Shimoda Itoen Hotel Hanamisaki

The hotel is quite large and the facilities are a bit old, but the location is great, right by the sea. There are even a few cherry blossom trees downstairs. The food variety isn't extensive, but the price is definitely cheaper than nearby places. Overall, it offers pretty good value for money.

The room was clean, but there was no private bathroom; you had to go to the public bathhouse. You can borrow bicycles for free. There aren't many restaurants nearby. The hotel price was very attractive, offering great value for money.

I booked an ocean view room, but I was on the first floor and could only see trees. I couldn't see the ocean at all. It's a scam. When I checked with the front desk at checkout, they told me that the instructions on their website didn't specify an ocean view. Trip.com, what's going on? I wish they would coordinate properly. It was my first trip to Shimoda, and I was planning to relax and enjoy the scenery during the off-season, but this was ruined.

The hotel is fantastic; the lobby offers stunning ocean views. The package includes two meals: dinner is kaiseki cuisine, and breakfast is also excellent, with a wide variety of delicious options. They even have dan dan noodles for late-night snacks. The hotel is very close to Mt. Omuro, right at the foot of the mountain and near the train station. Pick-up service is available before 4:30 PM, and drop-off service is also available at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM to the train station.

The hotel's name on Ctrip is completely different from its actual name. It's called Shimoda Itoen Hotel Misaki. From Izukyu Shimoda Station, you can take bus S05, S31, or S32 (towards Shirahama Coast) from bus stop 9 to Takegahama Station – much more convenient than walking with your luggage for 10 minutes. At check-in, we paid 130 yen per person for the onsen (hot spring) fee. There's a yukata corner opposite the reception desk with a huge selection of yukatas! Compared to the yukata at the Ito Hotel the next day, this one is truly five stars! The bath is on the second floor, with both indoor and outdoor open-air baths. Ladies, be aware that when bathing in the open-air bath, you can see windows on the upper floors of the annex from the outer edge of the tub, and vice versa. We booked a superior quadruple room, which was more than enough for two people. We were woken up by the howling sea wind in the morning (Typhoon No. 22 made landfall), but the second floor was too low, and the sea view was blocked by trees, so we couldn't take any pictures of the spectacular sight of yachts and boats on the sea. Turn right after exiting the hotel to find the fish market. We ate breakfast and lunch at the market's food court; the sashimi set meals were incredibly fresh, but cash only. If I ever come to Minami-Izu again, I'll definitely stay here again!!

It was absolutely amazing! Traveling alone, a one-night stay with two meals included only cost a little over 400 RMB. The food was great, especially the Izu tofu – you absolutely must try it! The only downside was that the sixth-floor platform overlooks the hot spring baths below, so I felt a little embarrassed to go in.