Hotels With Pools in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

A very good experience. The house is very clean and can accommodate 6 people. But the house agent can explain clearly where to get the house key, but the email instructions are unclear. Otherwise very good.

Right outside Kushimoto Station, you can spot the hotel's shuttle bus (there's a timetable, and it aligns with most Kuroshio train services). The hotel is a bit dated, but the cleanliness is decent. The room was very spacious, though the furniture is old. The guest lounge in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby offers a variety of free beverages and overlooks the sea. We booked a half-board plan with dinner and breakfast. The buffet dinner and breakfast offered a wide variety of dishes, and we feasted on tuna sashimi until we couldn't eat anymore. Our mountain-view room overlooked a baseball training field. Watching the young people swinging their bats and hearing the crisp sound at sunset was very relaxing. The public bath was pretty standard, nothing particularly special. There's a circular bus service outside the hotel that goes between Kushimoto Station and various attractions, but the buses are infrequent and the waits are long, so I'd recommend taking a taxi instead. Next to the hotel, there's a small chapel that instantly gave me South California vibes...

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.

This hotel definitely deserves a 5-star rating; it pretty much met all my expectations for this vacation. Make sure to book a sea-facing room! The rooms are quite spacious, and they offer futon-laying service. When you open the window, you're directly overlooking the sea. Be aware that some room types might have the parking lot obstructing the view, so it's not a completely unobstructed oceanfront view. The best part of the hotel is undoubtedly the hot springs, which span three or four levels. The lowest level is open-air, allowing you to experience soaking in the water while gazing out at the Pacific Ocean in the morning. The hot springs were absolutely the highlight of our trip, incredibly comfortable and relaxing, so much so that we spontaneously extended our stay by an extra night. The dinner included with the room booking was just okay, but breakfast was decent. There are several restaurants within a 10-minute walk, so you don't necessarily need to book dinner with your room. The facilities are comprehensive, including billiards, KTV, and a bar.

The rooms are spacious, but the hotel is quite old, so the facilities are outdated. However, because there are indoor and outdoor hot springs, many locals stay there on weekends, and the lobby bar offers complimentary snacks and drinks, making it good value overall. However, the hotel's location is remote, and there aren't many restaurants nearby, making it very inconvenient if you're not traveling by car.

Our semi-ocean view room in the main building offered direct views of the beautiful crescent-shaped white sand beach. Although the weather wasn't particularly warm during our visit, I admired the brave locals who were already swimming in the sea. The room itself was very spacious, with a separate sleeping area and a tea/lounge area. The cups featured cute panda designs, and we even received welcome snacks. The entire hotel has a fresh and comfortable Japanese style. The service was incredibly attentive, with staff being warm and helpful. The onsen (hot spring) was also fantastic; the open-air bath was truly relaxing, and the water felt very therapeutic. Overall, it offered great value for money. The quiet environment is perfect for a vacation. It's also a short walk to Shirarahama Beach, and you can even walk to see the sunset at Engetsu Island if you miss the bus. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Wakayama for a beach and onsen experience; you won won't be disappointed.

The surrounding facilities were a bit far, but the hotel itself was luxurious and I felt like a trip. It was good that there was a large bath.

We booked a twin room in a Western-style house for our wedding anniversary, and they gave us a fantastic spot with a great view. They also gifted us two cute coasters. The location is super convenient, close to everything. I'm not sure about the onsen, but my husband said it was excellent. I was very satisfied with the room; every detail was well thought out. The Chinese-speaking staff member was also very lovely. It's just a small road away from Shirarahama Beach, making transportation easy. The breakfast was a decent buffet as well. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was at checkout. It was drizzling, and the staff actually made us drag our own luggage to the bus without offering help or even an umbrella. This really felt like a big disconnect from what you'd expect from a well-established brand like Sanrakuso and Japanese service in general.

It was a very convenient location near Adventure World and Toretore Market! As soon as I opened the front door, there was hair lying around, and I thought it was understandable since it was easy to see because of the white floors, but when I went down to the first floor, the smell of sewage was coming up from the dressing room and it smelled pretty bad. When I opened the bedroom door, the smell reached the bedroom, which was a bit unpleasant, so I lowered the cleanliness rating, but I was satisfied with everything else. Thank you very much.

The view is stunning, but taking the bus to Oura Station means you have to drag your suitcases up a bit, or catch the 6:00 PM shuttle bus from Shirahama Station. It's worth checking the shuttle bus schedule beforehand; the last one seems to be around 5:00 PM. The bathroom facilities are a bit dated, but the other services are good. With fewer Chinese tourists, it's mostly Japanese families with children. The indoor pool is a bit small, mostly occupied by the children. The breakfast was okay and filling, a typical hotel buffet, but they do offer mentaiko and tuna. On the way back, the hotel booked a taxi to the airport, which took 10 minutes. It's a bit far from Shirarahama, Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki, so it's best to get a timetable and have change ready if you're taking the bus.