Name: Chalet Kilauea
Address: 19-4178 Wright Road, Volcano, Hawaii, United States of America, Volcano, Hawaii, US
Price range: $175–$216 per night
Rating: 8.47

What guests think

Chalet Kilauea earns praise for its unique rainforest setting and spacious, characterful rooms near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with many guests appreciating the easy self-service check-in and in-room amenities like heaters, dehumidifiers, and kitchenettes.

Location is widely described as very convenient for the park but somewhat remote, with few nearby restaurants and early quiet hours. Most find the property clean and peaceful, though a few noted stained bedding or a cockroach. Rooms delight with creative design and comfort, but some mention no air-conditioning, odd layouts or limited seating, and occasional pillow discomfort. Expect a distinctive base ideal for visiting the volcano.

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Facilities

Self-service check-in/out is straightforward, with a supply room for extras. Many rooms have kitchenettes plus heaters/dehumidifiers, and guests praise the lush grounds; a few note the lack of air conditioning.

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Tracy

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the unique decor and setup. Our room had a separate coffee and sitting area, which allowed one of us to wake up early. The facility also covers heat and cold really well, with different built in heaters, a fan and extra blankets. Only small gripe - it has a fancy TV built into the wall that would not turn off. We suggested that the facility provide directions. On a positive note, the facility gave great directions and reminders in other areas. So, definitely come here if you’re hanging out in Volcano and don’t mind quiet hours starting at 9 pm. The town shuts down early.

10

Joshua

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and well maintained. I really enjoyed the architecture of the rooms, somewhat unique. Although there was no one on duty, there’s ample access to towels, toiletries, etc. conveniently located close to volcano national Park. Can’t beat this place for the price!

10

Christine

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable! Well appointed mini kitchen. Loved the double showers and volcanic essence of the bathroom and bar. Beautiful secret gardens.

10

Peiyue

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at Chalet Kilauea near Volcano, and it was definitely an interesting experience. Everything is self-service here—no front desk, you pick up the key yourself and just head straight to your room. It’s a pretty cool setup, and there's a supply room if you run out of anything, which was nice. The room itself was pretty unique, kind of like a wooden cabin structure. The bathroom felt like stepping back to the Stone Age, but it was still okay for a one-night stay. The place is super quiet, which we appreciated. It's very close to Volcano Park, so it's great if you're planning to explore there. The only downside was I did spot a cockroach in the room, which wasn’t ideal. But overall, for the price and the location, it wasn't too bad. Not much to complain about, just be prepared for the self-service vibe and keep an eye out for critters!

10

Gloria M.

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A visual treat on our journey around the Big Island. We loved Room 104! Huge dining table/island, double sinks and double showers in the bathroom, ample supplies. Only suggestion is to have more dinner plates and utensils. Beautiful grounds with koi pond, waterfalls. Quick drive to Volcano and Village. A must when visiting Volcano. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10

Mia

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such an amazing property! I loved the uniqueness; the space- with the separation of the 2 beds; the dehumidifiers; the "fireplace" heater; the huge shower-- they even had a showerstool for me to borrow which was handy due to a bad leg; the kitchenette had everything I needed! Mahalo! I'll be staying there again!!

8

Mary

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t any food options. There was a coffee maker only. The bed was the biggest bed I’ve ever slept in and so soft and comfortable.

10

Anthony

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wood walls, wood ceilings wood bed and tables are absolutely beautiful. No A/C so it was a little warm during the day but it cools down nicely at night. No contact check in, great for introverts who don’t like people. They leave you everything you need for your stay. Very nice. Wife and I look forward to exploring other rooms.

10

lori

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the decor and location to Volcano Park!! Amenities were great.

8

Lisa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet and clean hotel. It's completely self-service check-in and check-out. Very close to Volcano National Park. The room layout was odd but functional.

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely report very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, but there are isolated reports of stained bedding and a cockroach.

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Cassidee

Sep 21, 2023

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Our bedsheets were not clean. They had blood on the pillow case and some kind of brown stain on the sheets. The rest of the place was clean but this was incredibly unsettling and inconvenient

10

Kartik

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodge was incredible! The room was so spacious and spotless. The whole property is beautiful and so peaceful. It was the perfect stay for exploring Hawaii Volcanoes!

10

Joshua

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and well maintained. I really enjoyed the architecture of the rooms, somewhat unique. Although there was no one on duty, there’s ample access to towels, toiletries, etc. conveniently located close to volcano national Park. Can’t beat this place for the price!

10

Melissa

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We felt immediately at peace when we arrived at Chalet Kilauea. The grounds are serene, and at night the lights are red which reminded us of lava. Our room was extremely clean, and they already had the heater and a quiet humidifier on which made it incredibly comfortable. The bed and pillows were the perfect combination of supportive but soft. The views made us feel like we were in our own paradise with beautiful sounds of birds and frogs. The amenities in the room were well stocked, the shower had great water pressure with water that stayed warm. We absolutely loved the quirky decor so unique to this property which made it even more charming. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a hideaway! It was an amazing experience. We double-booked this over our condo in Kona because we wanted to be close to the east side of the island for two separate days of adventure and it was so worth it! Day 1: We recommend Hilo and waterfalls followed by stargazing at the volcano (we saw lava at night!) Day 2: hike the volcano and other parts of the National park, then make visits along trails and black sand beaches on the south side on the way back to Kona.

10

Peiyue

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at Chalet Kilauea near Volcano, and it was definitely an interesting experience. Everything is self-service here—no front desk, you pick up the key yourself and just head straight to your room. It’s a pretty cool setup, and there's a supply room if you run out of anything, which was nice. The room itself was pretty unique, kind of like a wooden cabin structure. The bathroom felt like stepping back to the Stone Age, but it was still okay for a one-night stay. The place is super quiet, which we appreciated. It's very close to Volcano Park, so it's great if you're planning to explore there. The only downside was I did spot a cockroach in the room, which wasn’t ideal. But overall, for the price and the location, it wasn't too bad. Not much to complain about, just be prepared for the self-service vibe and keep an eye out for critters!

10

Karen

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was like a "home away from home". Very clean, equipped with everything you can think of, and nicely decorated.

10

Michael

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room has eclectic charm with shaped painted concrete walls. The room was comfortable and clean. The chalet is conveniently located to the national park.

10

srinivas

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the property was very well maintained and by the time we arrived we got a free upgrade. the stay was very comfy and convenient ro national park.very clean and hygiene property. happy to have stayed here.

8

Lisa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet and clean hotel. It's completely self-service check-in and check-out. Very close to Volcano National Park. The room layout was odd but functional.

10

Edith

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our 1 night stay. It was clean, spacious & a pretty neat place to stay. It’s like staying in a big Tree House😊. Wish we could have stayed longer but will look for this place next time we are in Hilo.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and distinctive, with creative bathrooms and comfortable beds. Some mention design quirks such as no bathroom door, odd layouts, limited seating, and daytime warmth due to no AC; a few disliked the pillows.

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Kartik

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodge was incredible! The room was so spacious and spotless. The whole property is beautiful and so peaceful. It was the perfect stay for exploring Hawaii Volcanoes!

8

Erik

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet but could have benefitted from a small AC

10

Meredith

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You have to stay in room 101! The cool shower and decor, and the absolute privacy was the best. I cannot recommend this place enough.

8

Piyushkumar

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room interior and spacious accomodations.

10

Gloria M.

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A visual treat on our journey around the Big Island. We loved Room 104! Huge dining table/island, double sinks and double showers in the bathroom, ample supplies. Only suggestion is to have more dinner plates and utensils. Beautiful grounds with koi pond, waterfalls. Quick drive to Volcano and Village. A must when visiting Volcano. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

8

Mary

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t any food options. There was a coffee maker only. The bed was the biggest bed I’ve ever slept in and so soft and comfortable.

8

Paul

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed the Chalet except for one thing -- strangely our room had no regular chair in it. There were stools for a table, but not just a regular sitting chair. If that was added it would be great.

10

Michael

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room has eclectic charm with shaped painted concrete walls. The room was comfortable and clean. The chalet is conveniently located to the national park.

10

Evelyn

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room (101) was comfortable and quirky — made you feel like you were in a cozy cave. Can’t speak to the other rooms, but our place was huge, and the hotel’s location in Volcano provides easy access to the park and nearby restaurants (there aren’t many). Would definitely stay there again. The virtual check-in worked fine.

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Lisa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet and clean hotel. It's completely self-service check-in and check-out. Very close to Volcano National Park. The room layout was odd but functional.

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Service

There is no front desk; self-check-in is easy and directions are clear. Several guests received free upgrades, while others said the hands-off model can feel isolated.

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Graham

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place to stay in a beautiful situation The room was perfect Such accommodating hosts we were denied nothing if needed extras Such a quiet and beautiful garden We had easy access to volcano National park and great food trucks up the road

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Deborah

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you are looking for a cool place to stay in Volcano, look no further. I cannot say enough about how much I loved staying here. Awesome tropical vibe will make you feel like you are in another country. Be sure to book room #103 for the view outside your window which is an entire wall of glass yet very private.. Self check in and no staff on duty but super easy check in and everything you need is right there for you.

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Tracy

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the unique decor and setup. Our room had a separate coffee and sitting area, which allowed one of us to wake up early. The facility also covers heat and cold really well, with different built in heaters, a fan and extra blankets. Only small gripe - it has a fancy TV built into the wall that would not turn off. We suggested that the facility provide directions. On a positive note, the facility gave great directions and reminders in other areas. So, definitely come here if you’re hanging out in Volcano and don’t mind quiet hours starting at 9 pm. The town shuts down early.

10

David

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice, quiet property that is convenient for visiting the Volcanoes National Park. If that is your main itinerary, which it is for a lot of Big Island visitors, then this is your place to stay. You’ll love the room decor, the hands off approach of staff, and the quiet grounds. If you want a hotel that is close to civilization and amenities, you’d want to stay in Hilo or close to either airport on the island. We loved the tranquility, and planned our days around getting to the Park and major areas and back before things closed.

10

Judy

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, fun decor. Easy self checkin, quiet

10

Peiyue

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at Chalet Kilauea near Volcano, and it was definitely an interesting experience. Everything is self-service here—no front desk, you pick up the key yourself and just head straight to your room. It’s a pretty cool setup, and there's a supply room if you run out of anything, which was nice. The room itself was pretty unique, kind of like a wooden cabin structure. The bathroom felt like stepping back to the Stone Age, but it was still okay for a one-night stay. The place is super quiet, which we appreciated. It's very close to Volcano Park, so it's great if you're planning to explore there. The only downside was I did spot a cockroach in the room, which wasn’t ideal. But overall, for the price and the location, it wasn't too bad. Not much to complain about, just be prepared for the self-service vibe and keep an eye out for critters!

10

THEODORE

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never experienced such a delightful with and unique design of accommodations. It was easy to check in and out. If you are visiting the volcano, it has a easy access to the area.

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Chad

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. I was given a free room upgrade! My only real issue was that the pillows were uncomfortable. Those should definitely be replaced.

10

srinivas

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the property was very well maintained and by the time we arrived we got a free upgrade. the stay was very comfy and convenient ro national park.very clean and hygiene property. happy to have stayed here.

8

Lisa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet and clean hotel. It's completely self-service check-in and check-out. Very close to Volcano National Park. The room layout was odd but functional.

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Location

Excellent base for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, typically a short drive. It is remote with limited nearby amenities, so plan dining and supplies ahead.

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Graham

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place to stay in a beautiful situation The room was perfect Such accommodating hosts we were denied nothing if needed extras Such a quiet and beautiful garden We had easy access to volcano National park and great food trucks up the road

10

Kartik

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodge was incredible! The room was so spacious and spotless. The whole property is beautiful and so peaceful. It was the perfect stay for exploring Hawaii Volcanoes!

10

David

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice, quiet property that is convenient for visiting the Volcanoes National Park. If that is your main itinerary, which it is for a lot of Big Island visitors, then this is your place to stay. You’ll love the room decor, the hands off approach of staff, and the quiet grounds. If you want a hotel that is close to civilization and amenities, you’d want to stay in Hilo or close to either airport on the island. We loved the tranquility, and planned our days around getting to the Park and major areas and back before things closed.

10

Gloria M.

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A visual treat on our journey around the Big Island. We loved Room 104! Huge dining table/island, double sinks and double showers in the bathroom, ample supplies. Only suggestion is to have more dinner plates and utensils. Beautiful grounds with koi pond, waterfalls. Quick drive to Volcano and Village. A must when visiting Volcano. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

10

Larry

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very fun room and great location.

8

Jeff

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Volcano National Park.

10

Michael

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room has eclectic charm with shaped painted concrete walls. The room was comfortable and clean. The chalet is conveniently located to the national park.

8

Charles

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are going to Volcanos National Park, this is a fantastic location. It only took us 6 minutes to get to the park. It was very clean. I would love to hear the story behind it- the rooms are like works of art. Very funky. Beautiful really. An odd layout- our room didn’t have a chair to sit in to put on my shoes. Just 2 barstools. It is a no- host facility so be prepared to be by yourself in what seems like a remote place. The birds are amazing- you will feel like you are in a rainforest.

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Evelyn

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room (101) was comfortable and quirky — made you feel like you were in a cozy cave. Can’t speak to the other rooms, but our place was huge, and the hotel’s location in Volcano provides easy access to the park and nearby restaurants (there aren’t many). Would definitely stay there again. The virtual check-in worked fine.

8

Lisa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, quiet and clean hotel. It's completely self-service check-in and check-out. Very close to Volcano National Park. The room layout was odd but functional.

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Dining

No on-site dining is provided; rooms have coffee makers and several include kitchenettes. Nearby options are limited and close early, with food trucks available and groceries 30–40 minutes away.

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Graham

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place to stay in a beautiful situation The room was perfect Such accommodating hosts we were denied nothing if needed extras Such a quiet and beautiful garden We had easy access to volcano National park and great food trucks up the road

10

Tracy

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the unique decor and setup. Our room had a separate coffee and sitting area, which allowed one of us to wake up early. The facility also covers heat and cold really well, with different built in heaters, a fan and extra blankets. Only small gripe - it has a fancy TV built into the wall that would not turn off. We suggested that the facility provide directions. On a positive note, the facility gave great directions and reminders in other areas. So, definitely come here if you’re hanging out in Volcano and don’t mind quiet hours starting at 9 pm. The town shuts down early.

10

Sandra

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place will forever hold a special place in my heart, I got engaged in this jungle! :) The unit was so cozy! The the interior was as if I was living in a modern stay. Check in was easy, and checking out was easier. I loved it here, and I would recommend it to my friends and family who plan on visiting the Volcano National Park! Pro tip: Grocery stores are are about 30-40 minutes away! Make sure to stop somewhere and pick up anything you may need. They have bowls, utensils, microwave, mini fridge, and wine glasses.

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Mary

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t any food options. There was a coffee maker only. The bed was the biggest bed I’ve ever slept in and so soft and comfortable.

10

Evelyn

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room (101) was comfortable and quirky — made you feel like you were in a cozy cave. Can’t speak to the other rooms, but our place was huge, and the hotel’s location in Volcano provides easy access to the park and nearby restaurants (there aren’t many). Would definitely stay there again. The virtual check-in worked fine.

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Chalet Kilauea Hotel)

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