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"Forget fancy—this historic two-story inn wins on location, perched on the edge of an active volcano with views of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater from all 33 guest rooms; when Kīlauea is erupting, as it has been since December 2024, you get the park’s best show right from bed, the glow doubling as a night light. Beyond the main lodge, you’ll find 10 refurbished cabins and 16 campsites with rental tents available, and as the only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, it puts hiking trails and attractions at your doorstep. Rooms are small and there are no waterslides, but the experience is unbeatable—and breakfast at The Rim is great." - Catherine Toth Fox