Guesthouse Papaya vs Shimoda Prince Hotel

Same City · Izu Distance: 5.8km
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Guesthouse Papaya

★★★ 3-Star
9.3 16
Izu
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Shimoda Prince Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.2 1,558
Izu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (139)
8.1 (3,274)
Booking.com
9.2 (120)
7.8 (1,130)
Expedia
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8.2 (496)
Overall Average
9.3 (259)
8.2 (4,900)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guesthouse Papaya Shimoda Prince Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Most reviews rave about the stunning sea views + Ocean views and sunrises from all rooms impress many guests
+ Repeated mentions of enjoying BBQs and relaxing in the garden + Sea views from the large onsen bath are repeatedly called the best
+ Host's kindness and free surfboard rentals frequently noted + Breakfast buffet variety and taste are commonly praised
+ Tatami and clean rooms praised for comfort + Staff friendliness and direct beach access frequently mentioned
+ Rooms are spacious and clean, noted by family travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Steep uphill access and narrow parking noted as inconvenient - Building and bedding feel dated and worn per some reviews
- Pillows too soft or dated building mentioned as drawbacks - Cleaning issues or sand in rooms mentioned occasionally
- Lack of bidet spray in toilet pointed out - Shuttle bus time limits make travel inconvenient

Recommended For

Families Couples Groups

Recommended For

Families Couples Beachgoers

Guest Reviews

Guesthouse Papaya

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Hilltop sea view and garden vibe excellent, comfortable tatami and laundry available

Agoda 10.0 Group

Great room vibe, BBQ possible, starry night sky

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Amazing location and view, free BBQ and surfboards

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Beautiful views, well-equipped rooms, kind host Katsu

Booking.com 4.0 Group

Fantastic beach view, kind host

Shimoda Prince Hotel

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Spacious onsen and comfortable breakfast, great staff

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Ocean view onsen, best dinners and breakfast, excellent staff

Agoda 7.2 Group

Great beach view and varied meals

Worn bedding

Expedia 8.0 solo

Good room ocean view and clean onsen

Limited shuttle times inconvenient

Booking.com 8.0 family

Fabulous location, spacious rooms, great onsen view

Old bathroom

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.8km

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