Volcano Inn

19-3820 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, Volcano, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Volcano Inn is a nature-focused, four-star inn set in a tropical rainforest in Volcano, Hawaiʻi. Its location is about a four-minute drive from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, making the surrounding forest and volcanic landscape central to a stay here.

Rooms

Rooms include cable TV, Wi-Fi, and tea- and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms add skylights, a minifridge, and a microwave; family rooms have a gas fireplace. The property also has a communal area with a microwave and minifridge.

Dining

Breakfast is served in a dining room with rainforest views. Guests have mentioned banana bread, fruit, and coffee, though one review found the offering light rather than a substantial meal.

Property Features

A covered hot tub sits among the trees. The inn also describes nature-conscious features including solar-heated hot water, rainwater processing, and renewable cork flooring.

Nearby Attractions

The inn is near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park sights: Nāhuku Lava Tube is about 2.7 km away, Kīlauea Iki Crater about 3.5 km, and the Kīlauea Visitor Center about 3.6 km. Other listed nearby points include Devastation Trail, Steam Vents, Halemaumau Crater, Kīlauea, and Volcano Winery.

Best for

Volcano Inn suits travelers who want a rainforest setting and a convenient base for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, about a four-minute drive away. The covered hot tub, rainforest-view breakfast room, and proximity to park sights such as Nāhuku Lava Tube and Kīlauea Iki Crater add appeal for nature-focused stays.

Travel tips

Plan outings around the park’s spread-out sights: listed points such as Nāhuku Lava Tube, Kīlauea Iki Crater, and the Visitor Center are roughly 2.7–3.6 km from the inn. Transit details are not documented, so confirm transport options for your plans; one guest also reported limited drinking-water availability and no air conditioning, so check current arrangements with the inn before arrival.

What guests say

Positive reviews highlight the rainforest setting, convenient location, and welcoming hosts, with one guest also praising the breakfast options. Feedback on breakfast is mixed: one guest described fruit, coffee, and baked banana bread positively, while another felt the meal was not substantial. A critical account raised concerns about expectations, communication, and advance notice about water and cooling conditions. These comments reflect differing guest experiences rather than a uniformly positive or negative pattern.

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