5/5 - Excellent
There are some truly good restaurants not that far from this location, about a 30 minute drive. A rural location, but such a hidden gem.






Great price for a great place!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

We didn't get a chance to try the hot tub but the grounds are beautiful and all staff at lodge and restaurant were kind and helpful. Food was delicious and proximity to Kilauea volcano sights was super convenient. Hope to come back again soon!
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

My stay at the Volcano Forest Inn exceeded expectations. It was the perfect setting and quite the adventure driving in the light rain a few hundred yards down a dirt road surrounded by thick trees to finally arrive at this beautiful Inn nestled in the Volcano Forest. Jon texted very detailed instructions ...
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Great price for a great place!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

A nice, large apartment with a full sized stove/oven and frig (which can get noisy cycling at night). All the amenities of home (except a dishwasher). A large, covered lanai and easy parking. Plus an ecletic bookshelf. Convenient locatino to town and Kilauea. Quiet neighborhood.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Owners were great! They provided everything that we needed and more!
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Punalu'u Beach during your travels in Punaluu? Stroll along the black-sand beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Take the family on an outing to Kaʻu Coffee Mill during your trip to Pahala. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
After visiting Wood Valley Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pahala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
There are some truly good restaurants not that far from this location, about a 30 minute drive. A rural location, but such a hidden gem.
No restaurants in Pahala however a nice 7 mile drive to the town of Naalehu takes care of this matter.
Expect to drive, there isn't much around.
Pahala had a nice Hospital and Senior Center plus a small store.
It is a quiet, small town in a beautiful spot that exemplifies a different time on Hawaii. That does cut both ways a bit, though, of course, don't come out expecting bright lights and show tunes.
