Shimoda hotellia

Plussat: Great location, beautiful view from the window, clean room, excellent breakfast, private open-air bath. Staff is really helpful and speaks good English, can drive you to a station or to a restaurant in the evening. Comfortable and cozy common living room.

Miinukset: If you want to get dinner, you should pre-order it the day before you arrive, and this wasn't mentioned anywhere. Bathroom equipment requires some renovation.

Plussat: Very friendly with excellent service!

Plussat: The host and his family were so helpful and even drove us to the town for dinner

Miinukset: Nothing- all good

Plussat: Such a special place to say - it felt like home. Delicious breakfast with freshly made pancakes, fragrant soup and fresh eggs. The onsen was spectacular with a view overlooking the sea and the welcome to friendly and helpful. We borrowed body boards to surf on Shirahama beach and the family so kindly dropped us off to dinner and to the station. Would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the pool, the terrace and the cocktails!!

Plussat: I travelled with two kids (1&3) and found everything I needed.

Plussat: The service provided by the staff was excellent, we felt very welcome. Kudos especially to the bellman in particular who made an effort to converse with us (using a translator), making recommendations for dinner and helping to keep a look out for us. Breakfast was awesome with a great spread, one of the best that we have had during our recent sojourn to Japan. I highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in Shimoda.

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was good.

Miinukset: Both beds were slightly lumpy, but not significantly. There was only one chair in the room.

Plussat: Breakfast was so good, you can enjoy many different types of meal at the same time.

Miinukset: They were no information baby cots size and rules for the room and they asked me more money to put baby cots in your room.

Plussat: Magnificent breakfast. Beautiful views. Highly efficient, polite and very friendly staff

Miinukset: Lower prices in beer vending machines

Plussat: Stunning ocean view from a very spacious and comfortable room. Wonderful staff some of whom spoke good English and all of whom were helpful and friendly. The "meet and greet" gentleman- Mr Kanazashi and Mr Takahashi- were especially pleasant. The lady concierge who spoke excellent English was always helpful. The fantastic breakfast which was the best I have ever experienced in Japan, and probably the best anywhere although it was understandably more geared to Japanese tastes than Western (but why visit Japan if you want to eat Western food?). It is the only hotel I have stayed at that provides a map of the breakfast offerings. Excellent washing and drying facilities. The efficient shuttle service to Shimoda station with a helpful driver. The ease of walking into Perry St (15 minutes) and the town (20 minutes) although the walk back is a little more challenging. Superb tea provided in the room. Very good wifi.

Miinukset: It did not really affect us as we stayed in November when the weather was cooler but the room might get a little hot in the summer. The hotel is on top of a steep hill - there are over 200 steps down to the sea- so it is not for those who have mobility problems.

Plussat: Beautiful location. Onsen with a sea view. Very nice and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast.

Miinukset: All was very nice!

Plussat: Nice rooms, pretty private Onsen, beautiful terrace and great breakfast.

Plussat: Breakfast and dinner were very good, service excellent

Miinukset: No bedside table was a bit odd

Plussat: Excellent condition, mediterranean atmosphere, beautiful and spacious room, on top of a beautiful beach, staff is very friendly and gave is good recommendations

Miinukset: A little hard to find

Plussat: The staff was wonderful and did everything they could to make our stay pleasurable!

Miinukset: Difficult to find the hotel.

Plussat: Friendly staff and very nice breakfast. All facilities are ver clean.

Plussat: It was amazing and the views where priceless

Miinukset: Well kept and extremely clean

Plussat: Wonderful place, wonderful food, wonderful service! We really received such personal attention the whole time. I took my parents here during their visit to Japan, and they will remember their bbq by the pool, their hot spring tub looking over the ocean, and that golf game that was arranged for my stepdad forever.

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: This was not my first visit so coming back to see the renovations on the onsen was a wonderful surprise! We upgraded to a suite at no extra charge. The breakfast was wonderful as always and staff were very kind. Very clean and spacious rooms!

Miinukset: A small miscommunication at first with the onsens, we found out the onsen must be reserved and there is a 350 yen charge for it, but it was worth the few extra dollars and we were still able to reserve more time.

Plussat: Located next to the beach. Nice rooms and facilities. Train Station Shuttle Bus.

Miinukset: Breakfast and Dinner rather expensive. Bringing food from outside not allowed. Not too many alternatives nearby during offseason. Therefor some wending machines inside though.

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: The weather

Plussat: Great location with views of Tatadohama beach. The baths are attractive; we booked the Pine spa during sunset which was awesome. Great Japanese style Breakfast including (pre-booked) vegetarian option. Very clean rooms.

Miinukset: Generally tatty and run down. No vegetarian option for dinner so did not book the half-board package, which meant we did not get the additional services including turning beds down. Somewhat inflexible shuttle bus, for late arrivals you have to take a taxi.

Miinukset: I was a bit surprised not to have a staff make the bed (as I had in another hotel of the same status / prestige in Takayama): no big deal. However, as I made my bed, I could see some major (old blood?) stains on the mattresses: this was the only pitfall of the overall experience.

Plussat: This was a real find. Though it is not a traditional ryokan the room I had felt like one and had a great view of the beach and headland. Food was amazing too.

Miinukset: In some places there musty odors. Also, not a fault of the property but it’s a shame the other guests did not take advantage of the yukatas and it wails had lent a more traditional Japanese feel.

Plussat: The hotel has a family oriented beach resort authenticity and I valued being able to experience a traditional room, futon and all Very warm staff and responsive service The beach and coastal setting is remarkable Dinner in the upperrestaurant was a pleasure

Miinukset: The old lower level recreation areas are shabby and need renovation soon. Shimoda township and other dinig options isn't a walk away - its a taxi ride

Plussat: This was a great alternative to a more traditional Japanese ryokan, and perfect for a family - more of a standard hotel style facility, but with good sized Japanese-style tatami rooms and great onsens. There are several restaurants to choose from within the hotel (and, unlike some Japanese hotels / ryokans, you don't need to book in advance), and even karaoke rooms! The location opposite Shirahama Beach was great, and Shimoda is just a short drive away.

Plussat: staff are courteous and helpful despite knowing little English. Room is spacious and comfortable

Miinukset: Could provide with more pillows in the rooms; pillow was not firm enough

Plussat: Amazing. We go every year and have a perfect time. View from our room and view of outdoor Onsen at night

Plussat: Outstanding buffet breakfast especially Japanese style selections; excellent indoor and outdoor onsen baths; lovely ocean view from tatami room--perfect for sunrise. Loved the ping pong room, though charge to rent was a bit high.

Miinukset: Room was quite expensive.

Plussat: Quite a lot variety of food for breakfast. Also we loved that we didn't need to take towels to onsen from room as they have the towels (small towel/bath towel) in the changing room. The staff was lovely and some of them can speak English as well.

Miinukset: We really wished the pool was open through October as it's still warm in Shimoda. And the WiFi was bit slower than other hotel. And also you can't see the ocean from outdoor onsen.

Miinukset: Breakfast menu was the same.imagine someone staying for a week n having the same breakfast everyday.plus not tht good taste wise

Plussat: The location was prefect! Very close to the beach and close to Family Mart. Unfortunately the 7/11 right next door was boarded up. Not sure if it plans on reopening. The snack bar restaurant in the hotel was great and convenient. Breakfast was good as well! The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I would stay there again.

Miinukset: A little bit old, but that can’t be helped :)

Plussat: Very out dated and couldn't check in till after 3pm.. Nit good when you've been traveling for 18hrs and arrive at 10am

Miinukset: Very out dated and couldn't check in till after 3pm.. Not good when you've been traveling for 18hrs and arrive at 10am

Plussat: The hotel is located in a good place. It is close to the city. Staff in the hotel is very polite and enthusiastic. The rooms are comfortable and they have an ocean view. I loved the lobby, is very comfortable and quiet.

Miinukset: The cleaning service failed several times. They just changed towels, but they didn't clean the rooms. Also, the hotel has some cockroach. The rooms do not have a microwave, this is very important especially for babies. Be careful with the lifts, they close the doors unexpectedly, so this is very dangerous for kids.

Plussat: The hotel as such is very good. Best value for money. Since the location is on steep location car parking was a bit difficult, especially during the night as there was no street lights in the area. The beds were very comfortable. There was no washlet in the toilet. We felt a bit of discomfort due to this and the water in the wash basin was not free flowing. Overall we liked the place n recommend as a good value for money.

Plussat: A big room, nice location with sea view

Miinukset: bad wifi signal

Plussat: Close to Shirahama beach!

Miinukset: Parking very bad and I went in my 4 wheeler and still had problems parking! And the road is very narrow! Onsen is not a onsen just a hotsie bath! There’s only soap and shampoo but no rince or treatment, and no hair dryer and the TV is very small to see from the back of the room! Needs tables by the beds! My wife disliked this pension..!

Plussat: Amazing view from the hotel. Have a drink on the patio and enjoy the sunset.

Plussat: Awesome view

Miinukset: Toilet doesn't have washlet

Plussat: V little

Miinukset: No wifi in my room No hot water No privacy ( 7 visits in 3 hours to fix the hot water) No breakfast option even though a full house. Onsen was small and dated Very dated decor. Staff were generally so so in service. And attitude

Plussat: There is no doubt about the location. It is the best in city.

Plussat: English Breakfast was good. Location is really good overseeing the sea. Hiro-san (Carr taker) was very kind and taking care our needs.

Miinukset: Bathroom was bit untidy

Plussat: The location is nice on top of a cliff, with panoramic sea views.

Miinukset: Overall, I felt that what was offered, was in no relation to the price tag (we paid around JPY 32k or USD 300 per night). Here is why: The facilities are run down and it is clear that no substantial investments have been in decades. In the room: if you look carefully, you will find stains in the carpet and on the window board, the shower head spayed all over, hair drier was about to die, and many parts in general are worn down. The pool is rather small, we were the only ones using it, so it was fine, but given that this is a big hotel, it will quickly become too small, if other people were to join. More so , the pool area lacks charm - only some simple and very dirty plastic chairs are standing there, without any cushions etc. no pool towels are available either. You have to bring the one from your room, which quickly gets wet. Spare towels are not foreseen.... you only get fresh ones the next day, in case you stay longer. Staff attitude was generally okay, but there was one disappointment... upon arrival at noon, I asked, if an early checking is possible, the answer was that 1 hour earlier than checking time might be possible (2pm instead of 3pm), however only at an extra fee (which I think was around 4-5k JPY)! I don’t mind to pay a bit extra, if it is several hours early, but that felt like a rip off for me. Also there is no dinner option in the hotel, except a small ramen shop, which opens only after 8pm. The main hotel restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch. Not ideal, if you have a small boy, like us. Since the location is a bit secluded, there are also no other restaurants, which could be reached on foot. I would not stay there again.

Plussat: Amazing view from the room, with a nice onsen and great staff.

Miinukset: Fairly expensive for rooms that are nothing special. Breakfast buffet was underwhelming.

Plussat: The spa/bath facilities were very nice and well maintained! The view of the ocean from the hotel is AMAZING! Great location if you like solitude! The shuttle staff/van was very nice and punctual!

Miinukset: The facilities are very dated. There are water stains on the ceilings, wallpaper peeling off the wall, and the hotel smells musty. The rooms smelled as well.

Plussat: Nice hotel, perfect room, very good bath, inside the hot springs and in the ocean. The free shuttle buss every morning to Shimoda was a great way to get in to the city, and back again in the afternoon.

Plussat: The staff were very friendly and helpful and the view from the property was beautiful. The WiFi was free and quite fast and we were given a nice brochure telling us about all the beaches in the area which was nice.

Miinukset: The breakfast for 2000 yen was sub par and the word “balcony” is a little bit of a stretch for what it was. It would’ve been nice to have a dehumidifier in the room as the humidity meant that nothing dried. Lighting was dull, rooms and buildings quite old and dated. No free towels to take to the beach and the bottom of the sliding doors looked like they were covered in mould but when we looked closer it was actually painted like that. Not a good decoration choice at all

Plussat: Good view, nice hot spring!

Miinukset: Haven't seen a breakfast worse than this! There are few types, and it will not be added after eating!

Plussat: Location is great.

Miinukset: Nice staff, bit basic for the price.

Plussat: The view from the hotel is beautiful. Waking up to an ocean view every morning was awesome. Being a Japanese style hotel, the rooms were very spacious. The hotel is near a bus-stop allowing easy access to public transport. The staff were super friendly. You can see that they love engaging with their customers.

Miinukset: The breakfast buffet isn't the best. The food is really good but there is little variety. Breakfast was supposed to be for 1 hr but less than thirty minutes in, they stopped refilling the foods. Being a buffet, food quickly goes and if you weren't fast, you missed out (especially when it came to the fruits).

Plussat: We really enjoyed our stay at Shimoda View Hotel. Every single say we would go to the onsen, which has an amazing view on the sea :) Patrick, the front desk receptionist, spoke perfectly english and was very helpful. I forgot my bag at the hotel when leaving for Tokyo, and he nicely agreed to send it to our hotel in Tokyo. Thank you very much for everything!

Plussat: The staff was very kind and they had a representative that spoke great English.

Miinukset: No complaints.

Plussat: The room, private Onsen and almost everything

Miinukset: No towel holder near the sink

Plussat: Near to the beach

Miinukset: This is not a resort .The pictures do not reflect the reality . The building is limited in facilities , outdated and unloved . The 'spa' element of the hotel consists of a small onsen with showers which are weak and the fixtures are old and a bit grubby .The jacuzzi wasn't running when we arrived -we had to ask them to clean it (it had a cover on it that was filled with rainwater and leaves ,and the jacuzzi itself was filthy ).They did promptly clean it ,which took them over an hour by which time we wanted to go to the beach and ended up using it on our return ,in the evening . There are only TWO sun loungers (the hotel can accomodate up to around 40 people !) The two sun loungers were being used ,so we asked the staff for two more -they said they didn't have anymore -this is truly absurd . There is no bar , the restaurant does last orders at 8.30pm so when we arrived at 8 .50pm we were already too late for food and they couldn't offer us anything (despite a staff member sitting there and eating ) Without a car it is not possible to reach local restaurants in the evening ,so we had nothing for dinner . There is no atmosphere , little staff presence and the place could be a lot cleaner and definitely needs a repaint .The overall feel of the place is that of a souless budget hotel -we paid 233 pounds for 2 nights out of season - absolutely not value for money. In summary, avoid this place.

Plussat: Close to nice beaches. Pool available.

Miinukset: The brst days of the house are gone. Facade urgently needs new painting. No space in the rooms for lagguage and no shelfs or tables to lay things on. Bes are so large that they need the whole room. Old airconditin with water dropping down on the floor. Poolarea and restaurant could need some decoration, maybe plants arround the pool. Some public areas look like a storage room. Dinner was really fantastic but too expencive. Hard to communicate with staff, hardly no English.

Plussat: Very clean, organized, and super helpful staff! Recommend I’ll back certainly

Miinukset: No karaoke

Plussat: Great location.

Plussat: Big room , hot spring and location

Miinukset: The pool was not available as the official swimming season starts In July. The shuttle pickup from the Shimoda station was Between 15-16 if you arrive later you need to take bus number s31 to prince hotel station.

Plussat: Nicely located and directly at the beach, all rooms have a magnificent view onto the ocean.

Miinukset: The hotel isn’t really worth it in terms of value for money (buffet dinner costs 60$/adult) and as it isn’t anymore the newest hotel the price per night was way to high. What they don’t tell you is that you will pay 30$/day and person for being able to use their private beach.

Plussat: Great location, spacious renovated rooms, views, decent breakfast, overall excellent value

Miinukset: Property is aging and it shows, especially in corridors/common areas, room toilets could use renovation too

Plussat: Very nice and friendly personal which makes you feel home

Miinukset: Very old hotel itself - you need to understand it when you come here I have tattoos and was not able to visit swimming pool and onsen

Plussat: The room with the ocean view and the sound of the waves.

Miinukset: The beach was rocky

Plussat: Good position in front of the sea

Miinukset: Old hotel, not very clean.

Plussat: Extremely clean and close to the beach.

Miinukset: It’s a little dated, but the value for the money is well worth it.

Plussat: Amazing beaches and landscapes close by.

Plussat: Very convenient, staff is super friendly and helpful, the bungalows are super nice and well equipped

Miinukset: My bungalow was close to the road. Thought it would be OK during the night with not so much traffic but still, it woke me up all night (bad sleeper)

Miinukset: There were bugs crawling on our beds. We felt the springs in our mattresses.

Plussat: The beach is right around the corner

Miinukset: Common microwave that you have to ask to use

Plussat: Lovely staff. You pay what you get for with the no frills options but everything is clean and has all you need

Miinukset: A little outdated but you get a hang for your buck regardless

Plussat: beautiful place

Miinukset: rain everyday

Plussat: Super nice and helpful staff, great seaview from hotel room, close to Perry's road (amazing tourist attraction in Shimoda), free parking space, great hot spring right next to the sea.

Miinukset: Hotel is a bit old, not easy to access if you don't drive.

Plussat: the dinner was great. The view from the hotel is wonderful and tabetahama beach is just 5 minutes away. I love that beach. Calm water and very clean.

Miinukset: The pillow was extremely small. I had to use towels as a pillow.

Plussat: The onsen baths were nice except they were closed most of the day from 10am-3pm. It was ridiculous to try and use them. They were overcrowded in the evenings and the hotel made us pay for towels.

Miinukset: The food was aweful. Most food was served cold. They didn't even have real juice for drinks, just a soda dispenser. The entire hotel is smoking and stinks of tobacco. I asked for towels and they made us pay ¥280 a piece for towel rentals. For how much we paid, we expected more.

Plussat: great breakfast. The only problem was too far from the Shimoda station with luggage.

Miinukset: Onsen and able to see ocean

Plussat: Ocean view and gorgeous bay. Old classic hotel from the 60s, but the hotel maintains a respectable quality. Quiet huge washitsu (tatami and futon bed) rooms, huge. Very nice small onsens among palm trees or facing ocean. Older people and groups of Japanese tourists stay there. Great value.

Miinukset: The rooms do smell a little of cigarettes, but windows open and can clear the air in the room.

Plussat: I liked the location and the fact that there were mostly Japanese guests, not all foreigners. The position to the city and the coast was great. It was a good experience for a visit to Japan. The staff were great, The hot Baths were good. The room was comfortable.

Miinukset: The food could have had a bit of a change, each day seemed to be same for breakfast and evening meal. The hotel looked tired and could perhaps do with a little tender caring.

Plussat: NONE.. Only House Rules in English.

Miinukset: Absolutely bigest Rip off on more than 15 jears On traveling japan. Building view. NOT SEE VIEW.

Plussat: Tatamihuoneesta. Kimonosta. Polkupyörästä

Miinukset: Huoneessa haisi tupakka. Oli ilmeisti tupakoivien huone.

Plussat: Location , right next to ocean and within walking distance to Perry Road

Miinukset: Older hotel so a bit run down

Plussat: location

Miinukset: this hiotel is leaking at night , second floor at least. Revolving doors and most glass surfaces unclean. Old hotel that must have seen better days. Time to tear it down.

Plussat: A cheap Japanese family hotel. Excellent value for money. Everything you need.

Miinukset: If you are beginning to tire of a Japanese diet might not be the place for you.

Plussat: Location, price, the meals were buffet style and while not overly excellent a good value with free all-you-can drink alcohol at dinner. People line up outside the dinner hall 10 minutes before opening, you’d best do the same. It’s like Walmart on a Black Friday.

Miinukset: Brown ceiling, peeling walls, bath missing many of the original tiles. Just feels like there was no proper maintenance of the facility. Aparently the listed “onsen tax” was not included in the final price quoted by Booking. I feel it should be. Even a small 300 yen increase from what is quoted just doesn’t feel good because it’s unexpected.

Plussat: The offering of arcade games, karaoke, snooker, table tennis, breakfast and dinner with alcohol beverages.

Miinukset: Huge mold inside the closet

Plussat: Ibsen is good. The staff are helpful as they helped us to call a cab to train station as it was raining then.

Miinukset: The property looks old. The TV in our room received no signal at all.

Plussat: Far enough away from the city centre to not feel busy, but also close enough to everything to be within reach. The staff were polite, and my room was comfortable and fit for purpose.

Miinukset: Understanding the staff was a challenge as my Japanese is far from perfect. Some of the information on the hotel's facilities was a bit lacking as well.