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Volcano HousevsFairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is preferred by most reviewers compared to Volcano House. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 10 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Volcano House
Frommer's
Gayot
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Lonely Planet
Crater Rim Dr, PO Box 53, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Frommer's "This historic two-story wooden inn is rather modest for its price, especially compared with Yosemite’s Ahwahnee and the grand lodges of other national parks." Full review
Gayot "Located about a 45-minute drive from the Hilo airport, this unique hotel (dating back to 1846) sits on the very edge of Kilauea Crater in the heart of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park."
Fodor's "First built in 1846, Volcano House overlooks the Halema'uma'u Crater at the summit of active volcano Kilauea, boasting what's considered Hawaii's most unique hotel location." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Offers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to dine and sleep within view of the electric orange glow of Kilauea Volcano’s bubbling crater lake." Full review
Lonely Planet "With an unforgettable location perched on the rim of Kilauea Caldera, the reborn Volcano House has long enjoyed its unique status as the park's only hotel." Full review
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Jetsetter Fodor's Lonely Planet
Zagat Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $542/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Perched on the white sand shores of Wailea, this all-suite resort offers a beachside fantasy on Hawaii’s Valley Isle." Full review
Fodor's "Gleaming white spires and tiled archways are the hallmark of this stunning resort that's particularly good for families." Full review
Lonely Planet "The white exterior of this Moorish wonder looks a tad dingy and the alohas were not memorably warm on our visit, making us wonder if this seaside sultan has lost some abracadabra."
Zagat4.7
""When you want to be pampered in Wailea", this "classy", "exceptional" all-suites resort is "perfect for families or couples", providing "all you could want.""
Gayot "Built under the guidance of architect Jose Luis Ezquerra in 1991, this 22-acre oceanfront resort has come a long way in its short history."
Condé Nast Traveler91.6
""Is there a better resort for families anywhere in Hawaii? I doubt it."" Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The gorgeous Fairmont Kea Lani, with arched breezeways, lily pad-topped ponds and palm-lined thoroughfares looks as though it’s straight from the pages of a magazine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Every room in this whitewashed resort is a large, comfortable suite, and the fusion of Hawaiian and Mediterranean ambience creates a classy feel throughout." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The best thing about the rooms at the Fairmont is their size: suites that start at 860 square feet." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from Polo Beach, the hotel offers suites and villas ideal for family vacations"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
