The Gran Resort Elegante Shirahama

This hotel is highly recommended if you're visiting Shirahama! 👍👍👍 Facilities: Very complete. Free onsen (hot spring), swimming pool, and gym. Cleanliness: The rooms are clean and the wet and dry areas are separated, making it very convenient. Environment: Excellent! 👍 You can see the sea view every day, which is very pleasant. Service: The hotel service is excellent. They offer Chinese-speaking staff and can help you make restaurant reservations. Location: Excellent location. The three scenic spots of Shirahama are nearby, only about a 15-minute walk. There are also delicious ramen, set meals, bread, etc., right across from the hotel. Most importantly, the food is affordable and delicious! 😃😃😃

The hotel has some history, but is reasonably well-maintained. Located on a slope, it's recommended to drive there, as parking is free. The onsen (hot spring) is excellent; I didn't book breakfast and dinner, so I don't know about them. The rooms are large; I chose the Japanese-style room with two beds, a Japanese-style living room, and a terrace with panoramic views of the beach and distant views of Engetsu Island. However, there were no power outlets by the bed. There are also mattresses available for sleeping on the floor. There's central air conditioning, but now it's winter and only heating is available; thankfully, the terrace door can be opened.

I don't usually write reviews, but I absolutely loved this hotel! Transportation is great; a bus ride from Shirahama Station to Shin-Yuzaki Station takes about 20 minutes. Although the hotel is on a small hill, it's only a two-minute walk, no effort at all. Across the street are the popular Seamore and Key Noodles restaurants, and Sakinoyu is just a short walk away. Because it's built on a hill, the sea view is absolutely stunning! I could see the beautiful Pacific Ocean from my bed every day. The room was also very spacious; for this price, the room with such a large ocean view is incredibly good value. The hotel itself has an onsen (hot spring bath) and provides complimentary yukata (light cotton robe), so I could enjoy a relaxing soak every night before bed. The room service also thoughtfully provided local specialty snacks daily. It was truly the most satisfying hotel of my Shirahama trip!

The transportation is very convenient, the room has a sea view, and it's very comfortable. It's the kind of quiet place I like, and it's convenient for my road trip. I would definitely come again next time.