Queen Emma Gardens - Honolulu, HI

Queen Emma Gardens consists of resale condominium residences across three 23-story towers completed in 1964 and designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, whose work also includes New York's original World Trade Center. Homes range from studio to three-bedroom floor plans, measuring approximately 361 to 1,084 square feet, with recent resale prices commonly falling between $220,000 and $700,000, depending on size, condition, and whether the unit is fee simple or leasehold. The community is not age-restricted and is managed by the Association of Apartment Owners (AOAO).

Homes at Queen Emma Gardens

The community comprises 589 condominium residences in the King, Prince, and Queen towers. Floor plans include studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, many with lanais overlooking the landscaped grounds, city skyline, or Nuʻuanu Valley. As an established resale community, no new construction is available, and monthly maintenance fees vary by residence while generally covering common-area maintenance and utilities such as water and sewer.

Amenities at Queen Emma Gardens

Queen Emma Gardens is known for its expansive private grounds, highlighted by two Japanese-style tea houses, a large koi pond, an 8-foot-deep swimming pool, a separate children's wading pool, barbecue and picnic areas, walking paths, playgrounds, 24-hour security, resident parking, laundry facilities, a library, and an air-conditioned meeting room. The landscaped setting distinguishes the community from many urban condominium developments in Honolulu.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The community sits along Nuuanu Avenue on the edge of Downtown Honolulu, adjacent to Foster Botanical Garden and within walking distance of Safeway, Longs Drugs, Starbucks, restaurants, and multiple bus routes. Residents also enjoy convenient access to H-1, the Pali Highway, Chinatown, Honolulu Harbor, and The Queen's Medical Center, placing shopping, healthcare, and cultural attractions within minutes.