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Terrace/patio
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Dining room
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$177
24 May - 25 May

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Katata 2399-2684, Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-2201
  • Place, Shirahama Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanki Shirahama Toretore Market
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Gekko Building 2 (Room Only) Non smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 79 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Botan (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Chidori (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Sasha (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Hisui Building 2 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hisui Building 4 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Ichilinka (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 128 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 7 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Ichilinka Building 2 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 160 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds, 4 Single Beds, 4 Single Futons and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gekko (Room Only) Non smoking

Living area

Gekko (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 118 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Akari Building 1 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Akari Building 2 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Saisai(Room Only)Non smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 101 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Suzukaze(Room Only)Non smoking

  • Sea view
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Chidori Building 2(Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

Hisui Building 3(Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gekko Building 3(Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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[2 buildings for rent] Tsumugi (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 167 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Single Beds, 5 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Kashinoki (Room Only)Non smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 108 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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[Dogs allowed] Hisui Building 1 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Gekko Building 4 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Wagokoro (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Sea view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

SLG (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 193 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds and 16 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Sandanbeki (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 192 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds and 26 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for L Building (Room Only) Non smoking

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L Building (Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hurin (Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 103 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Murphy Beds and 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Hurin Building 2 (Room Only) Non smoking

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for [Dogs allowed] Sorairo (Room Only) Non smoking

Living area

[Dogs allowed] Sorairo (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Sea view
  • 115 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds and 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Orea (Room Only) Non Smoking

Living area

Orea (Room Only) Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

[Dogs allowed] Soratabi (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Sea view
  • 119 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Single Beds, 3 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Senkai (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Sazan (Room Only) Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 7 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Hakuto (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Yamatoumi (Room Only) Non smoking

  • Ocean view
  • 144 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 7 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Yousen(Room Only) Non smoking

  • 97 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 8 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living room

[Dogs allowed] Shionishiki (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Senjojiki (Room Only) Non smoking

  • 230 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Crystal Besso Shirahama

The villa boasts a spring water bath and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a fridge, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers complimentary bottles of water and rice cookers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 4-star villa has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, spring water baths, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Shirahama villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [「白浜総合インフォメーションセンター」白浜町堅田2399-2684／2399-2684 Katata,shirahamacho]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Property # 95196606
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Besso Shirahama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Besso Shirahama?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Besso Shirahama on 24 May 2026 start from AU$177, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Crystal Besso Shirahama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crystal Besso Shirahama?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Besso Shirahama located?

Situated in Shirahama, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Adventure World and Nanki Shirahama Toretore Market. Shirahama Energy Land and Shirahama Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Shirahama Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Crystal Besso Shirahama Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Good stay

It was a beautiful spot and easy to get to places. A lot of space! But the sauna room smelled like mold and there was a lot of black spots on the wood. The room we split in smelled musty. Quite location and parking spot you don’t have to pay for!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kwok

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
We tried to cook, but the stovetop didn’t work. After 7:00pm no one can help. Narrow stairway, very small parking place so inconvenient. Not good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

NOBUTAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
初めて利用させて頂いて、非常に満足しました。 今回は、1泊でしたが2泊すればもっとリラックス出来ると思います。次回は違う部屋を借りたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Akane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
スタッフが気持ち良い
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

yuusuke

Disliked: Cleanliness
一泊二日で利用させて頂きました。 スタッフの対応や入室直後の部屋は非常に満足していたのですが、布団に血のようなシミが付いていたり、ホコリが気になったりと細かい所が少し嫌でした。クーラーも起動するとずっと本体がガタガタ揺れて、寝る時にも音が大きいので、気になり、なかなか寝付けないぐらいでした。自分が気になってしまっただけで、他の方が全員そうかは分かりませんが、、、。 ただ、全体を通しての評価だと子供たちも大変喜んでいたので良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Asae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族10人でゆっくり楽しめました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

OSAMU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
幼児と行きましたが、自由度が高くてとても快適に過ごせました。また利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

XINGHE

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

乾淨整潔但設施老舊的臨街民宿，總體體驗較差！

位置距離白良濱車程10分鐘，有很多棟民宿，需要去服務中心辦理入住再自行前往各自民宿。大多都是臨街的一戶建，早晨車來車往噪音大。屋內整體乾淨整潔，但裝修及設施非常老舊且無wifi（入住有送移動wifi但並不好用），臥室床墊質量糟糕且窗簾不遮光，對睡眠影響較大。房間不包每日打掃衛生，有任何需要都只能自行前往服務中心溝通，總體體驗較差！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KURIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
清潔で、設備も整っていて、家で温泉も入れてとても良かったです。また海に遊びに来る時には利用したいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
機会があればまた利用したい
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
アドベンチャーワールドに行きたかったので予約しました。施設専用の駐車場が、アドベンチャーワールドの目の前にあるし、宿泊施設からも徒歩の距離。建物の屋上にバーベキューセットしてくれているので、スーパーで買い出ししてバーベキューを楽しみ、部屋の大きなお風呂は温泉の水。 ベッドに寝ても良いし、上がり框に布団でもりいいし、修学旅行気分で子供達も大満足。 毎年の恒例にしたいくらい楽しかった
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

fumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
建物はとても快適で調理器具も揃ってました ただ総合インフォメーションまで３時から以降鍵を取りに行ってから、建物なのが不便かな？ 特に電車で行ったので尚更不便でした
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
アドベンチャーワールドが歩いて行ける距離でとても良かった。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族で利用でしたので、一軒家のホテルは本当に家みたいに寛げて良かったです!お風呂も温泉を入れて頂いていたのでそれも嬉しかったですし、ある程度のキッチン用品が一通り揃えてあったので家内に関して不便はあまり感じなかったです! ただ駐車スペースの案内文字が小さくて分かりづらいのと、荷物を持っての玄関までの階段が少し危ないなと感じました。 ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

akihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

マンガいっぱいで子供のテンションアップ

マンガがたくさんあってワクワクする雰囲気で楽しく過ごせました。プロジェクターもあって快適。全体的に新しく綺麗でした。 電子レンジはバルミューダ。 テレビのアンテナが弱いのか地上波がよく途切れました。寝室の就寝時の小さな明かりが無いので、真っ暗になりました。
ウッドデッキに灰皿あり
面白い壁紙
あちこちに遊び心あふれてます
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

とみこ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
翡翠2号に泊まりました。 色んな一棟貸しに泊まったけど、一番良かった。子供が5人と多いので、リビングでくつろげるスペースが広くてゆったり過ごせた。Wi-Fiの接続も良く、みんながタブレット使ってもサクサク動いたのも良かった。 寝室は寝る場所によると街灯の光がちょうど顔を照らすので、工夫して寝る必要がありました。まだ子供が小さいので大丈夫だったけど、あのスペースで８枚布団を敷くと、スペース的に荷物を置くのが２階になり、お風呂が１階で着替えとかをわざわざ持ってあげるのは億劫だなと思いました。 お風呂は温泉で良かったけど、２日目お湯の溜まりが悪く、なかなか温まることが出来なかったのが残念でした。 また機会があれば是非泊まりたい宿でした。 家族からも好評でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
洗濯乾燥機を使わせていただきましたが、乾燥まで仕上げると衣類が臭かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hirohito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
千鳥に泊まりました。一棟貸しなので他に気を遣うことなく、子ども連れには最高です。部屋も清潔で家電も揃っており大満足でした。また機会があればぜひ利用したいです。 残念な点は、強風時に風が換気扇を逆流してきて非常にうるさいこと、階段の照明が高いところにある間接照明だけで夜暗くて危険なこと、玄関の匂い（芳香剤）が強すぎて不快なことです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ちなみ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
アメニティグッズ（浴衣はなかったが）充実していたし、綺麗で色々取り揃えていて、大満足でした。又来たいと家族全員大喜びでした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tadashi

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
部屋は清潔で良かったです。 露天風呂のお湯の温度が低かったかな！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

HIROYUKI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
不便無く楽しめました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

yasuhiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
アドベンチャーワールド近くで宿泊者にアドベンチャー前で駐車できる場所まで提供してくださり非常に助かりました。 部屋も大変清潔でアメニティも充実してます。 自炊やBBQが出来る設備があるので、近くのスーパーで買い物をして食事ができるので連泊する際にまた利用させていただきたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
とても楽しみにしていたのですが、ベットルームに前の宿泊者の方が服用したと思われる薬のゴミと、忘れ物のフリスクが置きっぱなしだったことで、その部屋は使用する気にならず、和室で2泊寝ました。鍋の脂汚れや冷蔵庫扉が油でぬるっとしていたことなど、お掃除が間に合っていないように思えました。 年に一度は和歌山旅行をしているので来年もクリスタルグループさんの宿泊を考えています。どうか改善をしていただけるとありがたいと思い投稿致しました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

りゅうたろう

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
とても素敵な滞在となりました。有難うございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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