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Volcano House
Volcano, Hawaii, United States · Independent · Near Luxury
Hawaii's oldest hotel began as a thatched house on Kilauea in 1846, and it is still the only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Mark Twain slept here, and so did U.S. presidents. The current 33-room lodge, rebuilt in 1941 and renovated in 2013, sits on the rim of the caldera with Halemaumau crater in the window.
- 33 rooms
- Opened 1846
- Neighborhood: Kilauea caldera rim
- Rooms from 256 sq ft (24 m²)
About Volcano House
- The only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Established 1846 as a thatched house; current lodge 1941, renovated 2013; 33 rooms on the Kilauea caldera rim.
- Guests from Mark Twain to U.S. presidents; The Rim restaurant looks into Halemaumau crater.
- Entry-level rooms start at 256 sq ft (24 m²).
History
Volcano House opened in 1846 as a thatched structure on Kilauea, Hawaii's oldest hotel and still the only one inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Mark Twain and several U.S. presidents stayed. The current lodge dates to 1941, with a 2013 renovation of its 33 rooms on the caldera rim overlooking Halemaumau crater.
The setting
2 miles from Thurston Lava Tube. 3 miles from Jaggar Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- The Rim at Volcano House — Restaurant · Dishes made with freshly caught fish, grass-fed beef and veg
- Uncle George's Lounge — Bar · Lighter fare, local and domestic beers, signature cocktails
Experiences
- Live music by local musicians at The Rim — Live music by local musicians during dining at The Rim, with the Kilauea caldera and Halema'uma'u Crater as backdrop.
Amenities
- The Rim Restaurant (fine dining with caldera views)
- Uncle George’s Lounge (bar and casual fare)
- On-site gift shop featuring local Hawaiian artisans
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
- 24-hour front desk and guest services
- Direct access to Crater Rim and park hiking trails
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