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Volcano, Hawaii was recently mentioned in this CNN article as one of America’s best small towns.
Mentioned in the article as a place to stay when visiting the Big Island. The article features the best places to stay and eat when traveling to the Hawaiian Island.
Featured in the February 28th, 2020 issue of USA Today Magazine: TAKE A BREAK: Travel ideas to help you plan the ultimate getaway.
Wheel of Fortune
Featured on Wheel of Fortune in 2019 as the Grand Prize and again in March of 2020 as the featured getaway on the National Parks Edition of the show.
Volcano Village Lodge was featured as a color insert in the at home magazine in West Hawaii Today. Read the interview with our innkeeper and learn about our hidden retreat in the Kilauea Rainforest.
“Cottages with floor-to-ceiling windows and wrap-around decks let you immerse yourself in the surrounding rainforest. The lush location is so tranquil (there are only five cottages) that you’d never guess you’re less than a mile from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.”
“Built as an artists’ retreat in 2004, the five romantic cottages in this leafy, 2-acre oasis offer gleaming hardwood floors and paneled walls, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, kitchenettes, and walls of windows—the lush rainforest envelopes the lodge in privacy. “
Bride Magazine
Mentioned in Bride Magazine as a top honeymoon location.
Mentioned in the article by Traveler’s Joy in their blog post; 7 Reasons Why Hawaii’s Big Island Should be your Honeymoon Destination.
Voted the Top Bed and Breakfast in the State of Hawaii in an article by loveEXPLORING. A travel Travel inspiration and travel tips website.
Winner of the 2021 HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence Award certificate. HotelsCombined recognizes Volcano Village Lodge amongst the best hotels in United States.
“Wake up in the middle of your very own secluded tropical paradise.”
Oct. 2018
“The BEST Place I’ve EVER Stayed….
The beauty of this place is immeasurable.”
Amanda Krill from Creative Project
Awarded the “Top Ten Alternative Accommodation for 2018”. our award shows that we have been recognized as a standout property of exceptional quality and reputability.
HotelsCombined
Winner of the 2017 & 2018 Recognition of Excellence Award Rated 10.0 by guests
Awarded an Outstanding Service Award for 2017. Rated Excellent in; Cleanliness, Facilities, Locations, Rooms & Service
Moon
“The five rooms of this luxury getaway are spread out across the property. There is something ethereal about them: All are romantically decorated with large beds, sitting areas, and views of the surrounding trees.”
“With a name like Volcano Village, it’s easy to see this town as an explosive destination to experience. And for a surprisingly relaxing paradise this close to active volcanoes, check into Volcano Village Lodge for a comfy bed-and-breakfast nestled in an inviting stretch of high-elevation Hawaiian rainforest.”
“What a find! This inn is small, just over an acre, and was originally built as an artist’s workshop, but was converted in 2006 with buildings added over time. The stand-alone rooms are set amid a very lush, dense tropical forest of native plantings.”
Catherine Toth, better known to many locals for her blog The Cat Dish, recently stayed with us at Volcano Village Lodge. Catherine said “.. I couldn’t have a more perfect place to relax and unwind than at the uber tranquil Volcano Village Lodge.”
“We stayed at Volcano Village Lodge, which had the feel of a Costa Rican eco-lodge nestled deep in the forest. The spacious lodge with high ceilings, full kitchen, and front porch came with a full breakfast in the morning.”
“Besides staying in an amazing room in the middle of inspiring surroundings, the town of Volcano is just an amazing place. “
If you weren’t already convinced that Volcano Village Lodge was the perfect romantic retreat destination, the October 2018 cover story in the at home section of the West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald makes it perfectly clear.
“It’s hard not to be impressed by the many amenities, but when it comes down to it, it’s the Lodge’s location in Volcano Village that can’t be beat. Set in a quiet residential neighborhood, just two miles from Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, you couldn’t ask for a better home base to go in and out of the park, day or night.”
Cozy and beautiful rainforest lodge
"A cozy and romantic rainforest setting and a beautiful building. We go to the Big Island every year or two and this lodge will now be our first choice for the Volcano area."Awards
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award
Volcano Village Lodge has received the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. This honor is given to only the top 10% of hotels worldwide. Winners are selected based on an algorithm that considers the quality, quantity, and recency of traveler reviews and ratings over the past year.
2022 Experts' Choice Award
Experts’ Choice is the only accolade based on professional reviews. It’s awarded to fewer than 2% of eligible businesses and recognizes Volcano Village Lodge as one of the very best hotels in Hawaii.
travelmyth Top 5 Accommodation
Volcano Village Lodge has been awarded the travelmyth Top 5 Accommodations in Volcano, Hawaii based on travelmyth unique search algorithm. Travelmyth’s sophisticated algorithm finds the best accommodations based on traveler’s needs/interests.
Airbnb Superhost 2022
The superhost program from Airbnb celebrates and rewards the top-rated and most experienced hosts. Our hard work and amazing hosting skills have helped us be recognized once again. We thank all of the guests that have stayed with us!
774+ 5-Star Reviews & Counting
Volcano Village Lodge is a top-rated bed and breakfast on Tripadvisor, with more than 774 five-star reviews. We are proud to have consistently earned recognition from Tripadvisor over the years, including the Certificate of Excellence.
Recognition of Excellence Award
Volcano Village Lodge has been awarded a Recognition of Excellence from HotelsCombined. This award is in recognition for consistently achieving the highest standards of customer satisfaction worldwide. HotelsCombined presents this exclusive award to the top 3% of accommodations worldwide.
Diamond Collection Member
In December of 2017, Volcano Village Lodge was awarded the BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection Award, which involved a detailed inspection of the property. One of only TWO properties in the whole of Hawaii, we are proud to be part of the Diamond Collection.