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Reviews of Shimoda Yamatokan 3 stars

415-8511 Shizuoka, Shimoda, Kisami 2048 , Japan

#8 of 20 hotels in Shimoda

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Review score

Based on 57 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    First timer at a ryokan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small detail: the lights at the outside bath didn't go off, so no night sky or view at the ocean at night due to light pollution. I think the timer switch is broken.

    The location is great. Open baths, the whole Ryokan experience with food and futon. This was our first Ryokan experience where we actually slept, and could get very used to this.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    We stayed in 2019 and enjoyed so very much that we went that we were charged an additional $80 to get the same room but
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little shabby. Weeds around bath and limited lunch options

    We love view the private bath and the food is incredible

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    An incredible relaxing place in a beautiful area. The staff was helpful and answered all our questions.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    8.0
    it’s a lovely place, I would love to go back when the weather is nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was like going back in time to the early 90s in terms of decor- would really benefit from an update. a lot of liminal space in the hotel

    clean, awesome view, comfortable, lovely staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    9.0
    Great stay in a very comfortable room with a fantastic view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meals need to be reserved in advance, and cannot be added spontaneously.

    The nice comfortable traditional japanese room with view on the sea, and the outdoor bath. The excellent traditional japanese breakfast. The nice staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable and highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami) - In-Room Dinner Included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Clean and well maintained. Staff are cheerful, attentive and professional. Overlooking the sea with nice sea views, the shining stars at night making our stays so relaxing . Food is delicious ( both breakfast and dinne) . Onsen is great and soothing. Overall, it’s value for money !

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    Gorgeous view, great food, can benefit from renovation...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a very worn out hotel, it needs a renovation. The futon and the pillow wasnt very comfortable. Also it was very expensive despite the off-season.

    I think this hotel stands out for its food. I stayed half board and the kaiseki style meals were great not only in their presentation but also taste. Staff was friendly also. The onsen facilities are small but nice. Especially the one at the top with rocks. I dont like the plastic onsen bath. The room had nice view and was very clean. I really also appreciated the very silent AC.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food was excellent, Very comfortable and spacious. Great view.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2022

    9.0
    Nice and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish the breakfast time could start a bit earlier eg.0730

    Delicious and healthy Japanese breakfast, not too much in volume.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are not really any lunch options close by.

    Amazing views from your own terrace. Great swimming beach in front of the property. Staff are very attentive and make the stay flow smoothly.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2021

    9.0
    Best location with beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parts of the building have certainly seen better days, but the upkeep and hospitality definitely make up for that.

    We loved the space, the large rooms, the excellent food, the beach access with storage space for surfing gear, the onsen and the beautiful ocean views. Super friendly staff! I had an accident on the last day and they’re extremely helpful in arranging our trip to the local hospital and were very flexible about our checkout time.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2021

    9.0
    Best Hotel in Izu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The facilities are little old, but that is totally acceptable for me. Nothing big to complain about.

    Amazing location. Helpful staff. Magical food. It was really worth the money. I guess the hotel is trying to lower cost, by making many options as paid extra, and that is great. The fantastic thing is that you can use pool and spa even after checkout. Thank you!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2021

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sea view from the open-air bath and the room was amazingly even though the balcony was different from the photo advertised. The staffs were polite and professional. The half board meal was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities difficult to navigate. Pillows were terrible

    Staff were very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    This was the perfect location for a romantic summer getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Truly, nothing bad to say.

    It is a beautiful property in a perfect location. I could not recommend this hotel more!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    wonderful experience. Very beautiful views of the ocean. Loved the outdoor private bath.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone was very nice and willing to help.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    Grreat onsen-ryokan experience in a stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami) - In-Room Dinner Included
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of elevator to onsen rooftop floor.

    Somewhat older property but in a stunning location and well-maintained. One negative, - access to the onsen lacks elevators and requires climbing stairs. The onsen itself is again a little dated but the location and views of the beach more than makes up for this. Our room service was superb - everything one can wish for in a onsen-ryokan experience. There is a free shuttle service to the Shimoda train station.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2022

    10
    I want to go there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami) - In-Room Dinner Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    food and friendly stuff and most of all the big bath and the view of the ocean

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Shimoda Yamatokan is the example of 5 Star luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything from the moment you enter this resort is filled with class and luxury. The view is incredible, the baths are perfectly hot, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the sound of the sea gently crashing into the shore is ever present. This is an amazing experience, once I cannot recommend enough.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In - 1st Floor
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Moisture smell especially in 1F. Toilet incredibly stinky Room is dusty Uncomfortable Futon Access to the beach (from the hotel) closed at 18:00 The swimming pool was full of dead insects on the 1st day (no daily maintenance) No continental, french, buffet for breakfast, only Japanese breakfast with defined time. (It was a good food experience though)= not convenient sometimes

    Great location, nice staff, great food experience, kids friendly, direct access to the beach

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Facility in a bad condition in particular the swimming pool and lobby area. No option to get any food or snack during lunch time.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2021

    10
    Awesome
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room - Ground Floor - Breakfast Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside is no early check-in allowed.

    The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The japanese room is perfect with beachfront view on the balcony. The wifi is fast. The beach is awesome for swimming with my kids. Everything is awesome.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Corner Room with Private Open-Air Bath - Dining Room Dinner Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything just excellent.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Very goood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain

    The beach, the viem, the room clean

    Stayed in October 2023

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