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Hot Springs in Hawaii

Hot springs in Hawaii are found on the Big Island's Puna coast, where the free Pohoiki warm ponds formed beside Isaac Hale Beach Park after the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, with private geothermal tubs nearby. All 3 are mapped below.

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Hot springs in Hawaii: key facts

Despite all its volcanoes, Hawaii has very few places to soak in geothermal water, all of them in Puna.

Listed here
3 hot springs
Best season
All year
Formed
After the 2018 eruption
Island
Big Island (Hawaiʻi)
Swimwear
Required
Private tubs
Wai Ola Springs, Puna Rainforest Retreat
Free soak
Pohoiki warm ponds

Are there hot springs in Hawaii?

Yes, a few. Hawaii's geothermal soaks are all in the Puna district of the Big Island, led by the free Pohoiki warm ponds at Isaac Hale Beach Park, with private hot spring tubs at Wai Ola Springs and Puna Rainforest Retreat.

The 2018 Kīlauea eruption destroyed the area's older warm ponds and created the Pohoiki ponds, so conditions can change; check before you go.

Hot springs in Hawaii map

Every one of the 3 hot springs on this page, with natural springs, resorts and pools shown by pin shape.

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Hawaii's geothermal soaks.

  • Natural

    Pohoiki Warm Ponds

    Pahoa, Big Island

    Free warm ponds beside Isaac Hale Beach Park.

  • Bathhouse

    Wai Ola Springs

    Pahoa, Big Island

    A private bathhouse with mineral hot spring tubs.

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All 3 hot springs we list in Hawaii.

  • Natural

    Pohoiki Warm Ponds, Hawaii

    Free geothermally warmed ponds by Isaac Hale Beach Park, formed after the 2018 Kīlauea eruption; lifeguards nearby.

  • Retreat

    Puna Rainforest Retreat, Hawaii

    Rainforest estate with volcanically heated tubs and steam vents, rented as cottages or as a whole.

  • Bathhouse

    Wai Ola Springs, Hawaii

    Private bathhouse with eight mineral hot spring tubs on 10 acres, with camping; reservations only.

Before you soak in Hawaii

A few tips for Puna's warm ponds.

  • Don't put your head underHealth officials advise against dunking your head in natural hot water, because of a rare amoeba.
  • Don't soak with open cutsWarm, shallow ponds can carry bacteria.
  • Book private tubs aheadWai Ola Springs is reservation only.

How to visit hot springs in Hawaii

When to visit

All year. Mornings are quieter at Pohoiki.

Costs

The Pohoiki ponds are free. Wai Ola Springs and Puna Rainforest Retreat charge for bookings.

Getting around

Isaac Hale Beach Park is about 45 minutes south-east of Hilo, past Pahoa.

Hawaii hot springs: questions and answers

Are there hot springs on Maui or Oahu?

No. Hawaii's geothermal soaks are all on the Big Island, in Puna.

Can you still visit the Ahalanui hot pond?

No. It was covered by lava in 2018; the Pohoiki warm ponds formed nearby afterwards.

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