Volcano Rainforest Retreat

"We loved everything about our stay here! From the moment we arrived to saying goodbye the folks at Volcano Rainforest Retreat went above and beyond. We stayed in the Bamboo Guest House which exceeded our expectations. I was worried it wouldn’t look as good as the professional pics we saw of it, but the pics didn’t convey just how magical this place is. The Japanese bath, the reading nook, the cozy kitchen, the comfy bed, and the incredible nature literally surrounding you. The proximity to the volcano is a major plus, and we got super lucky to witness a spectacular eruption! I can’t recommend this place enough, and we will definitely stay here again whenever we make our way back to Hawaii."

"What a delightfully peaceful and beautiful oasis! We stayed in the Skylight House during our honeymoon and adored it. You are surrounded by the rainforest, and particularly in the evening it is like a sound bath with all of the wildlife. We also appreciated the provided heavy bathrobes to protect against the slight evening and morning chill. It is very close to Volcano National Park, so if you want to stay in a beautiful place with peace and quiet before and after your day adventure, this is it. We would love to return one day."

"Traveling to the Big Island for the first time was amazing. Our trip started with a four night stay at the Volcano Rainforest Retreat. The online photos, videos and overall descriptions of the property can not come close to preparing you for beauty, tranquility and paradise that this place offers. On arrival, we were immediately greeted by Jenny, the manager and our host for the week. She provided a warm welcome and guided us to our assigned parking area. From there she walked us along the pebbled stone path, through the lush tropical rainforest, to the Forest House, which we stayed at the first night. Jenny then provided information regarding the cottage and the surrounding area within the retreat. She also provided brief but extremely valuable information regarding the Volcano Village area, local restaurants, shops, the winery, the local farmer’s market and of course the Volcano National Park. She was more than happy to answer any questions and to provide as much information as she could. The Forest House was a gorgeous octagon designed structure with an open skylight directly above the bed, a small gas fireplace, a small table and chairs and two additional chairs, used to sit by and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace. There were also two small closets located on either side of the bed. The room was equipped with a small mini fridge, a toaster oven, coffee maker, hot water kettle and a set of dish-ware and glasses. Two outdoor chairs were located on the covered front porch and used to sit and enjoy nature up close. The view from the room was stunning and surreal. The morning food basket in the room contained a variety of fruit, granola and pastry options, including bagels, croissants, jellies, peanut butter and several local coffee and tea choices. Juice, milk and sweetener options were also available. The baskets are refilled daily with items that you can request and that are available. More than enough food for a breakfast with plenty leftover to pack as snacks for your day time adventures. The remainder of our stay was at the Sanctuary Cottage, which was not available for our first night. The staff was gracious enough to move all of our luggage between the two rooms, while we were out enjoying the volcano. This cottage is a slight bit smaller than the Forrest House and offers everything except the closet space. However the bed is slightly higher, so all of the suitcases can fit easily underneath. The Sanctuary Cottage comes with a refreshing private outdoor shower and a Japanese’s hot tub, which will definitely leave you feeling relaxed. Both rooms were absolutely gorgeous, cozy, extremely clean and well decorated with fresh flowers and plants. The beds, pillows and comforters were so comfortable. We left several windows open overnight to enjoying the cool fresh air. This also gave us the ability to fall asleep to the sounds of occasional rain fall, the tree frogs and the never-ending sounds of the rainforest. Sitting on the small porch or soaking in the hot tub, with the pure beauty of nature surrounding you, is something that you must experience. We spent our days site seeing around the volcano, hiking through caves and to waterfalls, checking out shops and restaurants in Hilo, visiting local farmers markets and bakery’s and enjoying the east-side black beach. However our evenings and mornings were equally enjoyable while unwinding and totally relaxing in a tranquil paradise surrounded by tall tropical trees, an endless variety of plants and stunning flowers. This was by far, the most rewarding and enjoyable vacation stay that we have ever had. Thank You Jenny and the entire staff for being a great host. You were nice enough to check in with us several times during our stay, while we were leaving or returning to the resort. You also took time to get to know a little bit about us personally and to share some of your own history. We both had a wonderful experience and stay and hope to be able to visit again sometime. Mahalo!"