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Volcano House

Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, HI 96718
Volcano House
Real Traveler Rating: 2.4 out of 5 based on 15 reviews from 2 sources
Average
Clean: Rating of 3.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 2.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 2.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 15 reviews
from 2 sources
  • Clean: Rating of 3.1 out of 5

    "One small uncomfortable lounge chair and a neat wooden rocking chair were the only places to sit, Otherwise, there were small nightstands, broken shutters, and lots of empty floor." source Expedia

    "The hotel was clean, but there was no TV and not much to do or eat around the hotel area." source Expedia

    "Room was clean but not comfortable." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "Mediocre food made horrible by high prices and bad service." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "The hotel is located on the edge of the Kilauea crater and has excellent views, however the beds were extremely hard, the room was small with no telephone, TV or alarm clock." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 2.5 out of 5

    "This was like a flop house with a great view, for cost of over $200 a night." source Travelocity

    "The rooms are not a very good value considering the high price. On the other hand the breakfast buffet was tasty and reasonably priced." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 2.3 out of 5

    "Rooms are nice, not fancy." source Travelocity

    "We had a crater view room and it was awesome." source Expedia

More information on Volcano House

Dating back to 1846, Volcano House is located within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, at a 4,000-foot elevation, and approximately 45 minutes from Hilo International Airport. The hotel is on the crater rim of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, offering a spectacular view. Hotel amenities include the two gift shops, which carry a variety of souvenirs, books, videotapes, film, clothing, jewelry, and local arts and crafts. Other amenities include the bar and restaurant. The 42 rooms and 10 cabins all have donated books rather than televisions.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Renovated:

1991

Total Rooms:

Crater View Room:Crater view room overlooks breathtaking view of Kilauea Caldera. 2 Double beds, Koa wood funiture (desk and chairs), phone, heater and shower

Total Floors:

1 floors.

Rooms:

42

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Area

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL P

Dining

Ka Ohelo Dining Roomblend of Continental, American and Pacific Rim Cuisines. Breakfast and lunch buffets are served daily and candlelit dinners are served after dusk.Snack BarSnack foods and fast pick up foods.

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