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  • Guest House at Pali Uli- 19-3870 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii
    Sushi Guest Cottage Bedroom
    Guest House at Pali Uli Foyer
    Ali'i Room Guest House at Pali Uli
    Guest House at Pali Uli Library and Lava Rock Fireplace
    New eruption site at Halemaumau Crater as photographed on March 24, 2008.
    Paniolo Room Guest House at Pali Uli.
    View of new eruption site at Halemaumau Crater as seen from the Kilauea Ikii overlook within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
    Bamboo Room Guest House at Pali Uli.
    Snow capped Mauna Kea with several of the Observatories in clear sight (photo taken in late January/2008).
    • Nightly Rate $75 - $100
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    • Reviews 24  
    • Rooms 4
    • Accepts Gift Cards

    • Address 19-3870 Old Volcano Road
      Volcano, HI 96785
      USA
    • Phone+1-808-985-9238
    • Fax+1-808-985-9239
    • Mobile+1-808-896-6851
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    Come and experience true "Aloha" hospitality at its finest! No where else will you find such luxurious accommodations and ambience of old Hawaii. Aloha Place- Inn of Volcano predates 1928 and is filled with Polynesian antiquities and other relics.

    Rooms & Rates


    Bamboo Room

    2 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $38
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    Paniolo Room

    1 Double Beds, 1 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps3
    Average Nightly Rate $45
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    Alii Room

    1 Queen Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $42
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    Sushi Cottage

    1 Queen Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $50
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    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 24 Reviews

    3.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  3
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  3

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    3.4 out of 5
     

    Decent Value Near Volcano Village

    April 23, 2013

    Stayed in Sushi Guest Cottage for one night in mid April. Self check-in and check-out procedure was impersonal, but efficient. Room was comfortable and clean. Great location--close to Village restaurants and Volcanoes National Park. Main cottage was nicely set up with extensive library, tea, CDs, internet and lots of visitor information. Nice touch to provide the use of flashlights for walking around outside at night. All was quiet except for the roosters crowing in the early morning. Have recommended to others.

    1.2 out of 5
     

    Needs improvement

    March 14, 2013

    If you like roosters crowing at 3:00 a.m. and dogs barking at sunrise, then this is the place for you. Being animal lovers, we were a bit concerned about the dogs, kept outside in pens. This is apparently a working farm so you may also hear cows, goats and sheep. We were assigned to the Ali'i Room. The decor is not restful, with its strange color scheme and clutter - not enough space to put personal items. Someone needs to be available. We had no hand towels when we checked in and no one to ask for them. I also did not realize the room would not be serviced during our stay. So towels were not replenished nor trash emptied, and we had eaten a breakfast and a dinner in our room. Cleanliness was less than desired. Was that just a very old rug in our bath, or was it grimy? Moisture is problematic. The house has a strong musty smell when you enter the first floor. Our room smelled better but was obviously damp. We had to empty the dehumidifiers so they would run. Someone, besides guests, should be checking that several times a day. Fortunately we only stayed 2 nights. I recommend these innkeepers pack an overnight bag, "check-in" to the rooms in this place for a couple of nights, and use only what is available to them. They need to see things through fresh eyes. This place has potential but needs re-inventing.

    2.6 out of 5
     

    Nice place for the cost

    September 02, 2012

    Stayed in the Bamboo room. The room was OK and the house is cute. Two issues: 1. Wished there was more fridge space, especially given that there is no breakfast at this inn so guests need to store their own breakfast food in the room's fridge. Also, the fridge froze all our food... 2. We forgot something in the room, and spent two days trying to reach the owners by phone. No answer and no response to voice messages. Had to stop by a few times till we finally found them. That's the reason for the "unsatisfactory" service rating.

    2.8 out of 5
     

    One night stay

    May 13, 2012

    There did not seem to be many places to dine after 5 pm. An updated dining guide would be helpful. Otherwise everything was just fine. Mahalo.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Joan Prescott-Lighter

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Hawaiian

    • English

    • French

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $75 - $100

    Bamboo Room

    Superior room with two twin beds located on the second floor. Accommodation includes private entrance, private full bath with amenities, hair dryer, plush warm robes, desk, heat, iron and ironing board, dehumidifier, alarm clock/radio, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea service, FREE High Speed WiFi, FREE cable TV/VCR/DVD, and welcome candies. Rate is based on 2 guests. We welcome one night stays and DO NOT CHARGE A ONE NIGHT SURCHARGE!

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 2 Twin

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $75/$0
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    Paniolo Room

    Spacious room located on the second floor. Accommodation includes a double and twin bed, private entrance, a sky light in bathroom, desk, private full bath with amenities, hair dryer, plush warm robes, heat, iron and ironing board, alarm clock/radio, dehumidifier, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea service, FREE High Speed WiFi, FREE cable TV/VCR/DVD, and welcome candies. Rate is based on 3 guests. We welcome one night stays and DO NOT CHARGE A ONE NIGHT SURCHARGE!

    • Maximum Capacity: 3
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Double, 1 Twin

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $90/$0
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    Alii Room

    Elegantly appointed room located on the second floor. Accommodation includes private entrance, queen bed, sitting area with loveseat sofa, private full bath with amenities, hair dryer, plush warm robes, heat, iron and ironing board, ceiling fan, dehumidifier, alarm clock/radio, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea service, FREE High Speed WiFi, FREE cable TV/VCR/DVD and welcome candies. Rate is based on 2 guests. We welcome one night stays and DO NOT CHARGE A ONE NIGHT SURCHARGE!

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $85/$0
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    Sushi Cottage

    Deluxe studio kitchenette with queen bed and private lanai. Accommodation includes sitting area, private full bath with amenities, hair dryer, plush warm robes, heat, iron and ironing board, alarm clock/radio, dehumidifier, ceiling fan, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea service, microwave oven, toaster, stovetop, dining table with chairs, FREE High Speed WiFi, cable TV/VCR/DVD, and welcome candies. Farm fresh eggs delivered daily to your door. Rate is based on 2 guests with 3 night miniumum stay REQUIRED.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $100/$0
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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3PM    Check Out: 11AM

    • Minimum Stay: Sushi Guest Cottage- 3 night stay minimum.

    • Deposit Amount Required: All reservations are confirmed with a deposit equal to 100% of your stay payable by credit card.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations prior to 30 days of the arrival date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 29 to 15 days prior to the arrival date will receive a 50% refund less a $25 re-booking fee. All other cancellations, NO SHOWS, and early departures will be charged the entire amount of stay without exceptions.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 24 Reviews

    3.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    3.4 out of 5
     

    Decent Value Near Volcano Village

    April 23, 2013

    Stayed in Sushi Guest Cottage for one night in mid April. Self check-in and check-out procedure was impersonal, but efficient. Room was comfortable and clean. Great location--close to Village restaurants and Volcanoes National Park. Main cottage was nicely set up with extensive library, tea, CDs, internet and lots of visitor information. Nice touch to provide the use of flashlights for walking around outside at night. All was quiet except for the roosters crowing in the early morning. Have recommended to others.

    1.2 out of 5
     

    Needs improvement

    March 14, 2013

    If you like roosters crowing at 3:00 a.m. and dogs barking at sunrise, then this is the place for you. Being animal lovers, we were a bit concerned about the dogs, kept outside in pens. This is apparently a working farm so you may also hear cows, goats and sheep. We were assigned to the Ali'i Room. The decor is not restful, with its strange color scheme and clutter - not enough space to put personal items. Someone needs to be available. We had no hand towels when we checked in and no one to ask for them. I also did not realize the room would not be serviced during our stay. So towels were not replenished nor trash emptied, and we had eaten a breakfast and a dinner in our room. Cleanliness was less than desired. Was that just a very old rug in our bath, or was it grimy? Moisture is problematic. The house has a strong musty smell when you enter the first floor. Our room smelled better but was obviously damp. We had to empty the dehumidifiers so they would run. Someone, besides guests, should be checking that several times a day. Fortunately we only stayed 2 nights. I recommend these innkeepers pack an overnight bag, "check-in" to the rooms in this place for a couple of nights, and use only what is available to them. They need to see things through fresh eyes. This place has potential but needs re-inventing.

    2.6 out of 5
     

    Nice place for the cost

    September 02, 2012

    Stayed in the Bamboo room. The room was OK and the house is cute. Two issues: 1. Wished there was more fridge space, especially given that there is no breakfast at this inn so guests need to store their own breakfast food in the room's fridge. Also, the fridge froze all our food... 2. We forgot something in the room, and spent two days trying to reach the owners by phone. No answer and no response to voice messages. Had to stop by a few times till we finally found them. That's the reason for the "unsatisfactory" service rating.

    2.8 out of 5
     

    One night stay

    May 13, 2012

    There did not seem to be many places to dine after 5 pm. An updated dining guide would be helpful. Otherwise everything was just fine. Mahalo.

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Home away from home

    May 07, 2012

    The self check in may seem odd to some but it is the first step towards you feeling as if you have a home away from home...the house is decorated with antiques and information about the royalty of Hawaii, it is surrounded by lush trees and flowers and everything you could possible need and many things you didn't even think of are provided for you by the thoughtful innkeepers. The value is great and less than five minutes from the entrance to Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Village offers many great options for food ( may I suggest Lava Rock Cafe and Cafe Ohia!). I would definitely stay here again!

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Met my needs & expectations

    March 09, 2012

    Nice accommodations and amenities. For those of you who like anonymity/privacy. there is no need to interact with owners. Come and go as you please without worrying about inconveniencing owners or having to chat and "make nice". Their arrival notes & posted notes in the rooms give all the information you will need for a comfortable stay. Please note that any stay in a rain forest means excess moisture seeps inside, but there is a dehumidifier downstairs which can be taken to your room. One improvement would be to install heated towel racks to help the towels dry out between uses.

    3.0 out of 5
     

    The Good and the Bad

    December 17, 2011

    We came to this place knowing that 2 out of 2 Yelp reviews rated this one star, which made us panick when we showed up and couldn't find our room information, and no one was at the office or would pick up the phone to assure us that our reservation was still good. When we eventually wasted some of our Volcano-exploring time and located someone to talk to, we were greeted by a frustrated lady who accused us of getting there half an hour early because she hadn't finished cleaning the room. That said, when we eventually were able to check in many hours of Volcano later (we weren't going to wait around for another half an hour just to check in), the (Paniolo) room turned out to be really cute and well equipped. We had a fine night of sleep, though were disappointed not to find the kitchen in the morning at this Bed and BREAKFAST place. Otherwise, the library was nicely decorated. Hope this explains our mixed rating!

    3.6 out of 5
     

    Charming little place

    November 04, 2011

    This beds-only place is charming. We slept in the Bamboo room, which had everything in it, even things you didn;t know you need. The key, instructions and a welcome letter were in a envelope in a visious place, so we could easily find our way around. Only minor is the humid environment. We were only here for 1 night, but I can imagine, if you're here longer, all your stuff will get wet-ish.


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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Island

    • Tropical

    • Village

    City - Hilo

    • Distance to city: 26 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Travel South from Hilo on Highway #11 to Volcano, approximately 45 minutes driving time. At the 26 mile marker turn right onto Pearl Avenue, proceed to the stop sign and turn right onto Old Volcano Road, proceed to the dead end. Turn left at 19-3820 Old Volcano Road. Travel from Kona on Highway #11 to Volcano, approx. 3-4 hrs. driving time depending on traffic. At the 27 mile marker turn left onto Pearl Avenue and proceed to the stop sign, turn right onto Old Volcano Road and proceed to the dead end. Turn left at 19-3820 Old Volcano Road.

    Airport

    • Hilo, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (ITO) 26 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Travel South from Hilo on Highway #11 to Volcano, approximately 45 minutes driving time. At the 26 mile marker turn right onto Pearl Avenue, proceed to the stop sign and turn right onto Old Volcano Road, proceed to the dead end. Turn left at 19-3820 Old Volcano Road.


    Area Attractions

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Volcano Art Center

    • Akatsuka Orchids

    • Lyman Mission House and Museum

    • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    • Pacific Tsunami Museum

    • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Rodeo

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    • Mauna Kea Observatories - See the Stars!

    • Lava Viewing An Active Volcano!

    • Art Galleries Galore

    • Do nothing, sit back and just relax!

    • Hawaii Botanical Gardens- Flora and Fauna

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

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    • Guest Cottage

    • Historic Inn

    • Agritourism

    Property highlights

    • Best Location to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    • Comfort

    • Extensive Gardens

    • Hawaiian Ambiance

    • Immaculate Facility

    • Privacy

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Videos

    Guest room(s)

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Flashlites provided for your evening lava viewing.

    • FREE use of beach gear.

    • FREE onsite parking.

    • FREE Internet Service 24/7!

    • Coolers provided for your daily outings.

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