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Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea in Volcano, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Aloha Candy Company. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cooper Center and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Volcano Garden Arts.
What's nearby
Aloha Candy Company(0.4 miles)
Cooper Center(0.5 miles)
Volcano Garden Arts(0.7 miles)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park(0.8 miles)
Kilauea Iki Overlook(1.3 miles)
Thurston Lava Tube(1.3 miles)
Volcano House(2.4 miles)
Kilauea Iki Crater(2.4 miles)
Kīlauea Visitor Center(2.4 miles)
Volcano Art Center and Gallery(2.5 miles)
Sulphur Banks(2.8 miles)
Steam Vents & Steaming Bluff(2.7 miles)
Volcano Golf and Country Club(3.5 miles)
2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass(3.7 miles)
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens(4.2 miles)
The preferred airport for Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)(28.2 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Designated Smoking Area
Designated Smoking Areas (fines apply)
Parking (Self) (free)
Front Desk (limited hours)
Handrails in Stairways
Aloha Candy Company (0.4 miles)
Cooper Center (0.5 miles)
Volcano Garden Arts (0.7 miles)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (0.8 miles)
Kilauea Iki Overlook (1.3 miles)
Thurston Lava Tube (1.3 miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
204 ft²
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Sleeps 2
250 ft²
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Sleeps 5
400 ft²
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Sleeps 2
190 ft²
Based on 382 verified reviews
Couple
51%
Family
38%
Group
10%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea, guests highlight the quiet, rainforest setting and very convenient location a few minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with rustic cabins that suit short stays focused on park access and downtime.
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At Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea, guests highlight the quiet, rainforest setting and very convenient location a few minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with rustic cabins that suit short stays focused on park access and downtime.
Staff are frequently described as welcoming, though check-in occurs at a nearby hardware store with limited hours and can be hard to find. Cabins feel cozy and simple, but some guests report tiny showers, dated furnishings, uncomfortable bedding, and cold nights with heaters that are tricky or lack instructions. Cleanliness is mixed: many found units clean, while others noted musty or damp odors, occasional mold or dust, and minor maintenance lapses. Tap water is non-potable with bottled water supplied, and a few mention unsealed containers; expect a rustic, convenient base rather than a full-service stay.
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Tap water is non-potable and the lodge supplies bottled drinking water, though a few guests reported unsealed containers. Otherwise, on-site facilities are seldom mentioned in reviews.
Brian
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Timothy
Jul 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gili
Mar 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Daniel
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nikki
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Debbie
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donald
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ashley
Jan 20, 2023
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Stayed 19,372 nights
Bradley
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vadis
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Many guests found cabins clean, but several mention musty or damp odors, occasional mold or dust, and small maintenance issues.
David
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Andrea
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nikki
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Debbie
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lynn
Sep 29, 2023
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Ashley
Jan 20, 2023
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Stayed 19,372 nights
Bradley
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cindy
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Alicia
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michelle
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rustic, quiet cabins in a rainforest setting with simple layouts, some offering porches and basic amenities like TV and mini-fridge. Downsides include tiny showers, dated furnishings, some uncomfortable beds or couches, and cold nights with heater quirks.
David
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Brian
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Debbie
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donald
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stephanie
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 19,330 nights
Tabitha
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alicia
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bruce
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Staff are often friendly and welcoming. Check-in is handled at a nearby hardware or convenience store, with limited hours and directions that some found confusing.
David
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ashley
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Andrea
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jiawen
Jan 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Donald
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ronda
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Tabitha
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bradley
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Luke
Dec 9, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
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Excellent for accessing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with a secluded, tranquil atmosphere. Some guests had difficulty finding the property or check-in location, especially after dark.
David
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
ROGER
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Suzette
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Daniel
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jiawen
Jan 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Martin
Sep 5, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lilijana
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tianming
Apr 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Derek
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jill
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Complimentary fruit/snack breakfasts were provided in several stays. There is praise for nearby dining options in Volcano village (e.g., Thai and other local restaurants).
Cathy
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
David
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Margaret
Dec 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jiawen
Jan 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nikki
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Donald
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Daniel
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Davin
May 18, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
qiyuan
May 3, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Jen
Apr 27, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Mary
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be requested in advance.
The property has handrails in stairways, but it is not wheelchair accessible and does not have an elevator. There are step-free entrances, and the registration desk is accessible.
The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Volcano House, approximately 0.4 miles from Aloha Candy Company and 0.5 miles from Cooper Center.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Free Wi-Fi
Designated Smoking Area
Designated Smoking Areas (fines apply)
Parking (Self) (free)
Front Desk (limited hours)
Handrails in Stairways
Designated Smoking Areas (fines apply)
Handrails in Stairways
No Elevator (Single Level)
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Parking (Self) (free)
Designated Smoking Area
Front Desk (limited hours)
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Free Wi-Fi