Guesthouse Kikusui Ryokan vs Kamp Houkan-cho Backpacker's Inn and Lounge

Same City · Okayama Distance: 19.7km

Overview

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Guesthouse Kikusui Ryokan

1-Star
7.5 119
Okayama
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Kamp Houkan-cho Backpacker's Inn and Lounge

1-Star
8.4 570
Okayama
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.5 (135)
8.3 (653)
Booking.com
6.8 (467)
7.6 (865)
Expedia
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8.4 (65)
Trip.com
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8.9 (58)
Overall Average
7.5 (602)
8.4 (1,641)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guesthouse Kikusui Ryokan Kamp Houkan-cho Backpacker's Inn and Lounge
Strengths Strengths
+ 5-minute walk to Uno Ferry Terminal, convenient for island trips + Many reviews note easy 8-10 min walk to Okayama Station
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable bedding mentioned often + Staff friendliness and English skills repeatedly praised
+ Private bathrooms or showers praised repeatedly + High cleanliness with free kitchen and fridge use
+ Quick chat responses despite unmanned operation + Welcome drink at 1st-floor bar impresses guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Check-in process and door locks are complicated and tricky - Dorms cramped, hard to unpack luggage per many complaints
- Poor soundproofing lets in noise from neighbors or traffic - Top bunks and steep stairs uncomfortable to climb
- Some rooms have inconvenient tub placement or no exhaust fan - No space for items in showers/toilets

Recommended For

Island hoppers Couples Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget backpackers Short stays

Guest Reviews

Guesthouse Kikusui Ryokan

Agoda 8.4 Solo

5min to Uno Port, parking at ryokan allowed

Agoda 6.4 Couple

Clean bedding, hot water fine

Creaky bed, poor soundproofing

Booking.com 3.2 Individual

Well-equipped spacious room, comfy bed, clean bath

Confusing entry instructions

Booking.com 2.8 Individual

Convenient to ferry, good owner messaging

Overly complex security

Booking.com 2.4 Individual

Great private bath and shower

Hard check-in process

Kamp Houkan-cho Backpacker's Inn and Lounge

Agoda 7.6 Solo

8min walk to station, clean, friendly staff, convenient kitchen

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Good security, kitchen/laundry convenient, high cleanliness

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Near shops good value, staff guidance appreciated

Stiff towels, narrow sink

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Cool design, friendly staff, good kitchen/fridge

Sheet confusion, uncomfortable table

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Nice location, facilities work well, friendly staff

Cramped room, tough stairs

Location Comparison

Distance: 19.7km

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