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Royal Hawaiian Movers

Mover in Honolulu, Hawaii

Google rating

4.4

Ratings counted

367

Are 1 or 2 star

13.6%Above typical

The rating breakdown

50 of the 367 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Royal Hawaiian Movers are one or two star.

Against other listings in Honolulu

This company13.6%
Typical listing in Honolulu3.6%

10.0 percentage points higher than the middle of the 17 listings in Honolulu we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
28276.8%
4 star
277.4%
3 star
82.2%
2 star
102.7%
1 star
4010.9%

Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.

Against every mover we can rate
0–5%
7,048
5–10%
1,993
10–20%
1,265
20%+
454

The marker is Royal Hawaiian Movers at 13.6%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.

Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.

What the complaints say

Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Royal Hawaiian Movers, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings17 · 39%
  • Items missing or never delivered12 · 27%
  • Crew conduct9 · 20%
  • Price rose after the quote2 · 5%
  • Stopped responding2 · 5%
  • Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 2%

Counted across the 44 one and two star reviews we have read for Royal Hawaiian Movers. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.

In their own words

1-star Google reviewHuseyin G.6 years ago
We had an in home estimate for our move from Oregon to Oahu but still got overcharged about $2000. We ended up spending $14,000 instead of $12,000 written quote! The worst part is six missing boxes with valuable items which were supposedly inventoried with their Mickey Mouse system; what a joke. On top of that the movers broke other items and stripped all the bolts from our beds. Ronyl at claims made a lot of empty promises and passed us on to the manager Jeff who was rude, unprofessional and simply not empathic.
Reply from the business

Mr. Huseyin, we want to thank you for your comments and for the opportunity to move you to Hawaii. We understand how difficult and emotional moving can be. I regards to the costs of your move changing, we ended up moving 495 (9%) more lbs than was estimated.

1-star Google reviewChristi G.9 years ago
Where do I even begin... To all of the residents of Oahu and most especially our military who serve, DO NOT trust this moving company. I am so very upset with how my husband and I were treated. It is crazy to think that my husband is serving the country to protect the lives of THESE TYPES OF PEOPLE. We had been moving back to the islands, and Royal Hawaiian movers were hired to help us get our things moved into our home. Now, being from here, we KNOW what true Aloha is.
Reply from the business

We wanted to thank you, Mr and Mrs Gayoma, for reaching out to us regarding your recent move to Hawaii. It is our understanding that our services fell short of both your and our own expectations.

1-star Google reviewCourtney H.2 years ago
Looks like they removed my review. We moved from Oahu to Washington about three years ago. Our beautiful Christmas ornaments were stolen, and the claim office would not return our call. They have a lot of thieves among this company. I would never choose them to move my stuff again. BEWARE of this moving company. They have it out for military families. After three years, we are still devastated about our Christmas stuff being stolen.
Reply from the business

I’m sorry to read this. Can you direct message me your number or call me at [phone removed]?

1-star Google reviewCleotia M.6 years ago
First off with the stop order movement somehow the military assigned 2 different carriers and 2 different shipment1) was royal Hawaiian, the second was aloha international. Aloha international contacted us immediately came out and did our Packing survey...almost a week later royal hawaii called to do the same, which made us stop and try to figure out why we were getting contacted by someone else.
Reply from the business

Hi there, Cleotia. We apologize for your experience and have passed this review along to our management team to address.

2-star Google reviewMJA M.Edited 4 years ago
The people doing the packing were very nice but unfortunately I think they were in a hurry, and they packed rooms out of order and left quite a few expensive things behind and packed items that were easy to replace. The gentleman supposed to be packing the kitchen, was his last day and was the one who left items behind. It's already a little too late to do anything as Royal Hawaiian won't take any blame or at least say sorry we cut corners.
Reply from the business

Hi there. We apologize for your experience and have passed this review along to our management team to address.

1-star Google reviewEricEdited 9 years ago
Lazy movers. I had to be at work while the movers delivered our stuff, so my 8 months pregnant wife was at home dealing with it. The delivered some stuff inside, but left half our stuff outside our doorstep. Also, they broke my doorbell in doing so. Avoid this company at all cost. I'm in the process of filing a formal complaint within USAF channels to make sure no one else on base has to deal with this.
Reply from the business

Aloha Eric, Our office has attempted to reach you several times. Unfortunately, the phone number we have on file does not have a voicemail set up and have been unable to make contact.

1-star Google reviewOpenmarket S.3 months ago
Warning: Avoid Hawaii Moving Pros in Honolulu – Classic Bait-and-Switch We hired Hawaii Moving Pros in Honolulu after speaking with Chris a week ago. We accepted their quoted price, paid a deposit, and confirmed everything again the day before the move. On move day (May 9, 2026), Foreman Barak Segal showed up, looked at our items, and immediately demanded a 20% price increase. He said it was because he had to walk to the loading dock and do professional wrapping on our buffet and artworks.
Reply from the business

This review is not about our business. We are Royal Hawaiian Movers and we are not affiliated with Hawaii Moving Pros in any way. We also do not have any employees named Barak.

1-star Google reviewRebecca B.Edited 8 years ago
Very disappointed. We had high hopes on the first day, as things started out well. They had great custom wooden crates built for our taxidermy and high value items. However as time went on the movers did not listen or respect us when we told them they needed to finish for the day by 4; they worked well after 5:30. They also crammed my daughters clothes into a flat box and got very annoyed after we requested they put them into a hanging wardrobe box, which we had asked for at the walk through.
Reply from the business

Aloha R. M. We could have done things better during your move. We appreciate you letting us know. This type of feedback is how we get better is a moving company. We apologize for the frustration and any inconvenience we have caused you and your family.

What satisfied customers point to

The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.

  • Professional and courteous172 · 63%
  • Worked hard and fast117 · 43%
  • Turned up when they said59 · 21%
  • Careful with belongings43 · 16%
  • Kept in touch27 · 10%

Counted across the 275 four and five star reviews we have read for Royal Hawaiian Movers. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewLonnell T.9 months ago
I’m writing to share very positive feedback on my household goods delivery (GBL: BGAC0691051) completed on 31-Oct-2025. The delivery team’s attention to detail, understanding, and work ethic were exceptional from start to finish, and they truly set the tone for a smooth transition to Hawaii for me and my family. Highlights: • Attention to detail: Inventory was checked meticulously, boxes were labeled and placed in the correct rooms, and furniture was reassembled precisely without missing hardware.
Reply from the business

Aloha Lonnell, Thank you for your outstanding review of your recent delivery. We’re grateful that you have shared your experience as our teams strive to provide attention to the details, professionalism, and strong work ethic.

5-star Google reviewMichael J.a year ago
A couple of weeks ago I had Royal Hawaiian movers do my Military Household Goods pickup. I can not say anything else other than how amazing they were. They were careful with all my belongings and ensured all items were packed professionally and precisely. Saving as much space as possible. They even repacked items I had in only boxes into new boxes making sure that none of my items would be damaged. They were incredibly professional.
Reply from the business

Aloha Michael, Thank you for this wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that our team was so accommodating during our most recent move. We take pride in our detailed communication while packing up your home. Mahalo for trusting Royal Hawaiian Movers! Warm regards, Royal Hawaiian Movers

5-star Google reviewLuann O.5 years ago
My husband is military, so we were moving from Oahu to Germany using Royal Hawaiian Movers back in March. We do not have many things, mostly bulky furniture and glass decorations. The workers assigned to us were very professional. They worked very efficiently! I had them pack up a room at my old home, and a storage unit in Waipahu.
Reply from the business

Thank you Rayonna for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your business and wish you and your family well on your new endeavor. Please thank your husband for his service!

5-star Google reviewColeman S.3 years ago
I recently relocated from Germany to Oahu and entrusted Royal Hawaiian Movers with the daunting task of transporting my 10,000 pounds of household furniture to my new home. I am thrilled to say that they exceeded my expectations in every way possible, and I wholeheartedly give them a well-deserved five-star rating! From the moment they arrived, the Royal Hawaiian Movers team impressed me with their friendliness and professionalism.
Reply from the business

Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, Coleman! We appreciate your business and trust in us to take care of your move.

What Google’s own summary highlights

Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.

  • courteous staff16
  • estimate10
  • friendly movers8
  • efficient movers4
  • claims process3
  • fast team3
  • military moves2
  • furniture reassembly2
  • early arrival2
  • inventory check2

What the company says about itself

Taken from Royal Hawaiian Movers’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.

  • Says it is licensedsays on their website
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    “UC #85-C Royal Hawaiian Movers is not a licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI)”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Advertises free estimatessays on their website
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    “Now Hiring Contact (888) 717-6925 Get a Free Quote Moving From/Within Oahu 2026-08-04T16:5”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • States how long it has tradedsays on their website
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    “…awaiian Movers has been moving Oahu for over 40 years. We're Local Movers Who Know Oahu Our e”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Publishes a licence or operating numbersays on their website
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    “…nfo@royalhawaiianmovers.com Careers DOT License #227698 DOT Motor Carrier License #165352 DOT F”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • States a founding yearsays on their website
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    “Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island Since 1982, Hawaii’s businesses have trusted”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

Where else this company appears

Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.

  • yelp.comreviews
  • yellowpages.comdirectory
  • chamberofcommerce.comdirectory

Before you hire Royal Hawaiian Movers

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