A Trip To This Majestic Hawaii Lodge Will Take You Back In Time
By Catherine Armstrong|Published December 30, 2017
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
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A trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is always wonderful, but for a relaxing getaway, check out the park’s historic Volcano House lodge. This property combines Hawaiian tradition and history with stunning views of the Halemaumau crater.
Volcano House got its start as a humble, one-room house in 1846, and it has a rich history.
The first Volcano House was just a tiny grass and lodgepole structure. In 1866, it was replaced by a larger, four-bedroom lodge. Mark Twain stayed there, and even wrote a glowing review of the lodge in his book "Roughing It." The original lodge burned down in 1940, but was rebuilt in 1941.
After several additions and renovations over the years, Volcano House now offers 33 beautiful guest rooms.
Choose from standard rooms or volcano crater view rooms. All view rooms offer views of the Kilauea caldera, and most feature far-off vistas of the Halemaumau crater.
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Your room includes everything you need for a fabulous stay.
Comfortable queen or king-sized beds provide you a cozy place to sleep, and you'll have all the amenities you'll need. The room includes complimentary wi-fi, and you can even check out an iPad at the front desk. Rooms are not equipped with televisions so that you can spend your time here without noisy distraction.
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The lodge is situated at 4,000 feet, which allows for some splendid views and keeps it nice and cool.
Take a hike on one of many hiking trails in the park. You'll find information on the day hiking opportunities when you visit the National Park’s website.
Hop on a complimentary bike and explore the Steam Vents or Thurston Lava Tubes. Make sure to stop by the Jaggar Museum to learn about the science of volcanology, and see cultural exhibits that teach you about the native Hawaiians close connection to Pele. The overlook view from the Jaggar Museum is one you won't want to miss.
We’d love to hear about your visit to Volcano House!
