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248-0021 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Sakanoshita 28-7, Japan
#8 of 30 B&Bs and inns in Kamakura
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 188 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Jeffery
United States of America6 Reviews10“Simple easy clean stay with friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved it. Simple clean and cheap.
Simple and cheap. Great for a one night stay in Kamakura. You will be sleeping on the floor, but we knew that.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Philippine
Japan2 Reviews10“I’ll definitely recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Warm welcome Pretty and clean Everything very functional
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Heyvaert
Belgium13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super friendly and helpful host. Beautiful house. Small but nice and clean dorm.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Hardik
India2 Reviews10“A great stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The house was a beautiful traditional Japanese house. The owner Mr. Hide was very warm and welcoming and could speak English very well and provided recommendations on the places to visit. The house is close to the beach. I would definitely return
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Serena
Italy7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“The smell of wood”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The typical Japanese style of all the spaces, the garden in front of our room, the smell of wood, the quietness of the place and of the neighborhood, the walking closeness to many interesting places, the landlord suggestions and disposability.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Demi
Japan3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner was so accommodating and gave us plenty of food recommendations. This was the cutest little hostel I will definitely be back!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Yurie
New Zealand40 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner was helpful, the room was clean, and affordable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Hanna
United Kingdom9 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Exceptional friendliness & feel of traditional guest house
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Daniel
Israel6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A kind owner and new friends✨”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was a bit hard but it wasn't that uncomfortable and it might be totaly subjective...
I really appreciate the staff of the guest house❤️ the owner answered each and every one of my questions and recommended places to visit and eat. He also allowed me to leave my luggage there a few more hours after the checkout and was very friendly, approachable and welcoming. It might differ from stay to stay but I stayed with 3 teenagers on their vacation and I really connected with them so it did my stay much more enjoyable:)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Catherine
Germany4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful traditional house. Clean facilities and very very nice owner
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Ali
United States of America9 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location with a traditional architecture
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Yang-leng
Taiwan2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The stay was overall very cosy and pleasant, and the following are to be mentioned only if I have to nitpick: the futon mattress was a bit too thin, making the bed a bit too hard; the toilet in the room could be cleaned more thoroughly (where it's invisible); the shared bathroom is located in the other building, which means we had to put on our outdoor shoes to get out of the room in order to shower.
The traditional style and vibe of the place and building was charming. The owner was very kind and helpful. He also recommended some nice Japanese restaurants nearby. After checking out we were allowed to leave our big luggages there to spend the day exporing Kamakura.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Hanyu
Japan1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
i met new people in zenji！
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Esther
Malaysia4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was cosy and quiet. Very private and warm for a cold winter’s day. Very clean! Felt like your own house.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 8, 2023
Michael
United States of America12 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Clean and comfortable dorm, beautiful aesthetics, friendly and helpful owner”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Only a couple shared bathrooms and toilets, so if it's a full house you might need to wait during peak times.
Great location--only a block or two from the ocean and ocean-front promenade, which you can follow for about 15 minutes for a superb view of Mt. Fuji at Inamuragasaki Park (weather/clouds permitting, of course). 10-minute walk to the Hase station on the Enoden (electric railway)--highly recommend taking the Enoden west for great coastal views and a pleasant ride cutting through residential neighborhoods. 20-minute walk to Daibutsu at Kotoku-in. The bunks in the dorm were a bit tightly packed, but otherwise this was one of the cleanest and most comfortable dorms I've ever stayed in.. Even with a full dorm (4 guests) I had one of the best night's sleep of my trip thanks to the comfortable beds and bed curtains. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful--happy to give you recommendations, which he'll save for you on Google Maps if you want. Nice little common area with a beautiful collection of teaware, prints, etc.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Nicolas
Spain60 Reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Warm welcome; cosy
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Luke
Australia39 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Beautiful place with nice location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower is shared, not so great for couples.
Very clean and stylish, the owner was very friendly, great location.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 9, 2023
Catherine
United Kingdom13 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is nice and quiet but there is a busy road along the beach. We found a way to avoid the busy road when walking to Hase, which was better.
Very clean and comfortable Japanese style room. Very comfortable. The owner welcomed us and was very helpful giving us recommendations and pinning them on Google maps for us.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Valentine
France11 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The guesthouse is very well located, close to the beach. The guesthouse owner is very nice and give really good recommandations as to places to check out, including restaurants.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Carl
United States of America1 review10“Quaint, comfortable, friendly staff, and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super friendly staff -- Hide will happily recommend activities in the area. He came prepared to answer questions I had about train station luggage storage and local bike rental. Clean, well maintained property, and fantastic location. Quiet neighborhood in short walking distance to a convenience store and the ocean. Perfect for a solo traveler spending a few nights in Kamakura and the surrounding area.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Xin
Singapore6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
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Guesthouse was clean and had all the needed facilities for a short stay. Near Hase Station and the beach. Owner was also very helpful in providing recommendations and guide. Communication with Hide was easy and overall stay was enjoyable.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 19, 2023
Hernan
France6 Reviews10“Excellent stay in a really great location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Location! Exceptional! near the coast, and near the train to Kamakura proper. Excellent Ryokan, we enjoyed oiur stay and will definitely retrun !
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Curtis
Canada8 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great budget stay in kamakura”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thin walls and noisy people in surrounding rooms
Great location, great value
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 9, 2023
Tess
Switzerland5 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The beds are a little bit hard
The owner was extremely king, patient and open to help and questions. He gave me a lot of advices, took time to discuss with me and was always available if needed. Really a great owner. Plus, the location is perfect, not in the middle of the city so quite cozy and calm, next to the sea and next to the best spots to see sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed in October 2023
