This will have been my second stay, one night, each two years apart before hiking and camping Haleakala. Staff has always been welcoming and friendly. There is first come/first serve parking in a small lot behind the hostel for about $10 night at time of writing. I typically get a private room. Shared bathrooms, clean, didn’t have to wait for use when I needed them. The folks that have stayed here during my times have been friendly to chat with - “good vibes”. There is a public kitchen, accessible washer/dryer, and lounge for hanging out. I often need my PDF backcountry permit printed by front desk, I simply email the one page PDF to them and they afford me a courtesy print of this so I can chill on the volcano. Highly recommended from experienced world traveler.