Guesthouse Papaya vs Shimoda View Hotel

Same City · Izu Distance: 4.6km
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Guesthouse Papaya

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

★★★★ 4-Star
8.2 54
Izu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Guesthouse Papaya Shimoda View Hotel
Agoda
9.1 (139)
8.1 (66)
Booking.com
9.2 (120)
7.6 (103)
Expedia
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8.6 (37)
Overall Average
9.3 (259)
8.2 (206)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guesthouse Papaya Shimoda View Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Most reviews rave about the stunning sea views + Overwhelming ocean views from ocean-view rooms and open-air baths are frequently praised
+ Repeated mentions of enjoying BBQs and relaxing in the garden + Seafood buffet dinners are delicious with great variety, repeated in reviews
+ Host's kindness and free surfboard rentals frequently noted + Staff's friendly and prompt responses are complimented across many reviews
+ Tatami and clean rooms praised for comfort + Private onsen rooms offer excellent privacy and views
+ Relaxing experience viewing mountains or sea from public onsens is impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Steep uphill access and narrow parking noted as inconvenient - Without specifying ocean-view, assigned mountain-side rooms with poor views, many reviews
- Pillows too soft or dated building mentioned as drawbacks - Far from station; miss shuttle and need taxi, steep incline
- Lack of bidet spray in toilet pointed out - Breakfast operation issues or list errors preventing entry mentioned
- Room cleaning lapses or dated facilities complained about

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Recommended For

Couples Families Onsen lovers

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 View Hotel

Agoda 9.6 Family with teens

Retro vibe, friendly staff, delicious seafood shabu-shabu and abalone

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Private onsen room worth it, quick staff communication, recommend massage

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Food, bath, views exceed price value

Cheap room no sea view

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Best views from open-air bath, delicious breakfast and dinner

Booking.com 3.6 Couple

Spacious room fantastic ocean view, great vegan meal accommodation

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.6km

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