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We traveled to Marriott from Shirahama station via bus. The bus stop to get off is S15. The day we arrived was extremely windy and cold. Marriott is located on top of a hill, so we had to take our luggage and drag it all the way up the steep slope. Thought I should share this with others because when I booked this hotel people often raved about the convenience of the hotel’s location. Expect strong wind when you arrive at there!

Booked this hotel at last min due to schedule, so I wasn't expecting too much. But my stay was great. The hotel itself is right next to the bus stop from/to Shirahama station, the beach and a Lawson. Staff were super nice and helpful. Even though the facility was a bit old, the room, the onsen and the buffet area were clean. For recommendation, the low temperature onsen is worth a visit. Right after the hot onsen, I had tried this low temperature one and found it amazing.

We stay here to celebrate our anniversary and take hotel package with dinner: Kumano beef course. The food is great, kumano beef texture is melting in mouth and the seafood are fresh. They have private family bath (2 hour with fee around 1.200 yen, better book in advance) and the onsen facility (there is outdoor onsen that facing the shirahama beach, its very nice view) The hotel access is very easy, you can take Meiko bus from Shirahama St for 340 yen/person. The bus stop is very close to the hotel, just 1-2 minute walk. If you need the direction guide you can ask the nice lady at the tourism Shirahama St., she is very helpful. Once you arrive at the hotel, you can walk around to the beach, the Shirahama beach is just right in front of the hotel. The sand is white, but no water sports here. This is our first experience of ryokan hotel, the room is spacious, on the evening the hotel staff will arrange the futon for you. The futon is actually quite comfort, its not like I imagine would be hard to sleep at tatami. We really enjoy the stay and have a good relaxation here.

We stayed two nights June 8-9th in the corner suite. Very spacious room for a family of 4! Two full sized beds , and two twin size futons on tatami mat. Lovely balcony, with breathtaking views of the ocean! Room has mini fridge, large TV, closet space, tub and shower. Bonus is that rooms comes with free phone to use for internet, and calls to US, Japan, and throughout Asia! Facilities are nice and most of the hotel and rooms have been remodeled. Note that the swimming pool is ONLY open during Summer , which I think for Japan is July and part of August? There’s a fun family game area on the 2nd floor which includes table tennis, pool tables, kids play area, music room, golf simulator , and fooz ball until 10pm. On the 3rf floor there is a karaoke room, and drinking/smoking room. Of course not to mention the onsens on the basement floor. Washers and dryers are available, too. A once a day (around 10am) free Shuttle from hotel to multiple stops is available. Dinner buffet selection ok.

Very family and handicapped friendly Resort with activities for everyone. Nice onsen, swimming pool, golf, games, rock climbing for little kids, shops, dining... Good spread of buffet breakfast and dinner. Diners were given choice of timing to take their meals to ensure it’s not too crowded. There’s even a show of tuna cutting by the chefs. Stayed in Japanese style room though small was very clean and comfortable. I had initially thought it would be a shared bathroom but was pleasantly surprised that it has a private bathroom with a sunken bath tub access from the balcony. Easy access to various sights around Shirahama. It’s got a huge car park as well, really good for those driving. Only negative point was that there’s only one lift serving the whole hotel and it would probably be a long wait during peak season.

1. the room is spacious n clean 2. there two onsen in the hotel: an outdoor and an indoor one (2pools). the view is gorgeous. u can bring japanese style clothings from the reception 3. various food choice in the breakfast/ dinner buffet 4. friendly staff (their english may not be fluent but willing to offer help. google translate is ur fd) 5. location is a bit far from the town. u needa check for bus schedules in conclusion, i believe u cannot find another hotel with same price! i will book it again next time when i visit shirahama!

Great, friendly, helpful staff. Little English is spoken here but they have instructions written in English so every thing was fine. Nice onsen furo pools. One side had jaccuzi bubbling pool, 3 other pools and a nice outdoor pool. The other side had only 1 large pool with a fancy outdoor pool. They switch sides everyday so one gets to try both sides. Onsen open 0600-1000 and 1500-2400. WI-FI was fast but was available only in the lobby. From the hotel one can walk the beach route down to Sandanbeki cliffs in about 2.5 hours enjoying a lot of scenic spots along the way – of course then there is the 2.5 hours walk back or catch a bus! Cab ride from Shirahama station to hotel was approx. 1600-yen. There is a shuttle bus that serves approx 20 hotels around the area but there was no explanation in English available at this time. The ride from the station to the hotels I believe are first-come-first-served. I tried to use that shuttle to get from the hotel to the station and was told I’d need a reservation but it booked for the time I wanted to go to the station.

The worst experience in my life. The front desk staff had some sort of obsessive, compulsive disorder. He wanted me to drive away from the parking space in front of the hotel, not even allowing me to unload my wife and luggages first. He asked me to park on a gravel lot next to the hotel and to tie back the entry rope after driving into the parking. Fine! One second after I parked, his fingers hammered onto my side mirror, asking to fold it. Jesus! I shut the engine and got off the car, when yelling back, "Okay, Okay, I got you! The mirror will fold by itself! " I armed the car alarm and the mirror folded. Every other customer was allowed to park at the parking space in front of the hotel. At late night, there was 1 space left. He asked me to park back. I felt like a humble servant.

An unforgettable experience for us at the Shirahama! We enjoyed the warmness & friendliness of the people of this hotel.Since we were in a self-driving trip and a bit lost. We didn’t arrive till late in the evening. When we finally got there, the owner and his crew were already waiting outside of the hotel. The reservation included dinner & breakfast with a high quality of food standards. The room size is very comfortable and luxurious. The room comes with a private pool having an amazing view of the ocean! We were intended to offer some tips to the staffs but was rejected by the owner. Because they think that the biggest support is our enjoyment of this stay. I will definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who’s planing their trip to Shirahama!

so caring and well organised service, warm welcoming, well prepared meal for both breakfast and dinner, you can try a traditional Japanese meal here. i booked a room with onsen for 2 people, room are spacious and clean, staffs will help you to prepare your bed during you dinner time. room key can be kept in counter. you can also enjoy their public onsen without extra charges ( but i didnt try tho ) for breakfast and dinner, it's worth for money without a doubt !! They served us with a private room with fresh and good quality of food!! personally think it's a quite good experience in traditional Japanese meal. ( as it's so convenience for tourist to enjoy everything without extra research and in such a relaxing way as they all prepared for you!! for location, very convenience for people who drive. a little walk is needed for one without a car. you can simply get off from bus stop 草原之湯 and have a 10-15 mins walk ( up to the mountain ).

A welcoming place to stay. Upstairs there are 4 very nice Japanese Tatami-style rooms with comfortable futon beds (mattresses on the floor) and downstairs a large living room and a kitchen and bar which guests are encouraged to use. After I mentioned that my wife was partial to a glass of ‘UMESH’, plum wine/liqueur on the rocks, the young lady in charge put out a bottle of her father’s home made UMESH for us to try. As we were getting ready to leave, she very kindly offered us a lift to the railway station even though there is a frequent bus service. Using the shower in a closed-off outhouse was absolutely no problem and completely safe.

A very warm family. a talkative grandma, a kind highschool boy and a nice father, not so workable when using English but with patient all the time.that would be a brilliant choice if you willing to feel some real traditional Japanese style room，also with great location just face next to the shirahama beach. One more thing, check out at next day to the Kumono Taisha, to ask if could put some luggages at there for a day and being approved by the father, that really help us a lot and make me a great impression at shirahama, Thank you！

The hotel is spacious and neat. Facilities well. However hard to communicate with the staff in English. Unable to have a dinner without reservation. For examples I've delivered a Wi-Fi router to the hotel in advance, and I told the hotel staff I would like to get my parcel. They have spent hour an hour to think what I was talking about and keep saying there were no parcel for me. Finally I shown them the tracking message to prove my parcel was arrived and then they start looking for it. Their attitude were nice, yet they need to improve their abilities to communicate with travellers from other country.

actually is not hotel. its home stay with traditional style room. the toilet and shower it separate with the room. the room is not bad but the shower and toilet is not integrated . the family minshuku located at noa shirahama wakayama. is great location and lower price. i have plan to stay one week in according my reservation,however shirahama is small village and not much activities. easy to reach all best destination for one day. shirahama has beautiful beach. white beach and clean. i never see beach like that. kuta bali is best destination but the beach is derty. i appreciate to japan government and japanese people is care about environment. you will not see rubbish plastic on your trip.is beautiful village. no police at all on the road. because everyone was car and control itself how to drive the car and control all belongings .

We had a great time in Shirahama thanks to our host (the owner) and Sandanya. Unfortunately my gf got tonsillitis, but our host got his car and took us to the hospital and helped explain everything. He helped us out with a lot of other stuff as well making us feel very much cared for. His english is'nt excellent, but more than good enough. He has an excellent selection of wine and his expertise is a hidden gem in the most unlikely of places. The rooms are japanese style but with good space. The toilets, kitchen and showers are all very clean and comforting. He cooks small meals. They're not fantastic, but good enough if you don't feel like going out. AC is charged by the hour, something which might cost you if you like it very cold, but he was friendly enough to start us off with some coins. The house used to be his grandfathers and now fathers souvenir shop. The downstairs now looks like a cafe and souvenir shop with a vintage feel. It's a bit strange, but also cosy. If you go to Shirahama, you have to stay here!

The guest house is so comfortable. You will be surprised by the kindness of the owner, treated like his own family. I was the only guest that time. Probably the only hostel's owner who prepared a meal after check out for my next trip! :D Free using bycycle, towels, bath amenities . Near with bus shelter and less than 15 minutes to Shirahama station. Recommended stay in Shirahama!