4-Star Hotels in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

"This was my first stay at this onsen hotel, and I had a great experience! The hotel is quite close to Kii-Katsuura JR Station, about a seven or eight-minute walk. The environment is nice, and the service is excellent! The room was spacious and faced the sea, so I fell asleep to the sound of waves every night. The only downside was that it rained during our visit, so visibility was poor, and it was foggy every day, but it didn't affect our plans. Both breakfast and dinner are set meals. You choose your preferred time, and they won't let you in even a minute early, as everything is already arranged. I initially thought the set meals wouldn't be filling enough, but they actually were – and very good! The ingredients were all super fresh. Each dish was exquisitely plated, and some looked simple but were surprisingly delicious once you tasted them. I even made a seafood miso soup with rice, which was absolutely divine! The hot springs are on the second floor. From the outdoor bath, you can stand up and see the Pacific Ocean. Soaking in the bath with the sea breeze blowing was incredibly comfortable! Every night from 9 PM to 10:30 PM, they serve tantanmen noodles. We tried the savory, sesame-flavored one, which was quite unique. I'd never had anything like it, and it was really tasty!"

"So many people! Everyone checked their luggage online, and the check-in and check-out were self-service. The location is absolutely fantastic, you can see tourists from all over the world. The downside is that the entrance is hard to find. Well, Osaka Station is huge after all! We spent a long time looking for the entrance near Yodobashi Camera and couldn't find it. Turns out there's a dedicated entrance from the first floor, don't go through the shopping mall. There's also an entrance on the second floor, connected to a skywalk."

"I can't believe I got a 70-square-meter room in Japan! They even upgraded me to the Royal Floor. Through the huge glass windows, I had an unobstructed view of the beach and ocean. The beach was right outside, so I could get up close and personal with the sea anytime. Breakfast and dinner were included. For breakfast, you could choose between a Japanese set meal and a Western buffet. I tried both during my two-day stay. It was my first time having such a rich and varied rice-based breakfast. Although the buffet didn't have a huge selection, it still had a decent variety with omelets, plum porridge, udon noodles, sushi, and various kinds of bread."

"The hotel is conveniently located right by a bus stop. The onsen hotel offers a great variety of food. The dinner buffet included sashimi, and breakfast featured local specialties. The Japanese-style tatami beds were very comfortable. A pleasant surprise was the complimentary drinks bar, perfect for enjoying after a relaxing bath."

"The hotel's environment is fantastic, and the entrance garden landscape is absolutely beautiful. The seaside corridor is also stunning, and there's a dedicated hot spring area for foot soaks. The public outdoor hot spring views are also great. The only downside of my trip was the room I booked, which was supposed to have an indoor hot tub, but it turned out to be just a regular bathtub. Although the staff explained that the water was indeed from a hot spring, it still felt disappointing, so I didn't use it. I contacted Ctrip customer service about it, and their handling of the issue was very satisfactory. However, the public bath was a delightful surprise; both the environment and the soaking experience were incredibly comfortable. I highly recommend the dinner buffet. Even though it's a buffet, the ingredients are fresh, and the variety is extensive. You can even grill your own food. The tempura was exceptionally delicious, and they had Haagen-Dazs ice cream! Breakfast, however, wasn't as lavish and was quite simple. Overall, I'd say I'm satisfied."

"The hotel has a great location with direct views of Wakayama Castle, and there's a bus stop right outside. It's about a 20-30 minute walk to the JR station, and mostly a straight path, which is pretty convenient. The room size itself was quite good, offering excellent value for money."

"This was a wonderful family vacation in a place designed to help you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The onsen with an ocean view was excellent, the breakfasts were superb, the service was great, and everyone around was very kind. I'd love to come back."

"It was a shame the Turtle boat wasn't running (under maintenance) during our stay. We took the shuttle bus to the hotel, and the driver and staff were incredibly welcoming. Check-in was smooth, we got to see the super-long elevator, and enjoyed the hot springs. It was my first time staying in such a huge hotel, quite an interesting experience!"

"The Japanese-style tatami room was very clean, but when I first entered, there was a strong grassy smell. The service was excellent; every staff member was very attentive. There was a Chinese girl at the front desk who was very lovely and patient. She took every matter seriously and meticulously solved every problem. Having her there made us feel much more at ease. My favorite spot was the tea and relaxation bar on the second floor of the hotel. Whenever I wanted coffee, I could go downstairs and have it freshly ground, which was fantastic. The hot spring was also great and very clean. The cleaning staff, an adorable white-haired grandma, even played with claw machines! It's highly recommended. The bus stops right at the entrance, which is very convenient."

"The rooms at this hotel are very spacious and clean. There's a Chinese lady at the front desk. For men, the hot spring usually doesn't require a reservation, but ladies who want a private bath need to book in advance. The hotel only offers breakfast, no dinner. There are many restaurants near the hotel, and it's best to make reservations beforehand. The front desk lady was really helpful and booked tables for us. Sandanbeki and Senjojiki are both very close to the hotel. We stayed at several different hotels for a few days, and this was the only one that didn't provide complimentary drinks. My biggest complaint is that the room only had one air conditioning unit for heating. Even with it set to 29 degrees, it was still cold."