We had a lovely stay at Yunohama Hotel. The room was spotless and beautiful, with stunning views of the sea. We opened the window and could hear the sea in the night (though the double glazing is very effective if you prefer to keep it warm/quiet). I had an exceptionally relaxing night's sleep. The onsen was peaceful and I enjoyed the view of the sea in the outdoor onsen immensely. I believe the set up is slightly different for the men and women's onsen, but my husband and I both really enjoyed what we experienced. We had the buffet dinner in the restaurant which (in April 2025) was 3300 yen (about £16 per person) excluding drinks and was excellent value for the quality of food, including local specialities like squid sashimi. We also had the breakfast which we had pre paid for, which was similarly good. The staff were very friendly, kind and helpful. Although most people didn't seem to speak much English the hotel made it work, and they had printed hotel information for us in English too, which I thought was very helpful. Some of the staff were particularly kind, offering to take pictures and asking us about our life back home. The location by the sea is very nice, and it's quite quick to get into Hakodate. We took a taxi but I think you can also take a bus. It's very near to Hakodate botanical garden which is worth a short visit for the onsen-bathing monkeys in the winter months.

We really liked everything. The decor is a bit dated in communal areas but honestly that feels like a very small negative in what was overall a lovely experience.

Traditional Japanese rooms with Onsen (not the type you see in the magazine). The outdoor Onsen is facing the sea so you get impressive view from there. Many families and friends here, not so many solo travellers (it must be really sad to stay at an Onsen hotel alone like me lol). Good hygiene and hospitality.

The hotel must be quite old and near the sea so the rooms smell like basement and lights were quite dimmed. It’s also located far from the city (~15min bus) and there’s almost nothing around, great if you just want to have some peaceful time. The wardrobe is a bit messy with some creepy objects I dare not to touch 😂

The room was nice, had everything I needed with a lovely view of the ocean. I had both the breakfast and dinner buffet and it was lovely! Most of the staff didn’t speak much English but were lovely and helpful and we figured everything out just fine. The onsen was great, especially the outside bath. Everything was clean and seemed well maintained.

You’re allowed to smoke in the room, and it could definitely be smelled. It was horrible, but noticeable for sure. The building is also somewhat old which does shine through a little bit despite it being clean and well-maintained.

I was informed when I booked that their buffet would not be running for two of the nights that I had booked, however they would still provide me with a set meal. I was blown away by the quality of these set meals, and by the buffet when it resumed on my last day. Both the set meals and the buffet had a wide range of Japanese and Western-style foods. The onsen had a beautiful view, and my room also had a great view of the ocean.

The location of the hotel is a little far from the train station and ferry terminal, so I do recommend renting a car, or being prepared to walk a bit to the tram or bus stop. As well, the tatami futons were a little hard on my back.

the staffs are really friendly and helpful. the dinner and breakfast were great and lots of choices to try on. the private is onsen bath is really awesome.

the location is a little far from train station and you either take tram or taxi even though it is within expectation.

Fantastic buffet with dinner and breakfast options, very friendly staff. Nice and clean room with private onsen with nice beach view!

Not as close to city centre as other places, smell of cigarette smoke was subtle but still present

Comfortable and clean Japanese style room with tatami mats, real futon bedding, and ocean views. Windows open allowing fresh sea air in.

Limited food option

polite staff, ocean view(if you get south side room) and wonderful view from large bathes. also I heard there is monkey spa near by.

they have two large bathes but you can’t take both in one day. they split by gender everyday. so check men/women schedule before you decide the date.

The private onsen was amazing!!! And the breakfast was very delicious! And the staff was helpful and friendly!

The location was nice since it was on the water. Although it was a little far from the train station.