Volcano Village, Hawaii travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Volcano Village is a city in Puna at the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

1 places to eat · 6 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 74°F; winter lows dip to about 49°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ITO Hilo International Airport, Hilo — 22 mi away. Directions
MUE Waimea Kohala Airport, Waimea (Kamuela) — 47 mi away. Directions
KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, Kailua-Kona — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions

Volcano Village is on Hwy 11 on the Big Island of Hawaii, between Hilo (26 miles) and Kona (97 miles).

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Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $70–$149 a night (typical $139), from 7 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$210, comfortable ~$320.

Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.

Food for you

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Get in

Volcano Village is on Hwy 11 on the Big Island of Hawaii, between Hilo (26 miles) and Kona (97 miles).

By bus

Place Hele On Bus system

There is only one limited county bus, operating M-Sa, no holidays. Like most buses on the island it is designed for commuters. The bus route connects Hilo to Ka'u and runs a couple times early in the morning and a couple times in the afternoon.

Volcano Village stop on the Kau/Hilo or Kona/Hilo routes⚠ Last checked Sep 2018 — confirm before you go

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See

The nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Buy

Shop Cooper’s Center Farmers Market

About 12 vendors. Most stands sell locally-made products. There is also a thrift store.

📍 19-4030 Wright Rd🕒 Sun 6AM-10AM💲 Breakfast for < $10⚠ Last checked Jan 2021 — confirm before you go

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Eat

Eat Thai Thai Bistro & Bar

ThaiFrench

Tasty Thai food for dinner, lunch and take out. Reservations may be advisable at peak times.

📍 19-4084 Old Volcano Rd🕒 1200-2100, Wed closed☎ +1 808 967-7969

Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube

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Sleep

There are several options for lodging while visiting Volcano Village and the National Park.

Budget

Stay My Island Inn

A B&B housed in a historic plantation house only a few miles from Volcano National Park (elevation: 4,000 ft). The hosts are long-time natives of the Hawaii Islands and are full of fantastic advice on touring the islands, as well as delightful stories of their own adventures here. The grounds are a beautifully kept profusion of flowers and fruit trees, and many of the fruits make their way into the plentiful (really plentiful!) and delicious breakfasts.

💲 $70-165Check-in 1PM-5PM · out –☎ +1 808 967-7110

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Mid-range

Stay Hawaii Volcano Vacations

Affordable vacation rentals all less than a mile from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and within walking distance from all the delights Volcano Village has to offer

📍 9-4104 Anuhea Circle Dr💲 Starting at $100/Night (double occupancy)☎ +1 808 967-7178

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Stay Bamboo Orchid Cottage

An upscale bed and breakfast 2 miles from the park entrance, a choice of 4 rooms, all with private baths, in the middle of the rainforest. The beautiful grounds feature a hot tub, BBQ area, and covered seating with fire pit.

📍 11-3903 10th Stoff Pearl at 26 Mile Marker💲 $139 and upCheck-in 4PM-6PM · out 11AM☎ +1 808 985-8920

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Stay Guest Cottages at Volcano Tree House

This place was built on a hand-cleared lot and features Ohias growing though the 700+ SF deck and BBQ area and giant tree ferns you can reach out and touch.

📍 11-3860 11th Stoff Pearl at 26 Mile Marker💲 $149 and upCheck-in 4PM-6PM · out 11AM☎ +1 808 430-4647

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Stay The Inn at Volcano

Inn at Volcano is a mile from Volcanoes National Park.

📍 19-4178 Wright Rd💲 From $139Check-in 3PM · out 11AM

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Stay Volcano Guest House (Guest House at Volcano)

Volcano Guest House B&B is a looped lane collection of 3 rooms from $95 per night, 3 cottages and 2 apartments at $125, two big houses from $220, a large yoga/dance studio, and a shared Breakfast Lanai with hot tub. It is located on 12 acres adjacent to forest reserve along the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Boundary, 5 minutes drive from the park entrance. From singles up to 35 people can stay. It shares the space with native rainforest, semi-forested pasture for two Dexter cows, a pond for Muscovy ducks. Bonnie Goodell, planner and gardener, and Alan Miller, builder, started from Honoluu to a tent here in 1979, rented their first cottage in 1986. Extended family and friends live there and come and go, some writing books, all working on projects. Line-dried linens, solar assisted hot water.

📍 11-3733 Ala Ohia St.Hwy 11, across 26 mile marker, Jade Ave. Then take last left off Jade - Ala Ohia St. Then look for sign about 1/3 mile on right💲 $95-$220☎ +1 808-967-7775

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