The Lava Lookout is a unique and fascinating stay. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and quite nice with a spacious bathroom and an optional sleeping loft. There is a shared kitchen area that was well stocked with an enormous table that is great for eating, working, and chatting with other guests. The stars are amazing at night and the whole feel is a bit otherworldly as you look out over the vast stark lava fields. This is definitely an amazing value, and although it seems out of the way, it is not a bad drive into Hilo or the National Park.