Volcano House welcomes ‘first guests’

General Manager Rudy Fao, Anette and Joseph Hillring with Halemaumau Crater steaming in the background. (Photo courtesy of Volcano House)

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Historic Volcano House officially reopened June 1, 2013 and welcomed first guests Anette & Joseph Hillring from Tampa, Fla.

According to General Manager Rudy Fao, “The Hillring’s celebrated their 30th anniversary with us on June 1. They booked two nights and were also looking forward to hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.”

Volcano House enjoys a unique location on the edge of Halemaumau Crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – designated an International Biosphere Reserve (1980) and UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987).

The restored Volcano House offers 33 historic guest rooms, The Rim restaurant, Uncle George’s Lounge and two gift shops.

Ten newly refurbished camper cabins in the nearby Namakanipaio Campground are also part of the property.

Historic Volcano House is Hawaii’s oldest hotel, welcoming visitors since 1877. The hotel in use today was built in 1941 and expanded in 1961.

Volcano House is managed by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC and operates under contract with the National Park Service.

Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC is an affiliate of Aqua Hospitality, a Hawaii-based management company founded in 2001 with contemporary properties on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii Island.

Volcano House is part of Aqua’s Monogram Hotel Collection.

Aqua Hospitality is a Hawaii-based management company founded in 2001. The company provides full-service management including sales, marketing, Internet distribution, individualized branding, reservations, as well as revenue management to maximize profitability.

Currently representing 24 contemporary properties on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii Island, Aqua offers lifestyle full-service resorts, stylish boutique hotels, comfortable budget properties and a historic hotel within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For reservations, call 808-441-7750 or 1-866-536-7972.

— Find out more:

www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com

www.aquahospitality.com