Volcano House

Volcano House - A historic hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with crater views, rustic cabins, and onsite dining

Historic Volcano House, the only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, offers crater-view rooms, rustic cabins, and campsites within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can choose between standard rooms, Volcano Crater View rooms with Halema'uma'u Crater vistas, or Deluxe Volcano Crater View rooms featuring Kilauea caldera panoramas. The Rim serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced ingredients, while Uncle George's Lounge provides casual dining and drinks with views of the crater. The front desk offers board games, iPads, and cruiser bikes for park exploration. Nearby attractions include Sulphur Banks (0.5 km) and Kilauea Iki Crater (2 km). Volcano House also manages Namakanipaio Campground, featuring 10 rustic cabins for visitors seeking a camping experience without tents.

Pros

The only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, offering direct access to volcanic landscapes.

Two onsite restaurants, including The Rim with locally sourced dishes and crater views.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, board games, and cruiser bikes available for guest use.

Rustic cabins at Namakanipaio Campground provide a unique camping alternative.

Cons

No televisions in rooms, with limited modern entertainment options.

Limited parking due to ongoing construction near the Visitor's Center.