Hotel Hot Springs di Mie Prefecture, Japan

I wanted a hotel with an ocean view, so I made a reservation despite my misgivings, even though the reviews weren't that good. Many of the hotels in Ise-Shima and Toba are old and date back to the early Showa period, and newer hotels are quite expensive. This hotel is in a great location, and although it is old, it has been properly renovated, so it isn't too rundown, and my concerns were resolved. The tatami mats were nice and comfortable. It was a relief to be able to stay at this price, even though it is the largest facility in the area and a hotel with an ocean view. The hotel's souvenir shop is open late and has a wide selection, so it was really helpful to be able to buy souvenirs that I thought I wouldn't be able to buy at the hotel. I hope you continue to be a great hotel while making up for the aging. I will visit again. Thank you very much.

Facilities: The hotel has a hot spring on the 4th floor, perfect for unwinding after a long day of travel. On the 3rd floor, there's the front desk, a coffee machine, and some toiletries you can help yourself to. Stayed in January 2025 | Hollywood Twin Room (Non-Smoking) Cleanliness: The hotel cleanliness is excellent, and the hot spring on the 3rd floor is also quite clean. Ambiance: The hotel seems to be 10 stories high in total, with guest rooms from the 4th to the 10th floor. Service: There's a Sri Lankan guy at the front desk who speaks perfect English. There's also a real-time translator at the front desk, so if you don't speak Japanese but know a bit of English, overall it shouldn't be a big problem.

This hotel is conveniently located directly across from Ise Station, visible as soon as you exit. Its prime location makes getting around by public transport incredibly easy for sightseeing. I stayed in the main building, where the front desk is on the second floor. It's a small space with a charming, old-school Japanese inn vibe. The room itself wasn't large, but that wasn't an issue since I was out exploring all day and only returned to sleep. The public bath is also on the second floor, perfect for relaxing after a full day of activities. Don't forget to grab a complimentary popsicle from outside the bath afterward! There are several dining options both downstairs and in the surrounding area, which should cover most needs. On check-out day, if you need to store your luggage, there are self-service lockers on the second floor where you can leave it and pick it up later after your excursions.

The view is great. It was great that there was all-you-can-drink alcohol in the lounge. The hot springs were clean and there was a sauna, and they also provided free ice cream, which was great. I think it would be even better if they could increase the number of places to get ice cream when it's busy (it's self-service, so there was a line).

We love it here so much! The service staff are friendly and courteous, and the room is large with a view of Yingyu Bay. Dinner was very delicious and breakfast had lots of choices. I hope to stay here if I have the chance.

The hotel is clean and the service is polite. The breakfast is delicious, using local ingredients. The hot spring water is from the source, and the pearl hot spring water. The drinks after the bath and the coffee in the lounge are delicious. The grounds are spacious and there are plenty of activities to enjoy. The free tour to watch the sunset and the stargazing where you can hear explanations about the stars while holding a laser up to the stars were great. You can see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and the Pleiades star cluster with the naked eye. I would like to go back in the warmer months. The hotel was quite warm and comfortable even in winter.

The view was great, and the in-room dining and cleanliness were great. The room attendant was also very attentive.

Upon arriving at Toba Station a little past 6 PM, we couldn't locate the hotel shuttle bus as advised by the guide. Decided to call the hotel just to try our luck, and to our surprise, they immediately dispatched a private car to pick us up! Service was absolutely impeccable! 💯 The hotel's absolute standout feature has to be its hot springs! ♨️ Especially the unique Pearl Onsen – the only one in Japan infused with Mikimoto pearl powder. My skin felt incredibly soft and glowed after soaking. (A glass of milk after the onsen is a must – incredibly refreshing! *Personally, I prefer the fruit-flavored one.) Room Experience: We booked the most basic Japanese-style room (washitsu) and truly enjoyed the authentic experience of sleeping on traditional tatami mats. Upon check-in, we were pleasantly surprised to find a welcome cheesecake 🍰 waiting for us in the fridge – absolutely delicious! All toiletries were exclusively Mikimoto branded, adding a definite touch of luxury and quality. (We even bought a set from the hotel shop before leaving – eligible for tax-free shopping!) 🥣 Breakfast was a classic Japanese set meal, served individually with no menu choices. The highlight, however, was the dining environment – private rooms! *Be bold and request a window-side private room. ❤️ Enjoying a refined breakfast in such a private setting, while gazing at the serene ocean view outside, was an incredibly soothing and delightful experience.

There was a wide variety of food, so I had a hard time deciding what to eat. The seasonal tempura for dinner was especially piping hot and delicious. Although there were many foreign staff members, they were all very welcoming and made a very positive impression. I stayed on the day of the Toba Port Festival, and it was only a 25-minute walk to the fireworks site, giving me the perfect vantage point to watch the fireworks. The staff told me that you can't see the low-lying fireworks from the hotel, so I was glad I walked there. Perhaps because it was summer, the large public bath was relatively empty at all times. The room-temperature water in the bath wasn't too cold, which was wonderful.

I am a girl and I took the bus from Nagoya with my child. Except that it took 7 or 8 minutes to get to the hotel by taking a detour according to Google Maps because I was not familiar with the road when I got off the bus (because I brought a 28-inch + 15-inch suitcase, there were many ups and downs along the way, and it was still quite dangerous and laborious to walk on the road. I suggest that the business put up a guide sign near the get-off point, so that it is safer and faster to take the small road to the hotel), everything else was perfect: the room was super big! The sleep was very comfortable! The hotel is very close to the ski area (the bus station is actually here). The waiter introduced us to a safe and fast route (less than 3 minutes). In addition, the hotel also provides cable car tickets for the ski resort, which is very considerate. I will bring my child here next time!