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Reviews of Guesthouse Shirahama This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

649-2200 Wakayama, Shirahama, 3138-22, Japan

#4 of 16 B&Bs and inns in Shirahama

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 103 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super cozy stay in Shirahama. I love the location. The owner is so kind! It is so clean and neat. It was very comfortable in a traditional Japanese room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi is available on the first floor, not so stable on the second floor.

    The guesthouse is super clean and the landlord is extremely nice. Very convenient location with many restaurants nearby. Close to the beach and bus stations (about 7-10 mins walking distance). Usually it could be a little bit cold in a Japanese traditional house. No worries, air conditioning available here!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    10
    Great value for money with convenient parking and a fantastic onsen nearby; an excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not really anything

    This cozy house offers all the essential amenities and is impeccably clean. While the room isn't soundproof, it didn't bother us at all. I particularly enjoyed the inviting kitchen area, perfect for relaxing. Convenient parking is right in front, and the host is very helpful in arranging spaces. Don’t miss the wonderful onsen nearby, 南紀白浜井の芝 —it's definitely worth a visit!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower is outside which isn't the most comfortable.

    The house is in a Japanese style, which was nice. The host was really friendly and helpful, and speaks English quite well. The beds were comfortable, and there were free towels. The location is superb, I walked to the beach everyday.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    10
    It’s a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house owner is very helpful. As we need to catch up an early train in the morning before bus operating time, she helped us book a taxi.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    10
    Cosy and homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We loved this place! The owner is such a wonderful friendly person. She was great to chat to and get some local tips. It was comfy and very quiet.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is perfect

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    9.0
    Comfy stay in Shirahama. Will definitely stay again next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a coughing neighbor in the opposite room which made either difficult to sleep even with ear plugs. Other than that, everything was really great!!

    Perfect location. There is a nearby free foot onsen on the way to the guesthouse. Kitchen was great!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Felt like home. So comfy.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a really unique place to stay. We stayed in the traditional Japanese room, it was really nice with a lot of little details like pictures and fresh flowers. The staff was the most amazing, communicative and helpful. We even received a little gift of congratulations after we mentioned this was our honeymoon. Thank you so much! The place is really close to a lot of restaurants, convenience stores and the Shirahama beach but it is still in a calm street and we felt at peace there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    10
    One night stay on the 25th
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish a dryer was available.

    The place was really cozy and nice. The room was cool and comfortable even though it was summer. Toilets and other shared areas were super clean. Everyone there was kind and nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not in particular.

    Very friendly place ,and good place where to stay

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    2F not Wifi

    Very nice guesthouse very good location very kind host

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff, typical japanese guesthouse, very pretty!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    10
    Excelente
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It exceeded my expectations, the guest house is very comfortable, smells so good and is well located, there is an Ashyiu (foot bath) less than 200 m away. And it's posible to visit a lot places by foot. The host is a great person and very friendly and willing to offer the best experience during your stay and recommend places to do in the city. Takami, thank you very much for your hospitality and for the ride to the train station. Wifi is excellent, but works best in the shared area.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and sweet owner! The kitchen was big and had everything you need to cook. I was able to finally clean some clothes since you can pay to use the laundry machine.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved it Like a fully equipped house as a hostel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Absolutely recommend this lovely guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit noisy because of thin walls but this is typical of Japanese style accommodation. Not an issue for me and there are ear plugs supplied if you need them.

    Wonderful welcome! Easy place to be. Very relaxed atmosphere. Close to the beach. Walking distance to onsens. Owner very obliging and helpful with directions and loaning swim goggles!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay with great staff and comfortable living spaces
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No upstairs wifi

    Great location, close to beach and close to restaurants etc. Unique layout with semi out door bathroom. Very comfortable lounge area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    For one night stay, nice after all
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only has one restroom and one hand-washing sink which means the cleanness has a high relationship with the guests. Sometimes it is not clean because of that and well as not divided into female and male.

    Clean bedroom and soft quilt and pillow Nice stuff and pretty close to the beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    10
    Shirahama's best guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    amazingly Nothing.

    very organized,clean, and cozy guesthouse. it was a bit cold outside, but the warm and thick blankets were perfect to sleep well at night. especially I left my jacket in the express bus. the owner happily went get it for me. if you stay in Shirahama, this guesthouse is perfect 👌🏼 The Neco also welcomes you

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    only one toilet upstairs for everyone to use (can be up to 10 people if full house), but there is another downstairs. but very clean nonetheless.

    Comfortable stay in a traditional house, owner super friendly. Close to shirahama beach, many restaurants within walking distance.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    10
    lovely, homey, say hi to the porch cat for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Extremely close to the beach, as well as many restaurants, plus a familymart. There are several onsens in the area too. The whole guesthouse was very comfy and homey. This place is a really affordable and amazing stop for experiencing this resort area without staying at a resort. There is a kitchen area and a small living space downstairs which is great for hanging out and prepping a cheaper meal than going out. I also appreciate that this divides the potentially loud 'hang out zone' downstairs - from the quiet bedrooms upstairs. I really wish I could have stayed here longer, it was lovely! You should know there is just one outdoor shower here, but it wasn't a negative for me, It was still private and secure, and it makes sense for a beach-y area. If you want a more lux bathing experience you may have to pay for an onsen. If you want more privacy than an onsen, you're stuck with the one outdoor shower.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, spacious, common space for guests to chat

    Stayed in November 2023

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