Maruka Ryokan vs Island Hotel Maruka Ryokan vs Island Hotel
Overview
Maruka Ryokan
Maruka Ryokan
Island Hotel
Island HotelLive Price Comparison
| Site | Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Island Hotel Island Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Island Hotel Island Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.3
(80)
|
7.9
(938)
|
| Booking.com |
8.1
(82)
|
7.4
(437)
|
| Expedia |
8.8
(105)
|
8.4
(246)
|
| Trip.com |
8.0
(28)
|
8.8
(70)
|
| Overall Average |
8.4
(295)
|
8.0
(1,691)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Island Hotel Island Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in reviews | + Many reviews note convenient 5-10 min walk to train station |
| + Delicious dinner and breakfast impress many guests | + Natural onsen praised repeatedly for relieving fatigue |
| + Spacious rooms with peaceful garden views commonly praised | + Staff friendly with good luggage storage and parking guidance |
| + Close to Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey bus for easy access | + Shared laundry, microwave, ice machine facilities useful |
| + Private onsen tattoo-friendly and convenient per reviews | + Rooms clean and feel spacious for Japanese hotels |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Old building with dust, cobwebs, and cleaning issues noted in multiple reviews | - Building and furniture feel dated and worn |
| - Common areas and hallways very cold in winter repeated complaints | - Poor soundproofing lets in noise from adjacent rooms |
| - Onsen water too hot or spotty WiFi mentioned | - Onsen or bathroom noted as small |
Recommended For
Couples
Snow Monkey visitors
Authenticity seekers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Budget travelers
Skiers
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Guest Reviews
Maruka Ryokan
Maruka RyokanKind hosts, delicious dinner. Close to station and Snow Monkey bus. Real Japanese ryokan.
Common rooms cold in winter
Loved traditional ryokan. Peaceful garden view. 10min to station.
Dusty, cold hallways. Onsen extra hot fee
Big traditional room. Breakfast dinner delicious. Owners gave cake.
Beautiful authentic stay. Kind respectful. Cherished experience.
Unique experience. Great hospitality and breakfast.
Island Hotel
Island HotelGood value with nice onsen for ski holiday start
Easy station access, friendly staff, luggage storage
Small onsen, no breakfast
Spacious clean room, relaxing onsen, quick staff
10min to station, clean room with basics
Bit far with luggage
Top location cleanliness and facilities, great onsen
Poor soundproofing noise
Location Comparison
Distance: 23.0km
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