Volcano House Hotel - detailed hotel review and pictures    Table of Contents: 1. Location - On the rim of Kilauea Volcano 2. Rooms - Which rooms have the best view? 3. Restaurants - See 1 review 4. Things to do - Read about scenic drives, hiking trails and shops 5. Rates - How you can get a good deal 6. Have you stayed at Volcano House Hotel before? - Share your thoughts! 7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? - Consider comparable hotels
1. Location    Sitting on the rim of Kilauea Crater, Volcano House is the only hotel in Volcanoes National Park. It is located a quarter mile from the park's entrance, and across from the Visitor Center. To get to the hotel, you will need to pay the National Park entrance fee - about $10 for a week pass.    This is the state's oldest hotel - it was originally built in 1846, and renovated 9 times since. The lobby has a lava-stone fireplace with rocking chairs in front that feel so cozy on chilly nights.    Volcano House Hotel is surrounded by huge ferns and banana trees, so you will fee the full tropical forest effect including the humidity. It is close to many trails, so after a long day of hiking, it feels great to know that your room is just a few steps away, and you can relax and watch the lava until late at night. 2. Rooms    If you like rustic lodges more than luxury hotels, then you’ll love the Volcano House Hotel. Your room will be clean and simple. It will have comfortable bed, koa wood rocking chairs, Hawaiian quilt bedspread, modern bathroom, and heater. Nights are very chilly (even in summer), so make sure to bring warm sleepwear. No TV in the room, but you will find some books for evening entertainment.    Volcano House Hotel consists of 2 buildings. Ohia Wing is the older building where standard rooms are located. It has its own common sitting room ("family room") with a nice, tranquil view of ferns and other trees and vegetation. There is also a rock fireplace and a small library.    The main wing is newer and nicer, rooms are larger. It has a spectacular view of Kilauea Caldera, with the edge just a few yards away. If you splurge for a crater view room (about $80 more than standard), it will be well worth the extra money!    A word of advice - this place books out VERY early, so try to make your reservation as far ahead as possible. Volcano House Hotel has 42 rooms in two 2-storied buildings. Each room has: Hawaiian koa furniture Telephone No TV or a/c Daily maid service Non-smoking rooms are available 3. Restaurants    Volcano House Hotel's own restaurant, Ka Ohelo Dining Room, may be the world's only restaurant overlooking an active volcano! The view of crater is unbelieavable and will make your dining experience a real pleasure. The food served is traditional American and Continental, priced very reasonably.    Breakfast buffet: 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m.    Luncheon buffet: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.    A la carte dinner: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.    Snack bar: sandwiches and chili 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 4. Things to do Crater Rim Drive    This 11-mile drive circles Kilauea's summit caldera and craters, passes through rainforest and desert, and takes you to well-marked scenic stops and short walks. You will see sulphur banks, steam vents, pit craters, recent lava flows, and a walk-through lava tube. A "must" stop is the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, located at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. It exhibits the resuts of scientific studies of Kilauea. Chain of Craters Road    This 40-mile drives takes about 3 hours from Kilauea Visitor Center. You will cross lava flows that came from Mauna Ulu ("Growing Mountain") from 1969 to 1974 and see short sections of the old roa not covered by the flows. You can hike to the Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Area. You will marvel at the rugged seacoast with its occasional sea arch, see the island's newest black sand beaches scattered along the coast, and stop where the current eruption has effectively blocked the road. Nearly 9 miles of the road east of this point have been covered since 1986. Just beyong this point, approximately 4 miles away, is the site of the Waha'ula Heiau (ancient temple), covered by lava in August 1997. Trails    There are more than 150 of trails in the park. If you have only one day to explore, we highly recommend Kilauea Iki Trail, a 4-mile (2-hour) hike, descending 400 feet through native rainforest into a crater and across lava flows still streaming from the 1959 eruption. Shopping    Volcano House Hotel has 2 gift shops, which carry a variety of items including souvenirs, books, videotapes, film, clothing, jewelry, local arts and crafts, and camping supplies. Box lunches can be prepared for you to take along on a picnic. Hotel facilities include: Activities desk Safety deposit box 9-hole golf course (1 mile away at Country Club) Free parking	View of Volcanoes National Park: Volcano House Hotel (2 pictures): Fireplace in the lobby: Room: Ka Ohelo Dining Room: Volcanoes National Park:
5. Rates Save $23-$35 per night when you book our wholesale rate.      Our rates are lower than Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz.      Check rates and availability here! 6. Have you stayed at Volcano House Hotel before? Share your thoughts!    Email us your comments about Volcano House Hotel and we'll post them on this page!    Note: Your contact information will be kept strictly confidential.    We respect your privacy and we'll never sell or misuse your email address.    Your email:    Your name:    How did you like your stay at Volcano House Hotel?            7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? Consider comparable hotels    There are no other hotels in the Volcanoes National Park. The closest hotel is Hilo Hawaiian (3 stars), located in Hilo town, about 30 min drive.    Want to check out other hotels on Big Island? See all 21 hotels and condos. home  |  plan your trip  |  specials  |  faqs  |  about us  |  contact us © 1999-2007 Hawaii Travel Bureau. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions.