SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin vs Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten

Same City · Matsuyama Distance: 8.3km
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SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 6
Matsuyama
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Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 1,474
Matsuyama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.5 (104)
9.1 (2,429)
Booking.com
9.7 (78)
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Expedia
9.2 (10)
9.2 (347)
Trip.com
9.6 (19)
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Overall Average
8.9 (211)
9.2 (2,900)

Strengths & Weaknesses

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten
Strengths Strengths
+ Tadao Ando's concrete architecture and artistic vibe impress many guests + Staff friendliness and attentive service repeated in many reviews
+ Attentive staff service and smooth English communication praised repeatedly + Clean open-air and basement onsen praised for feeling great
+ Kaiseki meals and breakfast consistently delicious and refined + Excellent room cleanliness and comfy massage chairs common in reviews
+ Spacious rooms with sea/mountain views and private onsens provide relaxation + Free yuzu juice, sake, and proximity to Dogo Onsen main bath convenient
+ Kaiseki and breakfast buffet tasty per frequent mentions
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Remote mountain location requires a car - Some reviews mention rooms feel narrow or dated
- Outdoor pool seasonal and unavailable in winter - Convenience store far and 10am checkout too early noted
- Some mention air conditioning noise as disruptive - Limited walking and transport options in reviews

Recommended For

Couples Friends Tadao Ando fans

Recommended For

Solo travelers Families Onsen lovers

Guest Reviews

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

Trip.com 10 Couple

Artistic hotel, great service and delicious food

Trip.com 10 Friends

Mountain view of Seto Inland Sea, Tadao Ando design, beautiful sunset

Expedia 10 Couple

Museum-turned hotel, beautiful with great service, wonderful onsen

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Amazing place, great room and food, friendly staff

Outdoor pool not open in winter

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Impressive hotel, huge rooms and views, professional service

Outdoor pool closed for season

Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Traditional ryokan vibe, delicious kaiseki, friendly staff

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Spacious clean room with massage chair, great location

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Amazing onsen, good kaiseki, convenient free coupons

10am checkout and luggage storage limits

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Lovely staff, towels yukata for Dogo Onsen next door

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Well-kept traditional ryokan with pro services

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.3km

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