Shimoda Yamatokan

Amazing location right on a beautiful, quiet beach. We loved the onsen on our balcony and views from the bar/lounge. Very large room, well equipped and clean. Friendly staff, useful shuttle into town (and public buses easy to use), everything we needed from the gift shop/vending machines. Breakfast and dinner were a wonderful experience, very generous meals served in a private room within the restaurant. The food is very high quality and beautifully presented, an authentic experience of Japanese fine dining, even if some things were quite unusual for us! They were extremely accommodating with my non fish/seafood requirements - an especially awkward request in this location I'm sure!

We had an incredible stay—everything from start to finish was thoughtful and seamless. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle from the station, which made our arrival stress-free. Upon check-in, we were welcomed with a cold drink and a traditional Japanese sweet, along with salt candies thoughtfully placed on the table—perfect for the summer heat. The check-in process was the best we've ever experienced: we sat comfortably in the lounge, which offers a stunning view, while a staff member kindly walked us through all the information in detail. Our room was spacious and beautifully designed, complete with a private bathroom and a small terrace with real green grass overlooking Tatadohama Beach. It was a truly peaceful and scenic space to unwind. Dinner and breakfast were both exquisite. The staff provided English explanations for each course, making the experience even more enjoyable and accessible. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for exceptional hospitality, comfort, and a memorable seaside escape.

Excellent location overlooking the Pacific. A modern hotel but with traditional Ryokan - style rooms available plus an onsen bath and a small outdoor pool. Obviously popular for surfing. Staff very helpful, well trained and cheery. Choice of cuisine available - Japanese and western. Food provided very well presented, expertly served and tasty. Hotel provided a courtesy coach to and from the town centre.

The welcome reception was very nice, all staff on the property were very respectful and kind. Our departure was very nice. We had a room overlooking the Tatadohama beach and had a private hot tub (bath), which was delightful. The meals were extraordinary, so much food and we felt we were eating very traditional Japanese meals, which we appreciated.

Absolutely loved everything about our stay here. This was our first stay in a traditional Japanese style hotel and it was just perfect. The staff were very helpful and freindly, the room was clean and comfortable and the food was exceptional. The hotel has it own private access to the beach too, which was idealic.