Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel

Like an idealised Meiji Restoration, it feels like this hotel manages to combine the best of Japan and the best of the West. The room was modern and stylish, but also practical and spacious. The rooms with private onsen do cost a little bit more, but can strongly recommend, as being able to soak in your own onsen at one of the top floors of the high-rise, whilst looking out unto the ocean below (and the sunset), is a spectacular way to end a day. Excellent service by the staff (who are surprisingly capable at English, so fret not if you are not fluent in Japanese), and in addition to all the usual things you can expect at a good Japanese onsen hotel, you also get a few Western features rarely ever seen in Japan (e.g. room service - did not try this myself, but the fact that the option exists is worth mentioning). For the price, no doubt a 10/10.

Location was perfect, close proximity to the beach, convenience stores and local restaurants. We booked an ocean view twin futon room which was ideal for us and our 3 toddlers. The facilities were nice and clean and the staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. Amenity kits for our kids were provided in our rooms upon arrival. Free hotel parking. Not many hotels that I’ve stayed in Japan have room service but this one did until 10pm. The breakfast was very good, lots of western choices and a variety of options.

Nice hotel with very spacious rooms. The staff was very caring and took good care of us given that it was our honeymoon. It seems to be a family hotel so there are a lot of kids, specially in the pool. The hotel has a private onsen service that I particularly recommend.

The location was fantastic. We had the traditional Japanese rooms and they we very spacious and lovely rooms. the breakfast had a big selection and was very good

Lovely hotel within steps to Shirahama Beach. We got the room with the onsen and view and it was worth every penny. The hotel and room was very modern, clean, and spacious. There’s a nice spa on the 11th floor with inside/outside view. There’s also a lounge with view of the beach where you can watch the fireworks. I believe the fireworks is every Saturday. All the staff was pleasant. Breakfast buffet was limited but good. There’s not much to do in the area so I wouldn’t recommend more than 3 days unless you intend to go around Wakayama area.