Location, view and bedding

Stayed in July 2025

No loungers by the pool. Not enough choice for food ifupu didn't want the full buffet.

I had a room with a ceramic bath overlooking the bay which was stunning. Great value for money. The rest of the hotel was a bit faded and dated but the room made up for and short falls there.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Location, authenticity

Stayed in July 2025

It’s in a beautiful spot but it is a taxi ride away from the station. Luckily the taxis are not expensive, and the hotel has a shuttle bus in the morning if you need it.

The view was absolutely gorgeous, and the staff were so lovely and kind. They really tried to make our stay as good as possible, I will come again and will recommend to my friends.

Stayed in April 2025

No food services in site. Which isn't an issue as there's plenty to eat in surrounding areas.

Loved the outdoor bath.

Stayed in April 2025

Overpriced due to the Golden Week period.

Fantastic ocean view from the room!

Stayed in May 2025

Though well appointed, the room interior was a little dated.

Large room, well kept and clean. Good view. Excellent breakfast spread.

Stayed in April 2025

Huge bug was on the baseboard and I was paranoid for the 2 nights stay since we were sleeping on the tatami. The public onsen were dirty. I could see black deposits sitting at the corner of the onsen in both indoor and outdoors. Whole building looks dated and overpriced with no meal provided. Even bottled water priced at 200 yen.

Staff were extremely friendly. Incredible view living up to its name. Great body care products.

Stayed in March 2025

We had a great stay at Shimoda View Hotel. My partner is vegan, and the chef kindly arranged full vegan dinners for her on both nights we stayed there. Not many other places were willing to do this. Also the quality and care put into the food was greatly appreciated! My partner felt very well catered to. The staff were all very friendly as well, especially Kaori and Devi who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The room itself was excellent. It was very spacious, with a private open air bath overlooking the ocean. Well worth the stay here - hope to come back someday!

Stayed in October 2024

all good

Nice location on Sotoura-Beach

Stayed in September 2024

There were insects in the outdoor onsen, but given that we were there in summer this is unavoidable.

The room is really spacious, the view was wonderful, we were on the 9th floor and we could see the whole beach and some of the islands too. The breakfast and dinner was really good as well, I recommend getting both as there are no other restaurants in walking distance. We could park out car without reservation, and the beach was a few minutes of (slopy) walk away.

Stayed in July 2024

Some area of the building are run down

Spacious

Stayed in July 2024

The public bath is very nice, it switches every day in the morning. Our view from the room over the bay was beautiful.

Stayed in July 2024

The view!

The view!

Stayed in July 2023

(1) I originally booked suite with an outside bath online. HOWEVER, When booking.com offered me to UPGRADE my reservation, I was under the impression it meant having dinner served in the room. Both Booking.com and the property staff did not let me know well in advance that UPGRADED status means a room on the top floor WITHOUT an outdoor private bath. (It clearly did not fell like an upgrade). I upgraded my reservation 2 months in advance and NO correction/ information was given to me during that time. We arrived at the hotel extremely confused and disappointed. HOWEVER, after meeting with the staff and manager to discuss the misunderstanding, the staff and manager rectified the mistake. (2) I also reserved a shuttle van to have us brought to the hotel from the station on the day of our check-in. The hotel staff I was in communication with confirmed it with me in my initial confirmation. HOWEVER, on the day of our arrival NO shuttle van was present at the station, as originally promised. We had to call the property to ask them to come get us. (3) The air in the suite room was hot and dry; Please provide humidifiers in the room.

We were given a spacious room with a private outdoor Hinoki wooden bath. The evening meal in the banquet room was exceptional and very delicious. They staff and manager did great job in rectifying the original reservation mistake/error. Thank you!

Stayed in December 2022

The room was slightly tired, The In-room onsen was very very hot. As long as you add some cold water (provided) it's OK after that.

the private onsen was awesome. Such a great view of they bay, and very well done. The room was comfortable, and the hotel was in good order. Loved the path down to beach available to guests as well as the observation deck near the pool area. The breakfast was really tasty as well.

Stayed in September 2022

Some parts of the hotel clearly needed some decoration and areas appeared to be no longer in use eg the pool, unclear if it was out of season or just not in use.

Really helpful staff, especially the young receptionist and our Nepalese waitress. Both worked so hard to help and guide us. The Onsen were very good, tidy and well organised. Plenty of information about the hotel but always someone to ask, staff were all very polite. Breakfast was amazing, so much to choose from both Japanese and Western style. Evening meal in the great hall was enjoyable and an interesting experience. Would recommend you try it.

Stayed in June 2025

Lounge area

Bath houses

Stayed in March 2025

The room was dirty, spider web on the ceiling, and water spots, walls have mold , we understand coz it’s an hotel , but we needed to call the front desk because duvet had a blood markings in the middle . And the old guy staff two of them one in the front dest not so cheerful ,not welcoming , the duvet guy was also had a bad attitude, like it was the linen guys fault .

Location is perfect, very nice view, it’s an old hotel . The bar was perfect too, very nice bartender

Stayed in September 2024

Our experience with Shimoda View Hotel was very unpleasant. Rotten walls and ceilings, dead and living insects in the floors, a moldy smell everywhere, staff who fitting their trousers in front of guests, just fish-containing breakfast, dirty pool area, rusty stairs and just one English speaking person - we are not the first guests who complain the lack of a proper level.

The view to the bay

Stayed in September 2024

Very relaxing- think we may have left a garment behind? Is there a way to communicate this to staff?

Stayed in September 2024

Clean beautiful good dinner polite staff

Stayed in July 2024

Not much food option

Location

Stayed in July 2024

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Stayed in April 2025