We stayed in the Ohia Wing which is part of Volcano House, across the street and not on the crater rim. The room was cold, and outdated. It smelled moldy and the carpet was filthy. Think public housing. I don't now what the rooms in the main bldg are like but from what I saw they are similar. Also, "the... more

With the distances involved and the types of roads on big Island, we decided to spend 1 night on the Kileaua Volcano to give us plenty of sightseeing time. We opted for the Volcano House Hotel as this is the only one inside the National Park and the only one offering views into the volvano crater. On this, the hotel... more

The Volcano House is a very unique experience. This very rustic hotel is not for those who wish to be pampered with the latest amenities, entertainment and fine dining, but for those who are looking to be at the location of interest, that is Kilauea. To be immersed in all of her majesty and surrounded by her beauty. To feel... more

Since this is in a national park, with rates set by the federal park, please don't expect much. We really expected something nice, but it's more like a bunk house than a hotel. Two hard double beds, a shower only, no heat or A/C, no TV or phone and a noisy building is what we found, while expecting a nice... more

We spent one night at the Volcano House in a Crater View room. We had a view of Halemaumau Crater and it was a unique experience. Prior reviews had me worried about what to expect, but we realized that we would not be getting a 5-star hotel. What you are paying for is the close proximity to the crater. Staff... more

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and decided to do something special by checking out a volcano because we had never seen one. Even after reading the reviews (which were mostly negative) we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Well, let me tell you........ The whole experience was worse then the negative reviews. Everything would have been... more

This hotel is right on the property of the National Park. We booked a deluxe room overlooking the volcano. We couldn't see the volcano because of the trees. What a view. When we got to the room you could tell it hadn't been used for a while. There was a musty, closed room smell. The room was way overpriced, $250... more

Glad we visited the Park, but wouldn't stay here for any reason. We had a tiny twin room in the Ohia building for $130 plus tax. I know the buildings are old, but the upkeep was dismal. There was a miniscule (and noisy) heater perched up on the wall, the shutters looked like they had been painted dozens of times,... more

The hotel was similar to a hotel you would find along US 25 in South Carolina - except no TV! The restaurant was horribly expensive, the service was poor, and the food was forgettable. Save your money and stay in Hilo or rent a house in nearby Volcano Village. more