Tanabe 4 Stars Hotels

"booked to visit the waterfall & World Heritage sites, which were sublime, and we equally enjoyed the hotel experience. gorgeous lobby felt like a mossy forest. we had beautiful ocean & mountain view from room & from onsen. the meals were a taste of Japan prepared especially for our vegetarian diets, which we sincerely appreciated. there were dance performances that we did not expect that were a treat. & the short walk around the coastal corner to see an island torii gate was a cherry on top. I don’t know if we will ever be back in this part of the world, but dream of returning & would book this hotel again. friendly staffthank you so much! "

"Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is a lovely onsen ryokan. The baths were outstanding, two indoor and two outdoor, one of hinoki wood and and one of stone, slightly different in temperature to accommodate most tastes. The water views were excellent, and soaring hawks could often be seen. The food was excellent and abundant. The rooms were comfortable and clean, with the Western style bed (mattress on a low platform) quite comfortable. Nice touches were the popsicles and ice cream pops available in the lounge room outside the onsen in the afternoon, and the lactic acid drink available in the mornings. Situated within walking distance of the Senjojiki Rock Plateau and Sandanbecki Caves and Cliffs, and with a bus stop at the top of the driveway for easy access to Shirarahama Beach, an outdoor foot bath, Banshoyama Park, and the aquarium, there were many walking and sight-seeing opportunities. A wonderful experience!"

"I wasn’t expecting multi-course dinners that included sashimi and other top quality ingredients. It was incredible, delicious and filling. Great breakfast buffet too. I was delighted with our stay, my boyfriend wasn’t happy about having to go to the onsen to shower, but he got into the spirit and enjoyed himself."

"The meals are great, pick up and drop off service really well organised."