Toba hotellia

Plussat: Food was fine

Miinukset: Staff have no personal interest in visitors

Plussat: Comfortable and nice service Nice view to the sea

Miinukset: Restaurant is expensive “Mountain view” is “parking view” actually.

Plussat: The location is perfect for viewing the gorgeous bay and harbor. We spent part of each evening just watching the sunset and/or the moon dance on the inlet. The staff was very courteous, and helpful, especially the welcome staff. Bus to the train station every half hour was great for getting around, although we had such great weather that we wanted to walk. Breakfast is a lovely buffet, with several different cuisines. The hot tubs looked great, but we did not try them as we have appointments during most of our free time. Our room was quiet, clean and dominated by a fabulous view.

Miinukset: The dinner was pre-fixe for the most part, and quite pricey. But there are several options for eating local specialties in town ( other side of railway tracks). We felt we might not be sufficiently well dressed to try an evening meal there given we were at the end of a two-week trip and had more dirty clothes than clean.

Plussat: Excellent seaview and food!

Plussat: The hotel is MAGNIFICENT. VERY luxurious and the check-in and check-out were practically white-glove services. The breakfast was a great variety of foods, and the staff was helpful and kind. Great English speaking as well. The bay-view suite was large, the size of two rooms, and the view as fantastic.

Plussat: Great location; dinner buffet was exceptional; room view was outstanding; Japanese bath (onsen) available at no extra cost; free complimentary shuttle from train station to hotel; free welcome drink.

Miinukset: Room was pricey but worth it. Note: Both Japanese style ( futon on tatami mat flooring ) or western style sleeping accommodations are available at this property.

Plussat: The view from the foyer and our room was vibrant and amazing. Our room was new and spacious, and had a wonderful ambiance.

Miinukset: The parts of the facility were a bit old and stale

Plussat: View out to the bay was awesome. Onsen has a nice outdoor view in the day. Staff from Taiwan spoke mandarin and were very nice. Breakfast was nice with sliced pork where you can cook yourself.

Miinukset: Light and signboard outside were broken, we drove by 3 times before we found the entrance. Rooms and facilities are old and tired. Shower head and taps in the room were chipped or broken. Very dark at night when public lights were turned off and feels creepy. Rooms were small and cramped for 4 people (thought it says sleeps 4)

Miinukset: we weren't able to get a non-smoking room, and the room had some residual smell of cigaret from the previous guests.

Plussat: Great views of sea. Staff very helpful.

Miinukset: Facilities seem a bit out dated and tired

Plussat: Its broad place. I like it much the lobby and with many facilities.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: We love the Bay view from the lobby and our room. Our room had low western type beds (combining Western and futon style). Our plan included half board (breakfast and dinner) with many Japanese and Western choices. If you like seafood, then you will love the food. The staff is very friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The view at the lobby

Plussat: Great view.t

Miinukset: The whole place smells bad. Cigarette smoke mostly. It’s nice but worn out and needs some updating.

Plussat: Lots of different rooms and services available. Helpful staff.

Miinukset: Room not really clean

Plussat: Onsen was great

Miinukset: Breakfast and dinner good for Japanese. Most of the food was cold.

Plussat: The staff it's very helpful,open and smiled. We like them allot. There is a free shuttle between hotel and train station ( every 20 minutes).

Miinukset: The smell in the room. It is not terribly but it is also not good. It smells like old cigarettes. Fortunately there is a good air conditionin.

Plussat: - Location is up-hill but from there you have a lovely view! - Rooms are big enough, pretty cozy - The breakfast staff is very nice and helpful - Nice hot springs! only stayed in the indoor one but there is also an outdoor hot spring

Miinukset: - Be careful, even though there is a net against insects, we had plenty that somehow managed to get inside! we spent a while hunting and setting them free. So if you are afraid of insects I wouldn't advise staying here - the breakfast is not western-style unfortunately. But we were the only foreigners staying there so I guess this is why they do not propose this option. - no washine machine in the hotel

Plussat: everything was excellent , good room with a beautiful view

Miinukset: “Chiropractice “ the only bad thing was ... i call the Chiropractic i had ３０　minutes but i didnt feel any better also the Chiropractic room was very noisy because the tv was on also her phone wasn't off .. so wasn't only noisy also she did a horrible job , basically i wasted my money .. i dont recommend it ! save your money

Plussat: N/A

Miinukset: Old building and vintage facilities

Plussat: onsen

Miinukset: needs renovation and maintenance

Plussat: Nice hot spring

Miinukset: nothing

Plussat: The food is amazing, we had an 8 course meal for dinner that had sashimi, lobster, oysters and beef. The breakfast was wow! Miso lobster soup ! The service was so excellent they provided us with a bouquet of flowers to celebrate our honeymoon and a bottle of fruit smoothie to drink while using the onsen. The staff were also really helpful. We speak very little Japanese and they always went the extra mile to help us out.

Miinukset: The place is a little dated but is clean and tidy

Plussat: Sea view

Miinukset: The hotel is old and dirty, you can find the old and broken stuff hidden in every dark corner of the hotel It is not very friendly to foreigners as staff can barely speak English Unresponsive to the message - I tried to contact them to reserve dinner but there was no response and by the time I reached the hotel it has just passed the dinner reservation deadline, they were inflexible and unhelpful, so I ended up having cup noodle for dinner as there was no restaurant around

Plussat: The baths were excellent as were the views from the hillside. Staff were friendly, though very limited English. Breakfast was nice though very few non-Japanese options.

Miinukset: Hotel really needs a revamp as is very dated.

Plussat: Breakfast was excellent. The view form the restaurant was nice.

Miinukset: A little far for the downtown. Need a car to reach the hotel.

Plussat: Excellent view and staff are excellent

Miinukset: The hotel wifi is non-existence.

Plussat: We stayed at a room with Spectacular Ocean View ! Even you choose mountain view, I believe that would be so beautiful. Onsen was great and staffs were helpful. We will come back and stay here for sure.

Miinukset: Room was a bit old but everything you needs are all inside your room or you may ask the staffs.

Plussat: Kaikki!

Plussat: Fantastic views and a really excellent dinner, with masses of super-fresh local fish. Helpful staff but with little English. Easy to cope though, as it was off-season. Huge hotel but quite empty at this time of year.

Miinukset: The hotel is old and showing its age. A bit draughty, but it was December.

Plussat: Breakfast is great ！

Miinukset: The room cannot got a better sea view, because the sea view is affected by the spiral stairs.

Plussat: The property is close to the train station with walking distance. Also the hotel provides shelter bus as well. The food is excellent. The hot spring is excellent and clean.

Miinukset: N/A

Plussat: Nice view of the bay and sunrise from room. Several open air private bath for use. Buffet dinner has nice spread.

Plussat: The Osens are perfect, both outside or indoor , special the 5 private rooms which can available for 2-3 persons and no need reservations

Miinukset: Difficult to communicate with the front desk although with simple English

Plussat: The food is good! Near the beach and the environment feel comfortable!

Miinukset: I suggest use a card or password to enter the spa room for the security! Specially for the women safe!

Plussat: Breakfast and Dinner were included for the stay. Meal was superior and fresh ingredient in used. Staff in the hotel are super nice too. The hotel is warm caring, as we needed to park our car before check in, the staff have arranged to send us to the hotel on a van with 10 second drive only, as the way up to the accommodation is quite slanting. But without locating up hill, guests won't able to enjoy the pacific ocean view from the room.

Plussat: Everything was pretty nice. The dinner was FANTASTIC and way more food than we could eat. We used the private outdoor onsen and it was comfortable and pretty. Breakfast was again a ton of food. The fish pedicure in the lobby was fun as well. The view from our room was very nice.

Miinukset: The free shuttles run twice in the afternoon and once in the morning to Toba train station, so you must plan your travel around those if you want to use them.

Plussat: Dinner and breakfast were traditional with fresh seafood. Multi courses and enjoyable.

Miinukset: Rooms were dated. Booked for a balcony room, but was allocated one on the 2nd floor with a poor view over the ground floor roof. Requested for a higher floor, but was given one without a balcony and a bit musty . Had disturbed sleep throughout the night because of mosquitos. Overall, the amount paid was poor value for money , as far as accommodation is concerned .

Plussat: Staff and facilities

Miinukset: Parking

Plussat: Friendly staff and excellant services

Miinukset: Confusing in moving around hotel

Plussat: Excellent food!

Miinukset: Can be a bit cheaper...

Plussat: not far from Nagoya,less than two hours train. Pick up at Toba station with linken car which is so cool. The staffs are so nice and helpful,and also very handsome. The hotspring is super! Very nice memory for us.

Miinukset: None

Plussat: We liked that it was located right by the ocean. We chose the room with the private onsen - which we HIGHLY recommend - and loved watching the ocean. We loved the room as well -- there was a massage chair, modern bathroom facilities, and spacious living accommodations. It IS a little dated, so the hotel itself will seem a little old, but the room was very comfortable.

Miinukset: Communication could've been better. When booking, the most important thing to note is that you must indicate what time you will be checking-in. On booking.com, it states to get in touch with Kochoran regarding pick-up, but I sent multiple e-mails with no responses. However, we discovered that they had a shuttle already available based on the check-in time. A quick "yes, we have received your information" would have been helpful! Also, YES, they do serve a kaiseki meal for dinner! (I also e-mailed about that too, with no response).

Plussat: Staff attitude towards customers and cleanliness are very good.

Miinukset: Breakfast can be improved(first day)

Plussat: the staff is very friendly and try to converse in easy English, especially the staff who does all the food catering during dinner, very helpful indeed, the only fault is not assisting checking out customers with luggages, the rest is superb

Plussat: Hotel facilities. Rooms. Breakfast

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Nice big rooms. And excellent food at the restaurant. Awesome views (on the sea side)

Miinukset: A bit far from town.

Miinukset: My room has good ocean view.

Plussat: Cosy room has both beds and tatami. Staff showed commitment to ensure customers are comfortable

Plussat: Should have more choices of breakfast and dinner

Plussat: The view of the bay and Suga island is exceptionally breathtaking and refreshing, with the blue pacific ocean and a green island, perfect for waking up to this. The room is somewhat spacious for four people. The bathroom is separated from the toilet, making it comfortable for many people staying.

Miinukset: There was no wifi in each room; it is only available in the lobby. Also, there was not so much information (like pamphlets or billboards) about traveling in the surrounding areas —like Toba, Shima, or Ise— for the first-comers.

Plussat: The Bedroom was spacious and the view was fantastic.

Miinukset: It was not very close to downtown.

Plussat: Nice location with a great view of the sea from the room. Staff and reception is kindly and helpful. We have a problems with our flight schedule so we arrive late by 1 day. But the hotel reservation team is helpful and fix all the problems for us. There also a shuttle bus service to the town of Toba.

Miinukset: Little too far from the town.

Plussat: The service provided by the mother-daughter team managing this inn is excellent. The meals were outstanding. The location convenient to the attractions of the area.

Miinukset: The facilities are a bit dated

Plussat: Staffs are very friedly. They take extra effort to provide muslim-friendly meals for me.

Miinukset: No wifi

Plussat: Very friendly staff; Very nice food: this was amongst our best Japanese breakfasts in Japan, we were given onigiri for the day, and the diner was delicious; Good location next to the train station, to some nice restaurants, to Mikimoto island and the aquarium.

Miinukset: Very small bathroom; Air conditioning was old and noisy; The room and ryokan overall would deserve some renovation.

Plussat: Really nice place even though it is a little bit run down. Very friendly people. Gorgeous breakfast (can't tell about the dinner, because we didn't have it). Excellent location close to the sea. In walking distance to the station, Mikimoto Peark Island (don't miss! excellent museum) and Toba Aquarium. Only 10 minutes train ride to the Ise shrine. Nice ofuro.

Miinukset: Nothing :-)

Plussat: The inn is a bit aged. Room size is acceptable but air con needs to be fixed. Public bath is actually just a tub bigger than a normal bath tub. However, location is good which is just a few minutes walk from Toba Station. The owner, an old Japanese woman who does not speak English, is very helpful and accommodating with our request. She even prepared Japanese rice dumplings in the mornings before we left for sightseeing.

Miinukset: Air con in the room was in sufficient. Bath tub drainage didn’t work well.

Plussat: Very close from nearby train station, wonderful room with sea view, quiet, comfortable, clean. Very friendly welcoming by Owner, English speaking. Unexpected superb onsen on the top floor overlooking the sea - a very nice surprise. We used this place as our base location to visit the Shima and Mie peninsula and the Nara shrines, all easily reachable by train. Great small seafood (and other) restaurants at short walking distance.

Miinukset: Nothing, we would go back any time!

Plussat: Breakfast was good and staff was friendly and helpful.

Miinukset: Desperately needed a refresh. Only one chair in the room.

Plussat: The site location was OK since the hotel was near the JR station.

Miinukset: I am not sure that the hotel was loosing money or not. But, the hotel was not clean. Also, we did not use the public bath (located in the hotel), but the usage of bath was automatically charged for both of us. Probably, this hotel needs significant modification for better in many areas.

Plussat: This Ryokan was amazing! Principally for who visiting the Japanese old (tradicional) style and who traveling with Japan Rail Pass. This location is just 30 minutes to Ise Jingu by JR and 1 minute a foot by station. The food ware awesome, all food ware Japanese style like rice, miso soup, many type of seafood like sashimi, Ise shrimp (very famous type of shrimp), etc. and Japanese style for breakfast as well. And best point ware that you’ll have breakfast and dinner in your room! This ryokan is really good for who needs the Japanese culture.

Miinukset: I’ve thinking that there are some type of ofuro but there is just one. But it’s big and sufficient to relax.

Plussat: Very large room.This hotel has seen better days and looks a bit run down, but it was clean and the staff were friendly(not a lot of english) We were a few floors up at the front and had a great ocean view.There were some negatives, but we enjoyed our stay

Miinukset: Very noisy in the day and evening-trains and traffic lights-quietened down when the trains stopped-the bed was rock hard and the room was cool and drafty.Hotel internet only available in the lobby.

Plussat: Staff friendly. Nice view.

Miinukset: Old and dated. Functional but too expensive for what it was. Cash only.

Plussat: Good location and car parking is free

Plussat: We loved our stay here the staff were lovely. Their English is limited but we got by. The hotel is old and smells musty but has a retro feel. Central to walk everywhere. Don’t stay here if you are a fussy traveler

Plussat: Excellent meals, very courteous staff, large room, great view.

Miinukset: Ittle dated

Plussat: Central location very close walking distance to station, harbour, aquarium, restaurants. Nice seaview, nice onsen, nice traditional Japanese room

Miinukset: This hotel does not give an attractive impression from the outside like many other buildings in the neighbourhood. It seems as the town is dying out and has seen its best days. Although it was basically clean the whole interior would need a complete renovation, however the original 60s-70s retro design can have its own charme. Windows and shutters were very noisy during stormy weather.

Plussat: Very close to the station, very nice personnel, clean. I also loved hot bath.

Miinukset: It's quite old, but in Japan is regular thing

Plussat: Lovely views from the dining room at breakfast, nice hot baths, lovely clean bedrooms and very helpful staff. Highly recommended. A little bit out of the way if you do not have your own transport but worth the effort for the money.