Gardenvilla Shirahama

We loved this place!! The staff was so kind and helpful! They helped us book activities and even were able to loan us some snorkeling gear for the day. We also really appreciated their flexibility when we had to arrive a day late due to a tsunami warning which cancelled all transport. The location is beautiful (amazing view!!!) and the pool and outdoor onsen was so lovely! We loved the poolside bar in the evening and the breakfast was incredible.

We had two rooms for our family of five adults. The ocean view suite was exceptional - from the wonderful view to the really comfortable beds to the fresh and practical bathroom, we couldn't fault it. There was plenty of room for the three of us sharing it. We liked the convenience of the little kitchen for storing and preparing simple meals for the two mornings that we didn't have breakfast and the evening that we ate 'in' (thanks to 7-11 prepared meals). Our second room was an older style one on the back side of the property (twin) While dated, it was pleasant for the cheaper rate. We all had breakfast in the dining room on two of our four mornings - a delicious and well rounded breakfast. The lounge and dining areas were accessible and comfortable, our group enjoying time playing pool on the mini table and relaxing on the couch. The weather wasn't fabulous for using the wonderful outdoor area however we did make use of the private baths every evening. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Thank you for making this holiday so pleasant and relaxing for us. Gardenvilla Shirahama is a lovely property, perfect for both a relaxing break and sightseeing on the peninsula (with use of car).

Gardenvilla is a lovely comfortable homely place to stay with warm friendly staff.The rooms are a little older but the are very comfy.Thr bed was one of the most comfortable we stayed in on our trip.There is a recent addition of a modern sauna,private outdoor hot pool and large outdoor pool.I could imagine it as a great place to return to often

The property was so lovely with stunning views. Very very clean and so comfortable. They have thought of everything you need. The onsen was just out of the world. It was out in the open overlooking the sea and felt very tropical. The breakfast was so delicious. I wish we could have stayed longer. Both the receptionist were so kind and helpful. Ai, thank you for all your help with our issues. I highly recommend this place for a very beautiful experience. Thank you again.

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.