Volcano Eco Retreat by Heart Core Hotels - Adults Only0

Emily and Court were outstanding and we feel incredibly lucky to have met them and been hosted by them. The property is beautiful, serene and intimate. The retreat feels like a reprieve from regular life and has all the creature comforts and thoughtful touches that anyone could need (like great toilet paper, a wine opener in the room, lux toiletries, beverages stocked on your fridge, and yoga mats). The sounds of the wildlife (the frogs particularly!) were so incredible at night and the birds in the morning. The breakfasts they provided were nothing short of spectacular. It was some of the best food we ate on any of the Hawaiin Islands that we visited. I still think about their vegan loco moco and chickpea frittata! Stay here if you're looking for something intimate, away from the bustle of city life, and special. This resort is LGBTQ+ friendly! <3 I hope to see you again!

Nothing. It was such an amazing stay!

We loved Emily’s Eco Retreat! It is such a hidden gem surrounded by the rain forest and lush vegetation. We felt warmly welcomed and taken care of throughout our stay! The bamboo structures and the rooms’ layout of this small eco retreat made it intimate and special. We enjoyed meeting other guests and spending time chatting in the shared hot tub at the end of a busy day of explorations. Finally, breakfast was absolutely incredible!

Everything was great! As a tiny suggestion, it might be helpful to have a small table in the rooms.

The eco retreat was in a secluded spot, close to the national parks. The retreat was set in beautiful, well kept grounds, and the rooms were clean and had all the amenities needed for a few days of pure relaxation. Both Gabby & Tony were super friendly and helpful with our questions about the island and provided recommendations of local restaurants and places to visit. The vegan breakfast that they prepared each morning was spectacular - not only pretty but delicious! the hot tub was also great after a few hours hiking around the National park. Their resident dog, sushi, was also super friendly and filled us with entertainment and smiles throughout our stay. We visited for our honeymoon from London and although it was a long journey, we’ll be returning and recommending to anyone who plans to visit the Hawaiian islands.

nothing, everything was perfect

Tony and his wife (and their dog Sushi) couldn't have been better or more gracious hosts. They were extremely attentive when we needed anything, but left us in complete privacy and solitude when we didn't. The property itself is stunning and serene with an overwhelming abundance of peace and quiet. The grounds are immaculately landscaped and there is a hot tub at the center of the property where you can enjoy the incredible sounds of the surrounding jungle at night. As many other reviews have pointed out, the homemade breakfasts are delicious (we especially enjoyed the green smoothie served in a pineapple and the chickpea avocado toast). And while it's admittedly a bit of a drive to find other food, Tony and his wife provided us with a long list of great restaurants and other food options in the general area. If you're looking to get off the grid and relax in nature while visiting the Volcanoes NP/Hilo side of the Big Island, this is definitely your place! A+ experience across the board.

Only small suggestion would be to add some stepping stones throughout the property for when its raining and the ground starts to get soggy/muddy. Otherwise, the property was perfect in every way!

Very unique place! Gorgeous and peaceful, they only have 4 bungalows so you get a customized and warm welcome. The owners are wonderful and the breakfast is amazingly good. Hidden gem just about 30 min away from the volcano park and about 20 min away from Hilo and black sand beaches. I hope I can come back soon!

There aren’t many restaurants around (just a nice one about 15 min away), so it can be tricky after a long day of hiking.

I can’t imagine a better hotel stay honestly - from the gorgeous property to incredible breakfasts and kind, helpful hosts. Everything was so considered and wonderful. My husband and I feel lucky we found Volcano Eco Resorts, an amazing final leg of our honeymoon.

Everything was amazing

WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE. Gabi and Tony treat you like a king and always happy to help. This place is a piece of Paradise in the Big Island. Without forgetting that Sushi (the Chihuahua) is one of the nicest dogs I’ve ever seen. Great Wi-Fi connection. Jacuzzi is amazing. And be ready for amazing breakfasts!!!!

We only staid three nights!! Should be much longer.

the house doggy, Sushi was adorable the owners were awesome the grounds were beautiful

we are not vegan and all the breakfasts were without any options such as cream for coffee, butter for bread, etc… I get the no meat and can support that, but they can’t expect every guest to want to go without dairy and eggs for breakfast especially when they can be ethically sourced in Hawaii

Spectacular jungle location! Emily made us an excellent breakfast and by night we enjoyed a relaxing jacuzzi.

It’s a bit far from everything, but we liked the remoteness.

The owners were awesome and their dog was super cute! This was a hidden oasis of a place that was a fantastic experience overall, the breakfast provided was delicious, the hot tub a great added touch and the feeling of serenity was abundant!

The rain was the difficult thing about this location. It's in the middle of a rainforest so rained a lot and a bit tough to get to, but the owners are super communicative and help with all local recommendations.