Super stay and comfy kitschy place with great views. We also really enjoyed our meal here. We ticked a bucket list item off with this stay! Mahalo! read more

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Amazing service and epic views and delicious food! We loved it all and huge shoutout to Eddie! He made this such a wonderful experience read more

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Do you want an experience of a lifetime? Do you want to be a part of living history? Ever want to walk in the footsteps of those that dared to be a part of something so amazing words fall short? Book a stay at the Volcano House! The rooms take you back to a magical time, a time with character! The staff feels like family. The location....the location is beyond imagination, especially on nights like tonight when the fire and flame meet an unbroken gauze of the bewildered! Stay in the only place on the Big Island Mark Twain would recommend, talk to the family that hosts you, and experience the smells, sights and sounds of the past, present, and future! Make sure to have dinner....Get a reservation for the five star food and the attached Volcano House Restaurant ! Trust me!!!!!! There is Nothing like this in the world read more

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After hiking this is the closest (and I think only?) place to eat in the park. The view is great, you can see the volcano! Unfortunately the food wasn't great. My friend liked her steak salad but my pulled pork was very dry. I was able to save it with barbecue sauce. The staff is friendly but the wait can be a little long since this is one of the only spots to eat nearby read more

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Started here for one night for convenience to fit in more hiking opportunities since we normally stay in Waikoloa or Kailua-Kona. We'd rate it as 3.5 stars. Simple, no frill accommodations. The walls are pretty thin so you can hear your next door neighbors. May require a bit of walking if all the closest parking spots fill up due to other patrons at the restaurant. Friendly service though and free morning coffee. read more

We had a very nice lunch here on a break from touring the park. The service was pretty good, not super fast or super friendly, but good enough. The pesto pizza was greatly good and a lot of food. The burger and fries were greatly once we got some fries that weren't cold. Overall the menu was good, but the prices were way too high. I wanted to get the volcano house pasta for $26 with chicken, but they charged $11 to add chicken on the pasta? $37 for chicken veggie pasta?! No thanks. The view was great. You can see the crater from either your table or go out back. read more

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The Volcano House has a wonderful view of the volcano with spectacular views during the evening. Unfortunately, the volcano was not erupting, but was steaming off a white cloud of steam and sulfur for miles. The view is amazing from this vantage point. read more

After a hike through the crater we were starving. Came in to eat here. The man at the podium at the front was not super friendly and told us we would wait an hour or so. We walked around to the left and found an extension of the restaurant that would seat us immediately with the same menu. I got a cold noodle salad with chicken and it was divine. I totally devoured it. The dressing was stellar. Views were incredible from our table. We could see the volcano erupting. Server was super friendly and attentive. read more

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Stopped for a quick couple of cocktails and a family style sampler - so we could just try a few of their menu items and drinks. Our favorite drink of the 4 we tried was definitely the Lava Flow! Similar to a Pina Colada - so so tasty! We tried the Manhattan - it was good, the Bloody Mary - not just spicy but a little on the bland side in our opinion and the Mule drink - if you love Ginger this is the drink for you! We tried the tomato soup with cheese wedges. Soup was a little sweet for our pallet but if you like it on the sweet side, you will enjoy this soup for sure! The edamame was DELICIOUS!!!! The garlic, cilantro and sesame soy type sauce - YUM YUM! We all agreed definitely a star appetizer! Lastly we tried their fish & chip. The macadamia nut / coconut breading was so tasty and the fish was meaty - a crunchy bite for sure! Really really good! Tartar sauce was good also. Our server was very helpful with our drink suggestions and very nice! We have been to the Big Island 5 times and this was the first time we took a little time to enjoy the crater view and embrace some down time! Happy we did. The view changed from rain to sun so we got to see the crater very clearly out our window where we sat just before we finished. Worth the stop! read more

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We had lunch at the Volcano House with an amazing view of the volcano after a Hula performance in the park. The service was fine and the pizza was good. My husband and I shared the garlic white pizza and really enjoyed the crust and thin style. Others had the kalua pork and pineapple flatbread which was good pork but preferred the pizza crust on ours. Also someone had Asian shrimp with rice and bok choy I believe was decently ok but could use more flavorful sauce. read more

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Picturesque view of the volcano rim from most tables in the dining room. Strong drinks. Pineapple Lychee martini and mai tai both pack a punch. Friendly service. Seared ahi appetizer lacked flavor aside from peppery crust Kampachi + Lobster and Stuffed chicken both came up short. Fish and chicken were both over cooked a bit. Plating a bit odd as there was a lot of blank plate space. read more

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Unique place in the U.S. Well worth a visit; however, one must have at least a day to see most of the interesting sites around the volcano House. The House itself is very educational for all. Simply put, plenty to learn and see. Highly recommend for all, especially the youngsters. read more

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The sweet grand dam of the area that's been here as long as I can remember. Today in April 2023 she's thriving with two restaurants, two different sized gift shops and an unparalleled view of Halemaumau crater. To catch a sunrise or sunset here over the crater with active steam vents, and very meaningful Ohia Lehua trees is a natural wonder of madame Pele's powerful domain. A visit to the Volcano is not complete without coming into this well maintained architectural miracle. read more

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Excellent lunch, wonderful service and a beautiful atmosphere, very pleasant. Can't wait to go back for dinner.

Enjoy the view and food. Reservations were well managed with a huge crowd gathered to see an eruption. Once seated we had an attentive server who guided us to the Furikake Somen salad and pesto ricotta pasta. Both were great and unexpected in their taste, ingredients and presentation. Exceeded expectations! Don't settle for just a burger or pizza. read more

Waited at the host stand to be seated and was ignored multiple times by the bartender, host, and multiple servers who all made eye contact with me. Just wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before completing a 12 mile hike, but ended up starved due to the fact we were not able to be sat. Beautiful views of Kīlauea though! & the menu looks really yummy. I'll give it another shot one day. read more

We stopped here on our tour of the volcano! Really cool old hotel with dining options inside. The view out the back is amazing! You have to stop here if you're at the National Park. They had lots of parking even though it was busy. Large gift shop inside. read more

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We went there 3 times during our 2 weeks on the Big Island. We were fortunate enough to witness the volcano erupting on 2 separate occasions. 2 out of the 3 times the food was incredible! The time when it wasn't as great it was when the volcano was erupting during the day and it was INSANELY busy so we completely understood it being a little less impressive. All 3 times we had wonderful service and our one waiter taught us a ton about the volcano. We really enjoyed our visit! read more

Crater view is nice. Hotel is rundown - especially for the price. Common areas in disrepair: chipped paint, dirty carpet, stained cushions. Lobby bathroom is equivalent of gas station clean. We want to support the NPS but in good conscience cannot recommend staying here. read more

We ate at the restaurant before exploring the lava tubes and hiking the trails, and the food really surprised me with how tasty it was. We also got seated with a fantastic view of the crater rim, which you can also walk outside the restaurant to look around and take pictures. We ate the chicken katsu and kalua pork, which comes with rice, mac salad and yummy pickled veggies. The kalua pork didn't have steamed cabbage with it, but it was amazingly juicy and flavorful! Katsu was also excellent. read more

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We stopped here only to visit the gift shops. We did not stay at the hotel or eat at the restaurant. There are two gift shops. Each has the usual stuff--but the wife found a coffee mug that she liked so I got it for her. There are gifts specific to the national park and some that pertain to Hawaii in general such as macadamia nuts. There is a large lounge area where a fire was burning (in August). I imagine it may feel good in December but in August it seemed superfluous. There is also a large overlook of the crater and the view is pretty darn good. Overall, it is worth the few minute walk from the visitor center to the Volcano House. You will probably find a souvenir or two, or if not, the view is worth it alone. read more

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We stayed at the Volcano House on our visit to the Volcanoes National Park this summer, 2023, and had a great time. The primary reason for staying here, and the main reason why I gave this 5 stars, is the location in the park, right overlooking the Kilauea Crater. This means that at the hotel, including from the restaurant and many of the rooms, you have a nice view of the crater. It also means that you have immediate access to the crater and the Crater Rim Trail, which goes right by the back of the hotel, easier access to the rest of the park, and you get to be here when all the day trippers are gone. The hotel itself is mostly from the 1940s and 1950s, the older one having burnt to the ground. It is not grand but it is nice, the lobby area is attractive and comfortable. There is a restaurant plus a bar and lounge, both facing the crater with some good views. The restaurant is the better option for a peaceful meal with a good view and the good we found to be very good. It is a little worn, but still overall in good shape. Our room was comfortable. We got a deluxe crater view room. I recommend getting a crater view room but whether a deluxe is better than a regular crater view room is I think uncertain. The deluxe rooms appear to be in the slightly newer wing and they are slightly larger, but the others may have just as a good a view. The regular ones seem to get more foot traffic but the deluxe ones have tress that partially occlude the view. The deluxe rooms have a king bed and some have a sofa bed as well. The sofa bed is actually extremely comfortable, unlike most such beds. read more

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Stayed here in July of 2020 after the Governor allowed inter-island travel without having to submit a COVID test and the air fares were super low ($29 one way on Hawaiian Air from Oahu). Volcano House was also offering a deal for $135 a night, double Queen, Crater-view, local Kama'aina rate. GETTING THERE: You must pay the Volcano National Park fee to enter in order to get to the hotel, which is $30 for a seven-day pass. The hotel is very close to entrance, and right across from the Volcanos Visitor Center (closed due to COVID in July). PARKING: free, if you are staying in the hotel, which is a nice plus. ENTRANCE: temperature check as well as mask required. The front desk staff were super friendly. Oldest continuously burning fire in the fire place in the lobby with chairs in front (146 yr old fire). ROOMS: there are no elevators, so you must either stay on the first floor or lug your bags up to the second floor. The rooms are historical and old, but that's what I love. There were two queen beds, a small bathroom, and a strange large room off to the side, a large closet of sorts with a safe. There are no A/Cs in the room for good reason - it gets COLD at night and stays pretty cool in the day time. The beds are comfy and pretty firm, pillows are soft and billowy. Noise factor varies. Because this is such an old hotel, everything is wood, and kids running up and down the halls at night were annoying. We could hear our neighbors talking during the day as everyone had their windows open (no A/C) but at night it was not a problem. One of the lamps near the bed wasn't working, so it was a bit dark. There was a small table and two chairs for in-room dining. The dining room was closed for dinner due to COVID but you could eat breakfast downstairs in the socially-distanced lounge. Everything was served in paper plates and paper cups. Bring your own bottled water, as the charge for bottled water is prohibitive. We purchased a styrofoam cooler in Hilo at CVS, filled it up with ice and drinks before we got to the hotel, but had to lug the cooler up the stairs. Bathroom was small, as typical in old historical places. No counter space for your toiletries. Shower had plentiful hot water. We did not have a tub. I totally HATED the "butterknife" door handle - see my picture. I swear the person that thought it was a good idea to put a SHARP door handle that was hard to turn was a sheer sadist! GIFT SHOP: There were two gift shops in the hotel lobby. One of the store employees were really sour that we were there. He did not want to be there, and let us know in no uncertain terms, but we didn't let him spoil our day, as most of the staff was stellar. The shop had everything from shirts, to jackets, touristy stuff like magnets and keychains and mugs and chocolates, and toiletries (front desk gave us toothbrushes free of charge as we forgot ours back home). FOOD: Dine-in your room for dinner only (COVID). Food was decent but nothing special. Breakfast either dine-in your room or eat downstairs. Coffee was great. Staff was super nice. Pricey, as to be expected. Nothing around for several miles to eat, so you'll have to drive "off campus" to find some place to eat. You can add the food charges to your tab. THINGS TO DO: hiking, lots of it, just outside the hotel grounds. We were bummed that Nahuku/Thurston Lava Tube was shut down. We walked around at night on the hotel grounds listening to the Coqui frogs sing, and looked up at the starry night sky as there was no light pollution from street lights, it was completely and utterly black, with a million stars in the sky. The Visitor Center is across from the hotel but that was shut down. There was an Art Gallery and store at the visitor center that was open but we did not go in. LAVA and STEAM: Don't expect to see any lava unless the volcano is actively spewing lava. Do research before you book, otherwise you may be disappointed. We did see some steam coming out of the vents. HISTORY: If you are a history buff, you must stay here. There's a thick booklet in the room that's free for guests to take, and a must-read. Ripley's Believe It Or Not reported in 1935 that the fire burning in the fireplace has been going on for 61 years. When the hotel was closed for renovation the fire was transferred to another hearth and kept going until now, which makes it 146 years old! There have been a lot of celebrities that stayed here, including Hawaiian royalty and Mark Twain. STAFF: Everyone was super friendly except the gift shop guy, but he was an exception. I don't know if Volcano House makes it a habit to greet guests off with a wave from the parking lot, but three of the staff lined up and watched us leave, waving to us a farewell. That was a special touch to our last day there. There's so much love and spirit here that I'll be sure to return. read more

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Terrible customer service. No compassion. My husband and I couldn't make it here due to my mother's DEATH. We had to fly out of Kona on an emergent basis, and couldn't make our reservation for this place. The manager cold in veins. "Too bad, so sad we will not honor a refund on your room charges". read more

OMG, the view of the volcano rim is incredible! This is a historic hotel so the rooms are on the cozy side. Very clean and comfortable. This is a beloved hotel. The food at the restaurant was excellent as well. We ate a hearty breakfast buffet everyday before going on our adventures. The fresh fish at dinner was spectacular as well. Being in the heart of Volcanoes National Park, the location cannot be beat. Easy access to trails and drives around the park. We drove the entire length of Chain of Craters Road all the way to the Arch and it was amazing! It felt like walking on another planet. The Thurston lava tube was neat too. It was much cooler temps up in the mountains vs how hot it was at Kona and Hilo towns. There's no A/C but we didn't need any. We just cracked the windows open and let the fresh mountain air breeze in. read more

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We had a wonderful experience. We arrived during a storm and there was no power, nevertheless the staff was eager to help and did a very good job. The dinner buffet was free and it was delicious. Breakfast the following morning was great and reasonably priced. Sure, the Volcano house is old, and it might need some repairs, but it gives a got experience of the good old times, when things still were being build. We had a room with a view. Again, thanks for a niece experience. read more

You really can't beat the view this place has. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the sweetest host who didn't even have to be told we wanted to be seated at the window, she was getting it ready and brought us right over! The server was very nice and prompt. We ordered the Ahi stack as an appetizer which was delicious. Because we had a hike right after lunch, my husband and I shared the pepperoni pizza which was plenty for the both of us. We even brought a couple slices back to our hotel. The pizza was perfect. Thin slices with crunchy crust a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and light on the sauce. read more

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My Ohana and I like alot about the house, but I'm ordering coffee today and thinking about how much we appreciated the guy at the coffee shop. You rock bro. read more

Only came for the restaurant butttt the food was amazing and the views were great! Got to see the volcano the entire time we were eating. Plus the prices compared to everything else we'd been trying were fairly low. Service was great as well. read more

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The Volcano National Park was a must-see on our recent vacation to the Big Island. From our previous research, it was not a guarantee that we would see the red glow of lava from the crater, but to our pleasant surprise, we came just at the right time as it had been recently more active the weeks prior, emitting the very distinct and incredible view from pretty much anywhere in the park. It was an unforgettable experience with a huge influx of tourists like myself coming to see this sight, with it being even busier since we came on Valentine Day weekend. With that being said, in talking with the workers, without the red glow of the volcano, the Volcano House and National Park in general had been quite empty and unvisited prior to us coming. I think without the glow of the lava looming in the sky, everything would have felt a lot less impressive to see. We also utilized the Volcano House's offered "camping" experience that was advertised as them providing tents and other related camping necessities for those we wanted to try roughing it in the outdoors. Being an avid camper myself, I thought it would cool to experience this in a new place, and with us flying with basically none of our equipment, it sounded like a cool experience to have it all set up and ready for us without any prep work. However, the volcano National park area is extremely prone to rain and let's just say without the proper rain protection, it is not very fun to be sleeping in the outdoors. They did provide a rainfly/tarp but unsurprisingly the inside of our tent was still pretty soaked. We tried asking for extra tarps from the front desk but they didn't have extra, and could only give us extra bed sheet and towels for us to soak the water out from the inner sides of the tent. They also provided an inflatable air mattress which didn't really stay inflated throughout the night. Just as a note, not every campsite has a fire pit. There are communal fire pits at the campsite that looked more like furnaces. We tried making a small fire at our grill, but were pretty unsuccessful with the wood we bought from the KMC general store probably being wet inside or the predominately moist environment we were in. Overall: volcano house has a great view of the crater! Camping experience was "meh". read more

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Even though the location of this hotel is great I do not think it's worth the price. Save the money and stay at a nicer hotel. This is located inside the National park so yes it's convenient but other than the nice view from the restaurant I don't think the price is justified. The rooms are very outdated. There's no TV. If you do decide to stay making a reservation at their restaurant for dinner is recommended so you can see the volcano. The night we stayed it was very foggy so not a good view. The restaurant was fully booked for dinner so we went for breakfast and you have a good view of the crater but you can get a good view in many other viewpoints. read more

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A cool place to stop by during your time at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Just a skip away from the visitor's center, I recommend parking your car there and just walking to the Volcano House. There is limited parking and rather than waiting or getting frustrated, I'd much rather enjoy the walk lined with beautiful 'Ohi'a Lehua trees. Built at the edge of Kīlauea, we came for the view and to see the crater after the eruptions last year. It's crazy how much the crater has changed over the years and it's evident if you just scroll through the photos on this page. If you'd like to stop and stay a while, there's a restaurant located within the building that offers the same view. My cousin told me you used to be able to see the glow at night, not sure how it looks now after the eruptions last year. I also didn't realize this was a hotel until I looked at the photos here. Haha. Makes sense with the lounge area, restaurant, & gift shop. Would be a pretty cool place to stay, although it did seem quite a bit dated and could use a little loving. All in all, it was a good and convenient pit stop just for the view. read more

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We ate here for the ninth eruption episode of the volcano of 24/25. They were swamped but the staff did everything they could to keep people happy. The hamburgers were great. There are historical artifacts and photos. An added bonus is that it is a wonderful place to view the volcano at night or during an eruption. read more

The view is a 5-star view. The tables are kind of sticky, like permanently sticky from just being old, I guess. It just seems like a restaurant with such a great view and a pretty good reputation would take time to make sure the little things were done right. Service could be better. Carpet is like 20 years old, it looks like. Ohia posts are a nice touch. Louvered windows look just plain old and out of date. Breakfast buffet was reasonable at $24. Omelets made to order in front of you was really nice. read more

Good meal, huge portions. Service by waitress was great. Wait was long, unnecessarily. Lots of tables were open. Recommend overall. read more

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We just got back from a three-night mini-vaca to Volcano House and it was 100% wonderful! We were fortunate enough to have nice weather for a day and a half - chilly but clear and sunny - and then the cold, wet, rainy weather we anticipated rolled in. We took full advantage of the nice weather by sitting outside our room and enjoying the view, and heading out on beautiful hikes right from the door of our room at Volcano House. And when the weather rolled in we cozied up inside or went for a drive. We treated ourselves to a view room and I am so glad we did. Despite the very comfy bed, I didn't sleep much that first night as I kept getting up to peek out the window and take in the view of the glowing caldera. I even got extra brave once and tiptoed out into the cold to take in the view from the edge. The lodge could not be more conveniently located! Our room was very comfortable. No frills, which we were well aware of coming in, but everything we needed. A comfy bed and desk in the main area, and a nice desk near the bathroom where we were able to make coffee and store a variety of snacks so we could just relax in our room. We made a reservation and enjoyed a fantastic meal in the main restaurant on the last night we were there. For breakfast and dinner the other nights we walked down the hall to Uncle George's and got take-out to enjoy in our room. They even delivered the food to our room for us. The food was all very good and the prices were reasonable. They have two gift shops and I found plenty of goodies to bring home for family as well as some new art for myself. The staff was friendly, helpful, and responsive. Because of COVID we didn't spend much time in the common areas but we look forward to coming back and enjoying the fireplace and comfy accommodations in the lodge. We look forward to coming back to explore a little and relax a lot! read more

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The view is amazing from the windowed dining room. The staff was also friendly. This is where the good aspects end. My burger was burnt, bland, and raw, all at the same time! The burger leaked so much my plate had a puddle on it. The fries were only okay, as were the chicken wings. Come here for the view, not for the food. read more

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Let me be clear: you're paying for the location, not the hotel/amenities. Come here for amazing views and hiking/sight-seeing opportunities in the national park. My family of four shared a room with two queen beds. It was small but clean and comfortable. The staff are lovely, the breakfast was decent for a hotel buffet, and we were able to borrow board games from the front desk which was a lot of fun! As long as you're aware that the purpose of this hotel is not to be a resort but a decent room to sleep in between hikes, it meets all expectations! read more

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Volcano House is a historic lodge in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the rim of Kilauea's Halemaumau crater. When our cruise ship docked in Hilo, we took an excursion with Robert's Hawaii to the National Park. Our fist stop was to the visitor center. After looking at the displays there, we walked across the street to Volcano House. From the veranda in back of the hotel, we had our first glimpse of the massive crater. With the closure of the Jaggar museum after the 2018 eruption, this is probably one of the best views of the crater. Don't expect to see molten lava, though...the lava lake drained to the ocean in the 2018 eruption. There is still lots of steam and a pretty dramatic landscape. read more

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It's a great looking lodge with best location inside the volcano national park. Almost at entrance of the park. And opposite to the kileua visitor center. Great architecture and even has gift shops and a great restaurant inside. read more

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