Guest House Sonomama Reviews

Good location, nearby kofu station, easy to access, cheap.

There’s no charger plug for the upper bunk bed, which was a bit inconvenient

It's nice that you can check in without meeting anyone at the unmanned check-in. There is a coin laundry in the common area on the first floor.

It's within walking distance from the station. I stayed in a dormitory. I arrived around 4pm and checked in by myself. I didn't meet any hotel staff until I checked out. The dormitory is a business hotel room with beds lined up. That's why it's called "as is". As a remnant of the business hotel, the rooms have a unit bath. The rooms aren't large but are cleaned. There is a refrigerator in the hallway on each floor. There is a lounge on the first floor and the kitchen can be used. It's not a problem for experienced travelers, but those who aren't may find it confusing. For me it was a cheap and sufficient guesthouse.

I made a reservation to stay here the day before going hiking in the Southern Alps. First of all, the price is cheap and the location is close to the station. It has all the basics like body wash, shampoo, and hair dryer. There is an elevator and a water purifier on the first floor. There is a large Family Mart nearby. There are lockers that you can lock with a key, so you can leave your luggage while hiking. It is a dormitory, but the room is small, and the bathroom and toilet are inside the room, but they are very small. It wasn't bad because I was only going to sleep before hiking. It is a self-check-in/out method using a pad, but I never saw any staff on the day I checked in, checked out, or came back to get my luggage. When I checked in, a number key and password were given, and I entered with that. They asked me to fill out a form when I checked in, but I couldn't find it anywhere in the lobby, so I just wrote on a piece of paper that I was leaving my luggage, put it in a locker, and locked it before leaving. I was a little anxious, but it wasn't lost.

Convenient location. Check-in was automatic and fast. Amenity was substantial and was saved. it's recommended.