Lacking comfort of beds in family room. Sofa could be replaced. Skylight above the bunk could use a shade.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - excellent for bike ride overnight.

Stayed in March 2025

A lovely couple run this little hotel. Shared toilets and showers are spotlessly clean and there’s a cool, fully equipped lounge area with kettle, microwave, washing up station and a self service bar wirh artisan beer. Reasonably priced and our room had a view onto the Harbour and yellow bridge over the road. Definitely recommend this little hotel/hostel.

Stayed in March 2025

Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the accommodation was lovely, with a pretty view. Thank you!

Stayed in March 2025

We stayed here while cycling the Shimanami Kaido. Everything was nice, the room was great and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

Floors were a bit creaky so I always felt like I had to tip toe. I bit cold during the winter months but portable heaters provided.

Super friendly host. Lots of local recommendations. Lounge area was nice especially in the summer as there is an outdoor area.

Stayed in February 2025

Not many food/restaurant around, quite far from 7-11 / combini.

Excellent location Clean and quiet Large enough rooms Large common area with small kitchen Bicycle friendly

Stayed in November 2024

Coming from a long bike ride, the stairs to the room were a little daunting. It was doable of course, but something to keep in mind if you have a lot of luggage or will be tired after a long day of bike riding. The reward was a comfortable night’s sleep on the futon.

We were biking from Imabari to the Nest and didn’t know exactly when we would arrive. The owner was waiting on the promenade to make sure we weren’t lost as it was sundown by the time we arrived. That was very considerate of the owner. The location was perfect. There was an excellent sashimi / rice joint and public bath around the corner.

Stayed in December 2024

Fantastic view of the water, quiet location.

Stayed in December 2024

A perfect stopover on the Shimanani Kaido bike trail from Onomichi to Ehime. Warm welcome from Rin who spoke great English and outstanding facilities- a modern but traditional Japanese guest house for all ages. Tatami and futon with kitchen facilities and an outdoor garden area for a beer. Drinks available, great views and easy access to toilets and washroom. Close to a family run eatery with amazing okonomiyaki and lemon goods all over the place. Right on the port if you decide to catch a ferry back to Onomichi or great spot to keep riding to the next island. Loved this little place and would definitely recommend.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing! Though I needed some help finding a restaurant that was open 😅

Perfect spot to stop along the Shimanami Kaido. Super friendly staff, small hotel with comfy rooms right on the water. Could walk to a temple and pagoda in the morning. Communal bathrooms were very clean.

Stayed in November 2024

Not enough shared toilets and no privacy between rooms, but they do warn you about this. Nowhere to hang wet gear .

location is excellent, such a great little town, this hostel is right by the water, a temple just behind and some good restaurants nearby. The room was large for 2 people and bunk beds were comfortable . The staff were helpful.

Stayed in October 2024

As it’s an older style building, the soundproofing isn’t great, so guests have to be very quiet at night.

Nice quiet place overlooking the sea. Friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2024

Satoha was very helpful, kind and explained all we needed to know well. The view from our window was amazing. We highly recommend this location.

Stayed in October 2024

The Host was lovely, and the accommodation was very clean.

Stayed in September 2024

Very clean. Polite staff & very helpful. Good Location, right across the street from the port.

Stayed in October 2024

Shared bathroom, but hard to beat the price.

Super friendly staff, clean quiet rooms, and great location next to the water, near good food and public bath.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Everything was great

Stayed in September 2024

There was only 1 women’s and 1 men’s shower for all the guests, but the place only houses a few guests so it wasn’t a big problem at all.

Very convenient location about halfway through the shimanami kaido, right next to a local shopping street with nice izakayas. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was immaculately clean and other guests were very respectful about cleanliness and noise. The beds were really comfortable.

Stayed in September 2024

It’s so comfy. It’s everything you need. The staff is lovely and the layout of the building is very nice. The rooftop is so delightful to get some breeze and the location of the building is fantastic.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Much better priced than any others we found online in the area, great staff, clean and good facities

Stayed in August 2024

Wonderful experience to stay in a guesthouse in Japan. We stayed in 3 ryokans before, and this experience was the most "raw" and "genuine". We strongly recommend staying here! The girl at the reception was very welcoming and she spoke english really well, so there was no communication barier. The property is located just next to the boat stop.

Stayed in June 2024

-All the doors said don’t slam or close quietly but to get the door passed the lock, it always slams closed. The locks/doors don’t seem to fit the frames perfectly.

-Super comfy beds. Softest bedding.

Stayed in June 2024

All good.

I found Rina to be very helpful, also another staff person who came to help with a WiFi issue. I was made to feel welcome and at home. They also helped with cycle rental. I was given a room overlooking the water. In every way, I liked The Nest and would stay here again.

Stayed in May 2024

Lovely hotel. Host was fantastic and helpful. In a great location also.

Stayed in May 2024