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"Despite a three-night stay, I definitely wouldn't recommend this hotel! Let me be clear about some major drawbacks: First, there's the steep uphill path leading directly to the hotel. Don't tell me taking a taxi solves the problem. While you *might* be able to catch a taxi to and from the hotel or main attractions (if one is available), getting to the beach, Lawson (convenience store), or any restaurants means you absolutely have to walk up and down this very steep and challenging slope. Had I known about this significant inconvenience in advance, I absolutely would not have booked here. As previous guests have noted, the room had a distinct, unpleasant odor, almost like salted fish – I guess we can just pretend it's a seafood hub. On top of that, there were urine stains on the toilet bowl. Despite them knowing we were checking in with children, no children's amenities were provided. You might wonder why I didn't just ask the **front desk**? Well, that leads to another huge point of frustration. The front desk staff's efficiency is absolutely abysmal, and communication was practically impossible, even with translation software. When I inquired about children's toothbrushes, their baffling response was, 'I booked children to stay, so I can't refund the children's money to me.' After going back and forth with them to no avail, I gave up and ended up having to buy toothbrushes, toothpaste, and slippers for the kids myself. The room's soundproofing was incredibly poor. Children yelling was the least of our concerns; we could clearly hear people walking around upstairs and even the creaking of hinges when neighbors closed their doors. The pool was crowded, chaotic, and most importantly, quite dirty, with sand clearly visible at the bottom. To be frank, while I haven't stayed at a vast number of Marriott hotels, I've certainly experienced a few. This, however, was by far the worst Marriott I've ever encountered, which is particularly shocking given that it's in Japan, a country celebrated for its meticulous standards."

"While the hotel has a charming vintage feel, it's impeccably maintained, exuding a refined elegance. A bus stop right outside offers easy access to various attractions, and we could even walk to Engetsuto Island, which made getting around incredibly stress-free. Both breakfast and dinner offered a rich and diverse selection of dishes, perfectly satisfying our palates. The onsen (hot spring) experience was an unexpected delight; going in the early morning felt like having the entire place to ourselves, offering a serene and truly relaxing escape. The hotel also offers private family onsen baths available for reservation (for a fee), lasting 45 minutes per session. This was an absolutely perfect choice for those of us who prefer to avoid crowds. The Shirahama Station Onsen Association occasionally runs a free shuttle bus, though it seems there are only two departures in the afternoon, and they leave as soon as they're full. If you plan to use it, I recommend checking the Onsen Association website in advance. Overall, this stay far exceeded our expectations."

"Facilities: Japanese-style design Sanitation: Clean and tidy Environment: Central location of Shirahama, next to Shirarahama Beach, every room can see the sea, super beautiful Service: Upon arrival, they actively helped with luggage, every aspect was very delicate, the hot spring was very comfortable, and dinner was ordered when checking in, one night and two meals is great"

"The highlight of this hotel will be the seaview onsen. It’s huge with 3 floors. Service is very welcoming. The lobby, lounge area and restaurant are all very bright, modern and stylish. The rooms are however like entering a different world from 30 years ago, which definitely needs a major lift. The stains on the brown colored carpet are very eye catching. The beds are comfortable. We tried both the breakfast and dinner buffet, I suggest you may try to eat outside unless you really want to stay in the hotel for the rest of the day."

"Very good, superb visual sense, unbeatable sea view, the hot spring is also very good, very comfortable indoors and outdoors 👍🏻 There are many varieties of breakfast, and the variety of fruits is surprising, fresh and delicious!"

"The environment is good and the soundproofing of the room is good. Even a light sleeper like me can sleep comfortably. The service attitude is as good as ever. If you have any questions, call the front desk. They will solve your problem quickly and work efficiently. Very satisfied! ! ! ! The bed is comfortable, the facilities are great, the environment is elegant, the transportation is convenient, cost-effective, the location is good, the price is affordable, the service is warm and very clean"

"Very nice hot spring hotel, also very suitable for taking children, buffet breakfast and dinner is very good, the room is clean and large enough, the hot spring looks at the sea, while bathing in the hot spring, you can watch the sunset, very beautiful"

"ロケーションは最高です 施設もいい施設です、もう少し掃除が行き届いて欲しいですが 施設の前に車を停めたのですが 向かいの土地の老夫婦がギリギリ出れない所に車を止めて 出れないようにしてきます 探してもいないので ホーンを鳴らすと戦闘モードで出てきますので 気をつけてください 色々言いましたが 凄く良いロケーションでいい宿で 最高の白浜旅行でした"

"The hotel is equivalent to domestic Samsung, but the room is large, one double bed and one single bed, two double sofas, one massage chair. Right to the sea, there is a supermarket downstairs and very close to the bus stop. If you don't buy a day card in Shirahama, the bus needs to pay cash, and various kinds of transportation cards such as watermelon cards will not work. One poise and two foods, the meal is not luxurious, but it is definitely an experience. If there is an introduction, there will be a special person to send it to the room. Someone from the store will help with the luggage, drive the door, and send a farewell. Hot springs are 150 yen per person. This time, the children who were under 6 years old did not receive extra money for accommodation, and there was no extra charge for sharing meals with adults."