Tsutaya Ryokan vs Shimabara Station Hotel

Same City · Unzen Distance: 16.6km
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Tsutaya Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 249
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Shimabara Station Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
7.6 724
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.9 (291)
7.4 (887)
Booking.com
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6.8 (210)
Expedia
8.6 (22)
7.4 (148)
Trip.com
9.8 (13)
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Overall Average
9.0 (326)
7.6 (1,245)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Tsutaya Ryokan Shimabara Station Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the stunning sea and sunset views from the rooftop open-air bath + Proximity to station and Shimabara Castle makes travel and sightseeing convenient, per many reviews
+ Repeated compliments on the friendly and attentive staff service + High-floor rooms have great castle views, repeatedly praised
+ Kaiseki dinners and generous breakfasts lauded for taste and portion + Welcome drinks at check-in and friendly staff leave strong impressions
+ Rooms described as clean and cozy with tatami mats + Rooms are spacious for Japanese hotels and well-maintained, per reviews
+ Convenient location right by bus stop, convenience store, and footbath
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews note the facilities feel dated - Facilities and furniture feel old and outdated, repeated complaints
- Non-smoking room requests sometimes had smoke smell - Some rooms have odors, noise, or mosquitoes mentioned
- Complaints about towel shortages or absence in public baths - Bathrooms are small or rooms feel cramped in some cases

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

Tsutaya Ryokan

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Relaxed alone with sea and footbath view from room. Reserved private onsen

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Great onsen, convenient location by sea. Excellent dinner and breakfast

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Friendly staff, delicious ample meals. Good private onsen view, clean public bath

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Cozy newly remodeled room. Enjoyed rooftop private onsen with sunset

Expedia 8.6 Solo

Excellent onsen and breakfast. Great seaside resort vibe

Top floor private onsen lacks sea view

Shimabara Station Hotel

Agoda 8.0 Solo traveler

Convenient near station, welcome drink nice. Room small but sufficient

Agoda 9.6 Group traveler

Spacious rooms, friendly staff, great location

Agoda 7.2 Solo traveler

Clean, near onsen, great castle view

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Well-maintained and clean, fantastic castle view

Booking.com 8.0 Couple

Large room and stunning castle view, good location

Small bathroom

Location Comparison

Distance: 16.6km

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