Loved the staff who were very kind and warm. The onsen was also beautiful as well - I loved that we could enjoy the veranda outside with the ocean view and the seats were very comfortable. It was nice that we were able to have cooling teas upon arrival and the restaurant meal was delicious. The hotel is within reach to a famous shrine and a lovely seaside wharf walk. We were able to watch some of the local community practice for the エビ祭り which was also very unique and fun to see. I enjoyed that it didn't feel overly crowded and the train ride here was also thoroughly enjoyable. A perfect weekend treat!

This is not the hotel's fault, but a French lady entered the onsen without showering beforehand. I want to stress that this is not the hotel's responsibility, and she did not listen even after being informed to wash properly. I felt sorry that the staff had to educate people like this as it ruins the experience for everyone. There was also a group of Singaporean lads who turned off the light outside, which made other guests uncomfortable. They wanted to see the stars, we told them to turn it back on as it was too dark otherwise but covering the light switches might help prevent this issue.

The ocean view from the room and the hot spring bath was wonderful. I appreciated the little details that made the overall experience nicer, like the driver of the shuttle taking the 10 minute scenic route along the coast instead of straight through town to the hotel. It was fun to choose from the variety of colorful yukata(robes) available for women and children that can be worn after bathing. (Sorry men, there’s only one standard pattern for you.) The nearby beach was also beautiful, although empty because swimming season had ended.

I booked at the last minute and wasn’t able to order the seafood dinner and breakfast (that needs to be 3 days in advance). I was able to eat lunch nearby, but if you don’t get a room with meals included you should eat before getting on the train to Kada and bring snacks.

Mistakenly arrived at 9am for my scheduled 8 am breakfast (they close at 9am) but was still able to enjoy it. I do like that they alternate the onsens between men and women so you can enjoy both if staying at least 2 nights. Plenty of seating on the patio to be able to ready by the seaside with the gentle breeze :)

The town of Kada is VERY MUCH a fishing village. So if you want to eat locally for lunch better do so by 3pm, if they have food left by then. You're in kada for this onsen and the Shrine next door that is the beginning of the Girl's Day tradition, that's it.

Best ocean view hotel ever! Enjoy the ocean view onsen and cozy Japanese room. The staffs were super nice and helpful. Dinner was great. If you’re looking for relaxing and self concentrating, this is the place. It is a bit away from Okayama city (the hotel bus will pick you up when you arrive at the train station). Restaurants around will be closed at night so I would recommend having dinner at the hotel.

The town and the hotel felt like a memory from the Showa era. The view of the ocean is spectacular. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

Be careful as the town doesn't have any supermarkets or convenience stores even though this is part of the charm. However I stayed on a Tuesday and a Wednesday where most restaurants and shops were closed so there is little to no options beyond the restaurants at the hotel.

The view was incredible from the room, the onsen, and the restaurant. Dinner was delicious and the staff were friendly. The courtesy pick up and drop off service from the nearby train station was really efficient and helpful. This is a beautiful part of Wakayama, very close to Wakayama City, that is well worth visiting if you want to be close to the ocean.

Everything was great

I loved the view and the onsen The seafood meal was also excellent I also liked walking around the town and finding the shrine

I was not aware that the hotel was not in Wakayama, but two train changes and a shuttle ride to Kada. It would have been helpful for the hotel to provide further information on how to get there.

Superb view on the shore (we got beautiful sunsets, from the bedroom, from the dining space, and from the onsen :) Nice traditional room. Amazing breakfast. Great onsen! Free parking.

Maybe overall not the newest hotel, and I wished maybe there was air extraction in the toilets of our room, but it was not a big concern.

Everything is superb! All our family members were very satisfied. The stay was indeed the most incredible experience of our Kansai trip. Hardware from accommodation (room, onsen), food (dinner, breakfast, snacks) to software from staff helpfulness/attitude, services (pick-up, storage) were amazing. We will be back for sure.

Nothing is disappointing. :)

The ocean view was spectacular and the room was beautifully designed, the staff were fantastic . We had included breakfast and dinner and r the meals were delicious. There is an option to book the room only which I would recommend if you are not a big eater