Le Chateau Japonais  

I had high expectations given the positive reviews. In reality however, and rather unfortunately, its nothing more than a rather basic guest house with a loo that blows hot air and a deep (but not broad) bubble bath. The furnishing were tired, paint chipped form the walls, a very basic TV with freeview and little contact from the management who simply took payment when I arrived and told me to see myself out - a very lazy approach to managing a boutique B&B/ Hotel.At £99 without breakfast its was both dissapointing and expensive compared to better options nearby.

Friendly welcome; Lovely room - tastefully decorated; Everything very clean; Enjoyed floating in the heated outdoor pool at night; Comfy beds

The spa outside

The jacuzzi in bedroom didn't work and the Japanese toilet didn't work

The facilities are fantastic. The swimming pool was the right temperature, the Jacuzzi bath was very good, the toilet was a special one from Japan, with a heated seat and bidet built in. The bed was a bit small for a double, but comfy to lay on. The room was nicely decorated and that also goes for the rest of the building.

I was lucky enough to get a good deal at Le Chateau Japonais. There are not many bad things I could say. The only issues that I could think of that the changing/shower rooms by the swimming pool could do with a spruce up. That is about it. I would think the price of a double usually would cost between £70 & £90 at this hotel. Although the price I got was a lot cheaper because of a "lucky" fault on booking.com. Oh they could use a bigger sign, or at least one that is easier to see, rather then just a plaque on the front door.

we had really great time in there. highly recommended. 5 mins walk to town center. lovely place.

Quirky, good location, Japanese baths in the rooms

Terrible pillows, in room facilities could be better - better reception on tv, better side tables etc. No Breakfast possible!

Loved the large spa in our room ,the japanese rock pool and the little touches like dressing gowns and japanese shoes .the staff were very friendly and helpful,as the kitchen was being renovated they recommended a very good place for breakfast ,which was excellent.I have already recommended the chateau japonais and my partner and I will be staying again

Dressing gowns could come in larger sizes and a mirror in the bedroom would be nice whe

Love the bathrooms and the spa swimming pool.

Japanese toilet seat.

The fact that we had booked the superior room & telephoned them before we left to confirm that we had the superior room & was told yes. On arrival told there had been a mix up and the only room available was a small twin bedded room. Felt cheated & let down. Staff bad at handling the situation

This is a conundrum - Situated on a corner we passed it twice! A guest house trying to be a Hotel - This is really an expensive bed and breakfast, without the breakfast. We stayed in the top floor superior room with Japanese jacuzzi which is very well presented but over priced. If you order breakfast (extra cost) then get there early as once buffet style is gone there is no top up!

On arrival have faith, first appearances are deceiving. We booked this 'hotel' on line after 3 attempts at trying to phone but to no avail. We were fascinated by the pictures of japanese toilets, jacuzzis and the lure of the heated pool out back where we could 'make new friends. If you can spot the sign on the door first go, then well done. The facade leaves one feeling one has made a massive error in booking a room - be brave, walk the weedy steps , ring the bell and lo..... A wonderfully friendly face appears, bounces up the stairs leading you to a charming little bedroom serviced by the most extraordinary loo I have ever had the fortune (for pure entertainment value) to sit on and very comfortable beds.

Parking rules and charges eliminates any chance of a lie in. 9Am permit holders only. This is not a hotel or a b&b, it is a 'b' ie, no breakfast but then as one has to move the car by 9 it seems fairly pointless to offer breakfast anyway unless one is an early riser. Being woken by seagulls I accept staying by the sea but 2pm stomping up the uncarpeted wooden stairs next to our room was boring - not sure why this was necessary.I Am ticking the recommend box below because this place is a bit weird and quirky - if you want normality with cornflakes it not for you.

The jacuzzi bath in our supreme room was excellent. It took 1.5 hrs to fill so you can imagine how big it was. My partner and I are not in the petite catergory and we felt V. relaxed and enjoyed our soak. Front of house were V. friendly and welcoming, but difficult to get hold of them to ask where nearest off licence was 2 hrs after our arrival, they did not answer the intercom located on the hallway. Room v tidy and clean, bedspread a bit aged and worn but sheets underneath clean and fresh. Pool in back V. nice and relaxing. Not sure how it is heated and intrigued to know how. Surrounded my gorgeous bamboo plants, complete privacy. Wakl to pool very bizarre however!!!

This hotel was very bizarre. Most parts were lovely, but you can't help but think it had been put together on the cheap. Our supreme room was lovely. Our friends room was odd! The "wet room" had a wooden back door and cotton blind at the wooden window frame (need I say more) covered in mold spores. Their shower wall was built from those clear glass blocks around a wooden frame with nails sticking out of the top. The decor was aged and tacky. To get to the pool you must walk out the hotel front door, around the side, through a gate, passed the back doors to the standard rooms passed a building site through a totally tacky, odd shed thing (looks like a sauna, but far from it) passed an odd changing room, with no door with wires hanging out the wall. You then enter into this gorgeous garden surrounded by bamboo and lovely pool. Such a shame the hotel and pool quality surroundings do not match.

The relaxed attitude of the staff, theyu were there if we needed them but werent constantly around. The outdoor pool is lovely and so warm and the jacuzzi bath is great.

Ummm. the only thing i noticed was that there wasnt any fresh fruit in our room when it said there would be on the website but it wasnt a big deal and I'm sure we'd have got osme if we asked