Hospitality was incredible. Tabby was super nice and welcoming to us and made it feel super homely. Papaya was delish for breakie and the banana bread was too die for !! Would not recommend anywhere else if you’re in volcano village
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We stayed here for 2 nights while visiting Volcanoes National Park. Maybe it used to be a B&B but it's not anymore, even though COVID is past. You have a basket in your room with 1 granola bar, 1 package of instant oatmeal, and a very small pastry per person, per night. They do not even have coffee made in the morning, you need to make your own and use their powdered creamer. The rooms are adequate with very small TVs, but no shampoo, no tissues, and no cups to take medicine. They could definitely use refreshing. Next time I would skip staying in Volcano Village all together (there's nothing there) and visit the National Park from Hilo.
The first thing that happens after you book your non-refundable room is that you get a message describing the breakfast. Pre-packaged snacks, plus bananas, will be left in your room based on the number of people and nights. The selection is somewhat worse than a meal on an airplane, and comparable to breakfast from a hospital vending machine. There is coffee, but no milk/cream etc. If you are hoping for actual breakfast, go elsewhere.
The check-in process was easy, but the message with instructions also contains a long list of rules…and the associated fines for breaking them. The rules are mostly reasonable(ie don’t leave dishes in the sink of the communal kitchen, lock your door), but the threats are not. The threats are reinforced with a promise that there are security cameras around, and you will be caught. One of the rules is don’t ask for help after 9PM as this will incur a fine.
The building itself is decent. The location is great and very close to the entrance of the National Park. The property is in thick forest down a long driveway. Our room was big and clean. It smelled very musty but we eventually got used to it. The mattress seemed to be wrapped in plastic, but was only moderately uncomfortable and noisy. The room door was concerningly flimsy, and only locked with the doorknob. There was no deadbolt or other way to lock the door from the inside.
This place did the job for a couple of nights, but we were excited to leave, won’t go back, and wouldn’t recommend it.
Very well maintained, conveniently located near the volcano park. They also have a lounge with kitchen and basic necessities, which I recommend using since restaurant offerings are limited and overbooked.
The inn was a delightful place to stay. Very quiet with a lot of privacy. Jonathan was a superb host, very anxious to make our stay memorable. Be aware that you’re staying in Z tropical rainforest, so it’s very wet and cool, not typical of Hawaii. It’s very close to Volcano National Park, and you can see the active Mauna Kea Volcano up close. There are a limited number of dining choices nearby, but some are pretty good.
After a disastrous experience at Volcano Village Estates, our reservation and stay at Volcano Forest Inn was a breeze. The property might not be as upscale, but the warm hospitality, kindness and services at Volcano Forest Inn make it a great place to stay. The room was spacious, clean and comfy, with a big closet, a shared lanai, and the location very convenient (short walk to Ohelo Cafe and the grocery store). Breakfast (included in the rate) was ample, and we could either have it in a large kitchen/living/dining room area, or on our porch. We would definitely stay at Volcano Forest Inn again.
