Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari／Hewitt Resort Reviews

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.

Love this place! Everything is so good! Would love to stay again!

The hotel is located near the bus stop to the airport and city center. The breakfast and dinner buffet is amazing with lots of varieties. Dinner has crab and also tempura freshly fried. The infinity onsen pool is also an amazing view to the ocean.

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.

Very nice hotel with amazing buffet line for both breakfast and dinner. However the downside is tht the hotel located a bit away from town. The onsen is nice too

The room was huge. Outdoor onsen was super comfortable. Buffet spread was awesome. It was so delicious that you keep going for more servings. Food were freshly made and often replenish. The hotel service staff were also polite and welcoming. There were welcoming drinks and kombu soup at lobby. Our hotel is right in front of bus stop from airport so its super convenient and you don’t need to drag your luggage too far. The botanical garden is across the street. You can see monkeys in the park too.

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).

Great dinner and breakfast buffet

The hotel is pretty new, but don’t have sauna, they have roof hot spring, we go there because of the 100ish dish buffet what they are promote for, but it end up the quality is so bad, and can’t imagine this will be provided to customer

It was a great stay at the hotel even though it is not very near to the main tourist area. Overall very pleasant experience with all the facilities provided and small gifts in the suite room. Will definitely go back again for next visit to Hakodate..

Our room was incredibly spacious, featuring a separate large bed and a traditional tatami room within the suite. It felt very open, and each day we could see little monkeys bathing in the tropical botanical garden across the way from our window. This Japanese hotel was incredibly relaxing, with a well-thought-out layout that definitely surpasses many five-star hotels in China, like the Park Hyatt Guangzhou we stayed at later – truly a 'fighter jet among rubbish.' While not luxurious, the meticulous design details made our stay exceptionally comfortable. The food was excellent; despite the crowds, everything was well-organized, and we never had to wait long. Every night, we enjoyed soaking in the hot spring to the sound of the ocean waves, followed by incredibly delicious drinks. The relaxing experience in Hakodate far exceeded that in Sapporo. The only minor drawback is that the hotel isn't directly on the beachfront, which explains why it's much more affordable than nearby places like Hanatsuki or Wakamatsu. It's mostly Japanese guests here, with no international tour groups. Plus, there's a washer and dryer on the top floor.

Their dinner buffet is perfect for seafood lovers! They serve sashimi, crab legs, prawns, tuna, salmon, fish roe, and crab paste. There's a great balance of savory dishes and desserts—not an overwhelming variety, but just the right amount. Excellent value for money! The onsen was lovely, too. I stayed at another hotel in Noboribetsu 登別later that was way more expensive, much older, and super disappointing in comparison.