I have to bring my own toothpaste and brush. Being eco friendly is good but for this price range it felt a bit inappropriate.

Stayed in July 2025

is not about Setre is about Japan checkin at 3 pm and checkout at 10 am. this is a little bit annoying

Nara is a wonderful location and Setre probably is the best accomodation in town. location, quality, food - everything is at high standards

Stayed in June 2025

Perfect location, excellent view, clean and welcoming place, which has wonderful atmosphere. There is a comfortable lobby bar where one can have a rest with a glass of wine, beer or juice. The staff is very helpful and nice. Everything was close to perfect.

Stayed in July 2025

N/A.

Very nice location. Getting a room with a view of the lake made the stay much nicer.

Stayed in June 2025

I was disappointed with my dinner which was pretty pricey for what I received as a vegetarian. There wasn’t much protein included and then I got charged for a cup tea extra. I thought when you pay for a set menu dinner at least a soft drink would be included.

Property is beautiful and set in the great location.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing - it was all great.

Everything was great. Breakfast was fun every day - with the option for western style or Japanese breakfast. The staff worked hard to meet our ridiculous dietary needs. Setre staff were all delightful. Very patient with our lack of Japanese and always did their best to make our stay an absolute treat.

Stayed in May 2025

Rusty bikes, hard to ride.

Beautiful interior design. Great size room.

Stayed in May 2025

The western breakfast was better than the Japanese in our opinions,

Loved this hotel for the location, right by Nara park it’s so close that the Deer roam around out front. Incredibly well equipped room and spotless.

Stayed in May 2025

N/a

Location is superb. There is an interior garden area with chickens that you can pet, wife loved that.

Stayed in May 2025

The location, design and snacks

Stayed in April 2025

Can’t think of anything.

The location is fantastic. The place is gorgeous, such a beautiful property and such a beautiful design. We had a beautiful room with a balcony. It was peaceful and extremely comfortable. I loved the enzyme foot bath and really enjoyed the snacks. The breakfast was lovely and the farm fresh milk out of this world.

Stayed in April 2025

Expensive

Beautifully crafted. Location is amazing. Breakfast was tasty, filling and presented artfully.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

Everything was perfect. Hotel is beautiful and staff is super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2025

The price was a little high and wish the lack amenities like a toothbrush that is usually found in Japanese hotels. Also, I wish they explained making reservations at the restaurant a little better as they didn’t mention there were time limits.

It was a beautiful hotel and the room was amazing with all the wood. Also, the location is really close to Nara park and the shopping district.

Stayed in April 2025

Poor food options. Immediately on arrival the staff jump on you to book breakfast a bit overwhelming. The western breakfast was poor and had already paid so I ended up leaving hungry and out of pocket. Hard to communicate so a sad note to leave on.

Located well with wonderful courtyard and facilities.

Stayed in April 2025

It was exceptional. Location is superb and the staff are really nice.

Stayed in April 2025

Absolutely phenomenal hotel. Area is rich in beauty and nature also. Breakfast and Dinner here was also so luxurious better than what I expect. Would definitely come back here again!

Stayed in April 2025

The hotel was very comfortable and had good facilities.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

The food, location, atmosphere, rooms

Stayed in March 2025

Everything

Stayed in March 2025

Loved everything about it

Everything. The design, the eco consciousness, the pet chickens running around the garden, the incredibly sweet staff, the comfy futon beds, the location, the outstanding dinner. My husband is in tourism and he was really impressed.

Stayed in March 2025

We really didn’t like the “western” breakfast. Having eaten a lot of Japanese breakfasts recently, we were excited to have something more familiar and we’re hoping for a buffet. Their idea of a western breakfast was bizarre, and if you don’t eat meat or eggs for breakfast it’s even worse. It’s a set meal, there’s not really a choice. Having said that, it was beautifully presented and the staff were charming.

Our room was spacious and bright, very quiet. The location was great, you could walk everywhere. The complimentary bar in the evening was great too.

Stayed in March 2025

Club snacks were limited and the quality of the wines were average for a 5 star hotel.

Location next to Nara Park was excellent. The whole vibe of the property was 'chill' and zen. The chickens were lovely to see, the hot foot spa very different. The design featuring lots of wood was very pleasing on the eye. The club area was lovely though a few more comfy chairs would have been nice! Breakfast was lovely, the evening meal was quite expensive so we didn't try it. The guided tour in the morning was lovely though limited in scope. We used the free bikes available.

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms a getting just a little tired. The raw wood needs oiling and some of the furniture needs to be replaced.

A wonderful hotel with a great staff. The set dinners were fantastic.

Stayed in December 2024