Reviews of Shimoda View Hotel 4 stars

Location, view and bedding

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.

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

Location, authenticity

Nothing

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.

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.

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.

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.

Loved the outdoor bath.

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

Fantastic ocean view from the room!

Overpriced due to the Golden Week period.

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

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

Bath houses

Lounge area

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

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.

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!

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

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 .

The view to the bay

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.

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

Nice location on Sotoura-Beach

all good