Breakfast was amazing, you could literally have anything and everything - sushi, curry, egg bacon and sausages, pastries, traditional Japanese, difference fruit juices, teas and coffee, fruit, countless and impressive. View was amazing. Room was clean. Nice onsen. Excellent staff. Curteous, friendly but not intrusive. I don’t know their language skills as I am Japanese so did not have speak English.

The evening food menu was a little pricey so we walked down and got some local food. The bar was only open at the weekend which was a shame I fancied a bit of a cocktail overlooking the view!

The location is lovely and excellent for exploring Shimoda with a lovely walk down the cliff road and back up again. The room was spacious for two, but lacked air conditioning and a fan in the bathroom. The beds were good and the staff were very welcoming and delightful. The Japanese breakfast buffet was plenty, the “western” breakfast a little short on fresh croissants and fruit, with hot foods being lukewarm. However, the service is impeccable and gracious. The shuttle bus is very regular and efficient to bring travellers to and from the train station. We loved our time in Shimoda and the graciousness of all the many people we met.

I would have liked a better AC in the room, as it is quite humid and warm for sleeping.

The Sea via was stunning, the facilities were excellent, everything you can ask for. The breakfast was a 'help yourself' style buffet which is nice if you are mobile but for my elderly parents it is a bit of a struggle. If the hotel could provide an 'at seat' breakfast for people less mobile that would have made the experience a little less hectic for me ;)

The breakfast was a 'help yourself' style buffet which is nice if you are mobile but for my elderly parents it is a bit of a struggle. If the hotel could provide an 'at seat' breakfast option for people less mobile, that would have made the experience more relaxed.

Location was wonderful, not far from some historical sites. Nice private area with a garden overlooking the ocean. However, not a lot for kids to offer or do at the facility.

The cleanliness and maintenance of the area are truly commendable. The attention to detail in keeping the space clean and well-kept is evident and greatly appreciated. It reflects a high standard of care and professionalism. The consistent cleanliness and maintenance contribute to a positive environment and experience for all. Overall, the upkeep of the place is exceptional and speaks volumes about the dedication to providing a pleasant and hygienic setting.

Hotel has a perfect location with ocean view, very nice front garden, and has easy access from city center. Swimming pool was amazing! In the pool area, it felt like in a tropical island rather than in Japan. Furthermore, it was one of the cleanest swimming pools I have ever seen.

Wi-Fi was terrible in my room, needs serious improvement. Beach is a bit far from hotel and it had too much seaweed inside, although having very nice view, not very attractive for swimming. Hotel`s restaurant is very nice but a bit pricey.

The peace and tranquillity of the hotel. The scenic location near the sea. A haven from the busy city. A place to be one with nature and the quiet pace. Breakfast was wonderful. Large variety.

Perhaps the after evening activities in the hotel should include an area for relaxing and having after dinner drinks. Maybe hotel can provide coffee, tea and little snacks at the lounge for guests to mingle and relax after a day’s activity. However this is just a suggestion.

The views from the room across the bay were fabulous. The room was spacious, beds comfy. Plenty of choice at breakfast. We loved the gardens and walk down to the beach. The onsen was good and the outside onsen had views of the sea. Staff excellent and very attentive. Location good easy to get into town. We had an evening meal in the restaurant which tasted delicious looked like a beautiful piece of art but each dish was small.

The price of the evening meal. It was a shame the pool wasn't open.

The room was comfortable and clean, the location was stunning and the amenities were great. The dinner and breakfast buffet were not huge in terms of choices but the food was all delicious and the view from the restaurant was beautiful. There were activities for children every evening and the onsen was a lovely way to unwind in the evening after a day in the pool, on the beach or exploring the town.

The beach and pool are accessible by a lot of steps so not suitable for people with limited mobility. We also found that no food is available around 4pm-5.30pm (so it’s worth bringing snacks if you have young, hungry children who need something to keep them going until dinner!)

Very nice hotel if a bit outdated. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful and the onsen was great. Everything was very clean and they had a lot of nice amenities like pour over coffee and madeleines and non plastic water bottles in the room.

It was up a very steep hill from town and the shuttle only drops off at the train station so if you want to eat in town (which you do because the hotel only has one mediocre over priced restaurant) you have to hike up and down the hill or cross town from the train station and the shuttle only goes until 17:30. Also they very strangely charge 1,100 yen to play ping which I found a bit petty. Plus they “close” the ping pong at 21:00 even though it’s in a closed off room off the lobby so wouldn’t bother anyone if you were playing.

The staff were so nice and really accommodating. The facilities are really nice with everything you need. The free shuttle bus to the local Shimoda train station was great and you can catch an express train back to Tokyo if needed. The location is unreal. One of the best hotels I stayed in Japan.

Loved it all! However the only thing I thought it was missing was a good cocktail menu.