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3.8 (141 reviews)
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Steve A.

Any military-connected person or veteran or DoD civilian can stay here. Look at the website for details. The rate depends on your rank I think. For me it was $175/night. Not exactly cheap but a bit cheaper than other options on the Kona side of the island. The cottages are spartan affairs. Mine had a sitting/living room with a small tv. The water pressure is fantastic. It's reasonably clean for a place that probably hasn't been updated since Eisenhower stayed here. The beds certainly haven't been updated. My back is killing me! Aside from the bed, I really can't complain too much. I knew what I was getting. Lots of older people seem to like staying here. There is no climate control options in the cottage but there is a fireplace. The lady at the front desk said I could buy firewood from somewhere and, it being September, I was like why would you need firewood. Because it gets pretty cold (for Hawaii in Sept) at night. The only thing I didn't really like is because it's so close to Kilauea (like, literally across the street), and it's not a secure area, lots of tourists are just wandering around. Parking in stalls they shouldn't. Doing tourist stuff. On the flip side, the location is fantastic if you want to do national park, stargazing, and volcano stuff. If you're more about city life, this isn't the place to stay. On that note, I went down to Hilo town for dinner one night and got back really late. The gate to the national park is open--sort of an honor system for payment for visitors--so you don't have to worry about not having to my access to your cabin if it's late, I thought the front desk people were super awesome. They even let me check in a little bit early since my room was ready. Would totally come back but I would need to bring something like hiking sleeping mats for the beds. They're really bad. Like comically so. There's also a bit of a Camp Crystal Lake/Friday the 13th vibe because of how remote this place is ‍

Short distance from cabins.
Jenna S.

First things first, please keep in mind this is a CAMP, not a resort...and the cabins were built in 1922! So please lower your expectations and you should be fine lol. Nonetheless, our one bedroom cottage did have a jetted tub, overhead rain bath shower head, and nice little flat screen TV. Just so happened Kilauea was erupting on our visit so it couldn't have been better! KMC is open to authorized patrons and run by MWR. Typical MWR facilities on site to include bowling alley & grill (10 Pin Grill), galley (Crater Rim Cafe), general store, post office, recreation center w/equipment rentals, laundry, coffee stand, and small theatre. If you are here for the Volcano I don't think you could find a better deal for accommodations. Keep in mind it is COLD up here and we definitely put the heaters to use. Our fireplace was broken which was a bummer. Cons: - very thin walls. Even tho our unit was stand alone we could hear everything and everyone talking outside. - everything in the cottage was VERY dated. The couch was super old and pull out mattress so bad it was unusable. Luckily the bed/mattress itself was comfortable. I understand recreational funding is probably not even on the radar for the military but this place most definitely needs some help or a nice little renovation/new furniture. If you have never been to Volcano National Park a few nights stay here is worth it to explore the area and park.

Kīlauea Military Camp front office
Sam O.

Pros: - Extremely affordable for location - Great access to hiking trails for the volcano - Cabins in decent shape - Pretty good arcade/bowling alley/tennis & basketball courts Cons: - Bad breakfast buffet - Can be a bit chillier than Hawaii normal - Staff can be a bit grumpy, not terrible - Located in a rural location

February 25 from front of the Kilauea Military Camp
Russel R.

Military and Veterans only. Great staff and units are clean and comfortable. Mini Refrigerator and microwave. No dishes or utensils. WiFi Walk across the street to view volcano. Cafe, recreation building with bowling, game room and bar. Google website for more information and reservations The Park Sevice has moved the information and gift store to the main building. Approximately 400 yards to Kilauea Volcano Rim with paths and great views.

Ashley S.

This place is such a hidden gem! We've been in and around the military for over 20 years and I only recently discovered this place! Such a crazy history behind the Camp. The cabins were perfect. This is really the only form of "camping" I will do. The cabins had wood fire places, refrigerators, microwaves and full bathrooms. What more could you need? The convenience of the general store and coffee shop was great too. We didn't go to the restaurant even though they offered free breakfast. They also have laundry facilities on the property which is fantastic. We loved staying here and would absolutely do it again!

Kathleen R.

Wonderful place for people with military, dod access, etc. We loved our stay, but be aware it is very basic accomodations, former military camp style. Think motel 6 cabins in a charming location near the volcano national park. Location, location, location! A 2 bedroom cabin could fit 6 for about 200 dollars per night. Mini kitchen consisted of a microwave coffee maker, and mini fridge. It's a beautiful location. There's a bowling alley, Laundromat, small store, restaurant, and more. Again, all very basic but has everything you need. The shower in our cabin was good and they had excellent shampoo, shower gel, lotion, and conditioner. The beds are pretty firm but we like firm so that worked for us. The staff at the buffet breakfast were friendly, especially the female cashier and the young male buffet server. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

It's raining up here both afternoons.
Gail U.

If you are affiliated with the military you are privileged to lodge here. The office is very accommodating if there is an issue pronto. Though not camping or roughing it, staying here is comfortable. Why? *it is very convenient to the volcano without paying an arm or a leg *the stain glass is beautiful in your accommodation and their office *our cottage has a pseudo or mini walk in closet but had no hangers in #17. *there is a fireplace but you need to go to the nearby General Store to buy a heavy brick like item for your fire; our cabin had no matches or lighter. *the bed(s) are so comfy you'll pass out almost as soon as your head touches your pillow * their sheets are super soft and the thin Snowstorm brand blanket felt very cozy *the shower has good pressure *the heaters in living room and bedroom can turn a freezing inside temperatures to warm and toasty * there is a ceiling fan in the bedroom *our cottage had one tv; heard next cabin had two TVs. * mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker by sink * birds greeted us first thing the first morning in front of our cottage Cons: * if they replaced the mustard colored drapes in the unit to a beige or white or light green to match the closet door, pairing frame and stained glass outer it would make it much more esthetically pleasing. * nightstand and dresser were useful since our bedroom closet had no hangers * not sure why but no cleaner to empty trash or change towels; walk your used towels to the office to exchange for fresh ones * smashed a few bugs in shower and one crawling on my arm on couch not a biggie but well noted Get an offer or invitation to stay here? Jump at the chance.

1 bedroom 1 bath apt with jetted tub (living room)
Brianna B.

Great place to stay when staying in Hilo, The amenities are nice, the apartment is nice enough and cozy. More than enough space to be comfortable and everything was clean. The employees were nice and theres a few things to do in the campsite. Tv's were old and so was the appliances but everything still worked. It gets cold at night so bundle up, or turn on the heater! Would stay again

5/7/22
Catherine P.

I had no expectations going into this place and I was pleasantly surprised. Price: a 3 bedroom jacuzzi tub with kitchen was $220/night no tax with Veteran rate. For that location you can't beat the price. Accommodations: walking into the place was updated for a camp. The bathrooms nice and new. The kitchen and furniture a bit dated but good. The kitchen had lots of utensils, pots pans, dish ware, oven, stove, coffeee maker, microwave, and toaster. The only problem would be the master bed. It was uncomfortable but oh so creaky. We had our 1 year old sleeping in the room with us and it was so loud getting in and out of bed my husband and I tried not to move at all. There were tvs in the master bed room and living area. Cable was basic and the Wi-Fi was pretty good! Amenities: two places to eat, a general store with lots of options at pretty fair prices, a bowling alley and theater (this wasn't open while we were there), a bar, post office, gas station, and laundry. I really liked the general store as it had a lot of things and some touristy items in case you needed to bring something back. Access on the park allows you to purchase a 7 day pass for like $30. Just note that it is restricted to one person and once car. We had a rental and that was an option. But make sure the person who leaves the park is listed on the pass or has the id of the person listed. Not sure they will let you in if it doesn't match. Didn't see many people walking around but in the common areas people were always there. It was such a lovely cold and nicely kept place that I can't wait to go back. It is a treasure and I'm glad they are open.

Yay a fireplace! Go get your supplies from the minimart!
Tracy F.

If you can book here you have to! I'm from Oahu and we booked accommodations here because of the close location right on the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! My family have never experienced the amazing views & adventurous hikes at this park so we were really excited to stay here! Staying at KMC made our Big Island trip even more special because: -of the close location right on the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. When you wake up you can find walking trails right from KMC directly to the volcano overlook! We drove to the other spots and parked closer including to: -Puu Puai Overlook -Halemaumau crater overlook -Devastation Trail -Kilauea Iki Crater Overlook -hike down the Kīlauea Iki crater across the crater floor, -Steam vents -sulphur banks -thurston lava tube -KMC room had a relaxing jacuzzi bathtub, comfy bed & convenient mini mart!

Gary G.

This was a pretty cool camp for my family of 11 to visit on our island hopping trip. Originally we had three rooms but asked about a building that had multiple rooms and they were able to support for the night at a slightly higher price than planned. Everyone said this was the best thing we could've done. It was raining outside, so a miserable, cold evening. Fortunately, I had gotten smores and a bundle of firewood at the PX before dinner, and before they sold out of wood. The bundle provided a few hours of enjoyment using our fireplace, chatting, eating smores, and watching movies. A truly memorable experience. Our building had a full kitchen with dishes that was a blessing to have. The weather was somewhat chilly with the rain and mountain elevation. The rooms have some sort of heating system that I didn't explore in depth but adjusted a thermostat which seemed to warm the room. The water was also very hot which felt good taking a shower. It's not a modern camp by any means but it had all the amenities, was clean, and comfortable. The staff are very nice and had some sort of holiday cabin decorating contest going on to add for Christmas. We ended up driving around since it was raining. They offer a gas station onsite, open 24/7 which you can't beat. They have a PX that amazed me with the selection of products from alcohol, drinks, smores, food, wood, gifts, etc. Whoever manages the store and provides for the selection of products is doing an awesome job considering it sites on the edge of a volcano. It does offer food at the small bowling alley and another nearby building that are open on select days/times. We ate breakfast at the bowling alley in phases to not overwhelm the staff, but could see the cashier was not happy to see us given a little attitude. The breakfast was ok but nothing to write home about. It fed the family and got us on with our day. We would definitely recommend this camp and stay here again. A very quiet area situated on the rim of the volcano with all the amenities. The kids will love it.

Volcano at night- a short drive 15 mins away in the national park
Alvin Y.

4/5 stars! A wonderful place to bring the family for a Mountain/national park/volcano getaway. **NOTE**: LEAD in the water - In each room, there's a binder from the water supplier company that in Dec2020, there was lead found in 2/5 tested sites, found to be above the federal limit. We did not drink the water, instead bought gallons of bottled water from the store. Overall KMC (Kilauea military camp) is a great place to stay for several days with the family while you hike the national park in the daytime and see the volcano at night. It's quiet, it's got spacious, although DATED cottages. Breakfast is yummy DFAC style breakfast for all your active duty and retired folks should bring back good ish memories. The general store is well appointed and bowling alley is fun for the entire fam.

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Ask the Community - Kilauea Military Camp

Do you recommend bringing groceries or does the store in there has enough?

I think you could do either and be fine. The store is quite large, but I bet the prices in Hilo would be a bit better, but you could get by just by shopping at the store within the Park. There's also the restaurant at the bowling alley (10 pin… Read more

Is it a sleeper sofa?

Yes, every unit has a sofa bed in the living room.

Does the Military personnel that reserved the accommodations need to be present for the check-in/the duration of the stay?

I don't think so. I went there with a co-worker who made the reservation under her husband's name (who is military). He was not present when we checked in. Also I have another friend who works for DoD who also told me that he made reservations at… Read more

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Volcano Teapot Cottage

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4.9(10 reviews)
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