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Shimoda Prince Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Hot springs
Exterior
Sundeck
On the beach

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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1547-1 Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka-ken, 415-8525
  • Shirahama Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Shirahama Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sotoura Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oshima (OIM)
    ‪653 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean View Japanese Style Room B (376 sqft) Non Smoking

Ocean View Japanese Style Room B (376 sqft) Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Ocean View Japanese Style Room B (376 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Renewal Family Room with Tatami and Terrace | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Renewal Family Room with Tatami and Terrace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [Upper Floor] Ocean View Twin Room C (376 sqft) Non Smoking

[Upper Floor] Ocean View Twin Room C (376 sqft) Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

[Upper Floor] Ocean View Twin Room C (376 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [Upper Floor] Ocean View Captain Room (656 sqft) Non Smoking

[Upper Floor] Ocean View Captain Room (656 sqft) Non Smoking | View from room

[Upper Floor] Ocean View Captain Room (656 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 657 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Renewal Twin Room B | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Renewal Twin Room B

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Renewal Twin Room A (Top Floor, 5F)

Renewal Twin Room A (Top Floor, 5F) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Renewal Twin Room A (Top Floor, 5F)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [Japanese-Western Style] Ocean View Suite Room A (656 sqft) Non Smoking

[Japanese-Western Style] Ocean View Suite Room A (656 sqft) Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

[Japanese-Western Style] Ocean View Suite Room A (656 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 657 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for [Upper Floor] Ocean View Prince Room (656 sqft) Non Smoking

[Upper Floor] Ocean View Prince Room (656 sqft) Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

[Upper Floor] Ocean View Prince Room (656 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 657 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for [Japanese-Western Style] Family Room (376 sqft) Non Smoking

[Japanese-Western Style] Family Room (376 sqft) Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

[Japanese-Western Style] Family Room (376 sqft) Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Ocean View Suite Room B with hammock (656 sqft) Non Smoking

Ocean View Suite Room B with hammock (656 sqft) Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Ocean View Suite Room B with hammock (656 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 657 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Ocean View Japanese Style Room A (516 sqft) Non Smoking

Ocean View Japanese Style Room A (516 sqft) Non Smoking | View from room

Ocean View Japanese Style Room A (516 sqft) Non Smoking

  • 517 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Top Floor Twin Room C

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Combination Room(with Terrace)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Double Beds

Top Floor Twin Room A

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Top Floor Prince Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Combination Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Twin Room B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-Style Room B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Western Suite A

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Queen Beds

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Interior

Japanese-Style Room A

  • Sleeps 6
  • 7 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Top Floor Captain Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3-star Shimoda hotel walkable to Shirahama Shrine
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Shimoda Prince Hotel's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Shimoda Prince Hotel offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Shimoda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

In addition to a full-service spa, Shimoda Prince Hotel features hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Shimoda Prince Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Shimoda Prince Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,850 to 4,950 for adults and JPY 2,200 to 3,520 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is unable to accommodate dietary restriction or food allergy requests.
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rate for children ages 4-5, and can be requested onsite for JPY 2,200-2,640. There is no breakfast fee for children ages 3 and under.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3700 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3850 to 4950 for adults, and JPY 2200 to 3520 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3700 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Shimoda
Prince Hotel Shimoda
Shimoda Hotel
Shimoda Prince
Shimoda Prince Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel Shimoda
Shimoda Prince Hotel Hotel Shimoda

Shimoda Prince Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 337 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Soniya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a old property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My stay in Prince Shimoda
The ocean view from our room is great as it is next to the beach. The hotel has a simple onsen with a great day view. However, the hotel is far from any restaurants and a car is a necessity.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel in Shimoda
I enjoyed my stay at the Shimoda Prince Hotel. If I ever go back to Shimoda I would consider staying there again. Pros: The room was big and comfortable, and based on the layout I think all rooms have a ocean view. My room had all the desired amenities, including a mini-fridge, towels, and even a rack for hanging clothes. I enjoyed the men's onsen. The breakfast buffet is good, although expensive. Fortunately there are some small restaurants nearby that offer affordable, tasty meals. Cons: As other reviews have pointed out, the maintenance leaves something to be desired, and the hotel can be rough around the edges. Also, the food is a bit expensive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshiharu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
GOOD: The hotel is right on a beautiful sandy beach. It's a bit remote from bars, restaurants etc. The rooms are fairly large. The food was above average though not great. NOT SO GOOD: The hotel is very old and really needs to be torn down and rebuilt-especially to be charging as much as they are. I think the prices they are asking are ridiculous. My wife and I enjoyed our stay here-it's not terrible. But FOR THE PRICE I was disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ayesha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In side the hotel some areas should be repaired and they are should be proper cleaning inside the premises. Critical attention to detail needed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues with location, service or cleanliness. Just felt the room as well as food and drink were a little overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jianing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was quite good, but the one problem was that the air conditioning wasn’t strong enough outside the rooms. Other than that, The prince shimoda hotel was quite good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starsky

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cherish

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff when we arrived were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is very nive just need a little renovation on small details at inside rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Don't stay here unless you like to sweat
We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. Our family has 6 people - myself and my husband, and our 4 children (18, 16, 6, 5). We were told we had to get 2 rooms per the occupancy rules so we booked 2 rooms. The rooms were both on the same floor but at opposite ends of the hallway, despite a request to put us close together. When we arrived, one room had a futon (each room had 2 futons) made up into a twin bed. The other room did not. In reality, our entire family could have stayed in one room with both futons made into twin beds as the other beds were doubles and slept two people. After being forced to book 2 rooms, we realized that they expected our 5 year old son to sleep with one of the adults. We asked for the linens to make the futon into a bed and were told it would be an extra charge of 3700 yen per night (for literally one flat sheet, a comforter, and a pillow). We declined and had our son share a bed with a parent. The rooms were also incredibly hot for the entirety of our stay. Even with the temperature turned all the way down on the air conditioning, it never got below 77 degrees F (25C) the entire stay in either room. We were able to get a fan on the second night (there were none left the first night when we asked bc it was so hot) but even then it only dropped it another 2F. It was miserable. If I had not already prepaid for the 2 rooms, we would have gone elsewhere. The breakfast buffet was not very good and pretty pricey (2500 yen per person). Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older Hotel but the best in the Area
This is a hotel that has not been updated since 1974. The location is the best part of the hotel as I am unsure if there are any other beach front hotels in Shimoda. The room needs a major facelift in the rooms. The door to your room requires a physical metal key! The shuttle service has limited pick up times so reach out to the hotel and check. They also require a reservation otherwise the taxi ride is about 28,000 Yen. There are two restaurants in the hotel. They are pricy for what you get. There are only a handful of restaurants that are walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mya

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raghavendiran

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is right on the shirahama central beach with amazing views. Beach can be accessed from the ground floor. They had shower facilities to clean up. Staff were very friendly and supportive. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beachfront
Bit dated but great location on the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and a very good restaurant downstairs. Sushi was some of the best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ocean view. Comfortable room and a solid value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aftab

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Itai, LaSalle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a pleasant stay at Shimoda Prince Hotel. This huge building is located right on one of the most beautiful beaches in Honshu. The beach itself is clean, quiet and not overpacked even at the highest season due to its remote location. The obvious downside is that this hotels is far from everything with very few dining options. Those that are available at the hotel are exorbitantly priced! Back to the hotel itself, it is a relatively old building with dated design that turns its hallways into a greenhouse. All end up almost 10C warmer than rooms, while the in-room A/C struggled greatly. When set to 22C, the room never reached below 24.3C and most times it was hotter than that. Rooms were extremely spacious by any standard with very comfortable bedding. The provided Yukatas were light and clean to sleep with. There a small working safe but this is a remote hotel and never felt that it would be needed. The bathroom left the most to be desired as its was quite dated and didn't work as smoothly as other hotels in Japan. It did provide a very wide selection of useful amenities though! We have to point out that the staff here was very attentive and friendly. Everything was processed in a timely matter. They also spoke more English than in most places which greatly helped
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

joanna

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I loved about the property was the access to shirahama beach. Rooms are outdated, and for the price we payed i will probably not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023