Arnott's Lodge & Hiking
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Customer Reviews (74 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 01, 2011"I stayed here for 3 nights so that I could take part in two of the trips - Mauna Kea and Volcanoes National Park, offered by the same Company. It was much easier being on hand, the trips were excellent, good value for... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 30, 2011Arnotts is a great place to stay in Hilo! Their camping policy of 'set up your tent even after office hours and pay in the morning' definitely helps travelers that need a place to set up in the wee hours of the night.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 30, 2011I had a great time at Arnott's. The staff was very friendly and the accommodations were clean and very affordable. Beautiful beaches are also well within walking distance. The tours were great and my guides, Akaika... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 23, 2011Arnott's Lodge is a great hostel for those on a tight budget and with a carefree spirit. I stayed there for three nights where two nights were in the men's dormitory and the last night in the semi-private room. Yes the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 15, 2011It's a great location with plenty options to stay. Nice decorations. It's clean. Very good. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 15, 2011Very nice with clean and friendly space - I would recommend to all friends. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 02, 2011Although I would prefer 5 stars hotels, I've never considered staying in this type of accommodations until this place. I can honestly say that I was pleasantally surprised that our stay and experience at Arnott's... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 01, 2011Ikaika was a great tour guide. I would recomend his tours to anybody. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 31, 2011I really enjoyed my time at Arnott's. This place made me feel right at home. There was a sense of feeling that made me feel warm. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 27, 2011This place is very nice and clean and quiet. There should be more of these places around. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 26, 2011Thank you for making my cycling trip to Hawaii unforgettable. Your welcoming smiles and helpfulness allowed me to cycle 576 miles over 12 days. I've seen incredible scenery and met some amazing people!... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 25, 2011Stayed on the lawn camping and felt the accomadations for the rate was very fair. Mutliple T.V.'s w/ a dining area are great perks and are above average as far as my trips comparison. Customer service was way better... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 22, 2011It is the best value, and only company, on the Hilo side, if your most important interest is Mauna Kea itself. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 20, 2011This was a very nice hostel. The owner also arranges tour groups to island sites, such as Volcano Nat' Park. The bike rentals are on site and easy. The great swimming beaches are blocks away. The hostel is 3 miles from... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 18, 2011We took the tour to Kiluea Volcano with Brandon. Brandon is the BEST guide! He knows and loves the area - he grew up there and his family still lives around the area. He brought us out to see the lava flows early in the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 15, 2011Guide was funny. I had a panic attack at the summit of Mauna Kea and the guide knew what to do, seems to understand and was very kind. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 23, 2011It was pure luck that I found a very low airfare to the Big Island and then stumbled upon Arnott's Lodge. They have a web site to make reservations if you think you would like a true adventure that is very educational as... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 21, 2011Nice, clean hostel - good value for your money. When I was there I had a big dormroom with bathroom for myself which was really nice! Only stayed one night but would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap place to... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 17, 2011We had an excellent lodge experience at Arnott's. Eva and Annette went out of their way to help whenever they could. The location wasn't great for easy access to town but was really great for easy access to the beach... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 15, 2011I spent six nites at Arnotts, a superior Hostel and adventure company. I rented a bedroom with a shared bath and kitchen for U.S. $35:00 Dollars a night. The room came with a fan and small refridgerator. There is a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 14, 2011We enjoyed our stay at Arnott's in Hilo. We stayed for several nights in one of the "deluxe" private rooms with private bath (ours was room 1). The private room was pretty quiet and very clean. Finding decent places to... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 10, 2011This was our first time to the big island and just wanted a clean and quiet air conditioned room to lay our heads at night. We ended up with far more than we had expected. The staff were friendly and engaging......they... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 08, 2011Well, if you've ever wanted to see the Big Island, you've probably been attracted by the volcanoes, the observatory, the turtles swimming with you at the beeches, the waterfalls and mostly the gentler... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 04, 2011We've stayed in the 'deluxe' rooms at Arnotts twice, January and November 2004. First room was aircon (although we didn't need it much) in a building with five other rooms and an excellent shared kitchen/lounge area... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 02, 2011I really liked this place, felt like I was more isolated than where it it actually is located.The movie area is awesome, you can pick from like 300 movies or something, & the outdoor area is great. So nice to just sit out... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 28, 2011We stayed for 3 nights at the Arnott's lodge a deluxe room. The room was very clean and the kitchen was well maintained. For the cost, this is an excellent option of a low budget clean place to stay. The facility is... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 25, 2011We had a wonderful stay at Arnott's. We rented a room with private bath. The room was clean and attractive, had access to a kitchen just a step or two away, and a lovely garden where we ate our breakfast most mornings.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 24, 2011I was fortunate enough to stay at Arnotts Lodge for 4 nights this month and had a fantastic time!The rates are extremely fair, lovely staff that make you feel part of the ohana (Hawaiian family) and knowledgeable and... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 23, 2011Arnott's is everything they advertise it to be. We rented a deluxe room at $67/night. We had a large room with a queen size bed, small dining table, private fridge and bathroom with shower. We had the use of a shared... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 22, 2011My wife and I stayed here in 2006 for 1 week and we had a wonderful experience. For the cheap price the accomodations were quite adequate. Don`t expect hotel standards and you won`t be disappointed. We reserved a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 17, 2011Stayed at Arnott's Deluxe private room's for $70 per night which was by far the best place we stayed at, for the money, among all five of the islands that we visited. The room was well maintained (as well as the entire... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 15, 2011Great staff, location, washing facilities for clothes and people, just the best camping we had in all the 4 Hawaiian islands we camped at on this trip. Super staff, we were lucky and even got Avocados straight from the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 14, 2011My sister and I stayed here about 5 years ago. We took two of the tours - one hiking about 8 miles over lava and the Mauna Kea sunset tour. The tours were well run and also no frills.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 11, 2011Fantastic place - took a bed in the girls' dorm. Basic, but very comfortable, clean and cheap. Obviously well run, with very helpful people around. The tours run out of the lodge were all excellent. There are all the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 08, 2011We experienced 3 tours through Arnotts, again at excellent value. Mauna Kea sunset, waterfalls and the lava hike. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 03, 2011A bit out of town but convenient for airport. Has tent sites, dormitories and deluxe rooms. Deluxe rooms are in an annexe and are large, overlooking lawn area, with bath and shower, tea/coffee making equipment.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 20, 2011Excellent for the budget traveller that is just going to sleep in the room and spend the rest of their time exploring the island. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 18, 2011Arnotts lodge it was fair price and depending on the season you get flowers and birds outside. My friend and I both rented a room there and it was good we had a living room and kitchen to use. There was also a gazebo with a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 13, 2011We had a private building that had great peaked ceilings and it was very clean. We had a kitchen and large bathroom and it was very quiet. We joined a tour that the lodge offered to the top of Mauna Kea (which was... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 06, 2011This was very nice. The owner also arranges tour groups to island sites, such as Volcano Nat' Park. The bike rentals are on site and easy. The great swimming beaches are blocks away.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 04, 2011We were there long enough to make friends with the staff, which was kind of good. They gave us local tips and they can be fun to drink with. ;p (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 30, 2010Helpful staff with laundrette and internet access on site. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 29, 2010You can sleep in dorms, semi private rooms, or you can CAMP ON THE LAWN. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 28, 2010Seriously, Robert's knowledge and passion for what he does is what made the tour for us. (more)
Guest 9.
on Judys Book Dec 23, 2010He made the group feel like Ohana (family). Ikaika was knowledgable in Hawaiiana and shared a lot of fact with the group. He made the tour fun and I highly recommend this tour. (more)
Guest 9.
on Judys Book Dec 17, 2010The location is close to the airport and it was very affordable. Much better than any hostel I've stayed in for a similar price. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Nov 29, 2010This place was good value and they have everything you need. We stayed in a deluxe room which had nice firm mattresses - something rare in a hostel- anyway i slept really well. The location was not bad....you can rent... (more)
JTea P.
on Judys Book Nov 23, 2010Excellent for the budget traveller that is just going to sleep in the room and spend the rest of their time exploring the island. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Nov 16, 2010This was a very nice hostel. The owner also arranges tour groups to island sites, such as Volcano Nat' Park. The bike rentals are on site and easy. The great swimming beaches are blocks away. The hostel is 3 miles from... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Nov 04, 2010We had a private building that had great peaked ceilings and it was very clean. We had a kitchen and large bathroom and it was very quiet. We joined a tour that the lodge offered to the top of Mauna Kea (which was... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 22, 2010Excellent for the budget traveler that is just going to sleep in the room and spend the rest of their time exploring the island.My sister and I stayed here about 5 years ago. We took two of the tours - one hiking about 8... (more)
143Ilove y.
on Judys Book Oct 07, 2010We stayed in a semi-private room, which shares a bathroom with one other room. It was clean and comfortable -- perfect if you just need a place to sleep and shower. The staff was a mixed bag -- one guy was extremely... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 05, 2010Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers a dormitory bunk, and semi-private rooms with a shared bath, kitchen and living room for very low prices. They also offer inexpensive hiking and snorkeling excursions in... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 27, 2010I had a great time staying at Arnott's Lodge. Arthur (our tour guide) to the Lava was a excellence guide. The Lodge's common area was a great place to meet and talk with the other travelers. The DVD's movie room was a nice... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 23, 2010The staff was wonderful!! The tours to Volcanoes Park and Mauna Kea were breathtaking. Rental bikes really came in handy for a ride downtown. Movie theater was fantastic! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 20, 2010when I travelled to hawaii and stayed in a hotel on another island it was like we were charged an arm and a leg. but anotts lodge it was fair price (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 16, 2010Although plenty of young people across the drive in the tent/dorm area, we heard no noise from them at all. Helpful staff with laundrette and internet access on site. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 13, 2010A bit out of town but convenient for airport. Has tent sites, dormitories and deluxe rooms. Deluxe rooms are in an annexe and are large, overlooking lawn area, with bath and shower, tea/coffee making equipment.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 07, 2010We experienced 3 fantastic tours through Arnotts, again at excellent value. Mauna Kea sunset, waterfalls and the lava hike. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 02, 2010I had a great time staying at Arnott?s Lodge. Arthur (our tour guide) to the Lava was a excellence guide. The Lodge?s common area was a great place to meet and talk with the other travelers. The DVD?s movie room was a nice... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 24, 2010We took one of the in-house tours up to the volcano and it was excellent with Mike the guide giving us plenty of information and bubbling over with enthuisiasm for Hawaii, the environment and it's people.I would go... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 19, 2010This was our first time to the big island and just wanted a clean and quiet air conditioned room to lay our heads at night. We ended up with far more than we had expected. The staff were friendly and engaging......they... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 17, 2010Beautiful day, much fun. Many insider information & great tour. I can recommend this tour. (more)
Paul D.
on Judys Book Aug 05, 2010I wanted to send a very overdue THANK YOU for everything the Arnott's team did to enhance our stay. We were the group of 14 cyclists who invaded you at the start and end of our fabulous Big Island tour between Oct 9 and 20.... (more)
Guest U.
on Judys Book Aug 04, 2010This place was good value and they have everything you need. We stayed in a deluxe room which had nice firm matresses - something rare in a hostel- anyway i slept really well. the location was not bad....you can rent... (more)
Guest U.
on Judys Book Aug 04, 2010I loved Arnotts lodge even more then The Hilton & other fancy hotels Ive stayed in. I plan on taking my kids there to let them exsperience the Aloha feeling among the people there. Mahalo to Doug & all for your O'hana... (more)
JTea P.
on Judys Book Aug 04, 2010On behalf of all the students, we would like to say a big thank you for your generous hospitality yet again. The tour was fantastic - the students really enjoyed Roberts commentary. The students left some small gifts... (more)
Guest U.
on Judys Book Jul 29, 2010The staff was wonderful!! The tours to Volcanoes Park and Mauna Kea were breathtaking. Rental bikes really came in handy for a ride downtown. Movie theater was fantastic! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 27, 2010This place was good value and they have everything you need. We stayed in a deluxe room which had nice firm matresses - something rare in a hostel- anyway i slept really well. the location was not bad....you can rent... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 26, 2010excellent for the traveler on a budget. Me and my sister stayed here before. We went on two different tours and they were very well ran. This is a good way to meet people and make your trip more lively... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2006Lodge offers a variety of options for the budget traveler, including, campsites, dormitories, private rooms or deluxe rooms. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2005Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers a dormitory bunk, and semi-private rooms with a shared bath, kitchen and living room for very low prices. They also offer inexpensive hiking and snorkeling excursions in... (more)