The Polynesian Inn Restaurant was in a big box of a building, with five peaked roof structures forming a zig-zag across the top, with the middle one being higher than the others. There was a large, bold sign at the street with "Polynesian Inn" supported by two crossed spear-like structures. It also had a "Tahitian Room."

The owners were C.L. "Vern" Hostetler (Vern passed on November 26th, 1990 -- aged 55) and Dolores "Dee" Hostetler (Dolores passed on July 5, 2014 -- aged 79). In addition to the Polynesian Inn, they also owned and operated the Dutchman Florist in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

The Polynesian Inn looks to have been operated during the late '50s or '60s (at least as early as 1966 according to one news article advertising a private party and one postmarked postcard) but it's possible this location was very short-lived.

It's highly unlikely that there is any connection to the Polynesian Cocktail Lounge, which opened in 1990.

There is a Denny's (that looks to date from the '60s or '70s) and a small park in the area where this restaurant used to sit.

Details

Type

Bar & Restaurant

Address

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Closed?

Yes (Permanently)

Links

• tikicentral.com