Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa — Hotel in Shirahama

Check-in and general service was friendly and prompt. It is a huge hotel, so there are many tour groups and guests. The room is huge and clean. Besides two beds, there is a couch, coffee table and a balcony. The bathroom even provides cleansing milk, facial wash etc. ||||The location is a bit inconvenient, it is on top of a hill. About 10 minutes walk to the nearest public bus stop. We made the mistake of not getting the room plus dinner deal. There are only 2 restaurants in the hotel, one Japanese, one international buffet. The Japanese restaurant doesn't accept walk-in, and the dinner buffet cost 6,000 yen per person. Luckily, we brought some bread and instant noodles. So please bring cup noodles and other foods, just in case! Alternatively, have dinner in the town area and take a cab back to the hotel. ||||The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and hot baths. I liked the outdoor bath, it is surrounded by trees. Very serene environment. After the hot bath, you can enjoy chilled cassis drink, green tea etc, at the waiting area. ||||Breakfast was sumptuous. Plenty of Japanese and western choices. The food tastes fresh and good too. But the breakfast buffet is very crowded, so be prepared to wait in line for the hot dishes. It was a nice...

Check-in and general service was friendly and prompt. It is a huge hotel, so there are many tour groups and guests. The room is huge and clean. Besides two beds, there is a couch, coffee table and a balcony. The bathroom even provides cleansing milk, facial wash etc. ||||The location is a bit inconvenient, it is on top of a hill. About 10 minutes walk to the nearest public bus stop. We made the mistake of not getting the room plus dinner deal. There are only 2 restaurants in the hotel, one Japanese, one international buffet. The Japanese restaurant doesn't accept walk-in, and the dinner buffet cost 6,000 yen per person. Luckily, we brought some bread and instant noodles. So please bring cup noodles and other foods, just in case! Alternatively, have dinner in the town area and take a cab back to the hotel. ||||The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and hot baths. I liked the outdoor bath, it is surrounded by trees. Very serene environment. After the hot bath, you can enjoy chilled cassis drink, green tea etc, at the waiting area. ||||Breakfast was sumptuous. Plenty of Japanese and western choices. The food tastes fresh and good too. But the breakfast buffet is very crowded, so be prepared to wait in line for the hot dishes. It was a nice...

Location:||middle between JR station and the beach, on top of a small mountain, 6-8 mins walk from the closest bus stop||shuttle service provided by hotel is limited but it matched JR train schedule||||Room:||very spacious, with balcony overlooking the bay area, clean, well-equipped, comfortable bed, tea bags and snacks provided||||Facilities:||outdoor pool only opens from July to August, indoor pool only opens for 1.5 hours in the morning, pools are great but the opening period should be extended||onsen (hot spring) has both indoor and outdoor section, nice view, clean facilities||there is a park with lights and decorations, which is beautiful at night||||Breakfast:||great varieties with western and japanese style, taste is not bad||||Dinner:||japanese ryori set dinner, simply exceptional! definitely worth trying||||Staff:||nice and friendly, restaurant staff is unable to communicate in english, but body language always works||||Tips:||go for the package "1 night, 2 meals (breakfast...