Hills Kawana

The shower area is roomy, and I liked the strong water pressure, though it was a shock at first because it’s so forceful. You can adjust it. The bathtub is gold-plated and lets you stretch out your legs like a prince. There’s a sauna in the room, but it seemed to switch on and off. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided, though there’s no body wash. The outdoor unit is noisy, as I’d read in other reviews, so bring earplugs if that bothers you. You can sometimes hear neighbors too. It was mostly quiet, but on the first day a child was running around and making a lot of noise. For some reason, it didn’t really annoy me at Kawana Hills. I saw reviews praising the food, but I stayed room-only and would like to try it next time. The room has a mini-kitchen with dish soap and a sponge, a single-burner stove, kettle, microwave, fridge, air conditioner, TV, and a dining table with two chairs. There were also two bath towels, a hair dryer, toothbrush and hotel-style toothpaste, hand soap, disposable plastic cups, hangers, a towel-drying rack, and a Wi-Fi password on the table. At the entrance, look for the Sharakutei sign, which also mentions Oyado Hills Kawana. Once inside, Sharakutei is on the left and Hills Kawana is at the back right, with the parking lot in front. After parking, find Sharakutei. A sign at the lower left of the door says Kawana Hills Reception, where you can check in. A staff member met me, asked my check-in time, quickly brought a key, extension cord, and hair dryer, then showed me to my room. I stayed two nights and three days. When I asked about checking out, they said I could just leave the key in the room and go without calling. After getting the key, you can come and go as you please until checkout. Tokyu Store is 1.5 kilometers away and 7-Eleven is 2 kilometers away, so shopping on foot may be a bit hard. The staff also said, “Let me know if you need anything!”

After diving, it’s great to soak in the large bathtub and ease the fatigue. The bathroom comes with shampoo, conditioner, and body soap, and hair dryers are available to borrow. The receptionist is always kind and handles my late check-ins courteously. They’ve even carried my heavy bags to the room before. I usually stay here when I dive around Kawana or Ito. The room has enough space for one person, with a fridge, microwave, TV, a basic stove, and pots and pans for simple cooking. There aren’t dishes in the room, but it seems you can borrow them if you ask. Extension cords are available to borrow too, so finding an outlet isn’t a worry. The Wi-Fi name and password are on a note on the desk when you arrive. Thanks as always, I’ll keep coming back.

I stayed here after a dive and had a great time. The room was roomy, had everything I needed, and was spotless. What really made me happy was how considerate and kind the owner was. I’d only booked a room, but they brought me freshly fried horse mackerel as a treat, and it was absolutely delicious. They weren’t pushy at all, so I could just relax. I’ll definitely stay here again when I dive in Izu!

The owner was incredibly kind. I’d forgotten something, and he even brought it to the station for me. He also helped us set off fireworks by finding a spot and bringing buckets, and gave us some local fish, which my girlfriend enjoyed even though she doesn’t like fish. The bath was surprisingly spacious, and the room had the basic things we needed. If we needed anything else, the owner was happy to lend it. The station is a little far away, but they provide rides, so it wasn’t a problem. I had a pleasant stay and will definitely come back when I travel around Atami.