Onomichi hotellia

Plussat: Very helpful and friendly staff

Miinukset: Very small

Plussat: Nice little guesthouse to start or end the Shimanami Kaido at. The owner was very nice and kindly helped explain about the road, bicycle rent etc, including a map.

Plussat: It was cozy and clean. Host contacted me before checking in and recommend me all kind of places I was interested about. Perfect for backpackers travelling solo!

Plussat: The bed was one of the comfiest we have used in japan, with a soft quilt and curtains for privacy if desired. The heater in the bedroom was already in when we arrived so the room was warm and cosy immediately. The host was very kind and welcoming into a hostel that was also her and her family’s home. She was also very helpful and spoke almost perfect english - she gave us a discount for a nearby Onsen, showed us the local attractions including the temple walk and a ramen shop with amazing ramen! We were able to store our bikes inside undercover which was really useful. We stopped twice at this place, either side of a few days in Hiroshima and we were kindly allowed to leave some of our luggage safely there which made our load lighter for a few days, much appreciated.

Miinukset: If the hostel was full it would have been a bit tight for space, it was a bit quieter while we stayed so this wasn’t a problem.

Plussat: I stayed there 2 years ago then stayed again there. As last time , there is like a home when you stepped in. And welcoming family and baby is absolutely adorable!!! They gave us helpful tips. Really comfortable and make me feel so relax.

Plussat: This was our second stay and the host recognised us straight away. The luggage that we left from our first stay from a few nights ago was exactly where we left it, safe and sound. The host was as welcoming as before and provided us with another discount for the onsen and towels to take with us (she did this for us last time as well but I forgot to mention in my review). We were given the same beds in the same room as before and everything was just as comfortable. I would not hesitate in booking this place again if I ever return to japan and Onomichi.

Plussat: Our host was wonderfull, she helped us with discovering Onomichi and we felt like home!

Plussat: Very friendly and helpful host family Nice location close to restaurants and a small supermarket.

Miinukset: There was only one shower and one toilet for all the guests.

Plussat: Very friendly and helpful couple Running the hostel. Have full knowledge of surrounding area and Shimanami Kaido area.

Miinukset: Only one toilet .

Plussat: Breakfast was great. Common areas were nice. Staff were great.

Miinukset: Our room smelled like it was recently sprayed for bugs. Our view was over the air conditioners. Very ugly view- see our photo. Very expensive and pretentious. Far from anything to do. We were very disappointed.

Plussat: The service was fantastic, the design, furniture here really demonstrated great taste.

Miinukset: The Japanese breakfast was mediocre, not really worth the price. Especially very limited choice and amount of fruits.

Plussat: The location is super and extraordinary. Staff is super friendly.

Miinukset: Prices for meals and drinks are far away from value for money. 5.ooo Yen for 2 0,1 glasses of cheap white wine and one glass of lemonade are not matching your overall approach. That should have been served for free!

Plussat: Room super comfortable. Onsen very clean and quiet. Food superlative. Attentive service. Wonderful views and lovely gardens.

Miinukset: Swimming pool closed down after September. Should be extended to end of October with help of mechanical heating.

Plussat: Totally high end wonderful beautiful experience that we expected. The staff were above and beyond helpful and kind. Akiye helped with 2 medical matters, in particular taking my daughter to hospital after a cycling accident and Kee served us every night in the restaurant and she was kind thoughtful and really took the best possible care of us especially since we had children with some fussy food needs. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful stay.

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: Location is remote

Plussat: Amazing food at the restaurant

Plussat: Hotel Cycle was the best accommodation of my trip. The entire hotel was beautiful and the rooms themselves made me never want to leave. Everything was incredibly clean, the beds were comfortable, and the room was well taken care of. The bathroom alone was a game changer, especially the bath tub—perfect for relaxing after a long day. They also provided every amenity you could possibly need, as well as included a welcome drink at the bar as part of your check in package. If you stay, make sure you pay the little extra to have breakfast included with your stay. It is very worth it and very delicious.

Miinukset: The restaurant was expensive for dinner.

Plussat: Excellent for cyclist! Vety good dinner and breakfast.

Miinukset: Sorry, could not stay longer

Plussat: Located right next to the Shimanami Kaido start ferry, in a cool new urban space featuring swanky restaurants, bars and shops. Spacious, clean and comfortable rooms.

Miinukset: Compared to some ryokan experiences, it felt like it lacked a little bit of personality. Though this probably comes down to taste.

Plussat: Well designed hotel.

Miinukset: The room we stayed in was on the ground floor facing the street, would have been nice to stay on first floor but we still had a great time and the facilities are lovely.

Plussat: Easy to get to the hotel by train, room is clean and the breakfast tastes good. I come to stay here once a year for cycling on the shimanami-kaido route.

Plussat: Location is great - just a few hundred meters from the short ferry to the start of the Shimanami Kaido, and about a ten minute walk to the train station. A bike rack in the room was a nice touch!

Miinukset: It certainly isn't the cheapest place to stay in Onomichi, but you get what you pay for!

Plussat: A modern/industrial design that caters to the needs of cyclists doing the Shimanami Kaido bike course. Rooms are new, clean, well designed, and comfortable. The staff were great, always helpful and kind. The location is perfect - easy walk to the train station, along the harbor front, and very near to the ferry to begin the ride. The building has parking for bikes inside, lounge areas, cafe and restaurant, and even a bike shop under the same roof. Not a traditional Japanese hotel, not a traditional Western hotel, but a very positive and unique experience that I would recommend. You do not have to be a cyclist to enjoy the hotel, but if you are a cyclist you shouldn't miss this place!

Plussat: Beautiful Japanese style room, with a great view.

Miinukset: I wasn't clear about whether my dinner was/wasn't included, same with breakfast. Plus the use of the hot springs that they had there too.

Plussat: Nice garden area. Large comfortable room and public bath/spa. Management staff were welcoming and spoke enough English to be helpful. The location is great especially if you are doing the Shimanami Kaido cycling route. Lots to do in the town of Setoda with museums, temples, shops and restaurants nearby.

Miinukset: No complaints at all.

Plussat: Located conveniently in the Setoda area. Onsen was great after a long day of biking. Rooms were nice tatami japanese style. Small lemon cake snack in the room upon arrival, as well as some yukata. Traditional ryokan feeling.

Miinukset: Facilities are slightly dated but still very clean. Depending on the season you arrive, the area turns into a ghost town after sundown.

Plussat: Atmospehre was so silent and relaxing. Good place to stay during cycling holiday.

Plussat: Large, clean rooms with comfortable futons. Old building with a charm of historic grandeur. Great communal bath and garden. Helpful and friendly staff.

Miinukset: The town of Setoda is rather sleepy, but still perfect for one night.

Plussat: Excellent location; friendly staff; quiet rooms

Miinukset: Facilities are slightly dated, but the cleanliness makes up for this

Plussat: Breakfast and Dinner were excellent, and the staff was very welcoming and helpful! The highlight of our trip

Plussat: The breakfast was very good and they accommodated special request. The owner was a sweet lady that made us feel welcome.

Plussat: Breakfast was very good and we enjoyed looking out on the harbour while we were eating. Our room, also on the harbour side, was spacious and really comfortable. Access from the local JR station (not the shinkansen station, it's further away) was very convenient. The bicycle rental shop, ferry dock, visitor centre, and Kuro Neko luggage shipping office were all close. The staff was very friendly and the lobby nicely decorated. We enjoyed walking around and watching the ships in the busy harbour.

Miinukset: The room was a little too warm at night. Everything else was great!

Plussat: It is close to the station.

Miinukset: The front desk staff was terribly rude. She used very rude language to my friend. I would complain formally to the hotel.

Plussat: Excellent location, especially for beginning a bike ride. The rooms were spacious, clean and had a unique view.

Miinukset: The breakfast hour only was until 9:30, even 10 am would’ve been better since they started putting things away around 9am.

Plussat: I like hotel's location, easy access for cyclists.

Miinukset: This is one of the most important "city" for cyclists, but only support limited space for bikes. Perhaps can consider to allow the room to park the expensive bikes as long as keeping it clean.

Plussat: The staff were friendly, polite and efficient.The location was excellent. Easy to get to. Train station just across the road from the hotel. Lovely view from the rooms which were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The bed linen was always clean and fresh and the shower pressure was excellent.

Miinukset: The rooms had an odd smell and only had heating so rooms got very warm. They had air purifiers in the room which helped and the staff kindly unlocked the window so we could get some fresh air. Breakfast options were limited and basic.

Plussat: The room was very comfortable, the staff super helpful and friendly, lots of nice extras like the free use of a mobile phone for the duration of your stay and a free shuttle service to the station. It was a lovely place to relax after our cycle ride to Imabara and back. Comfortable bed and a nice hot bath to relax in, several very reasonable restaurants near by.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The hotel staff were very friendly and polite. The hotel is a short walk away from the main hub of Onomichi which was not an issue; there is a shuttle bus, or free bicycles available (which we used and thoroughly enjoyed). The room was very comfortable, nicely presented and had everything we needed.

Plussat: Staff were wonderful. So helpful and welcoming. Cosy clean room.

Miinukset: Was expensive and without breakfast. Location a bit of a walk from centre but free shuttle bus was available

Plussat: The staff did their best to answer any questions. We liked their shuttle service. Breakfast had a nice salad but would have loved a few more western choices like warm eggs. Scrambled or omelet. Loved having the bottled water and fridge.

Plussat: The room was the biggest in this price range we have encountered during three weeks traveling Japan. There staff was extremely polite. I am not a Japanese so cannot day with authority - but while I had better Japanese breakfasts the one at this hotel was okayish.

Miinukset: There location is not ideal - it takes a while to get to the „center“ of Onomichi - but the transfer bus helps. Watch out for the included rental bicycles though - they were very old and I did not feel safe. Also, no helmet is provided - better prebook with proper rental facilities.

Plussat: The cabin is quite comfortable and everything is really clean.

Miinukset: The cabins only have a screen that can't be locked, I will feel more comfortable with a door it can be locked. Also the check-in time is really late: 19:00.

Plussat: The views were spectacular. It was close to the park (also had good views). The Japanese style rooms were spacious and the onsen also had a good view.

Miinukset: The location was hard to get to - steep unlit steps if walking from the station, and a roundabout taxi journey to the town centre. Bear in mind that most restaurants which open late are back down near the station.

Plussat: Rooms has excellent view of the Onomichi town. Is walking distance to the observatory and shrine. They keep the public bathe area clean. Staff are committed to do their best. The hotel should looks great during sakura period as the areas are filled with sakura trees.

Miinukset: Driving into the hotel can be challenging as the roads are narrow and steep at some parts. The pillow which is filled with beans are either too high or too low. (Mine is too high whereas my friend at the other is too low.)

Plussat: This hotel is amazing!!! The Japenese Tatami room with view on the city is fantastic! Staff is very pro and welcoming! This is so far one of my best stay in Japan! I loved it! Everything was perfect! You can watch the sunset from the top of the hill 5 minutes walk! The room is super clean and very traditional! The onsen got a view as well!!! Five star traditional hotel for me! You can walk all the Temples and the place is very quiet while being very close to the city!

Plussat: Superb dinner. Fantastic view of the entire Onomichi landscape, and of course the sunrise if you wake up early enough - all from your room window!

Miinukset: It would be perfect if our room maid could speak a little bit more English, on top of her flawless service and warming smile.

Plussat: The view is breathtaking. The room is very spacious and very old style Japanese. All adds to the nostalgic feel of the hotel and Onomichi I’m general. An amazing city to wander on the slopes and the hotel is a great start point to do so.

Miinukset: The hotel preserved its authentic aspects such is great but also feels a bit old. Spotless clean but not well maintained in a bigger sense. The location is great but no shuttle is provided up the hill so with luggage you are obliged to take a taxi. No breakfast is available on site.

Plussat: Great location close to everything tourists are interested in. Authentic japanese atmosphere.

Miinukset: Can be a little noisy.

Plussat: The host and the cute japanese room

Miinukset: The Stairs were old and narrow

Plussat: The person running this place was very knowledgeable and enjoyed chatting with him. His company was very welcoming and his cafe coffee was refreshing. This place looks like an old ship, i think it was fun to stay.

Plussat: The entire island. Quite a walk from the port, but once there, a perfect location for climbing Mt Misen, walking the park, visiting Daishan Temple etc etc. The advantage of staying overnight on Miyajima is that when all the tourists have left it goes quiet. A word of warning, try to check beforehand because in November 2019, the torii gate was completely covered for renovations.

Plussat: Very cool guest house with very friendly staff and great location. Great value for money for those travelers who do not want more than just a boring hotel stay...

Miinukset: It is a guest house so the facilities are limited but still comfortable. I stayed in a single room but there is a shared bunk room as well...

Plussat: The place is easy to find. Stylish room.

Miinukset: I do not recommend this place especially if you travel there in winter. The tatami is awful that you feel like sleeping on the floor as the mattress is extremely thin, no cushion of course and the mat is too old to support your laying. Also, the heater was not working well, couldn’t warm up the room after hours, you will feel too cold during winter time. I am happy with the stylish decorations of the house and the sea view, and I also understand that there is one toilet and one shower room, which is normal for a hostel. But the problem of the mat is too crazy, I looked for a place at least I can sleep and this is definitely not a right choice.

Plussat: Location is great.

Miinukset: Showers and toilets on a separate level. No onsite staff . Creaky wood and beds. I have stayed at nicer hostels in japan, cheaper. With that said it is a small town and not too many options. So this one wins for being very close to the station too.

Plussat: The staff was very friendly and patient with the fact we don’t speak Japanese, so they went out of their way to help us with translation apps. Very clean and nice baths, too!

Plussat: Great Onsen, great price, friendly staff.

Miinukset: Out of room cleanliness, smoking area designed to spread smoke everywhere, transport links.

Plussat: Very friendly and helpful staff.

Plussat: Everything ! This place is hidden gem of the Onomichi.. Once enter the place, it’s a different world.. Upon check in, you will be served Matcha green tea carefully made by staff with beautiful cup.. Dinner was amazing !!! not only the food, presentation so much attention to the details.. If you don’t speak Japanese you may face some difficulty but as long as you have some translations apps it will help..

Miinukset: None

Miinukset: The location very disappointing among industrial area

Plussat: Very nice rooms with the exception of the dining room and the entry hall. Beautiful garden. Very friendly staff.

Miinukset: Food quality is below of what we experienced in other Ryokans. Price is far exacerated.

Plussat: On our arrival, whilst it was raining heavily, our hosts were standing in the street waiting to greet us with extra umbrellas. The service was immaculate. The room was spacious and the surroundings beautiful. The futons and eiderdowns were the best ones by far in our two week tour of Japan. The traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast were delicious and plentiful.

Miinukset: We were initially given a room that did not correspond to the booking.com description. Although they didn't speak English, when we explained our concerns they did their best and moved us to the room that we expected.

Plussat: We liked the experience and authenticity of the place which gave us a chance of experiencing more traditional Japanese food and habitation. The service was very good and in the end the stay resulted not only in living in old time Japanese luxury but also in a good rest and relaxation. Onomichi is close and has temples, hills and a good amount of local shops offering a relevant small town contrast to Osaka and Tokyo.

Miinukset: The bills could be more English friendly. It is all Japanese script and hard to understand. It matched what we expected from the booking site and they took creditcard so no problem. WiFi only worked in the reception, today it is important for many to stay connected anywhere.

Plussat: This is an old Style Japanese hotel. Reminds me of top end hotels 20 years ago. Clean and quiet. Beautiful gardens, excellent bath.

Miinukset: Although well maintained, the hotel has not updated their amenities and services from long ago. For example, no WIFI in room, limited TV channels, If you have children or do not have a basic understanding of Japanese, don't go. Front desk personnel was marginal to say the least. Dining service was excellent. Food was good.

Plussat: Great views, peaceful location

Miinukset: Shared onsen type bath

Plussat: I was pleasantly surprised with the hotel.　Although the hotel is aging, maintenance was pretty good, and everything worked and was in good condition. The staff were all very friendly, helpful, and efficient. Food at dinner and breakfast was very nice and plentiful (although breakfast was purely Japanese style). The view from the public bath was wonderful.

Miinukset: It is at the top of a very steep hill. I was cycling, and although I had no trouble getting up to the hotel, many cyclists with luggage, bad gearing, or if they are out of shape, will have to walk. I would have liked to be able to store my bicycle in the room, but that was not allowed.

Plussat: Great view, great nature

Miinukset: Far from port and kind of old hotel

Plussat: Great view from room. and beds were a nice change from futons.

Miinukset: Private bathroom only had a toilet so if you wanted to bathe you needed to use the onsen. Obviously onsens come with their own restrictions so keep in mind if you have tattoos or uncomfortable getting naked with strangers. The ability to request a shuttle was not made clear enough but they do offer them.

Plussat: Amazing views from the bedroom.

Plussat: The view and onsen.

Miinukset: The hill on a bike!

Plussat: Good location, marvellous view, spacious room.

Plussat: Adequate hotel but quite expensive for what it is.

Miinukset: A simple breakfast included would have suited the price of this hotel better.

Plussat: Great location.

Miinukset: The double bed 140 cm was really too small for us (and we’re not too fat, we were there to bike!) so we luckily upgraded to a bigger room with 2 beds and space for the suitcases.

Miinukset: Old noisey aircon , thin walls

Plussat: Not so much in particular. Hotel is oke, but nothing special and much too expensive. Location is in centre, at waterside. Good for walking to temples, but 15 min walking from station and start cycle path.

Miinukset: Small room. Hotel looks outdated, especially in breakfast room and lobby. Room had been refurbished, but just not right (old fashioned). Bedding was with synthetic blanket, yuk! Breakfast table with plastic cover, doesn’t feel nice (sticky).