26 Nov 2024

Arnott’s Lodge Thanksgiving Celebration in 2024

Travelbig island, budget, hawaii, Hilo, hostel, Mauna Kea, tours, travel, Volcano

Aloha, this is Doug Arnott updating our Blog and apologizing for such a big gap since Christmas 2023. So much has happened that time flew and here we are with word that a major East and Gulf coast Dock Strike was avoided but that workers will get $62 an hour. On the other side of the world we await anxiously to see Israel's response to Iran's attack and how that situation and Ukraine play out and what impact it may have on Tourism. These things matter to travelers as airports can descend into Chaos when a destination is impacted by…

06 Oct 2023

By Sarah Garcia

Throwback to ’95

Adventure, Hawaii, Travel, Volcanobudget, hawaii, Hilo, Mauna Kea, mountain, tours

This past week we were given a gift in the form of several photos of Arnott's Lodge and our Mauna Kea tour all the way back from 1995! We want to say a special thank you to Geerten Kalter of Delft, Holland, for sending us his pictures. We have been in operation since 1990 and are so grateful to all the people we've met along the way. Things sure have changed! One of our original tour vehicles. You have to love the old suburban. Traveling to the summit of Mauna Kea. A view of the shadow cast by Mauna Kea…

15 Jan 2023

By Doug Arnott

2023 starts with a new Kilauea eruption

Adventure, Hawaii, Hilo, Volcanobudget, Hilo, mountain, tours, Volcano

Aloha to Arnott's Guests and future guests!This is an update to the current status of the Kilauea volcano and its eruption. As of January 10th, 2023, there is a spectacular lake of molten lava with one fountain that varies from a few to 30 feet or more in height (10m +.)The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park staff have have prepared great viewing areas that are very close to the crater and allow spectacular photography. Be aware, however, that the full show does not begin until the sun sets (currently around 6:00 p.m.) and that large crowds and long waits for parking…

24 Jan 2021

By Doug Arnott

Mr. Arnott’s January Blog

COVIDaffordable, budget, clean, Distance work, Hilo, long term stay, quiet, remote work, safe, travel, wifi, work

Aloha to those joining my blog..... There is a move afoot on Oahu to encourage mainlanders who want to (individually or with family) come to Hawaii for remote work, to fulfill their dream by offering good rates for longer stays into months for qualified applicants.We recently had an experience with 30 college-age students who would have gone on overseas trips but, because of Covid, had to stay in the US. This group stayed with us for 3 months, from Sept. through Nov. last year and taught us a great deal about longer-term stays, which we have never entertained before. One…

20 Dec 2020

By Doug Arnott

A Blog by Doug Arnott, founder and owner of Arnotts

COVIDAccommodations, Adventure, affordable, budget, Camping, clean, Distance learning, Distance work, hawaii, Hilo, hostel, Hotel, Mauna Kea, peaceful, quiet, Relaxing, tours

Douglass Arnott standing in one of Arnotts guest areas. While 2020 with Covid raging around the world has presented its challenges, we find ourselves approaching Christmas with a deep appreciation for Hilo and the Big Island of Hawaii where we are based.Our small population...only 200,000 on a large island and our sense of Ohana (family) and of Kuleana (ones obligation to others) has seen us through; far better than many other places. Going into 2021 we will probably see hesitancy by our usual clients of Paddling, Hula, Soccer, Rugby, Biking, Adventure Hiking and of course our Au Pair camper groups to…

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