Seaview Hotels in Hakone

"The room was actually quite spacious, bright, and comfortable, with clean beds and a fantastic full ocean view. However, the facilities were a bit dated. Also, probably due to staff shortages, the hotel offered guests staying multiple nights a 2000 JPY credit per night if they opted out of housekeeping, which could be used at the hotel's outlets. The hotel's location was a bit tricky to find. Arriving at night, the navigation led us through small alleyways and stone steps. Carrying luggage up those steps was quite a struggle 😰, and after descending the stone steps, we still had to climb a slope… 😂. I'd recommend taking a taxi if you're arriving late! Overall, this hotel was very comfortable, and it was a pleasant end to our in-depth trip."

"A wonderful ryokan with its own private onsen, offering two types: open-air and indoor. Dinner and breakfast are included, and everything is incredibly delicious, featuring many new and unusual dishes. They use only high-quality ingredients for preparation. All dishes are served sequentially, with detailed explanations of what each dish is and the best order to eat them. There's a huge variety of dishes – you'll be full for a week! The presentation is like something out of a Michelin-starred restaurant. The room comes with both a kimono and pajamas, along with men's and women's amenity sets. The room itself is spacious. They prepare the tatami for you to sleep on and then put it away. The tatami was comfortable, though I found the pillows a bit hard. They were special therapeutic pillows filled with grains (perhaps buckwheat, I'm not sure what they use in Japan)."

"There's a free shuttle bus from Atami Station. We stayed in a tatami room, which was very clean and had an absolutely stunning view. If the weather's good, you can even watch the sunrise from your room in the morning. Upon check-in, we received complimentary tickets to the hot spring facilities at the new building. The open-air onsen faces the ocean and was incredibly enjoyable. Inside, there are various lounges, making it easy to spend half a day there. Dinner was served at the new building, and after our bath, we ate at the time arranged by the front desk. The food was incredibly plentiful and delicious, and alcoholic beverages were also complimentary. When we returned to our room after dinner, the staff had already laid out our futons – such a thoughtful touch! I highly recommend this hotel for family trips."

"This newly renovated hotel in 2024 has a great mountain view. It costs about 1,400 yen to take a taxi from Atami Station. There are many highlights of the stay experience: the panoramic view is amazing, free drinks are available, and the tea rice for breakfast is my favorite. However, when dining, I found that the olive oil had expired for four months, which is really inconsistent with the hotel's positioning. Although it was replaced in time after feedback, such omissions still make people doubt the quality control of high-end services."

"The hotel faces east, and on clear days, you can see the sunrise from the sea on the rooftop. It also has a free public bath with complete facilities for relaxation. The main street is a 5-minute walk away; since it's not fireworks season, it's a quiet little town, but all daily necessities are readily available nearby."

"Feeling absolutely fantastic! I booked this ryokan with a bit of hesitation because I'd seen a negative review concerning the food. However, upon checking in, I immediately realized that the hotel was completely misunderstood and undeserving of such criticism. Every single aspect of our stay was utterly flawless. The staff, in particular, were incredibly kind, warm, and wonderful. Please, promise me this: let's all, as fellow travelers, truly cherish and support this unique place. It's genuinely unlike any other, and it truly deserves our profound appreciation. I simply *must* speak up for this inn: Originally the villa of the Iwasaki family (of Mitsubishi Zaibatsu fame), built in 1929, it transformed into a hot spring ryokan in 1949 and boasts nearly a century of rich history. The Showa Emperor and Empress once resided here, and historical figures like Sun Yat-sen and Liang Qichao also had brief stays. Stepping inside, my mind constantly conjured images of these textbook personalities, creating an incredibly surreal and awe-inspiring sensation. The scenery here is so breathtaking that photos taken with a phone could easily pass for professional online images. The weather was pleasant, with the constant hum of cicadas and a gentle breeze. As I explored the entire forested area, I noticed meticulous details everywhere, clearly demonstrating the thoughtful maintenance and preservation. Here's a message I personally translated and sent to the hotel: To the esteemed staff of the ryokan, We are profoundly grateful for your continuous and exceptional hospitality. Even for humble guests like us, you embraced us with such warmth and genuine smiles. Thank you sincerely. We truly feel that the profound charm of this inn, steeped in a century of history, has deeply resonated with us, thanks to the individual thoughtfulness of each of you. We wholeheartedly wish for the sustained prosperity of this ryokan for many years to come. And we hope, alongside all of you, that this warm sanctuary and its profound historical legacy will be treasured and lovingly shared with all future guests. We eagerly look forward to our next visit. With our deepest gratitude,"