WHERE TO STAY
HOTEL RATES:
$ inexpensive under $100
$$ moderate $100–$175
$$$ expensive $175–$250
$$$$ splurge $250 and up
Crater Rim Cabin. Lovely one-bedroom cabin in Volcano. $$; 2-night minimum; craterrimcabin.com
Kilauea Lodge. Rooms and cottages in a beautifully renovated YMCA camp from 1938. $$$; kilauealodge.com
Home rentals. A number of private homes and cabins are available to rent in Volcano. Rental agencies include Hawaii Volcano Vacations ($$; hawaiivolcanovacations.com); Volcano Places ($$$; volcanoplaces.com); and the Kilauea Hopitality Group ($$; volcanohawaii.com).
WHERE TO EAT
Kilauea Lodge. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; fanciest dining option in the area. $$$; 19 3948 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano; 808/967-7366.
Lava Rock Cafe. Sandwiches and coffee. $$; 19 3972 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano; 808/967-8526.
Thai Thai. Yes, Thai—what else?—and very good. $$; 19 4084 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano; 808/967-7969.
