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Reviews of Aloha Crater Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

11-3966 Lanihuli Road, Volcano, HI 96785, United States of America

#10 of 15 B&Bs and inns in Volcano

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 249 B&B reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: June 5, 2021

    7.0
    For an overnight stay close to the volcano it is perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The grounds are natural and beautiful - a rain forest environment with orchids and anthurium. Everything was supplied in the room for an easy breakfast. Very quiet and unique

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Should I ever return to the area, I would definately stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much, everything was pretty good. coffee and breakfast part was not much to speak of. We did not partake in what little was offered, although we could have. Instead we got coffee in town.

    Absolutely beautiful location, many beautiful gardens and flowering plants. Easy to get to, Great value for the price. Close to the Volcano National Park but much less expensive and a much nicer stay. Hostess was very sweet and accommodation, welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful peaceful clean and quaint.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house is in the forest, the room is big, and there are a lot of fruits prepared every day. If I have the chance, I will live there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Great place to crash for volcano exploring
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the money it was perfect

    Comfortable, clean, good value. Our 8 & 10 year old girls were very taken with the snacks that were left out for us, nice touch :-)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Perfect place for our one night on The Big island. Located very close to Volcanoes NP. Clean, quiet and nice selection o
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and convenient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    This place is fabulous! When you call you get someone immediately, but that will help you with any questions you have.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Arriving in the dark was a little tricky, but well worth it! My only small issue was that the tea kettle did not work. If I was a coffee drinker like most of the rest of the world, I probably wouldn’t even have noticed!

    The Aloha Crater Lodge was a great find! It has a nice kitchenette with fresh Hawaiian fruits and other snacks. A very comfortable bed, and a great Jacuzzi bathtub! There is also a private front porch area to sit, looking out over a beautiful scenic, wooded area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Memorable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very cool and unique and safe and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    The location was great. Beautiful setting in the rainforest and very near Hawai'i Volcanoes NP. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly. We were a university group and they were so great to the students. Will definitely be returning next time we bring classes to Hawai'i!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to park and town

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    2.0
    Extremely dirty. Do not book.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was very dirty. The carpets smelled like they had never been cleaned, and the bedsheets also smelled bad. Any other place in Volcano would be better.

    The place is very close to the national park

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    4.0
    Not very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Linen should be laundered post every customer stay. Pillows smells very bad.

    Location is very good and nice to have breakfast provided

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe more local info?

    The location was great, close to Volcano NP, and town. Had coffee, fruit and snacks in the room, everything we needed. Mahalo!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    10
    Great experience and great bang for your buck!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was great and everything you needed was there! Plus the lava tube and crater on property was a big surprise and bonus!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Really nice and well maintained places , definitely will visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom

    Very nice staff and clean & cozy room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    10
    So removed and so beautiful! Great stay in the jungle!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved this place- so remote and beautiful setting. The ferns and all the greenery was beautiful! Would loved to have stayed longer! Slept our family well!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    10
    Beautiful place perfect for a trip to volcano
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the room with the daybed perfect for me and my college age son!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    10
    Lovely tropical location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was an unexpected yummy surprise. Lush setting, very cozy, lovely outdoor seating

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    10
    A nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A very charming B&B style stay, in a cozy pleasant room. Breakfast was continental and included ripe papayas with instructions for preparation; a fun breakfast. Grounds were like a garden. Convenient to Volcano & National Park.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    6.0
    This lodge has so much potential in someone else’s hands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The room lacked a Guest Book with orientation info, necessitating a call to the proprietor to locate laundry, get TV working, ask about the “kitchen,” locate the hot tub, and ascertain check-out time. 2. Shannon came to the room to help with the TV, but wasn’t sure how to get it to work. It magically turned on when I accidentally pushed one of the buttons on the two remotes. Clear Instructions need to be printed out. 3. We were not able to actually locate the jacuzzi at night, though we would have benefited from a soak after a long hike. The next morning, we discovered it was farther/on the other side of the driveway where we were directed to look. 4. When we asked about doing a load of laundry circa 8 pm (because it took 30 min to get a call back), we were told it was too late, and asked if we could wait until 9 am so as not to interrupt the other guests. 5. The other guests awoke us starting at 5:30 am with loud conversation, argument, and loud noises, which continued for a couple hours. 6. The laundry is located upstairs (on second floor) in what appears to be a larger apartment. The newish washer has a strong mold odor. The newish dryer worked quite efficiently. 7. Whaddayaknow? A few feet from the laundry was the stove we’d been asking after the night before. We had bought groceries to make tacos, given a “kitchen” was advertised with “laundry” at Booking.com. The proprietor offered to loan us an electric rice cooker or toaster, but we were told the microwave in the unit was all the kitchenette that existed. Clearly, they didn’t want us using the stove. But then, they should’nt advertise such amenities. 8. The advertised lava tube is also closed, pending repairs to the stairway. 9. The proprietors have a clear Christian projection.

    1. Aloha Crater Lodge is nestled in the enchanting rain forest. The gardens are lovely. 2. The “continental” breakfast of fruit, bars, oatmeal packets, hot chocolate and coffee was plentiful. 3. Shannon was responsive to our needs.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    10
    We would return. We’ll recommend it to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great ambience! Enjoyed the hot tub and some relaxation.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a rat or something in the ceiling and the staff at the front desk didn’t seem to want to do anything to help me (like moving my room). The bathroom door wouldn’t even shut. The wi-fi also didn’t reach my room.

    Reasonably nice looking place if you don’t look too closely.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    10
    Excellent location in a beautiful secluded area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. It was great!

    We loved having several rooms and a kitchen as well as laundry facilities right in our room. Aloha Crater Lodge was literally 5 minutes from Volcanoes National Park and it was tucked away in this secluded, forested niche. It was peaceful and quiet and we loved it! Perfect for a family of 5.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    10
    The staff was helpful and the amenities perfect & spotless clesn
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean , convenient to volcano & nearby activities

    Stayed in July 2023

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