Shimoda Hotels with Breakfast

A wonderful hotel! Cons: The staff doesn't speak English, so any question is a quest! But they try their best, so no complaints. Guests have access to a free laundry room with a dryer (buy laundry detergent in the store downstairs), a swimming pool until 5:00 PM, and a sauna until midnight. The pool is still available after checkout! The sauna is available for an additional fee. For those who don't have breakfast, a mini breakfast of omelet, bacon, and coffee is available on the second floor. The rooms are clean and have all the amenities. Be careful using the shower, though: the floor is very slippery; I fell and hurt my foot when I went in later in my slippers.

She wanted a proper ryokan experience, so after some searching, we found one that felt right—well-kept, understated, and quietly confident. We arrived just before 5pm and were met at the car park by a gentleman who greeted us by name and carried our luggage in. Inside, we were welcomed by Na (I hope I got that right), who walked us through everything—the onsen, breakfast, the rhythm of the place—before leading us to our room. The ryokan has been around for close to a century, and you can feel it. Not in a grand or showy way, but in the stillness. Standing by the window, looking down at the pond—ducks drifting across, carp circling slowly—it was almost too quiet, the kind that makes you pause without realising. We headed out briefly that evening to explore the small town and grab dinner, but came back early. The onsen drew us in—hot water against the cool night air—and by the time we laid out the futons, everyone was ready to sink in. Soft, simple, and unexpectedly comfortable. Morning came gently—birds in the background, ducks already awake. At breakfast, our family name was waiting for us, and the spread was generous without being excessive. We ate more than we should have. By 10am, we were packing up again. All the staff was there to send us off. 

Although it was quite far from the dining place and the large communal bath in a remote room, I was able to enjoy the summer Obon holiday by freely using the cart. I was impressed by the many stars in the night sky. The bath was also good and I was able to go home with beautiful skin. The landlady came to greet me at the time of meal and asked me to change the rice. Thank you very much. It is a place I want to go again.

The service was very good and the place is amazing. Nevertheless they didn’t allow us to have dinner or breakfast in the hotel as they said it was fully booked, and when requested for late check in we were asked to pay more. It would have been expected to be able to at least check in a bit later since we couldn’t enjoy the dinner or breakfast in the hotel and was inconvenient.

I had a room with a private mini-onsen, Japanese-style. There's a refrigerator in the room, but they don't recommend bringing food to the room. I assume this is to avoid attracting insects. I spent my evenings in the bath admiring the stars. The public onsen is also wonderful (they change the location for women and men every day). The only thing I encountered was an Asian girl sitting in the outdoor public pool taking photos; after I made a comment, she left. The Japanese-style breakfast and dinner are very generous. I couldn't always finish them. I want to come back again. Although the swimming season officially opens in July, I swam in the sea; the water was about 20 degrees Celsius. Some people complained about the outdated design, but for me, that's actually the highlight of this hotel—the Japanese atmosphere with bamboo flooring and mats.

🏝️The river view is amazing, the white sand beach next to it is so beautiful, and you can see the sunrise from the room. 🤵🏻The staff is very good and the hotel is currently occupied by Japanese people 🍽️It is recommended to book a set meal with breakfast and dinner, which is very cost-effective. The breakfast is a buffet with a wide variety, and the dinner is a kaiseki cuisine that even Chinese stomachs are used to eating 🩵There are swimming pools, hot springs, and gyms 🩷Good sound insulation Disadvantages: Poor signal

The location is a little distance from the bus station, about a 10-minute walk, or you can take a bus for one stop; the hotel entrance is right next to the bus stop. Walking directions can also lead to the bus stop, but Google Maps led me to the back entrance after following the hotel address, and I had to walk around for a while before finding it… The guests seemed to be mostly locals, and the facilities were quite good. I really liked the outdoor hot spring, but you can see the rooftop windows a bit further away, so I'm not sure if those are the guest rooms. There's free billiards, a claw machine, and bicycles in the lobby, but I didn't use them; I don't know if they're free.

The traffic is not very convenient, suitable for self-driving, parking is free It is owned by Yidongyuan. Quality guaranteed 300 RMB one berth and two meals, including breakfast and dinner They are all buffets, especially the dinner is rich in variety, even drinks. Japanese beer drink to the wall

There is a bus stop in front of the hotel, which is very convenient for going to Shirahama Beach and Tsumekizaki. The food was mainly fish and fresh, but the miso soup was a little salty and the drinks seemed a little pricey. The room had a calming, old-fashioned atmosphere, but the lighting was a little dim. I think it would be more comfortable if the air conditioning and the hot water in the bathroom were improved. Rates are higher during the Obon period, so it is recommended to stay on weekdays.

The hotel seems a bit out of the way in terms of location. It's a few minutes' walk from Shimoda Station. The room is not small. There is a hot spring but no wifi. Overall, it's okay. The transportation is pretty convenient and the price/performance ratio is good.