Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt lava.

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Sea Mountain

Sea Mountain
2.5 star property
Pahala
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (535 reviews)
"great location, friendly staff"
United States
Rodolfo
The price is ¥20,549
¥24,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Sea Mountain

Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park

Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park
Volcano
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Host was very welcoming and the place was perfect for our family "
United States
Michael G.
The price is ¥23,821
¥47,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park

Your Cozy Aloha Room

Your Cozy Aloha Room
Royal Hawaiian Estates
The price is ¥12,293
¥24,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Your Cozy Aloha Room

Mountain View Retreat Unit 1 - highly rated on leading rental sites!

Mountain View Retreat Unit 1 - highly rated on leading rental sites!
Mountain View
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Perfectly suited for our needs. Cute little place and we lucked out to be here during an eruption "
United States
Brad A.
The price is ¥16,032
¥32,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Mountain View Retreat Unit 1 - highly rated on leading rental sites!

Cozy Volcano Room 🌋

Cozy Volcano Room 🌋
Royal Hawaiian Estates
The price is ¥7,103
¥19,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Cozy Volcano Room 🌋

Puolani Iki-Sweet lil cottage near National Park

Puolani Iki-Sweet lil cottage near National Park
Royal Hawaiian Estates
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"For a small cozy space the unit was well supplied with everything one would need. It was convenient to the National Park for my three days of exploration"
United States
Donald K.
The price is ¥27,735
¥58,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Puolani Iki-Sweet lil cottage near National Park

Charming home w/ wood stove - 10 minutes to Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park

Charming home w/ wood stove - 10 minutes to Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park
Volcano
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (31 reviews)
"DVD player was still broken, wifi weak, which meant minimal access to streaming tv. Email link for location still wrong and ended up in middle of no where in night. Bedroom is beside carport with only access from outside. Must remove garbage on our own. Clean main space, 15 mins from volcano national park. "
Canada
Colin
The price is ¥16,032
¥67,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Charming home w/ wood stove - 10 minutes to Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park

Volcano Forest Inn

Volcano Forest Inn
3.5 star property
Volcano
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (200 reviews)
"A really good property with excellent location. Best if you plan to visit the volcano national park at night."
United States
Ashish
The price is ¥14,285
¥32,183 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Volcano Forest Inn

The Pacifica Inn The Nene Room

The Pacifica Inn The Nene Room
Volcano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"It was the perfect place to stay! Close to Volcano NP and it was clean and check in/out was simple. Great communication from the host."
United States
Jon
The price is ¥17,324
¥39,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
The Pacifica Inn The Nene Room

Lokahi Lodge

Lokahi Lodge
2.5 star property
Volcano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the distance from Volcano National Park. Great check in experience & clean quite room"
United States
Evan
The price is ¥20,858
¥24,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Lokahi Lodge

Cozy Rainforest Retreat with Private Hot Tub, 5 mins to Volcanoes Natl Park

Cozy Rainforest Retreat with Private Hot Tub, 5 mins to Volcanoes Natl Park
Royal Hawaiian Estates
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location and everything we needed was provided "
United States
Brian
The price is ¥22,955
¥55,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Cozy Rainforest Retreat with Private Hot Tub, 5 mins to Volcanoes Natl Park

Rustic Cabin in Volcano Village

Rustic Cabin in Volcano Village
Royal Hawaiian Estates
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Very private cabin, close to all the major attractions. "
United States
Ripple S.
The price is ¥25,842
¥66,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Rustic Cabin in Volcano Village

Chalet Kilauea

Chalet Kilauea
2.5 star property
Volcano
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (541 reviews)
"This was a super cute, unique place to stay. Beautiful property, amazing rooms!! We reserved 3 rooms and all of them were different, spacious, and comfortable."
United States
Roxann
The price is ¥24,395
¥28,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Chalet Kilauea

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Volcano
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"Clean place, comfortable bed, friendly host"
United States
Allison
The price is ¥12,271
¥32,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest

Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest
Ohia Estates
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Really cute place, comfortable and excellent location!"
United States
Julie O.
The price is ¥23,259
¥51,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest

Mountain View Retreat Unit 2 - highly rated on leading vacation rental sites!

Mountain View Retreat Unit 2 - highly rated on leading vacation rental sites!
Mountain View
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Great location for us, clean, and stocked with everything we needed. Host was great with communication."
United States
Napua C.
The price is ¥16,032
¥32,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Mountain View Retreat Unit 2 - highly rated on leading vacation rental sites!

Family Getaway in Volcano sleeps 4

Family Getaway in Volcano sleeps 4
Mountain View
7.2 out of 10, Good, (11 reviews)
"Great place to stay if exploring the Volcano area and Hilo! You park just off the road, but it’s a very quite community and you still feel secluded!"
United States
Jeannie F.
The price is ¥14,429
¥39,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Family Getaway in Volcano sleeps 4

Aloha Crater Lodge and Lava Tube

Aloha Crater Lodge and Lava Tube
3.5 star property
Volcano
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (533 reviews)
"Delightful - ‘70s funky - very quiet (except for the evening bird that kept us awake until sunrise - fabulous homemade banana bread! - proximity to Volcano Nat’l Park is great - coffee and the morning stroll was great!"
United States
Rob
The price is ¥28,874
¥34,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Aloha Crater Lodge and Lava Tube

Cute, spacious rainforest cottage close to HVNP

Cute, spacious rainforest cottage close to HVNP
Ohia Estates
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Cute place in a quiet area only a couple of miles from the park entrance. Kitchen and home was well equipped. It had everything we needed."
United States
Stephen
The price is ¥25,024
¥60,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Cute, spacious rainforest cottage close to HVNP

Volcano Rainforest Retreat with a Hot Tub

Volcano Rainforest Retreat with a Hot Tub
Mountain View
7.2 out of 10, Good, (16 reviews)
"Hot tub was filthy, no mirror in the bathroom. Cabinets missing handles. Pretty rough. Nice location "
United States
Mark P.
The price is ¥15,230
¥42,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Volcano Rainforest Retreat with a Hot Tub
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Pahala?
Our customers like these places to stay in the area, and they may offer reasonable room rates: Sea Mountain - 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the heart of Pahala. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this condo. #05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu`u - 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from the heart of Pahala. Located within a 20-minute walk of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi at this hotel. Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant - 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from the heart of Pahala. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Lokahi Lodge - 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from the heart of Pahala. Located within a 20-minute walk of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Property features at this bed & breakfast include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a TV in a common area. Volcano Forest Inn - 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from the heart of Pahala. Property features at this guesthouse include free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Pahala?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 65°F. The rainiest months in Pahala are August, July, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 17 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Pahala?
In general, Pahala is known for its beaches, parks, and sightseeing. Major attractions include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Get out into nature with places like Punalu'u Beach, Kilauea, and Mauna Loa. Additional attractions include Kaʻu Coffee Mill, Wood Valley Temple, and Paradise Meadows.
What's the best way to get to and around Pahala while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Pahala in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Kona Intl. Airport (KOA), located 52 mi (83.7 km) away from the city center.

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