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4-star hotels in Volcano
A shortlist of the 4-star hotels in Volcano, United States, taken from the 9 places to stay on this site. Every property below is a 4-star stay, from cottage-style rooms on the village's residential streets to a full-service hotel on Crater Rim Drive, with guest ratings shown where they exist.
Staying in Volcano
Volcano is a small village in the interior of Hawaii's Big Island, sitting beside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the name that appears in one of the properties on this list. Visitors come for the park itself — craters, lava country and woodland — and stay in the village to be at the edge of it. The setting is upland rather than coastal, and the properties here trade resort scale for cottages, gardens and quiet streets. The ninth, Volcano House, is on Crater Rim Drive. Several are cottage-style places with gardens, fireplaces and kitchens — Volcano Mist Cottage, Volcano Teapot Cottage, Mauna Nani, Mauna Ua and Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast among them — while Volcano House is the full-service option with a restaurant, bars, room service and shops. That mix suits couples and families on a short break who want to cook and light a fire, and travellers who would rather have a restaurant on site.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hale Mauna Loa Upper 11 3910 3rd St
11 3910 3Rd St., Volcano, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA quiet 4-star stay on 3rd St. with a garden and terrace, plus free wifi and free car parking for guests arriving by car. The 4.8 guest rating across 24 reviews marks it as one of the best-loved addresses on this list. Couples and small groups who want space to unwind outdoors will find the garden and terrace the main draw.
See Hale Mauna Loa Upper 11 3910 3rd StVolcano Mist Cottage
11 3932 Ninth Street, Volcano, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereVolcano Mist Cottage bundles a fireplace, a jacuzzi and a kitchen in one 4-star package, with free wifi and free car parking and a garden and terrace outside. Pets are allowed, which sets it apart from most of the other houses here. It suits families and longer stays, with family rooms among its facilities, and guests who want to cook and relax indoors rather than eat out.
See Volcano Mist CottageAt the Crater's Edge
11 3802 12Th Street, Volcano, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereNamed for its position, At the Crater's Edge offers a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a spa, plus a fireplace and a balcony for cooler Volcano evenings. Breakfast can be served in the room, and there is a bar and snack cafe on site. Free wifi and free car parking are included. The combination of pool, spa and in-room breakfast makes it a strong pick for couples.
See At the Crater's EdgeVolcano Singing Forest Cottage
11 3859 Seventh Street, Volcano, United States
Best for: Pool and spa
- Spa
Why stay hereThe smallest facility list on this shortlist, and that is the point: Volcano Singing Forest Cottage keeps things simple with a garden and a spa, alongside a concierge who can help with the rest. It suits travellers who prefer a low-key 4-star base surrounded by greenery and who would rather ask a concierge than navigate a long list of on-site services.
See Volcano Singing Forest CottageVolcano House
1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, United States
Why stay hereOn Crater Rim Drive, Volcano House is the one hotel here with a restaurant and a bar among its facilities, plus room service and a terrace. Non-smoking rooms, a safe and a hairdryer in the bathroom cover the practical basics. Guests who want to eat on site and be close to the crater area will find this the most conventional hotel-style option of the group.
See Volcano HouseAloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
19 4037 Olapalapa Road, Volcano, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereBreakfast is included at this bed and breakfast on Olapalapa Road, whose name flags its proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A fireplace, kitchenette and lounge give it a homely 4-star feel, and pets are allowed. Family rooms and a cot make it workable for parents with children, while massage and a picnic area add to the relaxed pace.
See Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkVolcano Teapot Cottage
19 4041 Kilauea Road, Volcano, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVolcano Teapot Cottage on Kilauea Road comes with a kitchen and a washing machine, a fireplace and a balcony, and a terrace and garden outside. A 24-hour front desk, free wifi and free car parking remove the practical worries. It suits guests who want to self-cater and settle in for several nights, with golf and horse riding listed among the activities available.
See Volcano Teapot CottageMauna Nani
11 3295 Anuhea Street, Volcano, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMauna Nani pairs a swimming pool with a fireplace and a kitchen, and adds a dishwasher, DVD player and patio for easy evenings in. A garden, terrace and picnic area extend the living space outdoors, and free wifi and free car parking come as standard. It works well for families and groups, with family rooms among the facilities and a cot available.
See Mauna NaniMauna Ua
11 3327 Pa Alii Street, Volcano, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMauna Ua offers a swimming pool, a fireplace and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, plus a washing machine for longer stays. The balcony, patio and garden give several places to sit outside, and free wifi and free car parking are provided. Family rooms and a sofa bed make it flexible for groups, and golf and bowling are listed nearby.
See Mauna Ua
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Mauna Loa Upper 11 3910 3rd St | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Volcano Mist Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| At the Crater's Edge | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Volcano Singing Forest Cottage | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – |
| Volcano House | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – |
| Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Volcano Teapot Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Mauna Nani | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Mauna Ua | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Volcano Mist Cottage, Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua all list family rooms, and each of these also has a kitchen, so a family can eat in. Aloha Junction, Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua add cots; Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua list a swimming pool and a beach nearby.
Volcano Mist Cottage · Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park · Mauna Nani · Mauna Ua
For couples
Volcano Mist Cottage and At the Crater's Edge each list a Jacuzzi and a fireplace, with bathrobes; At the Crater's Edge adds a balcony and a spa. Volcano Singing Forest Cottage offers a spa, a concierge and a garden.
Volcano Mist Cottage · At the Crater's Edge · Volcano Singing Forest Cottage
For hotel-style service
Volcano House on Crater Rim Drive is the one full-service address here: a restaurant, bars, shops, room service, a terrace and a garden. Volcano Teapot Cottage, on Kilauea Road, runs a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. At the Crater's Edge adds express check-in, luggage storage and a swimming pool.
Volcano House · Volcano Teapot Cottage · At the Crater's Edge
Questions, answered
Do all the hotels on this list have 4 stars?
Yes. Every property in this shortlist of Volcano, United States carries a 4-star class, from the cottage-style stays on residential streets such as 3rd Street, Ninth Street and Seventh Street to Volcano House on Crater Rim Drive.
Which property has the best guest rating?
Hale Mauna Loa Upper 11 3910 3rd St is the only hotel on this list with a published guest rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews. The other properties are listed as 4-star but carry no rating or review count here.
Are pets allowed in any of these hotels?
Hale Mauna Loa Upper 11 3910 3rd St lists pets not allowed, and the remaining properties state nothing about pets either way.
Which hotels have a kitchen?
Volcano Mist Cottage, Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Teapot Cottage, Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua list a kitchen; Aloha Junction also lists a kitchenette. All 5 of these also provide a microwave and a refrigerator.
Which properties have a swimming pool?
At the Crater's Edge, Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua list a swimming pool. At the Crater's Edge pairs it with a spa and a Jacuzzi, while Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua add a beach nearby, family rooms and a garden.
Is breakfast available at these hotels?
Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park lists breakfast among its facilities, and At the Crater's Edge lists breakfast in room. Volcano House has a restaurant on site. The other properties on this list do not list breakfast.
Do the hotels have free wifi?
Free wifi is listed at Hale Mauna Loa Upper 11 3910 3rd St, Volcano Mist Cottage, At the Crater's Edge, Aloha Junction Bed and Breakfast Minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Teapot Cottage, Mauna Nani and Mauna Ua. Volcano House and Volcano Singing Forest Cottage list no internet access.