Beach Hotels in Hokkaido, Japan

Facilities: Excellent! My friend enjoyed the public hot spring, and the facilities and views were great. Cleanliness: Good. Both the room and the lobby were clean and bright. Environment: The room view was fantastic! Unbeatable sea view. I'll definitely stay here again next time. Service: The hotel staff were wonderful, very friendly and professional. They helped us with our luggage and even made our beds. Compared to some much more expensive hotels I've stayed at, the service here was even better! I was a bit worried about the service after reading some reviews, but it was absolutely unfounded. My friend and I both regretted not staying an extra night.

It was a wonderful experience. I was so excited before arriving and still savoring it after returning. I booked a stay with two meals and enjoyed the hot springs three times a day. The ancient Showa atmosphere, mingled with the sea breeze from the Tsugaru Strait, was a highlight of my trip to Hakodate.

I'd call this unbeatable. First off, the front desk service was truly above and beyond my expectations. It was snowing heavily, and the bellhop was still waiting outside for guests to arrive, helping with luggage. The outdoor private onsen in the room was also exceptional; the view and atmosphere were incredible. The breakfast, with its unbeatable ocean view, topped it all off. I had a wonderful day in Hakodate!

Very good, nice people, great view, nice room! It is recommended to book two nights to relax! The most amazing thing is opening the balcony door! From that moment on, you feel that taking a taxi is really worth it.

Excellent hotel with kids facility Food are nice But they have free flow with bingo tem on the day we checked in, don't know why the restaurant staff don't want to show us the free flow menu . We asjec the waiter for detaills, he showed us. But we don't know our kidx can play bingo ten after dinner . No one told us. Other than that , all are good

The ultimate value for money! Even the driver who stayed here before said it was excellent value! Many Japanese people stay here, mostly families with children. It's right next to a tropical botanical garden where you can see monkeys soaking in hot springs. The sea is right outside the window, super close, beautiful scenery, but the waves are very loud at night. There's an open-air hot spring on the rooftop, and on the first floor there are foot baths and a traditional hot spring + sauna. There's a supermarket on the first floor with everything you need. The receptionist at check-in was Chinese. It's very convenient to hire a car, but I'm not sure if it's convenient to go on your own, as it's quite far. It is indeed quite old, in terms of style, but very clean.

The hotel's location is super convenient. After getting off at Hakodate Station, you can take buses 95, 95A, or 96 right outside the station (get off at Yunokawa Onsen Station), and the hotel is directly across the street. Conversely, you can catch a bus from the hotel entrance directly to JR Hakodate Station. This is incredibly handy, especially given how expensive taxis are in Japan. The hotel rooms are very spacious. While the facilities are a bit dated, the big plus is that the room comes with a private, continuously flowing hot spring bath – it's not one of those you have to turn on and off with a tap. It's semi-open-air, looking out onto the ocean, so there's no need to worry about privacy. Soaking in the onsen while enjoying the sea view, perhaps with an ice cream [chuckle] – it really doesn't get much more relaxing! Since we booked a Japanese-style room, staff came to make our beds after check-in. The mini-fridge was stocked with complimentary bottled water, bottled tea, and beer. Unfortunately, my family and I don't drink, so we didn't make use of that service [facepalm]. Right next to the hotel is the 'Ichimonji' ramen shop, and the Tropical Botanical Garden, where you can watch monkeys soaking in the hot springs, is just a 300-500 meter walk away. Guests staying at Hanatsuki can also request a window seat at breakfast to enjoy the sea view while they eat.

I absolutely have to give Hoshino a great review! Before checking in, I read a lot of comments saying the hotel was old and the service wasn't good, but that wasn't the case at all. I stayed three nights in the Tower during the Chinese New Year, and it completely exceeded my expectations! Aside from the room being a bit dated, everything else felt great, and it was clean. The staff were also very accommodating. The hotel has three restaurants for breakfast, with plenty of options. The Forest Restaurant was by far the best – it felt like being in a fairy tale world, so healing! We stayed in Tower 2, and the ski slope entrance was right off the elevator, which was incredibly convenient. You can walk to various restaurants through connecting corridors, including ramen, Western cuisine, soup curry, and Japanese food. To get to the onsen, the wave pool (Smile Beach), and Ice Village, you need to take a shuttle bus, but they are all very close. Hoshino is truly comprehensive when it comes to family activities. We participated in ice fishing (paid), and a farm across the way offered various family-friendly programs. There's also a large slope where kids can ride snow sleds for free – they absolutely loved it! After playing, the lobby bar offers warm drinks and champagne, all-you-can-drink. It's especially satisfying to have a hot drink after skiing outside! Also, on the day we checked out, a Japanese staff member helped me rush with my luggage to catch the early morning shuttle to the airport, which really touched me. When we got on the bus, the hotel staff waved goodbye, making it quite hard to leave! I don't know why Hoshino's rating is so low; I'm here to set the record straight! It truly is comprehensive, and I will definitely be back!

I stayed here when I went to Hakodate for a live show. It was about a 10-minute walk from Hakodate Arena, it has a hot spring, a hotel with an ocean view, and there is a 24-hour Hasegawa store within walking distance, and it was a great choice. The sunlight pours in through the large windows, so even though it is late January in the middle of winter, you don't have to turn on the heater. You can relax with the sound of the ocean in the background. The open-air bath is like an infinity pool, and the ocean is right in front of you, so you can stay in it forever. The bus to Hakodate Station leaves almost right in front, there is a convenience store nearby, and the 24-hour Hasegawa store is just a short walk away, so it is very convenient. There is no need to rush to get on public transportation after the arena live show, you can drink at a nearby izakaya until the sun sets and then go home, and the front desk is open 24 hours a day, so it was reassuring. Whenever I go to Hakodate, I always stay around Hakodate Station, but this was such a great encounter that I think I will stay at this hotel in the future!