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Reviews of Guest House Churaumi

415-0012 Shizuoka, Shimoda, Shirahama, Japan

#13 of 25 hotels in Shimoda

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 61 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very kind and welcoming. The highlight was the amazing outdoor shower, such a unique touch that added to the charm of the stay.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good value for the location, friendly staff, and close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room is very simple (though it was fine). It was clean other than a lot of dust on top of the fridge (where I had wanted to put some stuff). The room could do with a small light other than just the ceiling light.

    Very near the beach. Simple accommodation at a good price. We enjoyed hanging out in the outdoor area. You can use showers and parking until 1400 on the day of check out which is convenient. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    7.0
    Staff really made this place special. So kind and friendly. Always ready to help with a smile
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Na

    Clean. Quiet. Other guests were very friendly and respectful. Staff were excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Expensive; bare bones room.

    Great location; friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    8.0
    a good place to relax convenient store is near beach is near very welcoming staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    near the beach and very easy to find the whole place is clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    7.0
    BBQ and showers were excellent after a day at the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the other group of guests were a bit noisy and chaotic. One old guy was spitting loudly outside our room and at one point vomited in the entrance. This is not the fault of the accommodation, but left us feeling uneasy.

    The outdoor shower facilities and the BBQ option in the evening.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    7.0
    Kind staff and convenient location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are quite dated and very humid. The futon is really thin and not the best for those not used to it. However, given for the price it was completely fine.

    Value for price is great, and location is just a few steps away from the beach. They let us use the outdoor facilities like shower and changing rooms even after check out, which was great and made it possible to enjoy the full day at the beach. I can’t thank enough the staff for being so kind in accepting my request to change dates of the booking on the same day I was supposed to arrive due to some health reasons. They were wonderful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable summer stay with BBQ dinner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was too stuffy & you could not open the windows because there were things blocking the view. It was old but it was too dusty and my son is allergic to house dust so he was not comfortable.

    The location was great. Good value during summer. BBQ was really good :)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    7.0
    Great hospitality, delicious dinner, close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lightening in the rooms is poor. Actually, we had just a one light bulb on the sealing. Also, it would be great if there is a garbage basket for used tissue papers nearby the washroom.

    People who work there are very friendly! They helped me by looking after my 3 y.o. child several times. For example, while I was busy with washing beach staff from sand. My son became a friend with them for 2.5 days of stay ))) Barbecue was delicious! I liked cosy atmosphere of the garden at night, when most of guests gathered together, enjoying dinner and communicating to each other. Parking is right close to the door! Very convenient.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very kind and helpful guys at the reception, amazing showers and very beautiful and cozy area in front of the house

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    We’d like to come back again. It was great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet in the 1st floor is a nyay.

    The ambience was great. The staff were nice. Just a minutes away from the beach and convenience store.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    Friendly staff, great vibe, awesome outdoor showers, and convenient location = great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not much to dislike. The room was a little old and not big, but we slept 4 comfortably. Fridge, TV, air-purifier, and AC all made for a more comfortable stay. Family with kids upstairs made a lot of noise bouncing around early in the morning. Probably better to have families with kids downstairs when possible. I would recommend a little more selection for alcoholic beverages as well.

    The gentlemen that work there were just that - friendly and looking after your needs. We hadn't booked meals and went out looking but the places close by were either closed or full due to reservations. The staff were able to prepare a bbq dinner with an hour's notice (went shopping to get the food). The bbq is just under 4000yen with a drink included and worth it. A lot of food - possibly too much for the ladies. The outdoor seating area is very nice. It provides a casual meeting area for guests which is always a good time. The best part is the convenience of the outdoor showers and the one around the back which is surrounded by 'jungle' suits couples or a family (2 showers together). There are also indoor showers and baths for those who prefer that. The location was pretty convenient being a 5-min walk to the main beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location & friendliness of staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean! Furniture and futons are new! The staff is friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    A property with a wonderful vibe, if you are visiting Shirahama, it’s a must.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect

    I would like to give a special thanks to the owner of Churaumi. Nothing was a bother, exceptionally helpful even when I lost my room key. It’s a warm friendly guest house that is ideally located for the beach. I highly recommend staying here, it made my Japan trip. Oh and the outside jungle shower is wonderful!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Great stay close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    remember to bring your own towels.

    The guest house is super sweet with a great garden to hang out. Our room was quite big and we slept very well on the futon mats. We even had our own fridge. The guest house is easy to reach from the Izukyu-Shimoda train station. There is a bus pass for 1100 Yen for 2 days which was great to explore some beaches. 7/11 and family mart in walking distance and microwave / water boiler provided at the guest house. We had a great time and would definitely come again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Good beach vibes, outdoor nice shower and wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good staff, location, vibe and authentic Japanese room. Our family enjoyed a lot our stay and strong recommend the guest house.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    I’m coming here every year. I recommend this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stuff it’s so helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    10
    I loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice staff and location!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    5.0
    Expensive for the services
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Due to shared toilets and showers, a more frequent cleaning I think is necessary. Towels are not free and it took ages to get them.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super friendly host, cheap options to rent surfboards, futons were a bit hard, but just stack them! The outdoor shower is extraordinary!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    6.0
    Good location but not that good service
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't like the service provided. They said they offer BBQ for their guests but they refused to give it to us. The shared room had a smell which was uncomfortable.

    Liked the location because it was very close to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    10
    In overall are good and we have a nice stay🙏
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In the last day of our stay I don’t know where it came from but there is a faul smell maybe coming from the toilet or from drainage.

    There are lots of shower and clean and tidy. It’s a minute away from the beach🏝️❤️

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    10
    amazing family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    friendly and helpful staff, rooms were clean, we had an exceptionally amazing holiday!

    Stayed in August 2023

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