Kamakura Hotel

That private sauna turned out to be one of the best parts of our stay, even though we hadn’t realized we needed to reserve it. My boyfriend and I visited in November, after a week in Tokyo’s small hotel rooms, and Kamakura Hotel felt like a welcome change. Our room was spacious, with two comfortable queen beds and a lovely bathroom with a big shower and bath. The place mixes traditional and modern touches nicely. The staff were kind and professional, and helped us get oriented. We enjoyed the traditional breakfast, especially the miso soup, though we weren’t used to it. It would be nice to have a little more variety for international guests. We also loved the local brews. We’d definitely come back when we’re in Kamakura again. Thanks for such a great stay!

We drove here, so had to park outside since the hotel doesn’t have its own parking. The room is compact but laid out well. I was surprised by the nice coffee, tea and snacks, and appreciated the bath flowers and useful skin-cleaning kit. There’s also a free drink at reception before 4:45 pm.

The bath was such a lovely way to unwind after a long day walking around temples and exploring. We were here for our honeymoon and felt very cared for, thanks to the attentive staff. Breakfast was just the right amount, and the tea was smooth and delicate. They were even happy to keep our bags after checkout so we could see a bit more. The place was very welcoming to foreigners, and the attention to detail really impressed us. We’re hoping to return every year.

When we returned, our bags had already been put in the room, even though it wasn’t ready when we first arrived and we’d left our luggage with the staff. They were especially kind and friendly with the children. Checkout went smoothly, and they offered to take a photo of us out front. I only wish there were a coffee or café latte option instead of having to make our own, and that the room service menu in English had more choices.