We loved staying at Shirahama Beach Side Inn! The owners were super friendly and helpful. The private onsens were so nice after a long day of walking and hiking. The free breakfast was such a nice touch and so yummy! Softest sandwich bread ever! The eating area was very cozy, I spent some time working there in the morning and it was so peaceful. I came during a rainy time but I imagine during the summer it's very popular for surfers. I am from hawaii and the hotel had lots of Hawaii art which was very sweet to see. We hope to be back someday :)

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice place near the Shirahama beach : the room was simple but with all needed and its private bathroom. The 2 outside private onsen are very nice ! We could not surf as there was no wave but you can park your car and use the outside shower until 14:00 after check-out, perfect for a morning session on the last day. Also, the breakfast was delicious (fruit juice, yoghourt, boiled egg and a very good sandwich) : you can have it on the go or eat it in the dining room !

Stayed in March 2025

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Super Nice Onsen! We would like to come again

Stayed in February 2025

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Clean

Stayed in February 2025

Overall, not much bad things to say compared to our other accomodations in Japan. The rooms are small so multiple big luggages might not work here.

The place is very well managed and the hosts were extremely friendly, a good location if you're thinking of staying near shimoda but closer to the beaches. There were also 2 private onsens free of charge that we loved using and the free breakfast was nice as well. There was also free washing machine service provided. Drive slowly to reach the entrance because it's a tiny road

Stayed in November 2024

The walls are a bit thin, but they warn you about it ahead of time and implement quiet hours because of it, which was not a problem for us at all.

Very cute and very wholesome, I loved it. It’s right across the street from the beach and a shrine, and we could hear the waves at night. The room was clean and simple with a simple bathroom. It’s a surfer’s paradise and we also saw a family there which was very cute. A very nice sac-lunch style breakfast was provided for us in the morning. They asked ahead of time if we had any food allergies, and they made us a lovely vegetarian sandwich for breakfast. Their system for onsen use was also great! They left keys for them private onsen at the front desk as a first come first served, and limited the use to 40 mins which is more than enough time. We used the stone onsen at night, and it was magical to be able to hear the ocean waves and gaze up at the stars. It feels like it is family-run and everyone, including the cook in the morning, was very friendly which is lovely. I will return here the next time I visit Shimoda!

Stayed in October 2024

Private onsen, next to the beach, yet quiet. Extraordinarily hospitable owners. All perfect!

Stayed in October 2024

The only con is the unavailability of public transport early morning. But the Shirahama beach was just walkable so that was good.

The private onsen was so clean and good to have. The rooms were spacious. The best part was the staff, very polite and helpful.

Stayed in October 2024

The stairs to the Onsen need improving.

Akiko and Koji were wonderful hosts. They are so hospitable, friendly and helpful. Koji makes excellent breakfast sandwiches. The Onsen was a special treat.

Stayed in October 2024

Great location and property with amazing hosts.

Stayed in October 2024

Not a problem for me, but my husband showered after me and he said hot water stopped in a couple of minutes. But in a hot weather like this. We didn’t quite mind.

No complaints! Parking is right next to property ( just need to follow the sign). They let us check in early with a short notice as it was just way too hot for any activity. They prompted helped us with hot water. The room and the place is very clean! The lounge is very aesthetic!

Stayed in September 2024

We loved our stay here - it is quiet this time of year which we liked and there were not many people at the beach, which was very clean and the water temperature perfect. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast supplied was perfect - especially the homemade bread they use for the sandwich -delicious. Also a big thank you Arkiko for driving us to Shimoda after we missed our bus one morning, first class and 5 star customer service. Thank you and we hope to visit again

Stayed in September 2024

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Just wonderful … very relaxed atmosphere, great breakfast, lovely hosts , absolutely amazing private onsen , beach in walking distance…

Stayed in August 2024

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Great staff, and amazing sandwiches provided at breakfast. The private onsen are fantastic. Location is perfect, right be the beach and a couple of cafes.

Stayed in August 2024

Rooms might be a little bit bigger.

Very close to the beach, simple but very testy breakfast. Great place for surfing, you can rent a boat here. Great nice onsen.

Stayed in August 2024

I enjoyed the vibe here, even without renting a car, we still managed to get around by bus or taxi when necessary.

Stayed in August 2024

It was a little narrow to get into the parking area. (I'm bad at driving)

Everything, They had parking! The private onsen was amazing. I don't think we used the showers in our room the entire time. It was a 3 minute walk to the beach. The brown paper bag breakfast was nostalgic and perfect for a quick bite to eat before heading out or you could take it with you. We ate there because they had a little toaster oven to heat up the bread. The outdoor shower was great for washing off all that sand. They also had a washing machine for clothes and you can hang them outside to dry in the sun.

Stayed in August 2024

Breakfast was nice, the location was close to the beach.

Stayed in July 2024

Quite a few bugs, which didn’t bother me as much as the missus.

Great location, wonderful staff and nice amenities. We really enjoyed the outdoors baths and convenient parking.

Stayed in July 2024

It was great that there was a complimentary simple breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

Vegetarian Breakfast was made available

Stayed in May 2024

We had a great stay here. The hotel is walking distance from Shirahama, there are two private onsens available 24 hours, and they provide you with an amazing breakfast. Some of the best sandwiches I've ever had!

Stayed in May 2024

The room was good and I had an ensuite bathroom even though I booked a room with shared bathroom facilities. The Inn had two outstanding 24/7 Onsens and was only a 200m walk to Shirahama Beach.

Stayed in April 2024

Wish we could have stayed longer! And try the surfing!

We liked so many things about this sweet little place. Firstly, though just a few meters from the beach, but it's just enough off the main road that it was quiet. The outdoor onsen was a real treat, and we could even hear the waves from there. The staff was kind and communicative, even when we had to use translation devices, and graciously waited up for us, in spite of our late arrival time. The breakfast to-go was perfect. The room was comfortable, the price was right.... We appreciated everything there. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed in March 2024