The old lava fields around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island have given way to fertile and bustling tropical forests, and it is in these forests that At The Crater's Edge Bed and Breakfast greets its guests. The mineral-rich soil yields hundreds of thousands of species of flora and fauna that surround the hotel, including the delicate wild orchids that give the Big Island its 'Orchid Isle' nickname. Guests can frolick at a nearby black sand beach, or head...
The old lava fields around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island have given way to fertile and bustling tropical forests, and it is in these forests that At The Crater's Edge Bed and Breakfast greets its guests. The mineral-rich soil yields hundreds of thousands of species of flora and fauna that surround the hotel, including the delicate wild orchids that give the Big Island its 'Orchid Isle' nickname. Guests can frolick at a nearby black sand beach, or head to the adjacent National Park to watch the island grow as the lava meets the sea.
At The Crater's Edge offers an opportunity at full immersion in the natural beauty of the islands. Their Forest Spa is in the heart of a fern forest, where ferns unfurl to lengths of twenty feet and more to delight guests taking a springtime vacation. The spa includes an infrared sauna, color therapy, and four-person hot tub. Contemporary elegance born of Hawaiian inspiration are the watchwords for At The Crater's Edge.
Guests can choose between three sumptuous and well-appointed suites. The Volcano House has an open-concept full gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and polished granite and stainless steel counters. The Nahelelani has a exotic Asian-influenced decoration, a fireplace for cozy evenings at home, and a spa tub. The Haiku Garden, with its private lanai and gorgeous forest views, is touted as ideal for couples seeking romantic hotels.
Visitors to At The Crater's Edge who can't bear the thought of ending their holiday in the Hawaiian islands will find a pleasant twist to this delightful hotel: the proprietor, Melanie Boudar, also runs a business constructing contemporary sustainable homes with Asian design influences. Travelers who fall in love with the island will love that they can recreate a piece of their holiday in Hawaii at home.
Price Range: rooms range from $250-$375. There is a 2-night minimum stay for the Haiku Garden and Nahelelani suites and a 4-night minimum stay for the Volcano House.
