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Geplaats op5 aug 2025
Gastgebruiker
We booked the best room on the top floor and spent 7 nights at this high end and extremely expensive ryokan/hotel. Here are the pros and cons:
PROS: The food is amazing in terms of presentation, gastronomy and service. The place is immaculately clean. The views a fantastic! We got comfortable Yukatas and overall the place has a very nice traditional vibe.
CONS: They seem to be completely inapt in hosting people who don’t speak Japanese. No one speaks English at this place. None at all! They write that we can “press 9 and call the reception”, but once you do it – you can’t have any conversation with anyone at all. Even when you get down in person to the reception, no one can really communicate with you, even with Google Translate.
They exhibit zero flexibility. The approach is – it’s our way or the highway. All is extremely polite, but no left, no right! Can we have a laundry service arranged? The answer is “no!”. Can we communicate with you via WhatsApp or email? – No! Can we come later to breakfast? No. Can we have dinner at a later time, since we can’t come earlier just this one day? No! Basically, if you want to sleep a bit later during your vacation – forget it! Either show up at 8 or 8:30 am for breakfast, or go hungry! Can we buy your Yukata? – No! Also, we were asked to indicate every day what time we intend to go out – something that adds pressure, as on vacation one may want to improvise, rather than plan ahead their outings.
Given that this place charges exuberant prices, the lack of the most basic hospitality features (communication, laundry, customer-focused flexibility) is astounding! We now staying at another Ryokan, 90 minutes away and see that everyone can speak some English and the place is much more focused on the needs of a foreign traveler, as opposed on preserving the holy rigidity of an existent system.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 234.813
Geplaats op22 jan 2026
Anonieme gebruiker
The hotel is quite dated. Can see that the decor, furniture etc are all probably seen decades of use.
Regardless, the location was great - just outside the train station. I can leave my luggage immediately and go sightseeing.
Breakfast too was great. The eggs were so good.
Finally, there’s natural hot springs too that was amazing after a tiring day.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 99.202
Geplaats op10 jan 2026
Billy Tanner
Very lovely hotel with extremely helpful front desk staff who spoke good English.
The location is really convenient smack right in between Otaru JR station and Otaru Canal and less than 15 mins walk to Sakaimaichi Shopping Street.
The room is big in Japanese terms. No issue for those travelling with 2 x 30 inch lugguage. We had twin bed room which comes with a large sofa lounge enough for 1 person to sleep.
We had dinner at the 11th Floor Casa Blanca. Wonderful dinner for 3 with wines, whisky and highballs. Exceptional night view of snow capped city buildings. All at an very surprising bill of ¥25,000 for a fine dinning restaurant.
I will not hesitate to recommend this excellent hotel.
Will definitely be back for my next visit to Otaru in Authum.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 103.293
Geplaats op3 jan 2024
stonezj
De kamer heeft een eigen warmwaterbron waar u van kunt genieten, met uitzicht op zee en kliffen, met sneeuw bedekte bergen en de zee. Het eten in het restaurant is gemiddeld en de service is goed. Mijn vriend eet geen rundvlees en ik herinner me het ontbijt en het diner van beide dagen. Het ontbijt zit vol rituelen, met gratis champagne. De prijs van HKD 2.600 per nacht (inclusief ontbijt en diner) is zeer redelijk. Er zijn speciale menu's voor feestdagen, en op oudejaarsavond zijn er gratis soba-noedels verkrijgbaar. Het hotel beschikt over een shuttlebus die gasten van en naar de stad brengt.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 163.633
Geplaats op18 jan 2025
ScudLim
Cozy Inn is superb, can easily be reached by bus or by car. Plenty of parking spaces. Room is big and clean. Close to Aeon and Daiso. Walkable to the canal if you are not driving. Check in uses machine and strictly only after 3pm, so do not come early. Overall, I highly recommend!
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 69.544
Geplaats op5 aug 2024
Meiyu20
Als we te laat komen, zijn we blij met de prijs en de locatie plus gratis parkeergelegenheid. Echt waarde voor geld als je gewoon een slaapplaats nodig hebt. Ongecontacteerd check in, elektronica Lady Boss is vriendelijk. Als de bed-omstandigheden(kwaliteit) kan worden verbeterd zal perfect zijn. (Didn't get chance to take a room photo, use the nearby place for info)
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 33.136
Geplaats op27 feb 2026
C.Yap
Very convenient location if you are into skii/snowboarding. It’s quite centralized to majority of the slopes and only 30mins drive to Otaru town. Only downside there is no food nearby by the hotel itself has 2 restaurant. The Japanese one was superb, good food with reasonable price, sadly only open few days a week.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 97.975
Geplaats op16 jun 2025
Gastgebruiker
This apartment offers a practical and comfortable stay, especially for those looking to explore Otaru on foot. We appreciated the basic utensils and cutlery provided, making it easy to prepare simple meals. The thoughtful inclusion of toothbrushes and toothpaste was a nice touch, and the microwave was handy for quick reheats.
Comfort is well-addressed with one air-conditioner and a heater, ensuring a pleasant temperature regardless of the weather. The washing machine was a huge convenience, and we had options for drying clothes either on the hanger stand inside the room or on the balcony.
The location is a major highlight, being within easy walking distance to both Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Street. We also found it convenient to have a Lawson and various eateries nearby, though it's a good idea to check their opening hours as they can vary.
Important Considerations for Your Stay
While the location is excellent, it's important to note that the road leading to the building is steep. This could be particularly challenging if you're driving, and we would not advise driving during winter due to the road conditions.
For those with a car, there are two parking areas available. The closer one has three slots, while a slightly further option offers approximately 12 slots. Keep this in mind, especially if you prioritize a closer parking spot.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 58.703
Geplaats op3 jul 2025
Loves Travel
I wasn’t exactly thrilled with the idea of a shared bathroom but the description of the facilities and furnishings intrigued me. When I checked in at Little Barrel I was immediately enthralled by the uniqueness of the decorations. It was indeed a pleasure to stay here and the numerous photos I took of the place can attest to that. And the shared bathrooms that I was so concerned about? It didn’t turn out to be a problem at all. The common bathrooms are maintained at a very high level of cleanliness and equipped with the latest toilet features.
So if like me, you are interested in staying in esoteric places you can give Little Barrel a try!
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 25.772
Geplaats op2 aug 2025
Gastgebruiker
De eigenaar is Chinees!!! Communicatie verliep ongelooflijk soepel! Dit is een plek die je makkelijk en zorgeloos kunt kiezen! De kamer was brandschoon en alle voorzieningen waren doordacht. Mijn gezin van twee, twee kinderen en ik hadden er geen probleem mee om hier te verblijven, en zelfs een groter gezin zou geen probleem zijn! De uitgebreide selectie kookgerei en andere benodigdheden gaf me het gevoel dat ik in een groot appartement woonde, net verhuisd vanuit een hotel in Asahikawa! De lampen zijn op afstand bedienbaar, dus ik kan ze zelfs uitdoen zonder mijn bed uit te hoeven. Bovendien kan ik via WeChat contact opnemen met de eigenaar en direct overal in Otaru komen, zonder taalbarrières.
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Prijs per nacht vanaf:KRW 42.544