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    Chalet Kilauea: bathroom sinks
    Beth C.

    Chalet Kilauea is a beautiful, five-room complex tucked into the rain forest just minutes away from Volcanoes National Park. We resided in room 103 for three consecutive nights. The view from the broad windows looked into the koi pond and verdant garden below. The space within the room was incredible compared to most hotels. We had a king size bed that was quite cozy. An excellent kitchenette in one corner was complete with a mini fridge, microwave, and a small assortment of cups, glasses, plates, bowls, napkins and silverware, even a wine cork remover. The bathroom was likewise spacious, with abundant counter room and two sinks. The shower was amazing--two shower heads mounted to the ceiling, each with independent controls. My six-foot-four husband immediately requested we get a shower like that at home, too. Our room had no other rooms below or above, which made it feel more like a townhouse than a standard hotel room. The chalet acts as the office for three local properties. (If you see other reviews complaining about shared bathroom facilities, that is NOT Chalet Kilauea, but the nearby Volcano Hale that they also manage.) The office personnel is only present during the day but emergency numbers are clearly posted. Housekeeping staff isn't there all day, either, but there is an accessible storage room in a hallway where guests can grab more toilet paper or towels if necessary. We found that quite handy. This place is a good bargain compared to the few other hotels near VNP, but there are two negatives I need to address. First of all, our room, with its prominent windows, featured sheer curtain panels spaced out across the room. This made me feel very uncomfortable about privacy, especially at night. The window privacy likely isn't such an issue with the other rooms on site. Parking is another major factor. There are only five available narrow spaces in the lot. People didn't know quite how to park, if they should attempt to follow the tightly-spaced lines or what. So, anarchy was the rule. We actually made an effort to return by nightfall most nights, just so we could be assured of a good parking spot. That said, I would still consider staying here again because of the beautiful property, amenities involved, and access to the park.

    Kitchen window.
    Marina B.

    We stayed in the Forest Bungalow and recommend it. There is a separate room and kitchen, bedroom, and jacuzzi bathtub, and shower. All rooms have wide windows which showcase the surrounding rainforest. The bungalow is away from other lodging. Quiet and clean. No dampness because of dehumidifiers in each room.

    Happu bungalow

    I am beyond delighted and happy with the happu bungalow that is part of this hotel group. The bungalow is super clean, warm and cozy. There is everything you need in a little bungalow, a fridge for wine, wine glasses, a sink, heater, flat screen TV, and an amazing view from the shower! There is a little pot belly fire stove on the deck of the bungalow and it is so nice to sit out there to enjoy some wine, a fire, and the sound of nature all around you. So cool. I'm not sure about the other rooms, but if you stay here, get the bungalow, you won't forget it or regret it. I docked one star for the hit water... It takes a good couple of minutes for the water to heat up, which is wasteful to let it run but necessary for a hot shower.

    We absolutely loved staying at this little inn. Easy check-in, beautiful serene grounds, fabulous spacious room. Extremely convenient to all of the sights, restaurants, and Volcanoes National Park. Room had every little detail included: fridge/freezer, kitchenette, dehumidifier, heater, fire feature, double rain head shower, and more! Would highly recommend!

    Entrance to common (Ohana) room, leading to Jade and Africa rooms.

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    Volcano Inn - Dining Area

    Volcano Inn

    (132 reviews)

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    What an amazing place to stay. So close to Volcano National Park. We were able to catch this mini…read moreeruption and arrive within 10 mins. The Coffee and banana bread were spot on. Would recommend staying here 100%. The Staff was so friendly and accommodating. We didn't actually check in until 10pm. Very easy to find. The room was clean and comfy. The only thing we missed out on was asking for their banana bread recipe.

    About the only positive thing I can say is that it's close to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park…read more The issues: - Upon arrival around 5ish PM, there was no one around to greet us. Finally someone was running around and told my travel buddy to look for an envelope in the basket. - The room: Small, kind of musty/moldy kind of vibe. The bed was small and squeaky. You need a key to turn on the electricity. Also, there is no TV! - No potable water in the room. The provided water in the carafe had mold on the lid. - Bathroom: The shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel were all filled about 1/4th of the way. The shower gel wasn't even labeled. Very little counter space for toiletries. - Breakfast: I was expecting something a little more substantial. There were papaya boats and banana bread. - No shoes inside policy. Sorry, I wasn't leaving my shoes outside the room. Rain? Bugs? Heck no! All in all, I didn't see the value for $285 for a single night. This was my first time ever staying at a BnB and I didn't feel like it was very hospitable.

    Volcano Village Estates - Rainbow Falls cottage queen bed

    Volcano Village Estates

    (60 reviews)

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    We booked online for a Kama'aina rate for two nights at the Rainbow Falls Cottage and it was a…read moremagical experience: no TV, no wi-fi (there is, but you have to be in the main building for it to work), no phones. Instead, you will hear chirping birds, maybe the meow of the resident cat Pumpkin, the purring and cooing from the group of domesticated pheasants that roam the property, and the coqui frogs at night. Ownership changed from Hale Ohia Cottages to the current Volcano Village Estates after COVID. RAINBOW FALLS COTTAGE: Rainbow falls was larger in person than what it looked like on their website to me, at least. The cottage has small two-person porch, a bedroom, a kitchenette area and bathroom. The porch was small but just right for 2 persons. The chair cushions were kind of worn down but who cares, you're outside! The table had an uneven surface so we put our wine glasses on the porch rails. The main room had a queen sized bed which was rather soft and gave us backaches, but some people may prefer a softer bed. I ended up sleeping on the chaise lounge one night, mostly due to husband's snoring, but I did like the firmness of the lounge chair. Lighting in the room was very well thought-out. You can tell the owners have traveled to hotels and places with poor lighting and made sure this didn't happen on any of their properties (read my review for the Royal Kona Resort); there were many lamps and side-lights which you could use for mood as well as reading/packing. There's a gas fireplace you turn on with a remote, and it kept the room comfortable at night at the end of April, when temps went down into the upper 50s. There's no air conditioner as the temps up by volcanos are cooler. KITCHENETTE: Very well thought out, with small ceramic dishes, bowls, coffee cups, glass drinking glasses and wine glasses and silverware. I packed disposable paper plates because most places I've been to don't supply dishes/utensils, so this was a classy and nice surprise. There's a coffee maker with the inn's signature coffee blend enough for two cups; a mini-fridge with a freezer and a microwave. Breakfast is placed in the fridge daily for you so you can eat it whenever you want. First day it was 4 banana pancakes and a fruit platter. Second day was my favorite with "Volcano Blossoms"; eggs in a tortilla cup (vegetarian) or ham cup, which was very well thought-out and separated with waxed paper. My husband loved the egg in the ham cup. It was super tasty, wish I had the recipe! It also came with a fresh fruit plate. BATHROOM: The shower was a bit dark and small, but it's an old cottage and this was it's charm. There's a flexible shower hose that sometimes started making dripping noises at night, so I'd put the shower hose head down toward the floor and that took care of the problem. Shampoo/conditioner in dispensers on the wall. Mini bar soaps and fluffy, clean, amazing towels provided daily. Very comfy bathrobes also provided and we used those for the hot tub. Hot water plentiful. Toilet has dual-flush system. Seats are cold in the morning, but hey, you're in a rainforest! OTHER: Parking, free, no ridiculous "parking fees" like at other resorts. There is a carport with 3 covered spots but we just parked outdoors on the property. Hot tub near the cottage for use, large towels in a bin. Very relaxing in the early evening hours with a glass of wine, listening to the coqui frogs. The cottages provides you with a flash light so you can walk a few feet back to your cottage without a problem. Most of the cottage lights are already on at night on the porches, so it's not a big problem. We didn't get to see any stars in the night sky when we went as it was overcast, as a treat for us is to see the sky without city light pollution, but if you're able, go out into the evening and see the bright stars and maybe some shooting stars as well. A full moon night would be an extra bonus for ambience. We had a housekeeper named Valerie who kept our cottage spanking-clean. I actually had never seen a cottage or inn-type place that clean before. SPOTLESS. Even the mirrors, every corner, clean. Of course the carpet was a bit worn, but that's due to time, and you're supposed to take your shoes off, Hawaii-style, but I am sure some guest trudge in with shoes, a big no no in Hawaii. Valerie was super friendly and answered all of our questions regarding places to eat, things to see, etc. The lady that checked us in and who was there daily was also very nice. We got texts daily asking us if everything was OK, now that is FIVE STAR!! Although there were other guests, we didn't hear any noise. It was very quiet, serene and calm. At times we found ourselves whispering for no reason at all to preserve the quiet of the place. No mosquitos that we encountered here, as we were prepared with repellant but didn't need to use it. RETURN FACTOR - 100% YES, next time in the Pineapple Ohana Cottage as it has it's own private hot tub.

    I would rank my recent two-night stay at Volcano Village Estates one of my worst hotel experiences…read more My complaints center in four areas--food hygiene, safety, room cleanliness/condition, and total lack of owner communication. On day two of our stay, there was a cockroach on our breakfast inside our refrigerator. The innkeeper told me that in a rain forest, it's common to have insects in the rooms. I told her my concern was that the cockroach came in on the food, which raises significant concerns about food preparation and hygiene. (As an aside, I would not recommend opting for "breakfast", which was meager. For example, our first breakfast for two people consisted of two small burritos, which you had to heat yourself in the microwave, a kiwi, a tangerine, and a dozen grapes.) My safety concern was that there was a non-functional smoke alarm in my daughter's room when we arrived. Because there is no HVAC system, portable heaters are provided for heat at night. The innkeeper addressed the issue, which was due to a dead battery. A quick AI review (and yes, AI is not perfect!) says, "Hawaii requires functional smoke alarms in all residential dwellings, including hotels, rental properties, and multi-family homes. These alarms are generally mandated to be hardwired with battery backups, interconnected, and tested regularly." The system was not hardwired and obviously hadn't been tested. There were significant issues with room cleanliness/condition. My daughter's unit had a half eaten/half melted ice cream treat in the refrigerator when we arrived. Our room (called Papa) had unfinished plywood floors and walls except for the bath area, which was finished. The innkeeper said the owners "preferred it that way". On each side of the bed, there was a small carpet remnant that was dirty and stained. In our bath area, vanity lighting consisted on a single low wattage pendant light that was inadequate for shaving, make-up, etc. I raised all these issues with the innkeeper on the day of our departure and suggested that an adjustment on our room fees would be reasonable. The property manager responded promptly with an adjustment of about $100. I then suggested that a single night refund of one room fee would be more reasonable, but she said that the property owners would have to approve that, and I could expect a response in 2 days. Not receiving any response, I have since texted the innkeeper multiple times and was assured on each occasion that the owners would respond. Nothing has happened in three weeks. I write this review as an experienced traveler (over 50 countries) and as a vacation rental property owner. There are a multitude of problems with Volcano Village Estates compounded by the owner's indifference in addressing legitimate concerns. I would not recommend staying here.

    Country Goose - Cottage bedroom

    Country Goose

    (11 reviews)

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    Great Air B&B to stay while on the Big Island to explore Volcano National Park. The owner has been…read morerunning this for years and has family members just a few doors away. Also the whole fire department knows and loves her and they always know who is staying which is sweet as they are watching out for her. It's been rough over the pandemic since there haven't been many visitors but hopefully that picks back up. The room was quite cozy and bed was comfortable. Had a hot shower after being soaked in the cold rain and that was nice. (Please leave a TIP for the Cleaning person! She cleans and that's how she makes her money - also hard during the pandemic!) The breakfast she made us the next morning was AMAZING!!! And she loves tea so I'm ordering her some of my favorite from the mainland to be delivered to her. Also - she asks you to arrive during daylight because 1. It's hard to see and find your way at night. And 2. She's older and doesn't need to be answering the door to strangers at night. (Even with her friends and neighbors watching for her!) Lovely stay and I recommend it.

    I had a great experience here. I stayed at the Pukeawe residence. The place was immaculate on…read morearrival and you can see pheasants in the backyard He breakfast was top notch. Joan is so sweet and a great cook! There was fresh papaya, apple bananas, bacon, eggs and waffles We were stuffed! Unfortunately the volcano National Park was closed while we were there but when it reopens I hope to stay here again

    Chalet Kilauea - hotels - Updated May 2026

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