Shimoda Tokyu Hotel

Bedrooms were spacious. The decor was a little tired but not too perfect for family occupation! Service was good; the staff made every effort to make us feel comfortable. The breakfast buffet was excellent- it had lots of choice. Situation was good with views and access to a safe bay. It would have been nice to have longer hours than 9 to 5 at the pool.

Nice property, but for many it may be a little too far of a walk away from the tourist attractions of downtown Shimoda and for others not offer enough to be a destination property that you’re happy never to leave. It’s a place to stay if your come in a car or are happy to take taxis (the way I came, on a bicycle, is tough because of a brutally steep climb to reach the hotel, which sits on a cliff) Probably a nice place to stay for a couple of nights if you have kids who would enjoy swimming in the pool (a basic, modest sized-pool) or exploring the rocky beach below the property. Staying longer than than that would get old as the property has only one restaurant. Staff were friendly though the front desk was a bit overwhelmed by the Golden Week rush when I was there. Appreciated that they invited me to park my bicycle at the front entrance and out of the rain. The one restaurant was fine - neither wonderful nor terrible for dinner (a little pricey for what you receive) and had a good breakfast buffet. Room comfortable. Building & grounds in nice shape.

It’s a hotel on hilltop right next to sea. Offers good sea views from Garden. Staff seemed to be quiet cold. Restaurant offered very limited choice for Vegetarians. With kids, this place is pretty boring as they don’t have anything for kids like a playroom / area. Onsen is pretty small. Even though Men’s onsen has got a good view, it’s blocked by pillars of canopy they have constructed.