Kona Hawaii Temple
70th operating temple
© 2007, Aaron Nuffer. All rights reserved.
Address
75-230 Kalani StreetKailua Kona, Hawaii 96740-1833
United States
Telephone: (+1) 808-331-8504
Services
NO clothing rental availableNO cafeteria available
NO patron housing available
NO distribution center nearby
Announcement:
7 May 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:
13 March 1999 by John B. DicksonPublic Open House:
12–15 January 2000Dedication:
23–24 January 2000 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:
7.02 acresExterior Finish:
White marble veneerOrdinance Rooms:
Two ordinance rooms (two-stage progressive) and two sealingTotal Floor Area:
10,700 square feetTemple Locale
Clad with bright white marble and surrounded by statuesque palm trees, the Kona Hawaii Temple is a handsome landmark along Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. The temple is located in the coastal community of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, just 8 miles south of the Kona International Airport. Built on a hillside above the stake center for the Kona Hawaii Stake, the temple features a pair of staircases flanking a beautiful garden area with palm trees and a terraced water feature.
Temple Facts
The Kona Hawaii Temple was the sixth temple built in Polynesia and the second built in Hawaii, following the 
5th operating templeLaie Hawaii Temple (1919).