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Reviews of XYZ Private Spa and Seaside Resort 4 stars

649-2326 Wakayama, Shirahama, Tsubaki 1065-3, Japan

#4 of 38 hotels in Shirahama

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    A stunning hotel in the middle of nowhere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing at all. everything was superb

    staff incredible, room was immaculate, loved laser show, food was fantastic!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is indeed a bit far away from the city. Going into the town takes 20-25 minutes.

    The location and private hot tub is superb! Soaking in hot water and watching sunrise, sunset and stars over the blue ocean is such an unforgettable experience. The hotel staff is incredibly friendly. They offered shuttle service to and from JR station. The on-site breadfast and dinner are all very delicious and high-end. They put up light shows in the two nights we stayed and those felt very romantic, unique and creative.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    This place can let you see a lot of stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Corner Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Laser show which you can leave message to your love

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of freshening up, otherwise a perfect stay

    Fabulous stay. Lovely staff. Delicious food. Loved it.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    10
    We have a great time and enjoyed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good sea view 🤩

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    Great and cosy stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great personal spa, helpful service by staff, reliable and help me with transfer too! I deeply appreciate their wonderful hospitality

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    The best part of my vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location. Amazing staff. Amazing view. You will not regret staying at XYZ, it is #1 in Shirahama.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Slightly odd but good fun overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't confirm pick up from station so we had an anxious wait before they arrived. That's all.

    The food was exceptional. The staff were wonderful, the hot tub on the balcony was fun. Laser show after dinner was a bit weird. Good "dark" sky.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wardrobe and the bathroom and washroom are separated

    Private spa and half board services

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel itself is quite old and not modern at all, but the services, dinner & breakfast, the sense of hospitality you get are absolutely worth it! The private onsen in a balcony with a breathtaking view was one of our Japanese trip highlights!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful service from Kumia-san!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is located on the remote part of Shirahama, and not accessible via public transport. It is very private of course!

    Service at the hotel was impeccable! From organising pick-up and dropping us to various places around Shirahama, the staff tried their best to meet our needs. Kumia-san in particular, was not only conversant in English, but would communicate via whatsapp for needed changes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food set is okay, price is a little bit high.

    Good Location, balcony facing sea and with a big spring tube. Staffs are enthusiastic and helpful to recommend the plan to visit fire works show in Shirahama。

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Hidden escape with great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Corner Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was quiet and clean. We had a comfortable room with lots of space. The view of the ocean and stars from the private bath on the balcony was very pleasant. We had an excellent meal prepared by the kitchen. My wife is vegetarian and doesn't eat mushrooms, so I contacted the hotel before our arrival to see if they could accommodate her. They took a great deal of care to prepare a varied selection of dishes for her. She really enjoyed the meal. My food was also delicious. The service was excellent too. The staff are attentive, helpful, and communicate well in English.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Amazing view of the sea and stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Corner Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were a little outdated and the TV in the room was small. The hotel has a luxury-type price but some of the decor and furniture seem a little cheap or underwhelming.

    XYZ was located on a beautiful cliff at the edge of the sea close to Shirahama. The location was beautiful and the view from our room was exquisite. The staff was super friendly, even accommodating us with a 2-year-old and some special requests at dinner time. Our food was really good and the wait staff was so attentive to all of our needs. They really make the place special. The private onsen tub on the balcony was so relaxing and was a treat for me and my family to enjoy. My wife and I sat out watching shooting stars above our heads as we soaked in the relaxing waters. That memory will never be forgotten.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its quite smokey when everyone was having bbq.

    Dinner is so great! Especially Bbq A5 wagyu and seafood ahijo! It provides transportation from Shirahama Station to the resort, around 15-20mins. Staffs are helpful and very nice, smile always :) Special thanks to the female staff who give us heartful blessings. Arigatou ne!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    enjoy the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff are very nice and responsive

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    10
    a great place for couple to spend on for anniversary or special day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    transport is not very convenient

    nice view, pleasant hot spring, oishi dinner

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The team at XYZ were really nice and welcoming They went above and beyond to help us during the stay Transfers to and from the station were helpful They even offered us a slightly later dinner when we arrived late one night

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic stay, thoroughly enjoyed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness could be improved. (stained wallpaper in the toilet was not pleasant) and torn wallpaper behind the bed could be refreshed.

    The private onsen on the balcony of each room, the food is amazing, the staff are very attentive.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    9.0
    amazing staff, modern hotel and good facility per room. amazing dining experience with a fusion of international and loc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Corner Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot of mosquitoes

    unique location, design, room facilities, dining and ofcourse the amazing staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Corner Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Real onsen water

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast can be improved

    very comfortable room with direct sea view private bath with onsen water great location to watch the stars from the bath

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    9.0
    Adoradble and Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Upper Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent view and service , really appreciate the staff , we had a really good time in there. Thanks

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Corner Room with Open-Air Bath and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice ocean view beautiful hot spring very very good dinner all staff friendly

    Stayed in December 2022

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