The hallway carpets had holes in and were an 'eyesore'. The table in our room was very stained and needed changing.

The hot tubs, swimming pool, the view, the food- breakfast/dinner, the outside pool bar.

Stayed in September 2024

Super view, great pool and very nice roten buro!

Stayed in July 2024

None

Everything

Stayed in July 2024

We were travelling Japan for two weeks , and we very happy to take a break from japanese summer heat and stay 4 nights at this beautiful place. The host are very aviable and always helpfull. Although its remote location we were very mobile discovering the peninsula with rental e- bikes from the villa. Everything was perfectly clean like always in japan, and we were positively suprised how many dinneroptions we had. We had the BBQ, Villas chef seafood, and went with the e-bikes to the near place Shimoda were you have many very good fresh Sashimi restaurants - everything was very good, and very reasonable Price. In the price included was a very large and very delicious Breakfast included, only thing we regretted we didn’t take a room with a seaview, but anyway ww had many other places arround the hotel.

Stayed in July 2024

Loved the outdoor the bath and beautiful views, as well as the kind staff.

Stayed in June 2024

The room, mattress, and sofa are a bit dated. Unfortunately, during my stay, there was no hot water in the bathroom, so we had to go to another room to shower. The reservation-only onsen has no view at night, so it's best to enjoy it before it gets completely dark.

The infinity pool at Gardenvilla is fantastic, perfect for snapping some great photos. The hotel's prime location, just a 12-minute drive to Shimoda Park and Perry Road, makes it ideal. Plus, dinner at Gardenvilla offers excellent value for money. The ocean view from the hotel is incredibly relaxing.

Stayed in June 2024

Room could be slightly bigger but it's the standard for Japan. Maybe a bigger TV would be appreciated.

Private onsen is very good with a great view. Also they provide a very good breakfast (western), the staff is very friendly and nice.

Stayed in June 2024

Not much.

Open air bath. Pool-side bar. Views of the sea. Breakfast was awesome.

Stayed in June 2024

The room we had lacked shelves and hangers for clothes but these are minor points compared to the positives

The Izu peninsula is very nice and the hotel has a privileged location adjacent to a small cliff, overlooking a harbour. The team are all very effective and friendly. I particularly highlight the work by Hiroko (barman, waiter, driver; plus a fabulous guy), Hiroki (reception) and Mariko (manager, chef, etc). The breakfast is truly outstanding and the Onsen was a great experience.

Stayed in May 2024

They have 2 baths and 1 pool with the best scenery. At the check out they even took us to the train station. I highly recommend this place to anyone, the dinner and breakfast is a must try experience. The beach is a 7 minute walk.

Stayed in May 2024

I didn’t know that I had to reserve breakfast in advance. It was fine once I knew.

Everything went very well

Stayed in May 2024

We absolutely loved our stay at the Gardenvilla Shirahama. The staff were incredibly friendly (and spoke very good english). The facilities, including two different outdoor onsen, a pool, and a lovely lounge were tranquil places to recover and recuperate from 2 weeks of travel. The first night, we realized that we had to book the BBQ dinner at least 1 day in advance, and took the recommendation for a nearby restaurant. The restaurant (Ueno Yamitae) was one of our favorite meals during our entire 3 week trip in Japan. The next day we rented e-bikes from the Gardenvilla Shirahama and explored Shimoda and the surrounding area before retiring to the hotel for the outdoor BBQ dinner, drinks in the hotel lounge, and a soak in their lovely outdoor onsen. It was one of the best days of our entire trip.

Stayed in May 2024

The staff is always amazing. The food is beyond compare. We have been 4-5 times and we will always go back. Amazing stay every time. Thank you Gardenvilla for making us feel at home every time!

Stayed in May 2024

The bathroom was very small and a little difficult to step in and out of, but we didn't mind much

Such a beautiful location and stunning views across the property, especially from the pool and patio. The room was a lovely size with a huge bed. The rest of the house and grounds were beautiful and welcoming. We loved the dining room space. The staff were great too. Highly recommend!

Stayed in May 2024

Hard to get to without a hard, the bus can be a hassle. The staff are kind enough to offer to drop you off at the station when you check out.

Super lovely staff, amazing onsen, delicious breakfast and lovely views.

Stayed in April 2024

The breakfast and dinner were exceptional, lots of effort when into creating dishes with lots of flavour and great presentation. The baths were also a really lovely bonus and had a great view. The rooms were quite basic and could do with a little modernisation but they were clean and tidy. The staff were all super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

Just a minor thing, ate at their BBQ restaurant next door. Trying to operate the open grill was tricky, and the food was either overcooked or undercooked. Not sure that was value for money.

Fabulous staff, loved the outdoor onsen. Everyone had very clear English, and were extremely helpful. Upgraded us to a bigger room, when they saw the size of our bags. Just a lovely place stay! ☺️

Stayed in April 2024

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The breakfast was amazing, as was the private onsen. Great value for money.

Stayed in March 2024

We had a wonderful 3 night stay at this gorgeous boutique hotel, to celebrate our silver anniversary. Quite simply it surpassed all our expectations - whilst the rooms are slightly tired, in need of fresh coat paint, new carpet etc, the decor is classy and timeless and rooms very clean. The bed was large and comfortable and the view from the room breathtaking. The day started with a scrumptious hot breakfast, consisting of warm bread rolls, yoghurt, eggs, fresh fruit, coffee and juice and then when you thought you couldn't possibly eat any more, freshly made pancakes are brought to your day. Like the sea view apartments, the dining room/bar also has stunning ocean views. The day ended with a private open air bath....really it doesn't get much better - sheer bliss. The hotel owners/employers were charming and accommodating and seem like genuinely good people who enjoy what they do. They should be very proud of the quality of service they provide. We were also grateful that we could communicate in English which was very helpful to us. Free parking and WiFi also available. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will no doubt see you again.

Stayed in February 2024

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Amazing facilities, spotlessly clean and the most delicious breakfast I’ve ever eaten!

Stayed in February 2024

It was very old but still clean.

It was very homely and great location. They even drove us back to the station when we left. The service was amazing.

Stayed in October 2023

It's a really minor thing in the grand scheme of things, but some of the rooms are starting to show their age a bit. Still, everything was charming so it's nothing to complain about!

Absolutely loved this spot! Amazing facilities and such warm/friendly staff. Was such a good mix of domestic and overseas influences - definitely plan to stay again in the warmer months!

Stayed in January 2024

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We are regular patrons of the Hotel, which has an outstanding breakfast and the individual onsen facilities, which can be used as couple.

Stayed in November 2023

NIL

Comfortable and spacious. View is fantastic. There’s a private onsen that you can enjoy.

Stayed in December 2023