Reviews of Gardenvilla Shirahama 3 stars
415-0012 Shizuoka, Shimoda, Shirahama 2644-1, Japan
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely fantastic guesthouse - loved the whole vibe . The staff were amazing- so chilled and accommodating. My family and I wished we could have stayed longer
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt has an amazing view and a cute little pool. Good access to the beach . Amazing food and wonderful staff.
I wish the Room had a balcony
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe loved this place!! The staff was so kind and helpful! They helped us book activities and even were able to loan us some snorkeling gear for the day. We also really appreciated their flexibility when we had to arrive a day late due to a tsunami warning which cancelled all transport. The location is beautiful (amazing view!!!) and the pool and outdoor onsen was so lovely! We loved the poolside bar in the evening and the breakfast was incredible.
We loved our stay, but the room itself was pretty basic and a bit dated. For the price, we were expecting it to be a bit nicer. Also the hotel had a washing machine but no dryer, which was a bit inconvenient. However there are coin laundry places in town if you’re in a pinch.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the view, the pool and the outdoor baths that were private and surrounded my lush tropical foliage.
The beds in the room were a bit hard.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAn amazing experience. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and the onsen with a view of the beach is absolutely stunning. The staff were very friendly, especially the bartender. The hotel is also very close to a surf spot — it felt like paradise.
No clothes dryer
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views, cosy poolside and onsen
Rooms and beds were not vey modern and comfortable
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe point of this hotel is not the fabulous view, the best breakfast since we got to Japan, the private onsen with, again, the view, the lovely pool or proximity to the beach. It's the vibe. The people running this place are simply great. They gave us a very rare glimpse of life well lived, in a country very far away from our own. An obviously home cooked ramen at night, making sure we got to the right route when hiking, finding us a good local restaurant - service in Japan is always good, but this was delivered in a laid back and genuinely caring way. Is it the surfers' way? I don't know. But we left relaxed, and we'd love to come back.
Fine, the rooms could do with a touch-up. If I have to mention anything.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast excellent Lovely outdoor hot tubs/onsen Very nice swimming pool and patio Good view of the sea Great location for surfing beach
The rooms and inside decor are a bit dated.
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMeals were fresh and great, my room had the most amazing view, almost fairytale like, and so happy I could use the pool in the summer heat and the open air onsen was cherry on the cake!!
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe property was so lovely with stunning views. Very very clean and so comfortable. They have thought of everything you need. The onsen was just out of the world. It was out in the open overlooking the sea and felt very tropical. The breakfast was so delicious. I wish we could have stayed longer. Both the receptionist were so kind and helpful. Ai, thank you for all your help with our issues. I highly recommend this place for a very beautiful experience. Thank you again.
Nothing
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGardenvilla is a lovely comfortable homely place to stay with warm friendly staff.The rooms are a little older but the are very comfy.Thr bed was one of the most comfortable we stayed in on our trip.There is a recent addition of a modern sauna,private outdoor hot pool and large outdoor pool.I could imagine it as a great place to return to often
it is a little distance from town and the beach so it would be best if you had a car Thr see by driveway turning out is very challenging l
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything is great.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast and amazing view from the rooms, the pools and the onen. The private onsen, you can book, is another big plus.
The rooms are a bit older. All in all that's a small contra for a great stay.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt’s quite convenience to reach some hot destination. The hotel also has many facilities like pool, onsen, BBQ garden and kitchen tool… I think the hotel is suitable for family or group of friends.
I don’t like the tatami room becase it was too old and dark. I smelled a musty smell when I entered the room. Maybe the wooden cabinets or the tatami floor. I didn’t think it’s worth the price.