Hotéis em Shirahama

Prós: Private spring onset with sea and beach view is a lovely feature

Prós: The in-room onsen is awesome, we loved it very much. It’s so convenient to have onsen in own room.

Contras: The food in the G/F cafe is so so only. The hotel is located on the slope, it’s more convenient to have own car.

Prós: The hotel is overlooking Shirahama beach, which is only 5’ walk from the lobby. The 11th floor outdoor onsen has a wonderful seaview, and the breakfast buffet (with both western and Japanese cuisine) with a seaview is just perfect.

Prós: The sufficient breakfast that comes with great varieties of selection (they even have ice cream!!), the swimming pool which is only open in July & August, the infinity onsen pool for sunset, the spacious and clean room. The playroom is a huge bonus for rainy days. The free shuttle from the station made it easy for us.

Contras: The hot water in the bathroom came really slow. It took me forever for me to have hot water. The swimming pool wasn't open in the first 2 days of our stay (2 days before July), but it'll be nice if the hotel could notify us first or made it clear on the website of their opening period. The beach isn't exactly close to the hotel.

Prós: Nice scenery , nice onsen, spacious room

Contras: The staff are generally nice but one of them was rude, we were doing check out and she rolled her eyes when we asked about the undersea tower next to the hotel and finally she didn’t answer us. In general this hotel is not worthy.

Prós: Excellent experience, especially the all you can select japanese style yukata for hot spring. Enjoy the vibe so much that everyone put on the yukata during breakfasy and dinner time, around the hotel! Super helpful and friendly staff, lovely seaview and superb japanese style dinner! The hotspring was great too! Would love to visit again! Ideal for us as baby crib is available!

Contras: Too hot during the first night

Prós: Spectacular seaview both from the lobby level balcony & the onsen a few levels down. Also, staff is friendly & helpful.

Contras: nil

Prós: Friendly staff, choices of bath and overall cleanliness

Contras: Food offer at buffet are the same. It would be better if different food offered on each day

Prós: The room was really big with great ocean view. Their "box lunch" was exceptional value. Employees were super nice. This hotel is what I would call a resort hotel.

Contras: No way to get to hotel except by taxi. Not many places to see within walking distance.

Prós: The place was clean and everything was spacious

Contras: It was great!! I wish if the pool was open

Prós: Located right at water front, extremely good view. Even if you do not book a sea view room, you can still enjoy the view at the huge lobby with comfortable sitting area. Good hot spring facilities and friendly staff.

Contras: Hotel does not provide shuttle service for their own guests. Hotel guests can use local hot spring community’s shuttle service but with very limited number of seats. Guests have to take bus or taxi from railway station.

Prós: the beach is beautiful

Contras: Staff not so helpful

Prós: Extremely helpful and considerate staff.

Contras: Smoking in rooms on our floor. We could smell it in the hall and would have preferred that if there is smoking in rooms, that they be isolated to a smokers floor or not in the room at all and only outsidel The room acoustics were not great. We could here our neighbors children crying and children in the hall yelling and running and we could here the people above us thumping on their floor.

Prós: Everything- room perfect, onsen amazing , view incredible. Perfect.

Contras: Nothing - perfect.

Prós: Great location and sea view. Hotel staff are good, helpful and excellent. Hot spring is also very good!

Prós: The location is great. Spacious room and fantastic onsen.

Contras: Compared to several onsen hotels we have stayed in Japan, food (dinner) here was just disappointing (thinking about the price). Hotel staff was okay, but not as professional as those in other hotels.

Prós: Excellent beach front location with spacious rooms. Breakfast was delicious (provided you like Japanese breakfasts).

Contras: It was quite expensive for what you get.

Contras: Dinner is excellent exceeding our expectations.

Prós: Close to the beach and scenary spots

Contras: The bathroom is extremely small !

Contras: don't have space for make up.

Contras: Breakfast is simple and less variety

Prós: Gorgeous ocean view, In room Onsen

Prós: Onsen is the best one that I had tried before: huge, hot and classic!! The hotel is near the beach and the staff is helpful.

Prós: Excelent service, options of places to visit around were provided by staff, great food at the restaurant and Onsen is very comfortable.

Contras: Only one towel provided and you have to bring it to onsen.

Prós: Good hot springs. My room has a private hot springs . I am so happy. The hot spring in my room is very impressive.

Contras: The blanket is thick. It wasn’t right blanket for the season

Prós: The Japanese room style. The location is near the Lawson and Family Mart. There is car park as well.

Contras: The staff is very helpful although they cannot speak English very well.

Prós: This is one of the best ryokan hotel i have stayed. Beautiful room and spacy common facilities! The breakfast and dinner also got many variety. While the bath tubs are very spacious! Just a walking distance to the engetsu island for a beautiful sunset!

Contras: Nothing

Prós: so many choices even in Japanese style or western style, very tasty. my room got in-room Onsen, and the view is wonderful, watching at the beach and the ocean, it's perfect for me to stay.

Prós: Food was alright, but the location is great as well as the onsens! Staff was super nice.

Contras: The food wasn't great, would have enjoyed a better selection for lunch and less rice on the sushi.

Prós: Location

Contras: Needs new corridor carpets badly. They are torn, stained and ripped. Need new bed linens and quilt covers. They did not feel clean at all. Need new air condition unit. It was rattling and noisy. The ventilator was also noisy.

Prós: The proximatey to the beach

Contras: The onsen per person charge I didn’t know about

Prós: It is really nice onse resort with great value of the breakfast and dinner. Onsen itself was super nice as well both indoor and out door.

Contras: A little old inside the room. But pretty normal in that area.

Prós: Environment

Contras: too many people

Prós: Its very holiday feel when you stay. The resort is modernly renovatted everywhere except the rooms which are in japanese style.

Contras: I am very satisfied with this hotel.

Prós: Traditional Japanese room was very clean and cozy. Breakfast and dinner buffets were exceptional in variety and flavours. Onsen and outdoor pool and baths were clean. Overall accommodation was very comfortable to stay in.

Contras: Not much, as we had a car, it was easy to access.

Prós: There are 3 hot springs that you can use when you stay here. Grampus Sea is the best. The breakfast was excellent value for money. Coffee was 200 yen, but it was not bad. Senjojiki is super close, so you can watch sunrise/sunset easily.

Contras: Slightly further away compared to other options in the area. Rooms were slightly noisy.

Contras: Poor bed, super expensive. We requested a room for me and my girlfriend, the guy gives us a room with two single bed without even asking if it was ok.

Prós: Convenient with free carpark

Contras: Toilet & shower are not conveniently located near chalet - have to walk to main building! Front Desk staff not conversant in English

Prós: Very friendly hosts, especially the pick-up service was unbelievably helpful! We loved the location with a great view on the ocean (especially when we could watch the fireworks right from our balcony). Best part was the private Onsen on the balcony! Just perfect!!!

Prós: Wonderful and helpful staff! Great location!

Prós: Nice staff, anxious to help.

Prós: Good design of onsen bath

Contras: Light too dim and scene is not good enough

Prós: Firstly, the view from hotel is great! The hot spring in the room is excellent as well! It would be better that the bamboo fences could be replaced by glasses which can only be seen from inside instead of outside so that customers can enjoy the seaview while in hot spring! The hotel is equipped with a lift. And they have a minivan to pick you up at bus station or beach as hotel is in the mountain, hard for people to walk up to.

Contras: We arrived late on the first day as our flight was delayed. When we got there we met a not very nice receptionist who rolled her eyes at us when one of us approached to the car set in the lobby. And she emphasized like three times on only two pick up one day, which makes us feel that we're not respected and welcomed. And it's a wee bit expensive considering the location and no meals.

Prós: Firstly, the view from hotel is great! The hot spring in the room is excellent as well! It would be better that the bamboo fences could be replaced by glasses which can only be seen from inside instead of outside so that customers can enjoy the seaview while in hot spring! The hotel is equipped with a lift. And they have a minivan to pick you up at bus station or beach as hotel is in the mountain, hard for people to walk up to.

Contras: We arrived late on the first day as our flight was delayed. When we got there we met a not very nice receptionist who rolled her eyes at us when one of us approached to the car set in the lobby. And she emphasized like three times on only two pick up one day, which makes us feel that we're not respected and welcomed. And it's a wee bit expensive considering the location and no meals.

Prós: We had a brilliant stay here. The rooms are funky and each has a private bath on the balcony. The baths are super hot. So use the cold tap to cool down. Don’t worry about the overflow. They also have three private Onsen in the basement. 2 are family size one is couple size. You just go down and if the are unlocked they are free. Go in lock the door and enjoy. Living in Japan and having been to hundreds of Onsen this was a real boon and highlight. Usually it’s a reservation system and extra charge, but not here. The hotel has no food or cafe but provides facilities for heating food. The major advantage is the free driver service. You go to reception tell them where you need to go and they take and bring you back. This is brilliant as they are located atop a steep hill. Makes you feel kind of special being chauffeured around Arno additional cost.

Contras: Nothing. We had a great time.

Prós: A hotel I usually stay at was full, so I had to find another accommodation and have found Spa Inn Shirahama. This hotel has private bathrooms and toilets in the rooms and it's rare for many hotels in Shirahama (except extremely expensive ones), so I booked a room there. Plus it's not my first trip to Shirahama so I was fine with a hotel not near the beach (but still it's only 15 minutes by foot). It's right in front of Sandanbeki cliff and a pirates' cave (these place I recommend you to visit!!), and around 6 minutes by foot from Senjojiki, which is also cool. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant, but it has a vending machine with drinks and a microwave oven. A convenience store is in 5-7 minutes by foot. There are restaurants and street food kiosks near the hotel but they close early. Rooms are spacious. You have several spaces in a room. Towels, tooth brushes, paste, shavers, yukata for onsen, shampoo, body soap, tea and coffee are included. Hair dryer will be waiting for you at the front desk. The owner is so nice and polite and tries to help you with everything you need.

Contras: Well, we had to buy a hand soap haha

Prós: Location is great, there is a conv. Store near, also a restaurant or 2 nearby, right next to sandanbeki, room was great

Contras: The staff was really nice, but his speaking skills were a bit off

Prós: Everything. The service was great.

Contras: The wifi was only available in the lobby.

Prós: Good value for money in good locations. Walking distant from sandanbeki

Contras: One slipper at room is mismatched

Prós: A basic hotel for stay with affordable room Very near to the attraction Sandambeki Very friendly staff

Contras: The location quite far from the town, if not driving then suggested to buy 1 or 2 days pass for unlimited taking the local bus.

Prós: the staff is nice , polite and helpful

Contras: without wifi in the room. no network

Prós: The front desk person is extremely nice and polite, and has been trying to provide the best service to us even he cannot speak English or Chinese at all. And the front desk person is an elderly who seems to be around the age of 70 and 80 who has been trying to safe keeping the hotel by himself, and he is very disappointed to know that we have to leave the hotel earlier due to the condition of the hotel, even though we did not request for a refund of second night charge at all. So the front desk elderly really seems to serve us with all his heart. If you are not timid of ghost, travelling in group, and does no require well maintained facility, please come to this hotel as the front desk elderly has been extremely nice and polite to us. The price is comparatively inexpensive compared to the price offered by other nearby hotels.

Contras: The hotel location is a little bit far from the main beach (Shirahama beach), as being the last stop of any public bus in the city. And the hotel is very close to a very famous attraction, Sandanbeki cliff (三段壁). However, it is worth mentioned that, Sandanbeki cliff has been considered as a famous suicide spot by local citizen, with more than dozens of suicide pet year, and there was even 2 signboards set by a Christian priest near the attraction to prevent people from killing themselves (you can get additional information about this by searching 三段壁 in Japan Google News search), therefore this hotel is definitely not suitable for people who are timid of ghost. The surrounding area will become dark in night and some wallpaper along the stair seems to be peeling off as well. There is no wifi provided in the room and the WiFi is only provided in the lobby instead. The facility is not well maintained as the line to switch on a pendant lamp was disconnected, and I have to fix it myself. The air-conditioner also blow off the wind directly to your face as it is installed on the opposite side of the bed. There is no door lock on the internal side of the door, which means whoever hold the key / replica of the key can easily access the room without your permission. No hairdryer in the room but you can ask the front desk to lend a hairdryer to you.

Prós: The owner was extremely kind. She gave me a lift to the railway station to meet my early train (before 7 a.m.) when the bus service has not started yet! She also recommended a bath house to me and lent me a torch for use.

Contras: Nothing!

Prós: Staff in there was so kind and friendly! There is really close to Shirarahama beach (5min walk) Room was cozy and Clean Japanese style of beds were comfortable.

Contras: Shower room is small. People who stayed next room to us are really noise at midnight.

Prós: Beautiful staff!!!! Good location.

Contras: Nothing.

Prós: Very nice host. Good English. Location is great to move around and plenty of options for eating.

Prós: The location was incredibly convenient while also being quiet. The amenities were incredibly useful. The design was beautiful, and Takami-san was so kind and helpful.

Prós: Beautiful Japanese traditional architecture. Cozy common spaces (fully furnished kitchen with free coffee/tea/etc., living room with big sofa and books on Wakayama). Very friendly host. Perfect location (close to Shirahama's beautiful white sand beach and other tourist attractions, hot springs and restaurants. A few minutes on foot to Shirahama bus center).

Contras: It is quite common in minshuku (Japanese-style B&B) and it was not a problem for me, but there is only one shower and it is separated from the main building. Also, walls in Japanese traditional buildings tend to be quite thin, so, if you are not used to that, it might be better to bring earplugs (although it mostly depends on the other guests. This minshuku is located in a very quiet neighborhood).

Prós: It's the perfect location. Stores, the beach and everything you could want are all withing walking distance. It's in a beautiful and convenient part of Shirahama. Takami-san is extremely kind and accommodating! It's like being in a friend's home.

Prós: Shirahama is one of Japan's oldest resort towns, and ranks as a top 3 historic (and documented) onsen town. Just imagine that you are stepping foot in the same place as famous Japanese people have for thousands of years! And you can have this experience for a fair price at Shirahamakan. The half-board is completely worth it to have the full ryokan experience. The breakfast was amazing and different on the 2nd morning. We love Japanese breakfast and were very very happy with it. It was filling and started us off on a great footing for the day of sight-seeing. The dinner was overwhelming and delicious for our little party. We had a room of 4 with a private onsen. It was totally worth it. The entire group found our time at Shirahama-kan very relaxing. The taxi for JR station costs about 20 USD one way. So if possible, try to call Shirahama-kan and ask to book the shuttle in advance. You can not just ride on the shuttle; you need a reservation. You should definitely try the large public onsen that they have - the outside and indoor one are both nice and relaxing. The location is prime - within walking distance to 2 convenience stores and a grocery store. You can walk across the street to get to a beautiful beach and take your little kids to play on the playground. This ryokan has a very helpful poster in the hallway for first time onsen users. My entire party loved their stay here and we would certainly wish to stay again!

Contras: The property had definitely seen better days but the staff worked so hard to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The main person helping us with the breakfast and dinner was literally sprinting around trying to get everything out to us quickly and perfectly. We loved her so much.

Prós: The room was really clean staff was friendly Public bath (Onsen) was big and relaxing. Our bed (futon) were prepared by the staff when we were gone out for dinner. The view from room window was really nice (beach was visible)

Prós: In-room onsen, food was good and the meals were well served

Contras: The room was very old and some of the facilities were lack of maintenance. Some of the staff at rge reception did not have the good attitude.

Prós: Service was nice, very typical of a ryokan.

Contras: Dated interior designs. Needs some updating.

Prós: Food was good and the meals were well served. In-room onset was good

Contras: The room was very old and some of the facilities were lack of maintenance. Some of the staff at the reception did not have good attitude.

Prós: It is situated right next to the beach and close to many restaurants and shops. The hotel has aged quite a bit so it is a bit outdated. The onsen is nice and has four different pools.

Contras: Our room smelled like smoke quite a lot. They told us they only have smoking rooms and tried to get the smell out which of course didnt work. The staff speaks only very little to no english so communication wasnt easy.

Prós: Onsen was big including 4 baths (2 outdoor).

Contras: The staff at the reception was not very helpful and did not speak much English. The hotel and our room was not renovated for a while. The room was quite big but we booked family room.

Prós: The hosts went out of their way to assist us. helped us with our bags going to the bus station. Really warm, hospitable and friendly people.

Contras: A little far from the beach but nonetheless we liked the hike from the hotel to the beach

Prós: The room was large and the staff were lovely. I was given a lift to the beach one morning and to the train station at the end of my stay.

Contras: The aircon wasn't quite powerful enough. The room needed to be a little cleaner. The bed could have been softer. It was further from the beach than one would like, but I found a great Italian restaurant on near Ezura beach as a result so it worked out for me.

Prós: Awesome service! Seriously, 5 star for this. Uncle was kind enough to drive me to the onsen and to the train station without me asking, he just offered straightaway. He talked to me about the onsen and about the beach, he's quite fun to talk to even with the limited english.

Contras: It's a bit hidden location-wise, but once you familiarize yourself around the area, you can go back to the property without using maps.

Prós: The breakfast was nice and the staff were very kind; they drove me to the bus station when I was leaving.

Prós: Great value basic accommodation. Clean. Staff seemed very friendly but spoke very little English (this was not a problem). Parking available. Could walk to a very good Italian/Pizza Restaurant overlooking the ocean (just in case you had to much great Japanese food and needed a change). Staff gave us directions to visit a local major park that had a fantastic display of cherry blossoms. Easy drive to Osaka if you need to fly out from there.

Contras: A bit out of town, but was quiet and in a local neighborhood.

Prós: Our pet could stay with us in the room

Contras: Nothing in particular

Prós: Staff was really friendly, even with the language barrier. We were invited to a jazz show on our first night in the cafe/bar on the first floor which was a lot of fun. Our room was comfortable and spacious. We loved being close to Ezura Beach/江津良海水浴場 (around a 5-7 minute walk) which was much less crowded, not at all touristy, and felt a lot more natural than the main beach area in Shirahama. Cute and quiet neighborhood. Not a whole lot in the immediate area, but a couple of good restaurants were within walking distance (Pescatore/ペスカトーレ and Hikari/洋食ひかり) and there were food stands by Ezura Beach in the afternoon. Breakfast was good, typical Japanese "western style". One of the staff gave us a mini tour and a ride to the bus station after we checked out which was really helpful!

Contras: We had a lot of wet things from going to the beach a lot, but no hangers or drying racks minus one so we kind of had to improvise. Most of the room was clean, but the toilet room was a tiny bit dirty and had kind of a funky smell. There were no towels in the room so we had to ask. Location is a bit inconvenient on foot unless you packed pretty light, but would be easy to access by car or bicycle.

Prós: The host was very friendly and accommodating, taking us on a tour of the town and arranging details with a rental car agency. We were the only guests at the time and had a good sized traditional studio room with tatami mats and futons. On one side through rice paper screens was a kitchen and on the other, a bathroom. The hotel was in walking distance to cafes, restaurants and the beach. The hotel has a cafe/restaurant downstairs with a band playing some nights, of which the manager is a member.

Contras: Bar at 1st floor little bit noisy when you are in the room

Prós: The staff/manager waited for me to till about 11pm, for me to check in. I emailed them and explained my flight will arrive at 3pm and the bus ride would take about 6 or 7 hours to Shirahama. When ever i emailed pension through the app, they was veey responsive and emailed me back asap. Thank you

Contras: I didnt like i couldnt stay longer and enjoy city. I needed a place i could over night and spend the morning in Shirahama. I am looking forwards to staying again.

Prós: Perfect location if you’re planning on spending your time at the beach.

Prós: Casual communications. Economical fare. Convenient location. International guests. 24 hours access to the bath.

Prós: The location: 3 minutes from Shiharama beach, near restaurants, bus stop and cliffs. The host provides bicycles, towels and a map for free. The room is comfortable (the futons, but not the pillows).

Contras: We were surprised and disappointed with the host's welcome (compared to other reviews we had read). We expected a warm welcome, exchanges but on the contrary, the host is very distant, even fleeing. Something may have changed? The atmosphere is strange. The room is clean but the rest of the house is not. Everything seems to be abandoned. The bathroom is very clad, the 1st floor toilets smell bad. The house is very humid and a bad smell (of sulfur and cigarette) is present everywhere. We won't come back.

Prós: The Koi pond was beautiful had a very calming effect on the place. The price for having your own room in Shirahama was awesome. The onsen/shower was also private which is very rare. 3 min walk from beach, less then a minute walk to the restaurants and the supermarket is about 5 mins. The location is perfect! The host is lovely as well as the friendly obachan

Contras: It’s a bit out dated

Prós: Very near to beach and super market. And host is very good.

Prós: Very close to the beach and center (restaurants).

Contras: As hosts don’t speak (decent) English, it is better suited for Japenese.

Prós: The house is very old and therefore sometimes a bit shabby, however very authentic and beautiful. The facilities are simple, but you have everything you need, even four a couple of days. There’s a fridge, microwave and water boiler available. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is great: within walking distance to the beach, onsen, covenience stores, restaurants and easy accessible by bus from Shirahama station. There are also some bicycles that can be used for free.

Contras: Just one bathroom (women/men one each), so you have to wait sometimes. But as there are so many favourable onsen nearby, you have plenty of other possibilities to bath. My room was towards the street, so in the morning it got a bit noisy because of the traffic.

Contras: outdoor hot spring is good in November but outdoor shower is too cold in November.

Prós: The owner is so kind and very amusing. Handily located next to JR station (train noise not an issue in the rooms), with 24 hour supermarket only 800m away. Absolutely awesome open air bath!

Prós: The staff look like grandma to me.

Prós: Perfect location for those arriving via Shirahama station (literally 30s away), relaxing outdoor bath options, clean rooms, and a very kind proprietress

Contras: Cash only payment was a bit inconvenient but only because I forgot about that part oops, so just remember it

Prós: The location is the best! Owner is no nice and welcomed.

Contras: We can check in just only 15.00-18.00 p.m. that I think it's really too short.

Prós: Great location! And the bed is bigger than I expected! Host is super friendly.

Prós: Bath outside

Contras: Cash only. Do not trust booking