415-0023 Shizuoka, Shimoda, sanchome 25-30, Japan
#2 of 20 hotels in Shimoda
Guests' ChoiceBased on 240 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2023
Remy
CanadaThe staff was super great and made us feel very welcome! The location and the view from the room were amazing, I will definitely return there at some point. They made our stay in Shimoda a memory that will never fade! Thank you again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Tristan
FranceTout, super spot, super gens, l'endroit idéal 🤩
Tout est parfait 😍
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Julian
SwitzerlandThe dorms were a bit small and thus stuffy in the night.
The staff was very helpful and supported us phoning with the local ferry as our japanese is not that great. Also the place seems very kid friendly which is rarely seen. We felt very welcome. The owner even offered us an emergency stay as our ferry was cancelled! Would recommend this guesthouse and we will definitively come back.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Sonoka
United Statesnothing. I would just re-iterate that there are many stairs, if you don’t mind it and don’t require other type of accessibility measures then go for it.
vibe, access to equipment, view, staff/owners are very friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Harsha
United KingdomFabulous place with great sea view. Wonderful family room, spacious and very clean. Great shared space and kitchen. Superb hosts. Friendly and professional. Lovely coastal walk.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Maor
IsraelThere was really all I needed 😆 but more importantly, the owners were super helpful and friendly, they helped me a lot. The area is beautiful with nice people, and I learned to surf in one of the beaches. I came in April, so there weren't a lot of visitors but I definitely recommend it.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Angela
United KingdomWe would have liked a kettle in our room to make our own hot drinks rather than go down to the communal area - lots of stairs! (We’re in our 70s 😂). We had been warned about the stairs & how the view compensated for that, which was very true 👍 So a minor niggle really 😊
Stunning views, ideal location, very friendly, helpful owners, clean & comfortable, & we were able to park our camper van on-site too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Julia
PolandNothing
Beautiful view and localisation. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Kitchen well equipped, shared space was perfect for work and chill. Basic bikes are available for free
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
James
United KingdomHighly recommend this place. Really clean and location is great. The Guesthouse had everything you would need. We stayed with a one year old baby and it was great. Kitchen was clean and easy to use and they had a baby seat to attach to the chairs which was great. There are restaurants and cafes walking distance as well and also a sandy beach. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Sarah
GermanyThe Hosts were really kind and the guesthouse really clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Axel
GermanyIt was a bit cold in the room, but this was also due to the heavy storm...
Lovely owners! They even drove us back to the train station. The common area has good vibe and great views - same for the room. You can borrow a bicycle for free. The food recommendations and were great! We highly recommend Doug's bakery. The 3.5km to get there are worth it :)
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Kathy
AustraliaThe room was a little basic but the bathroom was great - good shower!
Great hosts - friendly and caring, In a beautiful position in a lovely little town. Good to have a well setup shared kitchen area too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Anand
JapanEverything was good
Location, parking, recreational facilities like projector, kitchen, coffee machine, games for kids, lots of books and most importantly the couple who manages the place.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Kishor
JapanGreat location, affordable rates , very clean and a nice and friendly couple running the place. Highly recommended !!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Megumi
JapanOnly thing was that the guesthouse is located at the top of a very steep driveway so pulling luggage up is a bit difficult, but not too bad.
Everything was fantastic, the owners were the kindest people and even gave us a lift to the train station when we were leaving. Excellent amenities, it was wonderful that they had free bike rentals
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Elizabeth
United Kingdomthe location was great, supermarket and beach within walking distance, the view was amazing and everything was very clean. the couple that run it were absolutely amazing, even picking me up from the station because it was raining, they had loads of information and were very welcoming
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Melih
TurkeyThis is the best place you can find in Shimoda. Beautiful spot, comfy beds, great common area to socialise with others especially if you're a solo traveler. Free bike rental, a great host that will help you get accustomed to the area and give you suggestions. I planned staying for 3 days but ended up extending a couple more days because I really felt comfortable there. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Mark
JapanLighting in room could be improved. It was very nice to have a common kitchen and dining space to use, but some of the other guests were not very careful to clean up after themselves.
Owner was super friendly, attentive to our needs and offered lots of advice about nearby restaurants and beaches. Location is both close to the ocean and also to the town, so very convenient. Clean and well maintained. The view from our room was magnificent.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Audrey
JapanWarm welcome by the staff with very good recommendation of what to do the next day. We were able to see very nice kawazu Sakura thanks to this! The bed was comfortable, and there is a nice view on the sea.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Celine
JapanI would describe this as a very steep lodging. Most of the rooms are on the 3rd and 4th floor and the stairs are a bit steep but there are railings for assistance. The walk up to the entryway is very steep as well but there's really nothing that can be done about that tbh.
All you need really sums this place up! I stayed in the twin room and the view was very nice. Nearby it's a short walk to a little cove with a small beach and on the other side of the hill there's a nice historical area. I didn't do much in the city itself because I was there mainly to visit nearby towns for the kawazu zakura. I got there a bit late for the flowers in Kawazu but when I told the owner that, he gave me a wonderful recommendation for blooming flowers in Minami Izu and even recommended me parking and an onsen to visit. He helped make my trip go from potential flop to a delightful weekend adventure. I'll definitely be back to visit Shimoda to explore the city and all it's beaches and sights! About the room, I liked it. It was just as pictured in the photos and actually, as it's a guesthouse I didn't think about the bathroom situation, shared or private, so I was very pleased to discover that I had a private bath/toilet room. The beds were not too hard, and the view was really nice. I do kind of wish the beds were lifted a bit so I could enjoy the view from the room as well but I suppose that's what the 2nd floor common spaces are for. It's got all the amenities needed, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tissues, hairdryer, hangers, clock, and a very fast A/C. It was a bit chilly and it took barely any time to warm up the room. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Wei
Chinasea view, nice staff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2023
Yeung
Hong KongOwner very friendly and helpful
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
コーパッタナチャイジャロン
JapanNot have
Owner is really kind. It was a raining day but they offer us to go to strawberry farm and view sakura with them. Location is quite far from station but their are travel spot when you walking here. It is great if you driving here.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Rohini
Japanstep to acces
all we need is exactly what we ave
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Alexander
JapanInitially I planned to stay for 3 nights. In the end it has been 5. Yuuki and Yumika made me feel being at home. Every area is clean, bright and cosy. In case of questions they were always happy to help. Top location with a beutiful scenery, only 50 meters away to the next beach. The guesthouse's name stands for a reason. I wasn't missing anything. Will definitely come back soon! Greetings!
Stayed in January 2023
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