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248-0014 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Yuigahama 4-8-1, Japan
#5 of 25 hotels in Kamakura
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 78 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.4
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Free Wifi
9.3
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Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Trisha
United Kingdom30 Reviews9.0“I’d even put up with the dogs to stay in this hotel and in Kamekura again- wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room 32㎡
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Guests with noisy dogs who woke us up at 6.00 and barked through the morning!
The staff were so helpful and charming, the accommodation was delightful and the whole hotel felt such a delightful place to stay in for our last few days in Japan
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Samuel
Australia13 Reviews10“Perfect Kamakura getaway”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, it was gorgeous
One of the nicest places we stayed in Japan. Staff were so courteous, we felt really special and well cared for. The restaurant was also amazing. Highly recommend
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 31, 2024
Sandra
Canada9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
checkout at 10am a little early, but could leave our luggage.
Great small hotel, lovely very large room. breakfast and dinner were great too.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 22, 2024
Lisette
Netherlands15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Highly recommend! Lovely stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room 26㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could’ve been a bit larger and non-meat friendly.
Amazing place, would highly recommend. Large rooms, the onsen is booked privately for 40 min so you pretty much have your own bathroom. In your room you do have your own toilet. Everything immaculately clean
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Daria
Germany25 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Amazing stay in Kamakura”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location and garden are amazing, as well as the room: spacious, with nice design and all the amenities you need.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 26, 2024
Helena
United States1 review10“Beautiful, quiet spot with large rooms and a calming atmosphere!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All of the food was excellent, they have an extremely talented chef.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Sian
United Kingdom1 review10“The best”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just perfect x granola was delicious
Amazing location and best nights sleep of our whole trip
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Dao
Canada16 Reviews10“Calm and relaxing hotel, with great attention to detail and highly attentive and helpful staff- would return”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/a
Staff were exceedingly helpful with need to divert travel plans d/t typhoon- the front desk gentleman went above and beyond to have our luggage transferred from our hotel in Osaka (where we had forwarded it before going to Kamakura) to a different hotel in Tokyo (where we had to divert to get flight home and avoid typhoon related issues at KIX). Location close to train station Breakfast is very fresh and made when ordered- Japanese and Western options available I did not use it but was told by other group members that the tub/onsen-like bath was very relaxing. Rooms are extraordinarily spacious
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 19, 2024
Ewan
Australia38 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Close to beach and very accessible to train”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The onsen available to guests is fantastic.. the room we had (201) is generous (especially when compared to Japanese standard rooms sizes)… staff very caring … we were delayed due to a typhoon passing through the area and the hotel was very accommodating
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 5, 2024
Kolek
United States2 Reviews9.0“The Bird Hotel was a lovely place to spend a few days in Kamakura.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing. It was great!
Location, staff, and facilities were fantastic. The onsite onsen is lovely. Felt like we had the entire hotel to ourselves!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 5, 2024
Melissa
United States8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderful breakfast and perfect location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Eva
Slovakia6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is nothing we didnt like
I greatly appreciate the very helpful and friendly staff. The room was spacious with a large bed. There was a selection of Asian and European breakfast. The European breakfast was very well prepared and tasty. The beach is just a few meters from the hotel. Unfortunately, we made a spontaneous decision and stayed only one night, but it is definitely worth staying longer.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Svetlana
Belgium42 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Simple luxury”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was perfect.
The breakfast is great, the staff is very kind and helpful. The hot bath is gorgeous. Rooms are huge and beautiful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Lennart
Netherlands5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The staff was very helpfull, the room was really nice and spacious and the location was perfect!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Hsiao
Taiwan40 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“A Lovely place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room 26㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shower inside the room (but public bath is good.)
Friendly and nice service .
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Pb
India29 Reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff and super clean rooms and facilities. Yuta San was particularly lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Maggie
United States20 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
Room is excellent as well as the private bath time.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Karin
Spain5 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room 26㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
I would definitely recommend this hotel, it is perfectly located, two steps from the beach and right next to a tram stop if you want to get to the center of Kamakura and other train stations. The room was very spacious and comfortable, and you had the possibility to privatise their onsen, which was a great way to wind down after walking all around Kamakura visiting all the sights. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and the staff was lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Victoria
United States1 review10“Our favorite hotel during our whole Japan vacation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing needed improvement.
Every part of this hotel was amazing. It is beautiful, clean and the staff are extremely friendly. If we ever come back to Japan we will 1000% come back to stay at the Bird Hotel. The breakfast and dinner served was also phenomenal. You cannot go wrong.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Caroline
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“An enjoyable stay for our last night in Japan, with good train connections to both Narita and Haneda”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
Asked if we could check out an hour later at 11.00 and was charged extra for this - a little disappointed about this but perhaps we didn't read about this extra charge when we booked.
Good location near to the sea but also not too far from the shops. Clean and modern furnishings, comfortable and spacious room. Hotel also recommended a lovely soba restaurant very close by which we had also picked out beforehand and we had a very enjoyable dinner there.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Danielle
Japan20 Reviews1 helpful vote10“A beautiful Dog-friendly hotel with fantastic food that is super close to a lovely beach!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
I loved how dog friendly they were. They provided large bowls, pee pads and a blanket for my dog. Their menu also has a dog dinner and dog breakfast item for purchase that my dog loved (steamed veggies).
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Suliang
United States7 Reviews10“A gem for people who enjoy quiet surroundings and good taste.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing we can think of.
We like everything about this hotel: friendly receptionist and staff, very spacious room, nice ambiance of the room and the dinning room, etc. The cook-to-order breakfast sets were simple but extremely fresh and tasty. We also enjoyed the lovely private onsen bath that could be reserved free of charge. Even though the location was two short train stops away from the Kamakura Train Station and the Tsurugaoka Shrine, the hotel is actually within walking distance to the Great Buddha and the Hasedera Temple, and is only one block from the ocean. The place is such a gem!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Ran
China36 Reviews11 helpful votes9.0“Super relax”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room 31㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
The location is really continent, and the room and infrastructure are also much better and modern comparing to most of the hotels in Japan. In addition, it’s also pet friendly! The bath is also good, very recommended
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Chung
Taiwan16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room 26㎡
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything is perfect!
The hotel is so pretty and everything they provide is with high quality!!
Stayed in February 2024
