Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (110 reviews)
19-4084 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii, 96785 , Volcano , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Handrails in stairways
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet setting
Bottled water provided
Secluded and spacious units
Cons:
Non-potable tap water
Difficulty finding check-in place

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Water is not potable; bottled water provided.
Service
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.02
Quiet setting just 5 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Room Quality
8.47
Plenty of room for two with a separate bedroom and bath.
Amenities
8.5
Bottled water provided due to non-potable tap water.
Value for Money
8.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.38
A soothing spot in the woods, a welcome relief from Waikiki.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:16

Property Description

Prime Location

Discover comfort and style at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea, just minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other local attractions. Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Volcano.

Thoughtful Amenities

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, tour assistance, and free self-parking during your stay. Individually decorated guestrooms feature modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and private lanais for your relaxation.

Local Attractions

Conveniently located near Aloha Candy Company and Cooper Center, our hotel provides easy access to explore the beauty of Volcano. Book your stay now at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ITO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Howard family
10
Pros:

Very nice cabin for family. The treat basket was delicious with papaya, bananas, and danish. The 2 gallons of water were good for consumption. Catchment water was good for bathing and dish washing. Staff personnel are low stress with an easy process. We'll be back.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Suzette
10
Pros:

Quiet setting just 5 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
A soothing spot in the woods
Pros:

After the noise, craziness, and heat of Waikiki, this was a welcome relief. We were in Wolfie 3, one of 4 units nestled in the trees and the sounds of the Coqui frogs. The unit provides plenty of room for two with a separate bedroom, bath, and sitting room. A great location to be near the volcano. The local tap water isn't potable, but high quality bottled water is provided. A soothing spot. I'm bad at directions so had difficulty finding the check in place (beyond the hardware store) as well as the unit itself.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Vadis family_with_children
10
Pros:

Was really secluded and quiet. Be aware that the water is not potable, but plenty of bottled water was provided.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Bruce family
4
Pros:

The unit we stayed in didn't look anything like the photo displayed here. It was dark and very basic. We have stayed in several other Volcano rentals and this is not the best value. It was adequate for a place to sleep.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
S
Shekhar family
10
Pros:

Lived our stay at the cabin.

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
T
Todd partner
8
Pros:

Great. Nice and quiet, relaxing.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
R
Ronda family
10
Pros:

the perfect location for visiting the Volcano. The staff was welcoming and friendly.

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
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Alicia
10
Hawaii vibe stay - close to volcano
Pros:

We stayed just one night. It was clean, bed was nice, and enjoyed porch like living room in am. Very rustic and fit the vibe

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
8
Pros:

Minimalist cozy cabin.

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Lovely stay at Lava Lodge
Pros:

Our stay at Lava Lodge was great - clean, comfortable, pretty location. Would definitely come again.

2025-04-10 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Peaceful, comfortable suites in montane forest
Pros:

Very quiet setting. We stayed in the Wolfie Suites, which were very clean and had a nice sitting room in addition to the bedroom. Very comfortable beds. There are no staff on the premises and you have to check in at a store which is a few minutes drive away. They prefer to know in advance exactly what time you expect to arrive for check in. Location only a mile from the park entrance was great.

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
G
Gili friends
4
Pros:

Drinking water was provided because it wasn’t safe to drink the rain water.
But
The bottled water wasn’t sealed just refilled.
Very unhygienic.

2025-03-12 via Nuitee
R
Richard partner
10
Pros:

Reminded me of a small cabin in Maine. Relaxed, convenient and safe.

2025-02-20 via Nuitee
R
ROGER
10
Pros:

Close to the park.

2025-02-11 via Nuitee
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Tabitha partner
4
Pros:

Was charged “Ace Hardware” which messed up the credit card trying to claim the travel expense. Check in and out were in a convenient store and was contacted multiple times about exactly what time we will be there. The couch and bed were extremely uncomfortable and my husband could barely fit in the closet like shower.

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Nice staff and great environment.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
D
Debbie partner
8
Pros:

It was a great value. Very clean and close to Volcanos National Park. Only thing I would suggest would be a new mattress on the ned and a microwave.

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
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Ashley family
10
Pros:

Everything about the property itself was great! Instructions were clear and the lodge was a nice set up with ambient views of the forest. Staff who checked us in and out were also welcoming and friendly. One thing that was concerning were the zionists flags in the nearby area, so safety was in question. Those flags symbolize the support and complacency of the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If the property owners and management don’t see it as a problem, I would not stay there again and let others know too.

2025-01-02 via Nuitee
J
James family
6
Pros:

Very quiet and comfortable

2024-12-29 via Nuitee