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List of tallest buildings in Honolulu

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Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is a major city in the United States. As of late 2020, Honolulu contained over 90 skyscrapers and high-rise buildings exceeding 300 ft (91 m) in height, with four additional buildings under construction at that time.[1]

Skyline of Honolulu in 2025

The first building to exceed 350 feet was the Ala Moana Hotel, completed in 1970. This was followed by the Yacht Harbor Towers, the Hawaii Monarch Hotel, and the Discovery Bay Center, marking the commencement of an urban construction boom. This period coincided with significant growth in the business and finance sectors. During the 1990s, residential development continued with the completion of several prominent structures, including the One Waterfront Mauka Tower, Imperial Plaza, Nauru Tower, and the Hawaiki Tower.

As of 2026, 801 South Street is the tallest building in Honolulu and the state of Hawaii by roof height at 450 ft (137 m), while the Century Center is the tallest building in Hawaii by pinnacle height at 500 ft (152 m).

Tallest buildings

This section provides a list of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings in Honolulu that reach a minimum height of 300 ft (91 m), determined by standard architectural height measurements. This criteria incorporates permanent spires and architectural details while excluding antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates an identical height for two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

  Was the tallest building in Honolulu upon completion
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Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)		 Floors Year Primary Use Notes References
1= 801 South Street Building A 137.2 m (450 ft) 46 2015 Residential Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height since 2015. [2]
1= 801 South Street Building B 137.2 m (450 ft) 46 2017 Residential [3]
3 The Central Ala Moana 132.7 m (435 ft) 43 2021 Residential [4]
4 First Hawaiian Center 130.8 m (429 ft) 30 1996 Office Tallest office building in Hawaii and the headquarters of First Hawaiian Bank. Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1996 to 2021. [5]
5 Kō‘ula 128.8 m (423 ft) 41 2022 Residential Tallest building within the Ward Village complex. Designed by Studio Gang. [6]
6 The Collection 128.6 m (422 ft) 43 2016 Residential [7]
7= Moana Pacific East Tower 128.5 m (422 ft) 46 2008 Residential Designed by Architects Hawaii Limited. [8]
7= Moana Pacific West Tower 128.5 m (422 ft) 46 2008 Residential Designed by Architects Hawaii Limited. [9]
9 Keola Lai 127.7 m (419 ft) 42 2008 Residential [10]
10= Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana 127.4 m (418 ft) 40 2006 Residential [11]
10= Pacifica Honolulu 127.4 m (418 ft) 46 2012 Residential [12]
10= The Waiea 127.4 m (418 ft) 36 2016 Residential Part of the Ward Village complex. [13]
10= Waihonua at Kewalo 127.4 m (418 ft) 43 2015 Residential [14]
10= The Park on Ke'eaumoku Tower A 127.4 m (418 ft) 44 2025 Residential
10= The Park on Ke'eaumoku Tower B 127.4 m (418 ft) 44 2025 Residential
16 Nauru Tower 127.1 m (417 ft) 44 1992 Residential The first luxury residential building built in the Ala Moana district. Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1992 to 1996. Designed by Architects Hawaii Limited. [15]
17= Ko'olani 126.8 m (416 ft) 48 2006 Residential [16]
17= Sky Ala Moana East Tower 126.8 m (416 ft) 43 2023 Residential / Hotel
17= Sky Ala Moana West Tower 126.8 m (416 ft) 43 2023 Residential
17= Ae'o 126.8 m (416 ft) 40 2018 Residential [17]
21 Kapiolani Residence 126.5 m (415 ft) 45 2018 Residential [18]
22= Ke Kilohana 122 m (400 ft) 43 2019 Residential [19]
22= Symphony Honolulu 122 m (400 ft) 42 2016 Residential Formerly known as Symphony Park. [20]
24= Hawaiki Tower 121.9 m (400 ft) 46 1999 Residential [21]
24= One Waterfront Tower - Mauka 121.9 m (400 ft) 45 1990 Residential Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1990 to 1992, along with One Waterfront Tower - Makai. [22]
24= One Waterfront Tower - Makai 121.9 m (400 ft) 45 1990 Residential Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1990 to 1992, along with One Waterfront Tower - Mauka. [23]
24= One Archer Lane 121.9 m (400 ft) 41 1998 Residential [24]
24= Imperial Plaza 121.9 m (400 ft) 40 1992 Residential [25]
24= Keauhou Place 121.9 m (400 ft) 40 2017 Residential [26]
24= Anaha 121.9 m (400 ft) 38 2017 Residential Part of the Ward Village complex. [27]
24= Grand Islander Tower 121.9 m (400 ft) 37 2017 Hotel Tallest hotel in Hawaii. [28]
32 Ala Moana Hotel 120.7 m (396 ft) 38 1970 Hotel Tallest building in Hawaii from 1970 to 1978. [29]
33 1132 Bishop Street 118 m (387 ft) 31 1991 Office
34= Hyatt Regency Waikiki Diamond Head Tower 117.7 m (386 ft) 39 1976 Hotel Formerly known as Hemmeter Center 2. [30]
34= Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ewa Tower 117.7 m (386 ft) 39 1976 Hotel Formerly known as Hemmeter Center 1. [31]
36= Endeavor Condominium 114.9 m (377 ft) 42 1976 Residential
36= Resolution Condominium 114.9 m (377 ft) 42 1976 Residential
38= Century Center 114.3 m (375 ft) 41 1978 Residential Tallest building in Hawaii by total height since 1978. 152.4 m (500 ft) tall with antenna. [32][33]
38= Tapa Tower 114.3 m (375 ft) 36 1982 Hotel Tallest building within the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex. [34]
39 The Watermark 113.7 m (373 ft) 37 2008 Residential Designed by Architects Hawaii Limited.
40 Ohana Maile Sky Court 112.5 m (369 ft) 44 1984 Hotel
41 Grand Waikikian 112.2 m (368 ft) 38 2008 Residential / Hotel Part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex. [35]
42 Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach Hotel 112.1 m (368 ft) 39 2009 Hotel Formerly known as Trump International Hotel Waikiki. Designed by Guerin Glass Architects.
43 Pauahi Tower 112 m (367 ft) 28 1984 Office
44 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Tower 110 m (361 ft) 39 2018 Residential
45 Yacht Harbor Tower II 107 m (351 ft) 38 1973 Residential
46= Yacht Harbor Tower I 106.7 m (350 ft) 38 1972 Residential
46= The Windsor 106.7 m (350 ft) 44 1983 Residential Originally known and operated as the Outrigger Hobron Hotel, it was converted into a residential complex in 2003.
46= Hawaii Monarch Hotel 106.7 m (350 ft) 43 1979 Residential / Hotel
46= The Aqua Waikiki Marina Towers 106.7 m (350 ft) 39 1984 Residential
46= Honolulu Tower 106.7 m (350 ft) 40 1982 Residential
46= Franklin Towers 106.7 m (350 ft) 41 1982 Residential
46= Island Colony 106.7 m (350 ft) 44 1978 Residential / Hotel
46= Executive Center 106.7 m (350 ft) 41 1973 Office / Residential / Hotel
54= Waikiki Beach Tower 105.8 m (347 ft) 39 1978 Residential
54= Hawaii Prince I 105.8 m (347 ft) 32 1990 Hotel
54= Hawaii Prince II 105.8 m (347 ft) 32 1990 Hotel
57 Royal Kuhio 105.5 m (346 ft) 39 1976 Residential
58 Century Square 104.9 m (344 ft) 37 1982 Office / Residential
59 Iolani Court Plaza 103.9 m (341 ft) 40 1979

Residential
60 Hale Kaheka 102.7 m (337 ft) 38 1982

Residential
61 The Villa on Eaton Square 102.1 m (335 ft) 37 1975

Residential
62= Ala Wai Plaza Skyrise 101.5 m (333 ft) 38 1972

Residential
62= Marco Polo Residences 101.5 m (333 ft) 36 1971 Residential Severely damaged by fire on July 14, 2017. [36]
64 Waikiki Landmark 97.5 m (320 ft) 38 1993 Residential [37]
65 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel 96 m (315 ft) 29 1971 Hotel
66 1350 Ala Moana 94.2 m (309 ft) 33 1968 Residential Tallest building in Hawaii from 1968 to 1970.
67= Lanikea at Waikiki 91.4 m (300 ft) 29 2005 Residential
67= Ala Moana Building 91.4 m (300 ft) 23 1959 Office / Retail Tallest building in Hawaii from 1959 to 1968.
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Tallest buildings under construction, approved, or proposed

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion Uses Status Notes
1 Mana'olana Place 127.4 m (418 ft) 36 Residential / Hotel Proposed If built, the building will feature a Mandarin Oriental hotel containing 125 guest rooms, along with 99 branded luxury residences managed by the hotel group. As of 2026, the status of the development remains unconfirmed, with no official groundbreaking date having been formally announced.[38]
2 The Launiu 121.9 m (400 ft) 40 2028 Residential Under Construction The building will be a luxury residential development situated in the Kakaʻako district. It marks the 11th residential project established by the Howard Hughes Corporation within the 60-acre Ward Village master planned community.[39]
3 AMB Tower 106.7 m (350 ft) 36 2029 Hotel Approved Will become the part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex. The project is set to be the ninth building within the resort and will contribute 515 guest rooms to the property. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.[40]
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Tallest unbuilt

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Rank Name Height
m (ft)		 Floors Year Proposed Uses Notes
1 690 Pohukaina 198 m (650 ft) 60 2012 Residential The project was initially proposed in 2012 by the Ohio-based developer Forest City Hawaii as a 60-story skyscraper. Due to height restrictions within the Kakaʻako district, the development was ultimately scaled down to a 400-foot, 39-story tower and renamed as Pohukaina Commons. Had the project been completed according to its original specifications, the tower might have surpassed the Century Center to become the tallest building in Hawaii.[41][42]
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Gallery

  • View of Downtown Honolulu from Aloha Tower
    View of Downtown Honolulu from Aloha Tower
  • Panorama from Kakaʻako Waterfront Park with the Anaha and the Ko'olani (center)
    Panorama from Kakaʻako Waterfront Park with the Anaha and the Ko'olani (center)
  • Construction of Waiea
    Construction of Waiea

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