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Kona Hawaii Temple
70th dedicated temple in operation; renovation scheduled to begin in October 2023
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Address
75-230 Kalani StreetKailua Kona, Hawaii 96740-1833
United States
Telephone: (+1) 808-331-8504
Services
NO clothing rental availableNO cafeteria food served
NO patron housing available
NO distribution center nearby (Store Locator)
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 acres | 2.8 hectaresExterior Finish:
White marble veneerArchitectural Features:
Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:
Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:
10,700 square feet | 994 square metersElevation:
198.42 feet | 60.48 metersTemple Renovation
In October 2023, the Kona Hawaii Temple will close for a major renovation that will increase the square footage of the building from 9,500 to approximately 12,000. The exterior appearance of the temple will also be updated. The renovations are expected to be completed by late 2025. During the closure, members of the temple district are encouraged to attend the Laie Hawaii Temple.1
Temple 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 History
The Kona Hawaii Temple was the sixth temple built in Polynesia and the second built in Hawaii, following the Laie Hawaii Temple (1919).
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Kona Hawaii Temple was held on the same day as the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Nashville Tennessee Temple and Oaxaca Mexico Temple.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, "Renovations Are Coming to the Kona Hawaii Temple," 29 Aug. 2022.
