobron Hotel.
Hawaii Monarch Hotel Hawaii Monarch Hotel.jpg 350 ft (110 m) 43 1975 Hotel, Residential
Discovery Bay Center Discovery Bay Center 01.jpg 350 ft (110 m) 42 1977 Residential, Retail
Century Center
Century Center is a high-rise building in Honolulu, HI.jpg
350 ft (110 m) 41 1978 Residential
Marco Polo Residences
Marco Polo Residences in Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg
333 ft (101 m) 36 Residential
Waikiki Landmark
Waikiki Landmark in Honolulu, Hawaii.jpg
320 ft (98 m) 38 Residential

Tallest buildings approved or under construction

Rank Name Height
ft / m
Floor Count Completion Primary use Status Notes
1 690 Pohukaina Unclear (originally 650 ft (200 m) Unclear (originally 60) TBD Mixed-use Approved 690 Pohukaina will be the centerpiece of a new live-work-play redevelopment in the Kaka'ako district, becoming Hawaii's tallest building at 650 feet tall. Prior to construction of the project, the city's building height limit will be raised from its current 450 feet to 650 feet. The design of the building was awarded to architecture firm Forest City Hawaii on December 13, 2012. In March 2016 the project was put on hold by state regulators due to significant changes being made to the original approved plan, as well as demands by locals that the plan include an elementary school and affordable housing units. In June 2017, the scope of the development was scaled down considerably to being a pair of high-rise residential buildings (one with market rents and the second with lower income rentals) next to a new 10-story elementary school. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2019.
2 Sky Ala Moana 400 ft (120 m) 43 2023 Mixed-use Under construction Mixed-use, two-tower development under construction since 2020. Sky West tower to consist of residential units, while Sky East tower will consist primarily of a 300-room hotel.
3 Park on Keeaumoku 400 ft (120 m) 44 2025 Residential Under construction Two-tower residential development under construction since 2022. Expected to contain 818 market-rate and 146 affordable residential units.

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See also

  • List of tallest buildings in Oceania
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