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Reviews of Hakone Gora KARAKU 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!

250-0408 Kanagawa, Hakone, Gora 1300-8, Japan

#24 of 156 hotels in Hakone

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 301 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very unique place. Pictures don’t show how good this place is. Highly recommended

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They should offer to their guests the possibility to buy the traditional clothes.

    Absolutely everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To have to pay for a drink ( alcoholic or non alcoholic) with dinner each night when the guests lounge offers unlimited alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks free of charge all day long. It makes no sense!

    The last breakfast the morning of our departure was very memorable as we were seated in a private room with a beautiful view.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there is no lunch available

    everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing weekend trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • East Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Customer service is excellent. From the moment we came in till the check out time

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    9.0
    Average or over sell property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing special from restaurant to bar and lounge

    Not much to offer

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    Memorable stay. Everything about our experience was wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Perfect location in Gora. The hotel was exceptional in every way. Our room was in the west wing and amenities, view and meals were fantastic. The staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    9.0
    Great Onsen/Ryokan in Gora, Hakone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Antiquated tattoo policy when foreigners seem to be a major target demographic. Dinner course changes were not reflected in the printed menu. No option for a single bed was available.

    Helpful English speaking staff. Perfect room and facilities. Amazing lounge and complimentary offerings. A several course dinner was included. Open-air onsen bath on the balcony.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was an amazing experience. The room, the hotel, everything was great and clean. Service was top. The only comment is the breakfast, very traditional for our taste. Otherwise, everything else was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Worth the splurge for authentic luxury experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not many windows but I think that was intentional in the decor

    Beautiful and tranquil. Loved the attention to detail. We wore their clothes and felt so cared for. An amazing experience.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Private onsen in the room was great. Property was well maintained. Food was very good. Free alcohol and snacks at lounge also a big plus.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    10
    Very Relaxing Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • East Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room with private bath was lovely. Food was superb and the staff were extremely attentive

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    10
    I would come back to Japan just to visit this place again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    10
    Highly recommended for all sizes of groups!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice hot spring bath

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing facilities and comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast and dinner was repetitive (we stayed for 3 days 2 nights). Only slight changes were made. By the 2nd day, we felt that the food was repetitive and not as looked forward to anymore.

    The facilities were well maintained and we enjoyed using the facilities provided. The staffs were also very friendly and helpful, from welcoming us onboard, explaining our room facilities until checking out procedures.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff did not help to get/put the big luggage from/into the car when we arrived and left

    hotel is new with modern decoration, room is clean and spacious, got private onsen in room, drinks and snacks at lough is free

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    10
    The staff was friendly, professional, and accommodating. The facility was modern, clean, and luxurious
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Modern, clean, comfortable, luxurious

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    10
    Staff are excellent and always smile
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel uses high class and luxury equipments, with exceptional interior design

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    9.0
    Very relax and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower in the room is not next to outdoor onsen.

    Spacious

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the food, amenities, and in room onsen. Was extremely clean and staff was extremely courteous. I also opted for a 60 minute massage and the masseuse was awesome in helping me with my back and neck.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent room and private onsen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • West Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel erred in our breakfast reservations and the staff were not able to assist. We had to speak with the manager before they corrected their error. I expect a hotel of this caliber to enable its staff to resolve basic problems, yet they seemed lost and unable to find a solution.

    The private onsen on the balcony was fantastic.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a bit pricey. We had a update for one of the dinners and it did not really seem worth it so we just opted for the regular dinner the next night.

    The service was top notch. They were always very helpful and so polite. It was also really nice that the lounge had unlimited alcohol and regular drinks and snacks. The room was very spacious and was very quiet.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    Amazing design and hospitality in the heart of Gora
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 19:00~20:00
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only issue we had was that our room was warm and we could not lower the temp mechanically. Granted, we are from a cool place and are accustomed to a room temperature of 62-65 F, but even after asking, the only way to get the room below 78 was by opening the doors. That was fine, since it was cool at night, but that’s not always the case.

    Beautiful room with private onsen on balcony. Three other, different options for shared or private onsens on property. Amazing food.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    It was one of the best experiences of my life!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Dinner Entry 17:00~18:00
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fixed meals were lovely but we would have appreciated the option to order food off a menu as well.

    It’s beautiful, serene and welcoming. We felt very at home and loved our room and our private onsen.

    Stayed in November 2024

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