Reviews of Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery 5 stars
994-0025 Yamagata, Tendo, Kamatahoncho 2-2-21, Japan
#4 of 11 hotels in Tendo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 14 hotel reviews
Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.0
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 23 August 2023
John
Netherlands44 reviews4 helpful votes“Rejuvenating all-inclusive experience with local beer and friendly service”As a number of other reviewers have noted, the rooms themselves are comfortable but quite dated. A stark contrast the the rest of the hotel! The common areas and hot springs are so nice that you don’t need to spend much time in your room, but be aware before booking if this is something that will bother you.
Beautiful hot springs, both private and ‘public’ for hotel guests only, excellent food and service, and many different locations and experiences to enjoy. We don’t usually book all-inclusives, but really, everything included here was so nice and the dinners in particular were very good quality. Highly recommended, especially if you’ll also enjoy the shogi-themed city of Tendo.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Trina
Canada6 reviews1 helpful vote“It was nice but there can be improvement on set meal plan and if you could have a drink - it was expensive because they”That they only open the all inclusive at thier time period The beer was 3-9 pm You had to book a time to eat and it was a set meal which a lot went to waste vs allowing a set meal with option to order at a small set menu
Big room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Pippa
United Kingdom19 reviews6 helpful votes“Disappointing and Expensive”This was a hugely disappointing experience. When we arrived we were shown to a very dated small western style room which did not reflect the photo of the room we had booked in any way, shape or form. The quality of the room was like a one star hostel. What is more, we had paid a lot of money for what we thought was going to be a treat. We went straight down and asked to move and were told the only option available was to pay more to move to a Japanese style room which we did. This room was better quality but did not have central heating, only an old fashioned blower heater which was brought in and so most of the time the room was freezing. Also the toom did not have an inside bathroom, only an outside private onsen and which given it was snowing outside, and the bath took ages to fill so was not exactly roasty toasty, was not ideal. We thought the outside private onsen was in addition to an inside bathroom so our mistake on that one. The all inclusive factor for food and drink was the only option we were given and not value for the money. The food was hugely disappointing, the beer did not match our tastebuds, and the overall atmosphere was not zen-like as had been expected.
Thank goodness for the staff who were all lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Amanda
Japan31 reviews5 helpful votes“Fantastic beer-themed ryokan”The rooms were nothing special and a little dark. Also, it could be a tad frustrating to wait for the keys to come back for one of the private onsen. But those are minor complaints.
What a cool place! There were so many opportunities to taste the beer that was brewed locally on-site. From the drinks bar at check-in to the tasting room open all day to the all-you-can-drink plan at dinner, the hotel was really quite generous with their liquid offerings. Even non-drinkers are accommodated with plenty of alcohol-free options. We also liked that they had multiple private baths on site. The main onsen were also quite nice. The food was fantastic and the beef served at dinner was some of the best I've had.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Felicitas
Switzerland24 reviews1 helpful voteExceptionalExtraordinary, kind and attentive staff, beautiful facilities. The meals were fantastic. Hotel is in a rather remote area, expect mainly Japanese speaking guests and staff. Translation apps will be helpful :)
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Lisa
Australia37 reviews6 helpful votes“The best hote I’ve ever stayed at.”Our room was a little dated but the hotel itself was so lovely with lots of places to sit and relax, we didn’t use our room that much anyway
Absolutely everything! The staff were so nice. We were the only non-native people and the staff went out of their way to speak English if they could. The Cherry Beer was amazing. All you can drink beer, tea and coffee. Also lots of snacks available during the day. The private onsen was magical.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Wendy
Hong Kong9 reviews“Highly exceeded our expectations! Definitely recommend it.”The rooms are a little dated compared to our impression of the photos but still quite comfortable.
Superb! Well exceeded our expectations. The facilities were amazing. There are free private spas, unlimited drinks including alcohol, and free bar cocktails at night and also open fire to roast marshmallows. We had an amazing experience!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 17 November 2022
Boon
Singapore1 review“poor communication from hotel to guests.”hotel under renovation which limits the public hot spring. hotel didn’t inform us in advance at the point of booking, disappointed as we have. I chance to use hot spring. poor breakfast options as well.
private hot spring facility.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Robert
Germany1 reviewPoorRooms were not as shown as on the pictures and definitely not 3 star worth the money. Everything was very old. Beds were quite uncomfortable. Basically just a very thin layer.
Breakfast was really good and Onsen was also really nice. Also staff was very friendly.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Kollars
Japan1 reviewSuperbThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Aina
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful voteVery goodThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Mara
Japan55 reviews6 helpful votesVery goodThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Akiko
Japan1 reviewExceptionalThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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