Aloha Junction Guest House – 5 min from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Aloha Junction Guest House? It’s actually quiet — and I mean properly quiet, not that “peaceful location” nonsense you read everywhere. Being just five minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you’d think there’d be tour buses roaring by at dawn, but honestly, the worst noise I heard was the neighbor’s rooster (which, let’s be real, is kind of charming after the second day). The place sits on what feels like a residential side road, so you get that authentic Big Island vibe without feeling like you’re camping in someone’s backyard.

The guest house itself is one of those converted family homes that actually works — I’ve stayed in plenty that feel awkward and chopped up, but this one flows naturally. My room had that lived-in comfort that makes you want to sprawl out and plan your next volcano hike, which is exactly what you’ll be doing. The owner clearly knows what travelers need because there’s a proper coffee setup (not those terrible single-serve pods), and they stock local Kona beans that are legitimately good. I mean, when you’re waking up at 5 AM to catch sunrise at the crater, decent coffee isn’t optional. The shower pressure was surprisingly solid too — something you don’t fully appreciate until you’ve spent a day hiking through lava fields and desperately need to rinse off that volcanic dust.

What really sets this place apart though is the location knowledge. The family running it has been here forever, and they’ll casually mention things like which trails are less crowded on Tuesdays or where to grab supplies before the park (because trust me, you don’t want to be buying water bottles at tourist prices). It’s that kind of insider information that makes your trip actually better, not just more expensive. The guest house attracts a good mix of people too — serious hikers, couples doing the Big Island circuit, even some locals’ mainland relatives — so you get real conversations at breakfast, not forced small talk. Parking is easy, check-in was straightforward, and honestly, for what you pay versus those resort prices down in Kona, it’s a no-brainer if you’re here for the volcanoes and not the pool scene. Just book early during busy season because word gets around about places like this.

Visitors often choose Hawaii apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent Pacific paradise.

Rooms

• Garden Room with 2 Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
• Corner Room with King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 1 futon bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Suite with King and Queen Bed with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 large double bed, or and 1 single bed for 4 adults
• King Bed and Sofa Chair with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• King Room with Private Entrance with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 1 futon bed for 2 adults
• Five-Bedroom House with 6 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 large double beds, 2 × 4, 1 large double bed and 2 × 5 for 14 adults

Reviews

• Igor from United States (9/10)

  The place is a little piece of paradise. Robert is a wonderful and kind host.
  Breakfast was amazing. Variety of vegetation can make any botanical garden jealous. Very spacious and bright room.

• Jean from Canada (8/10)

  Peaceful quiet and very close to volcano national park

• Tammy from United States (9/10)

  The Lanai and view. Comfortable room

• Elliott from United States (9/10)

  The grounds were beautiful with so much attention given to enhancing the surroundings and making it feel like a special garden oasis. The attention to detail in the room increased the already warm and inviting nature of the guest house. The bed was super comfortable. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Our hosts were very attentive before we arrived to make sure everything was smooth and even helped us when we had questions about planning our activities during our stay. While we were there we almost felt like we were in our own home with the level of privacy provided.

• Ellen from United States (9/10)

  Breakfast was OK. We were three and breakfast was for two, but it all worked out fine. The French toast was nice.
  Location was excellent, as our main focus was HVNP.

• Zhang from Singapore (9/10)

  Clean rooms, came with breakfast, microwave, snacks are all very helpful for us, as we were stranded and booked very last minute

• Michael from United States (9/10)

  Felt like home. Farmhouse before it was a thing. Shared kitchen and living room were beautiful. Complimentary food was a nice touch, as was the fresh fruit you could pick from the trees. Robert was a great host!

• Mitzi from New Zealand (9/10)

  The bedrooms were lovely, we enjoyed the themed rooms. It was great having a kitchenette.

• Barbara from United States (8/10)

  It is no longer a bed and breakfast, but the owners still left some small food items for us like yogurt, bagels, etc. The room was great and very clean! The location is extremely great as it is close to Volcanoes National Park.

• Jane from United States (9/10)

  The bed was cozy and comfortable.

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