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Reviews of Kinugawa Royal Hotel 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!

321-2522 Tochigi, Nikko, Kinugawaonsen Ohara 1426-2 , Japan

#64 of 78 hotels in Nikko

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Review Score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: June 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel was a little old and run down but it was a great value overall.

    Great view, nice sauna, big room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    A grand old hotel that has seen better days. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. We love that the clientele are mo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is a bit dated and a bit far to walk from the station. Buffet is the same every day.

    Close to a beautiful bridge and river, big room, comfortable beds, big onsen, friendly staff, free beer at dinner buffet. Comfortable yukatas of different colours to choose from.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything at the buffet, except the Tempura, was mid

    Although the Hotel itself seems a bit old, the rooms and facilities were very nice and comfortable. There were Karaoke Rooms, Ping Pong and Biliard Tables and a Manga/Massage Chair room (reserveation for Karaoke/Ping Pong/Biliard was needed, but free). You even could reserve a private Onsen Bathroom for yourself/your group for free (30 min). And you had lots of things to eat at the Buffet, which had also free alcoholic beverages (I think).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    A little different
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location seems far from the train station. We arrived late and had 20 minuted to have dinner. A staff told us to grab as much as we can and ended got kicked out and couldn't consume what was taken. Was very confuse with the situation. Could have atleast allow us to finish the meals and not waste them as staff was still cleaning up.

    Great food choices.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Good location with excellent hot springs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Perhaps the breakfast could have some changes from day to day.

    Buffet breakfast was good and filling. Only a few minutes walk from Kinugawa onsen station. Baths were spacious and good temperatures. Sauna and cold bath also. Room was quite spacious. From the hotel I was able to walk around the entire town of Kinugawa and see everything. It is also close to the observation point.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent hotel experience. Meals are provided, You must enjoy seafood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is a public and private onsen. The water is very hot but what I didn't like was that the chlorine smell was strong and sting my eyes. Perhaps that is the hygiene requirement. The bath towel that was provided was too worn out and a little small. Good enough for Japanese size but too small for anyone bigger. Anyway, they should replace the bath towels, it's already thin and rough.

    Good variety of food for breakfast and dinner. Dinner was spectacular with different seafood items. However, most of the dishes are the same day to day. Guests are given specific timing so that the crowd is manageable. However, don't be late. The buffet food will run out in the last 15mins. Guests can choose from different size yukata to wear. Thus, you can pack a little less clothes. Amenities are packed in a plastic bag for convenience. If the mattress is too thin, get another from the wardrobe and make your bed double mattress. It would be a 15mins walk from Kinugawaonsen station to the hotel, but it is worth renting a car.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel need alots of repair, the inside room bathroom has mold. You can smell it too. Private onsen need to reserve. Only allow 30 min use.

    Karaoke, billiard, read Manga library for free. Room are clean, futon is great. Sleep well on that.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room shower is not properly working so we just took bath in the onsen area

    private bath

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    6.0
    I don’t think it was value for money. the price didn’t reflect the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was seedy and in need of some upgrading

    the surrounding nature

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    7.0
    An inexpensive place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some areas need updating as some bathroom flooring is well worn and painted surfaces are bare.

    It was near the river and the suspension bridge sightseeing area. There were many activities to do at the hotel.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Site remote from train. No shuttle bus. The hotel itself is old and demoded. Needs modernisation and restauration. Mainly older people.

    Good onsen. nice dinner and breakfast choices. Close to the river with easy trac to the falls.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Both indoors & outdoors hot springs are available, providing a very good & enjoyable experience. Buffet dinner offers a good variety of drinks & liquor, and an abundance choice of Japanese & western cusine

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2022

    6.0
    Not so royal 🤔
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast buffet was only 40 minutes. The room was okay so I didn't bother to take a photo but now I realize i should have taken a picture especially the aircon vent because it was so dusty. I think they don't clean well they only change sheets and a little bit of vacuuming. And also the smoking area is beside the lobby which is not so good because when you enter the hotel you can already smell the smoke from it.

    They have a lot of free activities like ping pong swimming pool karaoke and eat all you can at breakfast. But in order to enjoy these activities you need to make a reservation in advance. They also have yukata which you can borrow for free My son also loved the manga corner. The Location was also nice It's near tobu world square and the bridge which is awesome.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2022

    7.0
    Ok for one night, good buffet dinner and breakfast and great onsen. Very run down through.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Tatami Area - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel itself is quite run down. You can see that in its hey-day it would have been quite luxurious! But today it is very tired and worn down. Dirty carpets, cracks in the walls and a musty smell. Our room had a bathroom and seperate toilet. But the smell in the toilet was terrible… much like an unclean public toilet. The floor in the toilet needs a good steam clean. The window near a power point leaked right onto the floor next to where our devices were charging. The balcony was dangerous. I stepped out and slipped on the slime build up. The escape ladder was rusted and worn out and the leaking water from the above balcony was really loud and annoying to sleep with. The air conditioning vents had a big build up of mould. It made me concerned about the effects on our lungs if we left it running all night. We were looking forward to using the outside pool. But although it was full of water… it is not open yet!!! So why not explain that in your terms And conditions on your booking platforms?

    It is located in a beautiful part of Japan. Our room was big and had a great view of the mountain and a small waterfall. We could hear the river water flowing if we opened the windows. The dinner buffet had lots of variety, was delicious and the alcohol bar was included! Breakfast also had lots of food options. The onsen was great… it included a lovely outside onsen too. Lots of great after bath care products to use. Small gift shop was well stocked too. vending machines with noodles, drinks and ice creams. There was a game room with arcade games, karaoke rooms, billiards and table tennis (extra ¥).

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2022

    7.0
    An older hotel but very good and popular among the locals.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Tatami Area - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our breakfast buffet was part of the price and you have to specify your breakfast time when you check in. Done in one of two one hour sessions. Dinner buffet at hotel was expensive at JPY 3,300, luckily many good restaurants in the area.

    It is an older hotel but still very popular among the Japanese. Buffet Breakfast was okay. Room was very clean and comfortable. Not too far from all the major sites. Private onsen room reservations available. Springtime in Nikko is great, it exceeded our expectations. You can easily spend the entire day visiting all the temples and shrines north of the Shinkyo bridge.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2022

    6.0
    We had A Merry CHRISTMAS DAY 💫✨🎶
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room was clean and the food is great !

    Nice place to stay !

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2021

    6.0
    stay was good with nice food and drinks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    overall the hotel is quite old. washlet was not present.

    location is best with mountain view.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2021

    7.0
    the hotel is good except the cockroach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We saw a cockroach inside our room,so we need to check our baggage before leaving,we didn't want to go home with a cockroach inside our baggage.

    Near in kinutateiwa bridge,kinugawa onsen ropeway,tobu world square,edo wonderland the staff is so nice and approachable the food is good especially the osake nomihodai

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, service

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was very nice to enjoy Japanese hospitality in the room with green tea and small snacks, but the tea cups are plastic, it kind of spoils the experience.

    Old fashion style hotel. There is lots of amenities like game room, karaoke, table tenis, billiard or manga room. The public onsen is nice, but unfortunately without view. Maybe private onsen has better view, because it is on the 2. floor, but I used it in the night, so I'm not sure.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    4.0
    Traditional hotel but my room was disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room specifically, I'm sure there are gorgeous rooms but mine wasn't looking on the river and it was halfway blocked by a roof with no balcony. No way of blocking the sunlight either in the morning.

    Location is amazing and the big baths as well as the vibes of this old hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    3.0
    Gloomy and stuck in the 60s
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place need to be cleaned or renovated

    Location Dinner and breakfast were good unfortunately time limited

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Economy Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food,View,game,open air bath

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didnt manage to arrive, we wrote to the hotel but they didnt answer

    Stayed in August 2023

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