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Reviews of Hakone Kowakien Tenyu 5 stars

250-0407 Kanagawa, Hakone, Ninotaira 1297, Japan

#29 of 135 hotels in Hakone

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Review score

Based on 602 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Arrive early to avoid the crowd and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Wake up early to even see the sunrise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 20:00 - Superior Room with Open Air-Bath - Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Plan & Japanese/Western Buffet Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    But food isn’t of five star level matching the view. With many young staffs, not all so well trained, still room to improve

    Five star beautiful scenery. Elderly friendly and nice English speaking staffs for foreigners.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Fab
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, we only wish we could have stayed longer! Had a fabulous time and hope to return soon

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    It’s a paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 17:00~18:00 Entry - Superior Room with Open-Air Bath with Teppan Yaki Dinner 
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - no gym

    It’s a paradise! - the quality of the build - staff - dinner options - onsen options - views - garden - waterfall - help with birthday organization - onsite currency exchange

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night

    Price was a bit expensive, probably would have been more worth it if we had stayed longer and got to explore more.

    Only stayed one night so my friend and I didn't get to explore too much, but it was a great stay! My friend really enjoyed the open air bath, and it was also nice to have the private one in our room. We also enjoyed the garden and the great view of the trees in the morning. We didn't choose the dinner option so had to find food elsewhere - while there's a few food options connected to the premises, a lot of them were closed the day we were there. We ended up eating at the yakiniku place, which was fine (not much meat per plate, you grilled it yourself, prices just okay). The breakfast buffet was delicious! Had a really tasty onsen egg, fish roe, oden, etc. Travel wise - we walked on our way there from the subway, then on our way out used the bus stop right outside the connected yunessun, which had information about bus stops and timing, and were able to get to where we needed (Odawara).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Wish it was a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lack of reasonably priced dining options. in our opinion dinner services are very much overpriced (16k and 9k pp), noise from outside (not sure what, probably swimming pool across the street? some machinery?) that prevents full leasure and relax when on the balcony

    Onsen facilities, breakfast, kind service, location with a perfect view from a balcony, easy bus access, shuttle bus service, fast check-in and out, icecream coins, hotel garden, birthday gift!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Great Hotel and Great location with views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    really nothing.

    One of the best locations I've ever stayed at. Best staff I've ever seen. Very helpful, polite and professional. The location is just extraordinary too. especially the private onsen overlooking green hills. Can't ask for a better location and a better hotel. Cleanliness is also impeccable. Floors, toilets, bathrooms are all very clean. Great experience overall that'll cherish for ever.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The private onsen on the balcony made our stay very special and the public onsens on the property were beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were extremely kind and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Dinner Time 20:00 - Superior Room with Open Air-Bath - Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Plan & Japanese/Western Buffet Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The hotel had nice facilities and great food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff communication and kindness could be better

    Buffet breackfast excellent Dinner OK not more

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    I wish we could go back right now
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 17:00~18:00 Entry - Superior Room with Open-Air Bath with Teppan Yaki Dinner 
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    Everything about this hotel is amazing. The service, the rooms, the breakfast, the dinners, everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing property and service was outstanding. Breakfast and dinner were incredible.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing and beautiful destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dinner Time 20:00 - Superior Room with Open Air-Bath - Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Plan & Japanese/Western Buffet Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location, very welcome staff, many complimentary drinks during the day at lobby, hot bath for legs at the lobby was cool. We liked all at this hotel and would recommend to everyone 😊

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    PERFECT
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 20:00 - Superior Room with Open Air-Bath - Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Plan & Japanese/Western Buffet Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I have nothing bad to say.

    Stunning! The staff were wonderful to us and made sure we had the best time. The restaurant was amazing too, I highly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    The perfect mix between modern and traditional Japanese hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 20:00 - Superior Room with Open Air-Bath - Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Plan & Japanese/Western Buffet Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is a bit tricky, since in a place like Hakone if you travel with the Hakone pass and the buses, the bus stop is a bit far from the hotel main entrance, so on first arrival with the bags it was not so comfortable. Since the hotel do offers a shuttle bus from the train station, I recommend you request the shuttle bus schedule in advance so you synchronize your arrival with it.

    For dinner we requested no seafood and they customized all the courses to our liking. you could feel the effort and we highly appreciate it. For breakfast you have various options - western and Japanese, we loved it. Room was well equipped and you get various sizes and options for the traditional Yokatas clothings. Cleanliness wise - all in Japanese standards and it's the best you can get.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Onsen Relaxation with day trips
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 20:00 - Superior Room with Open Air-Bath - Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Plan & Japanese/Western Buffet Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a large and newish hotel, so not really a traditional ryokan/ onsen experience. Also kaiseki dinner, while good, is a bit rushy and noisy, with last dishes served from a buffet. Still, for people new to Japanese culture this might be a better alternative than a small, traditional ryokan.

    Very nice onsens. Breakfast with lots of alternatives. Frendly staff. You will get a special experience snd it is a good hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful, relaxing hotel in a beautiful forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue we had is that the hotel is a little distant from the town so we had to use a bus or the shuttle to get there, and both end early so we couldn’t go out to eat in the town in the evening

    Great hotel! We had a great time. The room was large and clean with comfy beds and the onsen bath in the balcony was great. The hotel itself is really nice and is located in a beautiful area. The staff was very kind and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Excellent stay at Tenyu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to report. The stay was really excellent.

    This hotel really exceeded our expectations. The service is exceptional and the staff is very welcoming and accommodating. They even helped us send our luggage directly to Kyoto which was our next destination. The onsen on our balcony was exquisite, and the outdoor foot onsen with the view of the mountains was a delight. Totally recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast area in the morning was very chaotic

    The Onsen and the foot bath by the entrance

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Chance to dip in to a more typically Japanese away weekend than we would otherwise have experienced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived via the family / swimming pool block which was confusing & unimpressive. There are no reading lights in the bedroom. Confusing choice of dinner menu & some items on the buffet are restricted - to tour guests. Failure to tidy up the tables in the evening session. Poor publicity ref dining facilities. Unable to purchase hotel bath products or clothes provided in bedrooms.

    Breakfast was good with a wide choice on offer. There was pressure of numbers but prompt restocking of empty trays. We discovered the suchi restaurant for lunch in the complex next door for lunch which is really impressive. The bathtub on the balcony was a really nice touch. The array of bathroom products was good. Lovely views over the valley & mountains.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    I and my partner enjoyed our stay very much and will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 17:00~18:00 Entry - Superior Room with Open-Air Bath with beef Shabu-shabu dinner
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many noisy customers and they don’t seem to read the information pamphlet about the hotel and how to use onsen. They don’t shower before getting in the onsen and talked very loud. A bit annoying.

    The property is well maintained and beautiful landscaping. The onsen facility is just great with beautiful views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Great accommodation and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Onsen in the room was small, the VIP lounge had very few options to choose from, and the shower was very small.

    Lovely staff, accommodating, answered questions well. Room was spacious and there was a beautiful view. The dinner we had was sensational, highly recommend, as well as the breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Was a wonderful and memorable experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dinner Time 19:00~20:00 Entry - Superior Room with Open-Air Bath with Crab and beef Shabu-shabu dinner
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved this hotel. Our room was quite spacious and the view was stunning. The shabu-shabu dinner was very special and unique. The highlight of our trip was the private onsen experience in the open air bath at our terrace; it was amazing! The staff were very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or wish to experience something different.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    WORTH STAYING! Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel amazing and the staff very nice! Good onsen and very peaceful stay. We regret not staying more. Breakfast was very good! Room very clean and beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Open-Air Bath - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all great

    Breakfast was amazing. Hotel was terrific. Loved staying here!

    Stayed in April 2024

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