Atami-View Resort

Lovely view, a spacious bathroom with hot water at 42%, and a delicious breakfast in the morning.

We made a last-minute choice to go somewhere with an ocean view. The place is tucked deep in the mountains, but you can see the sea from the bath and the view is great. There's no vending machine or shop, and the building feels deserted at night, so it's a good idea to bring drinks and food with you. Pizza-La delivers, though, so if you get stuck, I'd recommend ordering from Pizza-La.

The sea view from both the room and the big window-side sitting area was lovely, and the large hot spring bath, open to the air, was so relaxing. The mineral water in the room was ice-cold, which hit the spot after bathing, maybe because of the fridge. My husband picked this little mountaintop hotel for a one-night hot spring break. There are only three rooms, and we were the only guests, so it felt especially peaceful. Traffic made us arrive much later than planned, but the staff were understanding and helpful. We went to the springs just before dinner, then really enjoyed the bottled beer and all the food. The sashimi came thick-cut on a boat-shaped platter and was delicious. They also kindly gave us Okawara wine, and with the generous serving and roast beef we were completely full.

Having our own Atami hot spring bath in the room, available whenever we wanted, was the highlight. The hotel usually hosts only three groups a day, so even walking through the corridors felt calm. It sits higher up the hill than Atami Castle, with a great view and a beautiful starry sky. I came for one last trip before giving birth, at eight months pregnant. Once I told them, they swapped the dinner sashimi for really delicious meat and added a cushion to my chair. I appreciated that a lot. The portions were huge and everything tasted good. There's no shop in the hotel, so buy snacks and drinks beforehand. Breakfast was average, and drinks with meals were on the pricey side.