Scenic Hotels in Shirahama

"Pros: •I don't see the point in just choosing a room here. Be sure to get a superior Japanese-style room with an open air bath or even a bungalow, and definitely one with a sea view. Then you're guaranteed a complete experience. •The hotel welcomes guests barefoot or in socks on tatami mats, a very pleasant and authentic experience. •VIEWS!! Gorgeous panoramic views of the ocean. •This is a traditional ryokan, so tattoos are not allowed, BUT I was immediately given tape to cover up the tattoos on my arms, and everything was fine. •Delicious food, lots of delicious food! The breakfasts are especially amazing. •The hotel offers a lot of complimentary drinks, and the after-onsen area has free ice cream and cold water. They serve local ramen from 10-11 PM also complementary. •All the onsen are very clean and cool. Especially the male and female one, built into a cliff right on the ocean shore, has a view. By the way, they provide special clothing, so if you're shy, don't worry. •There were no stink bugs. It's important to understand that this is nature, and insects are normal. Cons: •Despite the fact that many foreigners stay here, there's almost no English navigation and the staff speaks very little English. •There are only two private onsen, and the ryokan is huge; it was easiest to get the key to the private ones in the evening. •The main dishes at the kaiseki dinner were surprisingly disappointing (dry rice and tasteless noodles), although the other dishes were very good. •The onsen are closed from 10:00 to 15:00, so there's nothing to do during these 5 hours, especially if the weather is bad 😭 •The ryokan doesn't offer food other than breakfast and dinner and don’t have a restaurant, so if it rains or a typhoon, you'll have to go outside the hotel to find food. Conclusion: If this is your first ryokan, it's probably better to choose a more tourist-oriented one. If you want to fully immerse yourself in onsen culture and be captivated by the ocean, this is a great choice ☺️"

"While the hotel has a charming vintage feel, it's impeccably maintained, exuding a refined elegance. A bus stop right outside offers easy access to various attractions, and we could even walk to Engetsuto Island, which made getting around incredibly stress-free. Both breakfast and dinner offered a rich and diverse selection of dishes, perfectly satisfying our palates. The onsen (hot spring) experience was an unexpected delight; going in the early morning felt like having the entire place to ourselves, offering a serene and truly relaxing escape. The hotel also offers private family onsen baths available for reservation (for a fee), lasting 45 minutes per session. This was an absolutely perfect choice for those of us who prefer to avoid crowds. The Shirahama Station Onsen Association occasionally runs a free shuttle bus, though it seems there are only two departures in the afternoon, and they leave as soon as they're full. If you plan to use it, I recommend checking the Onsen Association website in advance. Overall, this stay far exceeded our expectations."

"We stayed two nights in Shirahama, away from the hustle and bustle of Osaka, for a truly peaceful getaway. Among the many hotels, we chose the Marriott, and the private onsen with its own bath was fantastic for privacy. The kids loved soaking in it, and at night, we could ask the hotel to turn off the water and turn it back on the next day, so it wouldn't disturb our sleep. The fabled hill wasn't tiring at all; we took a taxi with our luggage to and from the hotel, and walking to the beach was a leisurely stroll, not strenuous at all—more like a pleasant walk. There are izakayas and ramen shops near the hotel, and the beach is very close. Breakfast was admittedly nothing special, but it was enough to fill us up. Oh, and the plum drink in the hotel lobby was incredibly delicious, refreshing, and not too sweet! Overall, the kids really enjoyed our trip to Shirahama!"

"I had a wonderful stay here and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Shirahama for a relaxing getaway. First off, the location is fantastic. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel, and after taking bus #12 from Shirahama JR Station, you get off directly at the hotel. The hotel staff are very welcoming and were at the entrance to help with luggage – super friendly! Across the street from the hotel is Shirarahama Beach, which is stunning whether it's cloudy or sunny. The white sand paired with the blue ocean is a real treat for the eyes. Shirahama is very quiet at night, and shops close early, but within a five-minute walk, there's a FamilyMart, Lawson, and a 24-hour supermarket. So, if you need snacks or drinks, these are great options. The hotel also has a microwave on the first floor for heating food. You can even buy fireworks at the supermarket to enjoy on the beach. Room: The room was very spacious with plenty of space and directly faced the beach. During my two-day stay, I spent time just relaxing in the room, watching the sunset, observing people on the beach, or heading downstairs to cross the road and lie on the beach or play in the water. It was incredibly relaxing for both my mind and body. The room had both a bathtub and a shower. The bathtub was right next to the balcony, so you could soak while enjoying the view. The hotel also has indoor hot springs, but unfortunately, I couldn't use them. Service: Most of the staff were middle-aged men and women, very kind and gentle. There was also a Chinese-speaking girl with a particularly soft voice who always greeted me with a smile. The service was excellent. Although breakfast was the same every day, it tasted quite good. Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay and would definitely choose Sanrakuso again if I come back to Shirahama."

"Summary: 1. Airport transfer to Shirahama needs to be booked in advance via email. 2. The hotel is excellent and newly renovated. The hot springs are fantastic. 3. Transportation is inconvenient, but there's a shuttle service to Shirarahama Beach. 4. It's about a 15-20 minute walk downhill to a convenience store. The distance isn't actually that far."

"訂了H 房，房間內有兩張大嘅雙人床，另外客廳位置可以舖榻榻米，房間裏的衛生程度滿意，但浴室外的溫泉及位置有非常多的昆蟲在天花板及牆身上，check in的地方距離房間需要步行5分鐘的路程，實在有點不方便 房間設施齊全，有溫泉、按摩池、泳池、桑拿、燒烤爐、電器及餐具等，浴室的設備齊全，風筒捲髮棒、面膜、護膚品等一應俱全"

"到達大阪關西機場後，乘坐關空高速到日根野站換乘特急黑潮號到紀伊勝浦站下車，從二樓出站口出來之後，在天橋上左轉就能看見預訂的花之御宿旅館，下天橋過馬路就到。接待人員是日本人，不會中文，但是可以英語簡單交流溝通，房間很小，但很乾凈，住兩個人足夠。預訂的是日式房間，沒有獨立的衞生間和浴室，但都挺近，出門就到。服務人員很熱情，還幫着預約了晚上的私人温泉，但每人衹能泡25分鐘。收拾完準備出去逛逛，順便吃晚飯，服務生很熱情介紹了很多吃飯的地方，我説我不吃海鮮，他就給我介紹了烤肉館，後來還追出來給了我一份地圖，但是我也沒聽懂到底在哪兒，自己決定隨便找點吃的。旅館離碼頭很近，馬路對面翻過天橋就是南海公交汽車站。小鎮很小，晚上人少很安靜，但也有不少的居酒屋和小食堂，還讓我找到了一家中國料理。吃完晚飯。按預約時間泡完温泉洗漱完回房間，旅館晚上10:30熄燈，很暗也很安靜，可以好好睡了一覺。旅館一層有免費的行李寄存，小件兒可以放櫃子裏，大件行車可以用鏈子鎖鎖上，當然也可以根據自己的情況把行李寄存在JR車站或者南海公交汽車站的收費寄存櫃裏。個人感覺，作為一個人臨時週轉，準備休息一夜繼續旅行的人來説足夠好了。"

"ロケーションは最高です 施設もいい施設です、もう少し掃除が行き届いて欲しいですが 施設の前に車を停めたのですが 向かいの土地の老夫婦がギリギリ出れない所に車を止めて 出れないようにしてきます 探してもいないので ホーンを鳴らすと戦闘モードで出てきますので 気をつけてください 色々言いましたが 凄く良いロケーションでいい宿で 最高の白浜旅行でした"

"On the third day of the New Year, dinner with my mother to feel the sea breeze of Jiyi Peninsula and the cattle in Kumano, 🐼 Japan's only two cities with pandas ♨️ 100% undispensed natural hot springs brought in by a kilometer underground 🏖️ White Beach shipped from Australia 🦞 charcoal grilled Ise lobster and abalone for breakfast on the fourth day of the New Year. Fish eat, the main focus is all kinds of eating and drinking. The hotel will send a business car JR station to pick up and drop off."

"We booked this hotel for our family trip. The location is good; if your timing works out, you can take the Onsen Association bus from the JR station, which runs at 3 PM and 4 PM and stops right in front of the hotel. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or a public bus. Our room was a sea-view room with two beds plus a tatami area, and you could even see the ocean from the bathroom. B1 has the hot springs, including an outdoor bath. On the first floor, you can pick up yukatas and small bathing essentials. The second floor is the recreation room. Our room rate included both breakfast and dinner, served buffet-style in the first-floor restaurant. The selection wasn't huge, but it was decent enough. It's also not far from various attractions, making it suitable for family travel."