Guesthouse SORA

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guesthouse SORA in Shimoda offers ground-floor units with air-conditioning, wardrobes, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a private wardrobe and a comfortable bathroom. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi, lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Yumigahama Beach is a 6-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Chokoku-ji Temple (4 km), Monument to Perry's Landing (9 km), and Shimoda Aquarium (10 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for bathroom comfort, breakfast provided by the property, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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3 futon beds
4 futon beds
5 futon beds
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jan-peter
Austria Austria
“Very welcoming owners of the guesthouse, helpful and everything is kept tidy and clean. Makes for a great atmosphere and laid back travelling. Close to the Beach as well as Bus Station, Onsen and Diving Center.”
Charles
France France
“The common area is really cosy, kitchen is really nice and you can relax on the couch, or take a nap ! The location is perfect, and the neighbourhood is quiet. Breakfast is really good ! This place is managed by a wonderful family !”
Jana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Thank you very much, I had a great time here. The place is nice, clean and quiet, perfect to relax after diving. 😊”
Annie
Australia Australia
“It was super clean and tidy. Great amenities. Comfy bed with chargers and a light overhead. Air con worked well. Very friendly and accommodating!!”
Barbara
Mexico Mexico
“Friendly host, great location, parking available. Nice atmosphere, nice communal area.”
Lara
Australia Australia
“Breakfast was delicious and cheap! The staff are super kind and attentive and the shared living room is very cozy. The showers are also pretty clean, and the toilets all have bidets. Was amazing to see a side of Japan from outside the main cities.”
Yasemin
Germany Germany
“Simple but great comfortable stay. Liked the breakfast and homey atmosphere. Great value for a little price! Would stay again!”
Ulrike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely clean and cozy! We felt very comfortable.”
Andrea
Germany Germany
“Lovely host family, everything was always super clean, enough toilets and showers (since everything is shared I think that's an important thing to mention), kitchen has everything you need, common room feels nice and cozy, dorm has enough space...”
Florian
Germany Germany
“Beautiful shared spaces Clean and well equipped kitchen Very nice and helpful hosts Breakfast available”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 184 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Our guesthouse is in Minami-izu Yumigahama where is south of Izu peninsula. It is about 20min by bus from Izukyu-shimoda station. Our area is real Japanese local countryside town. You will be enjoy simple and peaceful time on here. And you can go to Yumigahama beach 5min on foot. Yumigahama beach is certified as 100 best beach of Japan. There is 1500m white sand beach line and blue ocean. It is also ideal for the base of activities. We renovated the first floor living room and kitchen, offer space for everyone to relax and enjoy to communication with other guests.

Neighbourhood information

You can enjoy surfing, Seakayaking,fishing in this area. Especially trekking which enjoys spectacular views of the Izu Peninsula where is certified as a global geopark by UNESCO. In addition, you can enjoy river which beautiful cherry blossoms rows in the spring,you can enjoy outdoor activities all of year. In a bad weather day please enjoy slowly reading in a shared living room.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Guesthouse SORA takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 賀保衛第１１号の１４