Warm welcome in the car park, then through to reception. Great view of the bay from the room. Well-equipped bathroom and good facilities in the room. Comy beds, and a good-sized sofa in the room. Restaurant excellent - at dinner, there was a good selection of meals and some outstanding Izu wines; breakfast buffet was great, wide selection of dishes and drinks. Location close to Perry Road museum, and Ryosenji Temple, and some small kissaten. Ideal location to explore Minami and Nishi Izu, hiking, watersports, and even as far as the famous waterfealls at Kawazu Nana Daru, Cape Irozaki, and the beaches on the suth coast. Bonus was visiting the museum home of Yasunori Kawabata, the author of Izu Dancing Girl - the famous Odoriko.

Only a single elevator. Entrance to restaurant a little confusing between the toilets. Breakfast buffet excellent, but some items such as coffee stand are really in awkward places.

Breakfast was amazing, you could literally have anything and everything - sushi, curry, egg bacon and sausages, pastries, traditional Japanese, difference fruit juices, teas and coffee, fruit, countless and impressive. View was amazing. Room was clean. Nice onsen. Excellent staff. Curteous, friendly but not intrusive. I don’t know their language skills as I am Japanese so did not have speak English.

The evening food menu was a little pricey so we walked down and got some local food. The bar was only open at the weekend which was a shame I fancied a bit of a cocktail overlooking the view!

The location is lovely and excellent for exploring Shimoda with a lovely walk down the cliff road and back up again. The room was spacious for two, but lacked air conditioning and a fan in the bathroom. The beds were good and the staff were very welcoming and delightful. The Japanese breakfast buffet was plenty, the “western” breakfast a little short on fresh croissants and fruit, with hot foods being lukewarm. However, the service is impeccable and gracious. The shuttle bus is very regular and efficient to bring travellers to and from the train station. We loved our time in Shimoda and the graciousness of all the many people we met.

I would have liked a better AC in the room, as it is quite humid and warm for sleeping.

The Sea via was stunning, the facilities were excellent, everything you can ask for. The breakfast was a 'help yourself' style buffet which is nice if you are mobile but for my elderly parents it is a bit of a struggle. If the hotel could provide an 'at seat' breakfast for people less mobile that would have made the experience a little less hectic for me ;)

The breakfast was a 'help yourself' style buffet which is nice if you are mobile but for my elderly parents it is a bit of a struggle. If the hotel could provide an 'at seat' breakfast option for people less mobile, that would have made the experience more relaxed.

Location was wonderful, not far from some historical sites. Nice private area with a garden overlooking the ocean. However, not a lot for kids to offer or do at the facility.

The cleanliness and maintenance of the area are truly commendable. The attention to detail in keeping the space clean and well-kept is evident and greatly appreciated. It reflects a high standard of care and professionalism. The consistent cleanliness and maintenance contribute to a positive environment and experience for all. Overall, the upkeep of the place is exceptional and speaks volumes about the dedication to providing a pleasant and hygienic setting.

Hotel has a perfect location with ocean view, very nice front garden, and has easy access from city center. Swimming pool was amazing! In the pool area, it felt like in a tropical island rather than in Japan. Furthermore, it was one of the cleanest swimming pools I have ever seen.

Wi-Fi was terrible in my room, needs serious improvement. Beach is a bit far from hotel and it had too much seaweed inside, although having very nice view, not very attractive for swimming. Hotel`s restaurant is very nice but a bit pricey.

The peace and tranquillity of the hotel. The scenic location near the sea. A haven from the busy city. A place to be one with nature and the quiet pace. Breakfast was wonderful. Large variety.

Perhaps the after evening activities in the hotel should include an area for relaxing and having after dinner drinks. Maybe hotel can provide coffee, tea and little snacks at the lounge for guests to mingle and relax after a day’s activity. However this is just a suggestion.

The views from the room across the bay were fabulous. The room was spacious, beds comfy. Plenty of choice at breakfast. We loved the gardens and walk down to the beach. The onsen was good and the outside onsen had views of the sea. Staff excellent and very attentive. Location good easy to get into town. We had an evening meal in the restaurant which tasted delicious looked like a beautiful piece of art but each dish was small.

The price of the evening meal. It was a shame the pool wasn't open.

The hotel is lovely - right on the water with an amazing view and pretty garden. The staff were really friendly and helpful and spoke great English. The room was so comfortable with everything we needed for our trip and a perfect view of the sea.

Nothing - just note it is 10 minutes walk to town so we took the shuttle bus often or walked back after dinner.

The location is great, the view splendid, the staff welcoming and nice.

The menu at dinner is really boring. They should rather propose a buffet and not pretend to a gastronomic experience which was a fail. At checking, the staff asking if it is our first time at the hotel whereas we are staying in this hotel at least once or twice a year since 2012…