Beds were a bit creaky. Bedtime for us was good, but keep in mind that if you want to go to bed earlier, it might be hard to fall asleep if people are interacting Downstairs. But they do have earplugs available.

Great staff, very nice and had good ideas on stuff to do. The common area was nice and some people just hung out there. They held our luggage for us before we checked in so we could explore.

Stayed in April 2024

Really cute place with proper bathrooms and comfy beda. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Location is great too.

Stayed in March 2024

The top bunk bed have the sounds when you try to change the position and there is no curtain

Stayed in March 2024

Had a great stay here despite some traveler’s hiccups. Makoro, Sora, and Kyogo are great staff, friendly, responsive, and happy to socialize with the guests. Lots of space to relax, and great location right by the ocean, Hase station, and Daibutsu.

Stayed in December 2023

It is an absolute injustice that this place does not have higher ratings. I last stayed here in 2019 before Covid and had such fond memories. I've come back in 2023 and it's such a cozy place. It's common room has the most character of any hostel I've stayed in, the rooms are cozy and warm. There's a well facilitated kitchen or good food available to buy. People need to come here and then spread the word that this place is lovely.

Stayed in December 2023

I liked this place and would consider staying there again

Stayed in October 2023

Really nice location, flexible to change dates. Pretty clean for the price!

Stayed in October 2023

The shower is located on first floor while the bedrooms are on the second floor. You cant wear shoes to the second floor so its a little troublesome to have to wear shoe to the shower

Beautiful property. Staffs are approachable. A few min walk from Hase station. Good base to explore kamakura for a few days

Stayed in September 2023

As the others have mentioned, the air conditioning unit is placed directly on top of of one of the bunk beds. If the person that is sleeping there decides to turn it off if its too cold, then the entire room will be too warm and uncomfortable to sleep. Please consider relocating the air conditioning unit so that it can reaches everyone, or relocating the bunk bed so that it does not hinder the air conditioning's flow. This issue has been there for a while now, and a lot of people are complaining about it. Please take actions soon.

I like the common area where you can relax with your drinks and have a chat with other guesthouse guests. There's also a takoyaki party every Saturday, but I have missed out as I arrived on Sunday. It was a pleasant stay overall.

Stayed in September 2023

Uncomfortable bunk beds since they are moving every time someone is moving. The corner to eat inside is not convenient.

Good location.

Stayed in September 2023

Dorm room somewhat cramped, and it got a little bit warm. Lockers are available, but I didn’t love that they were right by the front door (I had no issue with lost items, but I was weary that the lockers were in such a prominent place). One shower room was pretty tiny.

Excellent location, near Hase Station off the Enoshima Line, and 2 minutes from the beach. My bed was comfy, and each bunkbed had a privacy curtain and outlets. I liked that there was a female-only dorm room and bathroom. There is a bar downstairs, and an area for eating. Perfect home base for exploring Kamakura and Enoshima Island. Staff were very nice. 8/10.

Stayed in September 2023

Perfect location - 2 minutes from the beach Locked communal area and was a very cozy atmosphere

Stayed in August 2023

Toilet and shower room are not enough.

The staffs are willing help and made the environment warning.

Stayed in August 2023

It seemed a bit sad that there wasn't any tea or coffee for guests to make with the supplied kettle, in order to get a hot drink when getting up in the morning. It's a bit tricky in sleepy Kamakura to get something to drink in the early morning, short of venturing out to a vending machine, so that would be appreciated. Even if it was an honesty box system to take a teabag, or coffee, that would be fine. Just anything would be welcome at 7am! Also, this isn't a negative, but if you stay, organize anything like leaving luggage etc on check-in, because it can be tricky to find the staff if you need them in a hurry - it's just a laid back place, and they're running around doing stuff, so just get organized early, then don't worry about it.

The location is excellent for exploring Hase, and getting down to Yuigahama Beach in less than 90 seconds. Hasedera, the Great Daibatsu Buddha, and more are within easy walking. It's a quiet street as well. The room I was in was the female dorm, and was low-frills, but also comfortable and quiet and calm. It was six beds in a reasonable sized room, we weren't crammed in. A good place to spend a few nights in order to explore Kamakura and Enoshima. The toilet & sink are upstairs with the dorms, the showers are downstairs. It's a fair arrangement, and convenient and good for minimizing disruptions. Keigo-san was a great host to welcome me in, and show me the way of the place. The price was perfectly fine, and appropriate. Even though there's a bar less than 10ft from where I was sleeping, I had no bother sleeping - it's not a noisome place, it's nice.

Stayed in June 2023

The mattresses were not very comfortable (too soft, possibly worn out)

Close to Hase station, beach, Kotokuin, Hasedera. Staff are very helpful and kind. Clean facilities, comfortable common area. Quiet at night. The room had a fan and each bed has its own night light and curtains.

Stayed in May 2023

We stayed in the private room with 2 bunk beds, it was a small space and bit stuffy since we couldn't open the windows and the air conditioning didn't seem to be working. But the common area downstairs and tables out front were a good way to enjoy the space.

The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The location is great, near to Hase station and the beach.

Stayed in June 2023

I’ve had a very comfortable stay at IZA. Located close to the beach which was very nice. Would definitely come back when in Kamakura again.

Stayed in June 2023

Was a bit warm during the night ... perhaps a fan in the room could help?

Iza Kamakura is in an excellent location, close to the train as well as sites in Hase. The service was great, and the living area was quite nice!

Stayed in June 2023

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I went in 2016 and have wonderful memories of Iza. So i wanna come back again. Staff has changed but new staff are nice too and helpful. It's really well located. Around 5 minutes from daibutsu, 2 minutes from Hase station, 1 minute to the beach. Everything by walk. I hope they will have some night event until 10pm as before, so people can appreciate more and make nice memories.

Stayed in June 2023

A very pleasant guest house with a warm atmosphere and a very nice staff (Kyogo). Well located near a train station, the beach and the big Buddha.

Stayed in June 2023

unclean 　Men must washing face and brushing tooth in small mutual bathroom.

location is good. Hospitality ,too. But 1 bad point is sanitaly. Why can we washing face and tooth bracing in small toilet？？　Sanitary bad.

Stayed in May 2023

The service was good. The takoyaki Party was great. I really had fun this night.

Stayed in May 2023

The blankets were exceptionally nice

Stayed in April 2023

* there were few lockers in the common area. I was happy that I was able to use one for my valuables. * lugagge storage after check-out is not for free. * no stove/ proper kitchen (but there are microwave/oven and kettle)

* very close to the beach! * great staff, that was very friendly and super helpful. * comfortable beds with curtains and some space to put things on. Overall nice interior. * womens bathroom. * nice, spacious common area with free water.

Stayed in March 2023