A mile from the entrance of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this lodge was initially built as a YMCA camp in the 1930s. Now it is a pleasant inn, tastefully furnished with European antiques. Rooms have rich quilts and Hawaiian photographs, and some have their own wood-burning or gas fireplace. A charming one-bedroom cottage with a gas fireplace and a private balcony is perfect for romance. Cottages off the main property include Pii Mauna House, on the fairway of the Volcano Golf Course. Rates include a full hot breakfast at the Lodge's restaurant, which has an excellent dinner menu as well. Pros: great restaurant, close to volcano, fireplaces. Cons: overpriced for area, limited breakfast selection.
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