Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari／Hewitt Resort

It was pretty good. Both breakfast and dinner were nice, and the hot springs were also good. It's beautiful, and it's on the second row from the sea. I guess the hotels on the first row are more expensive. Overall, it offers good value for money.

This onsen resort in Yunokawa, Hakodate, was an amazing experience. The hotel has a beautiful environment, and the open-air onsen offers expansive sea views, making for a truly relaxing soak. The room was clean and tidy, with complete facilities. The staff were attentive and thoughtful; check-in and any inquiries were handled promptly. The location is good, making it convenient for getting around. My solo stay was excellent, quiet and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing getaway in Hakodate. Highly recommended.

The hotel is right by the sea, with the ocean just across the road. On the 12th-floor rooftop, there's an infinity pool with stunning sea views. Soaking in the hot spring while enjoying the sea breeze was absolutely fantastic. We booked a room with dinner and breakfast, both served buffet style. The selection was vast, with plenty of seafood. Upon check-in, guests were asked to choose their dining times, which was a good way to manage crowds. There aren't many attractions around the hotel, making it perfect for a pure hot spring and gourmet food experience.

Excellent value, exceeding all expectations! The entire hotel is brand new. The rooms are huge and very spacious. Both breakfast and dinner offer unlimited salmon roe and tuna paste. The hot spring facilities include an open-air bath directly overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and private onsen are available for less than 200 RMB an hour.

The hotels in the Yunokawa Onsen area are generally quite average, and Umi to Akari, which is a Four Points by Marriott, is no exception. However, its price is double what you'd expect. Perhaps I booked too last minute. To be honest, for this price, I'd choose other, higher-end options, and even taking a taxi there to enjoy the hot springs would be more cost-effective. This hotel does offer day-use hot spring access. Here's my experience from a few perspectives: 1. **Hygiene:** You generally don't need to worry about hygiene in Japanese hotels, and this place is no different. 2. **Dining:** I opted for the one-night, two-meal plan, and after checking in, I realized it was the worst decision. The food quality was truly average. Although there was a lot of seafood and unlimited crab legs, it was just… mediocre. I ate one meal and never went back. I'd rather walk across the street to "Ichimonji" for Hokkaido ramen 🍜. Coincidentally, it was a Japanese holiday, and the breakfast queue was unbelievably long 🤪. 3. **Clientele:** This hotel primarily caters to tour groups. Buses kept pulling up, dropping off loads of tourists, if you catch my drift. 4. **Accommodation:** The bed and pillows were really uncomfortable. I'll spare you the details... 5. **Hot Springs:** Clean, and the quality of the hot spring water was good. It was slightly salty, and my skin felt silky smooth after bathing. There weren't many Chinese guests, and everyone was very particular about hot spring etiquette, maintaining personal space. This was a definite plus (especially with so many tour groups staying there).