Hotels With Bar in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

A clean and relatively modern hotel sitting on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the harbour. There is an indoor/outdoor onsen on the ground floor and free alcohol and snacks from 3 to 5 pm every afternoon! Great value for money, and a great place to relax and ease back into civilisation if you’ve just come out of the mountains after doing the Kumano Kodo.

Choosing a hotel in Shirahama during the peak summer season involves many considerations. We eventually booked this Marriott. Previous reviews mentioned the hotel's steep hill, and having experienced it firsthand, I'd say it's manageable in the scorching summer if you're not lugging bags. However, if you are, it's definitely best to take a taxi directly from Shirahama Station. We actually saw a bus about to depart as we left the station and hopped on, but the walk from the bus stop up that steep, uneven road left both adults and kids exhausted. Before the 3 PM check-in, the lobby offers complimentary chilled plum water. We booked a sea view room, which was perfectly adequate for three adults and one child. The onsen (hot spring bath) on the 11th floor alternates between male and female use daily, and the views from there were quite nice. Breakfast was predominantly Western-style, so if you prefer Japanese options, I wouldn't recommend staying here. We noticed quite a few Western guests, and during peak times, the restaurant felt quite noisy and chaotic.

The room is very big, with great views and is very quiet. It is located close to Shirahama Station and the seafood market. The bus to the door is a 10-minute walk. The road is a bit dark at night. It is very convenient to take the bus to the beach and the Three Broken Walls, but the waiting time is too long. There are not many places to eat around. There is a pretty good ramen restaurant near the bus station. I suggest you either go back to the hotel after eating or book dinner at the hotel. The hotel actually has a shuttle bus that can take you to Shirahama Station. You just need to make an appointment with the front desk in advance, which is great. It's a bit inconvenient that you can't take a shower in the house, you can only go to the hot spring, but the hot spring is open from 6 to 9 in the morning. If you get up late, you may not be able to take a shower. We didn't dare to try it. A full meal for two people at the seafood market only costs 300 RMB. To go to Nachi Taisha Shrine and Kumano Kodo, you have to calculate the bus and Kuroshio Current time. It is still worthwhile to go there and back in one day. It is much more convenient than Kii-Katsuura. I stayed here for four days and three nights. I went to different places every day and came back to soak in hot springs to relieve fatigue. It is very cost-effective. By the way, Conan fans will feel very good.

Summary: 1. Airport transfer to Shirahama needs to be booked in advance via email. 2. The hotel is excellent and newly renovated. The hot springs are fantastic. 3. Transportation is inconvenient, but there's a shuttle service to Shirarahama Beach. 4. It's about a 15-20 minute walk downhill to a convenience store. The distance isn't actually that far.

Facility : Hotel provide open hot spring to every host and private hot spring with very reasonable price. Both have good view, clean facility and clear instruction Service : All staff are helpful and polite. Welcome message everywhere. Food : tasty and fresh dishes to let you taste Japan everyday. In addition, they introduce to you different sake with very good price. Lastly, staff will introduce to you different dishes so as to understand Japan more.

Location: About a 15-minute taxi ride from Shirahama Station, and there's also a bus that stops right at the entrance. The overall design is quite modern, and the ocean view far exceeded my expectations. The Pacific Ocean views from both the common areas and the rooms are very chill and expansive. Facilities: The room size is significantly larger than hotels of similar price in big cities, making for a very comfortable stay. Dining: A convenience store is just a 5-minute walk away. Right next door is a popular ramen shop; although it's mostly frequented by Chinese tourists, the taste is genuinely good and perfect for dinner. In the morning, I bought bread and coffee from the lobby and took it to the terrace to enjoy while soaking my feet and gazing at the sea – utterly delightful. This is a fantastic ocean-view hotel for a vacation, and I would definitely come back given the chance!

The industrial-style decor was great, and our room's balcony faced the sea, offering a lovely view. The only downside was the lack of an elevator; the double rooms are all on the third floor. Luckily, we didn't have much luggage, but a luggage service would have been a great addition. This place is connected to the Shimau next door, so check-in and check-out are handled there. It took a little while to figure that out when we first arrived. Overall, the service was very good; the person in charge even chatted with guests while we were waiting in line to check out. The Shimau next door has a large public bath, a summer-exclusive cold foot bath, and a bakery. In the morning, we also stumbled upon a mini market with vendors selling fruits and accessories. The Wakayama peaches from the fruit stall uncle were absolutely incredible – a bit pricey, but super delicious!

The location is still very good, the room is too small... The space planning is very compact and there is everything that should be there. The price is really cheap, so the overall price is very high, it is a good choice for us to stay for one night. The scenery of Kumano Ancient Road is really good

I picked the flatest upper and lower bed room because it was just a short sleep. We arrived at the hotel at 11:30 in the evening and the service staff were very friendly to arrange the room for us. Although the room has only one table and one upper and lower beds, the bathroom and toilet are also shared outside the room. But it is also clean. The next morning, our daughter checked out late because of the bed, but the staff was also friendly and asked us to take it slow. Next time I have the opportunity to meet again, I will choose a room with a sea view.

There is no elevator, the heavy luggage is a bit snackable, the room is not small, the suitcase is open casually, but there is a Chinese herbal smell, I don't know why hhh, the owner's grandmother is very kind, specially prepared a note with Chinese tips, and will recommend the gourmet shop. I don't know why I feel that there are not many markets that open. The location is really convenient, a few hundred meters from the station, and the other is the fishing port. Our next stop is Bird Feather, booked Chaolu Pavilion, so I didn't book the Pudao Hotel here, saving a little. This city is really small, if it is to go to Kumano Ancient Road, it is more than enough. If this is the terminal, if you want to turn back to Osaka, you can also book Puma, it is not so convenient to catch the trip. Another good thing is that laundry and drying here is free. Although a washing machine is not very easy to use and drying is not very sufficient, the bathroom is very pleasantly surprised. There is a drying system that can be used well. Leave the store fully self-service, store your luggage and lock it yourself. There is a specialty store at the nearby station, you can buy black brown sugar, black sugar ice cream, and you can also pay for luggage storage.