Best Nachikatsuura Hotels

"I stayed for 2 nights and experienced two different room types: an ocean-view tatami room on the 7th floor (pictured) and another ocean-view tatami room on the 1st floor (with a private hot spring bath). **Pros:** 1. The location offers stunning ocean views. Just a short walk from the hotel (turn left, then left again), you'll find expansive ocean vistas; even if you haven't booked an ocean-view room, you can still enjoy the sea here and take evening strolls along the coast. 2. Complimentary hot and cold beverages are available, though with time restrictions. 3. There's a public hot spring bath (onsen) on the 2nd floor, complete with yukata (Japanese robes) and a comprehensive range of toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, facial cleanser, makeup remover, toner, and lotion. A special touch is the selection of nearly 10 different brands of shampoos and conditioners you can choose from. For rooms with a private bath, Refa hairdryers are provided, and you can enjoy both indoor and outdoor bathing options. It's lovely to soak under the stars at night. 4. Complimentary ramen is served at 9 PM. During my two-day stay, it was 'black ramen' both nights. 5. The front desk staff primarily speak Japanese and English (no Chinese), but simple English communication was smooth. Overall service was excellent. Despite the remote surroundings, the hotel interior felt vibrant and welcoming. The dinner and breakfast staff were also very attentive and particularly friendly towards children. 6. The hotel is conveniently located less than a 10-minute walk from Kii-Katsuura JR Station, making it easy to visit the Whale Museum in Taiji and explore the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. **Cons:** 1. The walk from Kii-Katsuura JR Station to the hotel with luggage was quite challenging. The pedestrian path is narrow, with cars driving by very close, though thankfully there wasn't much traffic. The hotel also does not offer a shuttle service. 2. The room facilities are a bit dated and show their age, but they remain fully functional. 3. Since we stayed in tatami rooms, we had to lay out our futons ourselves each night. 4. Due to booking two different room types, on the second day we had to check out by 10 AM, store our luggage, and then re-check in at 3 PM. Luckily, we were out exploring for most of the day, so it wasn't a major inconvenience. 5. The rooms use traditional keys (not key cards), which means you have to remember to manually lock the door when leaving. This felt a little inconvenient. **In summary,** this is a charming onsen hotel offering pleasant scenery and warm, attentive service. I would highly recommend it."

"Nazhishengpu is a must-stay accommodation place to go to the Wakayama Peninsula. There are many places worth visiting, such as Nazhishan and beautiful coastal scenery. Because the number of days of travel is a little longer to find some price suitable for the hotel, I decided to choose this one. The location is by the sea, the relative environment is quiet, there is a parking space suitable for self-driving tour, the room can overlook the sea view, and you can watch the sunrise outside the window of the room in the morning. The only toilet is smaller. Breakfast is only simple Japanese set menu style less 😋"

"Pros: The hotel is conveniently located, about a 500-600 meter walk from the station. It boasts a beautiful seaside setting, though it's on an embankment rather than a sandy beach. You can walk along the embankment to Benten Island. The hotel was very clean and offered good value for money. Cons: For a Japanese-style hotel, I was surprised there were no welcome refreshments – a first in my experience. The staff seemed a bit indifferent. Breakfast and dinner were merely 'okay.' The onsen facilities were quite simple, with two pools for each gender: one indoor and one open-air. However, the outdoor bath in the women's section was essentially just a large bathtub."

"It doesn't feel like it will pick up a tour group, it is very suitable for self-driving tours; the hot springs are well maintained and the sea view is very beautiful. Even at night, the garden around the hot springs is also very beautiful. You can enjoy the hot springs peacefully.; the service attitude of the hotel staff is also super good."

"Very good experience"

"It’s not easy to find, it’s not recommended if it’s not a self-driving car. The house is very large and clean but very cold. The nearby shops closed early and the kitchens are fully equipped. There is a very famous hot spring nearby, so you must go to bubble"

"近所の海で遊んだ後に宿泊するのに利用させて頂きました。 暑くて汗ダラダラで到着すると、クーラーで部屋を冷やして頂いてたので、心遣いがとても嬉しかったです。 水着などすぐに洗いたいものがあったりするので、洗濯機が使えるのが助かりました。 中も広くて綺麗にされていましたし、田舎の親戚の家みたいな感覚でくつろげました。 また来年も利用させてもらいたいです(*^^*)"