Kilauea House

Hotel Description

You know what strikes you first about Kilauea House? It’s not trying to be something it’s not. This 3-star place sits right in volcano country, and honestly, that 9.8 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve actually stayed there. I mean, you’re not getting marble lobbies or concierge service, but you’re getting something way better – a place that actually understands why you came to this part of the Big Island.

The thing about staying near Kilauea is that most visitors completely underestimate how the volcanic activity affects everything around here. The air has this subtle sulfur hint (not overwhelming, just… present), and at night you can actually hear the island working – these deep, almost inaudible rumbles that remind you you’re literally on top of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Kilauea House doesn’t fight against this experience; it embraces it. The rooms are simple but thoughtfully set up, with these thick curtains that actually block out light if you need to crash after those 4 AM lava viewing expeditions everyone ends up doing. And speaking of which – the staff here knows exactly which viewing spots are accessible on any given day, because let’s be real, half the roads around here close without warning depending on volcanic activity.

What really won me over was how they handle the practical stuff that other places overlook. The parking situation is straightforward – no hunting around narrow streets or paying ridiculous fees. Check-in was refreshingly quick, probably because they get that most people are either exhausted from traveling or itching to get out and explore before dark. The rooms stay surprisingly cool even when it’s humid outside, and I’m pretty sure they’ve figured out the perfect balance for dealing with the volcanic dust that settles on everything around here (you’ll notice it on your rental car within hours). There’s this lived-in comfort to the place – like they’ve hosted thousands of volcano-chasing travelers and learned exactly what works. It’s not fancy, but after a day of hiking through lava fields or driving the Chain of Craters Road, fancy is the last thing you want. You want a hot shower, a comfortable bed, and the feeling that you’re staying somewhere that gets why you’re here in the first place.

Rooms

• King Room with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe King Studio with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Niek from Netherlands (10/10)

  very, very good the bed, the… everything

• Sarah from United States (10/10)

  Great breakfast and available in the room. The room was very clean and comfortable. It had all the amenities you could need!

• Nicole from Germany (9/10)

  Pam and Dean were really nice and the in room breakfast offered something for everybody. Furthermore, Kilauea House is super close to Volcano National Park

• Nadia from United States (10/10)

  What a wonderful spot, close to Volcanoes National Park! Pam and Dean are wonderful hosts. The detailed touches throughout the room made it so comfortable, with everything provided for. We didn’t spend much time on the patio (it gets cold up here in November) but enjoyed the garden view from indoors. The abundance and variety of breakfast foods was amazing! If we ever come back, this is the place to stay.

• Andrew from Australia (9/10)

  Perfect cottage rooms. The guests were polite and able to give easy direction on te rooms and also local knowledge.
  The rooms are immaculate and cosy. And oh so quiet, you’d be mad to stay at the volcano lodge instead of here.

• Christian from Canada (10/10)

  Attention to detail in amenities and warm welcome by hosts.

• Jau-yuan from Taiwan (10/10)

  Everything is wonderful

• Mary from United States (10/10)

  Charming! Well designed and delightfully furnished! Abundance of food & beverages in the room! Friendly & interesting hosts! Great location for visiting Volcano National Park. This place is a ‘10’.

• Maryanne from United States (10/10)

  Pam & Dean, our hosts & our guest suite, were EXCEPTIONAL! Ultra clean, well laid-out, nicely decorated, and hosts provided everything guests would need during a vacation. Their offerings greatly exceeded our expectations. One of the BEST B&Bs we have stayed in. A super "10"!.

• 程钰洁 from United States (10/10)

  I really love the breakfast! And the host are really nice!

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