Chalet Kilauea
19-4178 Wright Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, Hawaiian Acres, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
Chalet Kilauea is a historic, 3-star hotel at 19-4178 Wright Rd in Hawaiian Acres, near Volcano, Hawaii. Its character is described as distinctive rather than standard, with elegant rooms in a rainforest setting.
Rooms
Guest reviews describe spacious rooms with large, comfortable beds and individual, quirky decor. One reviewer also mentioned a table, microwave, refrigerator, and dishware in the room; these features are not documented as available in every room.
Setting
The property is described as nestled in a rainforest landscape and has a koi pond. Other hotel amenities and on-site services are not documented.
Nearby
The listed nearby sights include Kīlauea Visitor Center (2,676 m), Nāhuku Lava Tube (2,995 m), Haʻakulamanu Sulphur Banks (3,038 m), and Kīlauea Iki Crater (3,361 m). Devastation Trail, Halemaumau Crater, Kīlauea, and Volcano Winery are also listed nearby.
Best for
Chalet Kilauea may suit travelers looking for a characterful stay in a rainforest setting rather than a conventional, standardized hotel. Its listed proximity to the Kīlauea Visitor Center, Nāhuku Lava Tube, and Kīlauea Iki Crater also makes it a useful base for visitors interested in nearby volcanic sights.
Travel tips
Several listed attractions are within a few kilometers, including the Kīlauea Visitor Center at 2,676 m and Nāhuku Lava Tube at 2,995 m; confirm routes and current conditions before setting out. Transportation options are not documented, so check how you will reach the property and nearby sights. Breakfast availability is not documented, and a guest review wished for breakfast items to be available for purchase.
What guests say
Guests praise the hotel's quirky, distinctive decor, rainforest setting, and spacious rooms; one review also highlights comfortable beds and in-room items such as a microwave, refrigerator, and dishware. Other feedback describes the room and bathroom as dated and notes a disappointing front-desk experience. One guest reported weak shower pressure and difficulty getting consistently hot water. A reviewer also wished breakfast items were available to purchase.
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