Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel

The hotel is quiet and private, with complete facilities and enthusiastic, professional staff. We came during the off-season, so the price was very reasonable. Since we had to catch the earliest JR to the airport the next day, which was around 6 AM, the staff enthusiastically and actively helped me arrange transportation. It was indeed very early, making it difficult to find a taxi, so in the end, the hotel's car took us to the JR station. It was a truly heartwarming experience during our trip. Thank you very much!

The room is quite spacious for Japan. Even if you don't request an extra bed, there's an additional charge for children staying at this hotel. There's a hot spring on the top floor, and it's easy to walk to nearby restaurants, as Shirahama isn't that big anyway.

The slope is really steep, making it a bit tough to drag luggage up. We were given a welcome drink upon check-in, but note that you can't wear slippers into the lounge to enjoy it. The hotel's hot spring seems to just be hot water, not a genuine hot spring.

The room was spacious. I booked a twin room with a sea view and a tatami area. The public onsen on the 11th floor offers stunning sunset views while you soak, but no phones are allowed. We also booked a massage; I opted for the 30-minute full body massage for 6,600 JPY. Soaking in the open-air bath at night when it's less crowded, you can clearly hear the sound of the waves. Shirarahama Beach is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. There's also a large duty-free drugstore nearby that's open until 9 PM, but remember you'll need your passport for tax exemption and they only accept cash.

The room was spacious and lovely, and the hot spring was also great. It's normal for the hotel to be located up a hill, and it's very close to the beach. However! There was a girl at the front desk named "Ching" (I think), and her service was absolutely terrible. Even after realizing I wasn't local and didn't speak much English, though I could manage a little Japanese, she rattled off the hotel facilities extremely quickly. When I didn't understand something, she'd just quickly repeat it without explaining in detail, and her attitude was very impatient. I even had to ask other guests to find out about the shuttle bus, as she never mentioned it at all!!! If this were just a regular budget hotel, it wouldn't be a big deal, but for a Marriott hotel in Japan, a country known for excellent service, such service is truly shocking! All in all, the facilities are good, but I really hope they improve their service!

The Marriott's location is superb. It's about a 2000 JPY taxi ride from Shirahama Station, which is very convenient. Shirarahama Beach is just a five-minute walk away. The view of the beach from the 11th floor is exactly like something out of Detective Conan! We enjoyed the hot springs in the evening and morning. The garden view room offers a perfect, front-row seat for watching the sunrise. The hotel staff were incredibly warm and provided excellent service. We had a perfect Goddess Festival, listening to the melody of the Pacific Ocean and savoring fresh tuna. I absolutely love Nanki Shirahama!

Standard Marriott service. It's quite close to the beach; going downhill is easy, but returning to the hotel involves an uphill climb, which can be a bit tiring. The room was spacious and clean, with complimentary toiletries provided. Breakfast was also fairly standard, typical of Marriott's offerings. A big plus is the breakfast restaurant's view, directly facing the sea.