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For a long time now, the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel has been said to be haunted by a lady in red. Some think that she might have been a guest staying at the resort, but many also claim that the spirit must be Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes.

Looking for a nice getaway where you can enjoy sun, sand, poolside service, and perhaps an encounter with a volcano goddess? That’s just what you might get when you visit the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki in Honolulu, the 17th largest hotel in the world. 

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Not only does the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu, Hawaii boast a restaurant for each of its 22 acres and Waikiki’s largest pool, a botanical garden and view of the beach, but it also offers an unexpected attraction for the brave: ghost hunting.

The Woman in Red Haunting the Hilton 

But who is haunting this luxury place at night? According to guests that have stayed at the hotel as well as staff working there, the rumor is that a woman in red is wandering the halls. The ghost of this lady in red is often said to be beautiful with a flowing red dress. 

The ghost of the Hilton Hawaiian Village is often spotted in the hallways inside of the resort. Some have also claimed to have seen her on the beach by the hotel. 

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The ghost has appeared many times at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, perhaps most well known sightseeing was in 1959 when a staff member of the hotel claimed to have seen her disappear right before his eyes. This led him to quit his job the next day and opened a poi factory, although neither of those statements have been confirmed. 

The Ghost of Hilton Hawaiian Village

But who could this alleged ghost be? And why is she lingering at the resort? Many believe that the ghost haunting the halls and beach of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel is none other than Pele, the revered “Volcano Goddess.” 

According to legend, Pele was the daughter of Kane Milohai and Haumea, creators of the sky, earth, and upper heavens. Born in Tahiti, Pele was exiled to Hawaii due to her fiery temper. Her older sister Namakaokahai, upon discovering Pele’s location, journeyed to Hawaii to confront her. The battle ended disastrously for Pele, who was torn apart by her sister, with her remains scattered on a hill in Maui called Ka-iwi-o-Pele—a grim testament to sibling rivalry.

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Despite her violent end, Pele’s spirit is said to linger in Hawaii, making her presence known to locals and visitors alike on several places. She reportedly appears in various forms: a hitchhiker, an elderly woman, or a mysterious stranger knocking on doors. However, most sightings describe her as a young woman in a striking red dress, wandering the halls or strolling along the beach.

While the legend of Pele is the most famous, some speculate that the ghost haunting the Hilton Hawaiian Village might be another tragic figure—a woman who was murdered years ago in the tower room. 

The Man in White at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

But according to some, this is not the only ghost said to haunt the Hilton Hawaiian Village. According to stories, there was once a housekeeper cleaning a suit on the 14th floor when she saw someone on the balcony. It was a man, something she thought odd, as the last who had stayed at the room was a mother and her daughter. 

In addition to this, there have been several of sightseeing of this ghost on the 14th floor, said to roam the hallways wearing white. Whether you believe in the legend of Pele or the ghost of a tragic victim, one thing is certain: the Hilton Hawaiian Village offers more than just a tropical paradise. 

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