The lack of toilet for ladies only. It would be better to have a toilet than a urinal on second floor and the urinal downstairs is not working as well so it can get congested at times. The pillow is rather thin so you may get a strained neck in the morning. The noise from the common area upstairs can be heard

It’s clean and new renovated. Although the listing said that internet is not available, there is actually very fast wifi internet access available and the dining area has bread, jam and mineral water available for guests to enjoy. The owner is a very nice and friendly Thai photographer and massage therapist who drops by once in a while. The host is a nice Japanese lady who keeps the place meticulously clean.

Stayed in October 2023

The location is rather on the outskirts of the town, so the walk downtown is kinda long. Also, the seagulls have chosen the neighboring building's rooftop for their nest, and around 3:30 am they start screaming really loud (at least that was the case in August). The hotel provides earplugs, but if your sleep is fragile, it's not going to help much.

A nice clean place with a very friendly owner. She kindly helped us book the whale-watching tour with a discount. The coffee/tea/toast station was a nice bonus.

Stayed in August 2023

Stay here before going to Shiretoko the next day. The building is very new and clean. The tatami room is minimal but I enjoy the little breakfast room area next to the kitchen area where you can relax, surf the net, have free coffee, and watch TV; one side of the room is a glass wall where you can watch the street outside. The two shared bathrooms are big and clean; one has an onsen bath which you can enjoy on your own. A very nice place to relax after a long day hiking; exploring the region or a long drive. Although the most minimal, but this is my favourite stay among my 8 days trip driving around Northern Hokkaido. One thing to pay attention to: they don't serve dinner and all the restaurants in the town close around 7 pm. We had to buy food from a convenience store for dinner.

Stayed in August 2023

There are only 3 toilets for all the guests. It turned out to be adequate but you would feel it is not enough. Same for the shower room and the bathroom. And it got worse when one guest locked the outside door and so the other one became not available. I think the outside door should not be locked.

The staff is really friendly and explained a lot of things to us to help us settled down. We did not order breakfast but they still offered a simple breakfast to us.

Stayed in September 2023

Room was a bit small and it was pretty hot at night.

Very friendly, kind and welcoming hosts. Really nice finishing touches in the bathroom and bedroom. You can tell the owners know how to run a property. Also we liked this side of the peninsula more.

Stayed in July 2023

No bathroom/toilet en suite. Hotel needs some small renovation work. 20 minute walk into town, so a car is useful! Air-conditioning was useless.

Complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day in the small dining area, which also contained a microwave and toaster.

Stayed in August 2023

I can hear the sounds of other people living and talking in the common areas. This is understandable if you think of it as a guest house, but it may be difficult for those who seek quietness comparable to a hotel. I didn't mind it that much, but it depends on the person. If you understand this point, I think it is a very good place to stay overall.

Just after renovation, beautiful and comfortable space. The owner is a man from Thailand with a charming smile. More reasonable than other accommodations around Utoro and Rausu.They don't offer dinner at the moment, but I would like to come back when they start serving Thai food. Thai food in Rausu, isn't that fascinating?

Stayed in August 2023

I don’t like shared bathrooms but they were very clean & a lot of places have that style around here. The room was extremely basic but had what you needed for a night. A comfortable stay. Breakfast was simple w/ toast & soup & was appreciated.

The owners were very friendly & helpful. The property felt remote & was cared for well. Everything is new, clean & in good working order. Staff responded quickly & clearly to all requests. I would recommend if you’re looking for a place to lay your head for a night.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing much.

The place is clean.

Stayed in June 2023

Couldn't book 2 nights in a row online; however I could book 2 individual consecutive nights. Room comfort would benefit from air conditioning; sea birds nesting next door made keeping windows open overnight impractical.

Outstanding family running the business. Location suited our family travel whale watching plans.. Our whale watching company advised us of a small room rate discount deal with Bear Elephant; a pleasant surprise not advertised by the hotel. The shared bathroom and toilet facilities were always clean. Probably the most comfortable futons we've slept on.

Stayed in June 2023

breakfast no fixed hours

Stayed in June 2023

No kitchen for guests. The breakfast was very simple.

The owner was very friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and nice.

Stayed in May 2023

The walls are really thin and the seagulls loud!

The guy who runs the place is really kind and helpful. We forgot our wallet and he endeavoured to send it through to osaka the same day.

Stayed in May 2023

We had a great stay. The room was comfortable and clean. The shared facilities where clean as well. The breakfast was also okay, Toast, marmelade, coffee, Tea and every morning something fresh from the kitchen (Egg, sausage etc.)

Stayed in February 2024

Clean, modern, nice onsen, good food

Stayed in September 2023

No air conditioner which is quite "warm" on a summer night. A seagull nest on the house rooftop just right opposite the hostel, which you can hear nonstop cacophonous squawking starting like 3-4ish AM!! Staff is very friendly, she did give us heads up regarding the birds, however the level of noise is way over my expectation! Regret i didn't take the ear plug she offered when checkin.

Stayed in July 2023

A little distance from restaurants but not a problem especially if on bikes.

Clean, nice style, great staff especially—friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2023

Seagulls are loud, lack of air conditioning or fan. Would improve quality by a lot with a fan

Affordability, very close to the sea if you need to go for a cruise in the morning. Multiple showers and toilets to reduce waiting time with multiple guests

Stayed in August 2023

Our room is facing the west, very hot even after sunset. Owner provided two fans, still felt hot after midnight. Lots of seagulls around the house, making a lot of noise, hard to get a good sleep.

Friendly host and staff

Stayed in July 2023

Great Japanese (Thai) guesthouse with all amenities. The owner and his staff are just fantastic! They really care and take care of you. Especially when you're staying a longer period (5 days for me) and if you're a solo traveller. Top value!

Stayed in July 2023

There's facilities for drinks and hot water, but no kitchen.

Spacious, clean, friendly and helpful owner . Gave me a lift to start a hike - much appreciated.

Stayed in June 2023

Wish that it had ensuite bathroom. Bathroom and toilet is sharing. But it was new and clean overall.

As we were on self driving trip, the location of the hotel/Inn was only 4 mins drive into Rausu Town. Bed was comfortable and room was alright. Breakfast is just toast and free flow of instant coffee/tea or hot cocoa. The place was well renovated, so things looks pretty new.

Stayed in June 2023

This was a wonderful stay! The location is a short walk from Rausu and the breakfast of toast was very tasty! Staff were also very kind and accommodating (they helped me store my bicycle overnight)!

Stayed in May 2023

I didn't dislike anything.

The host was very friendly and accommodating. The beds were comfy, shower was good with nice warm water. The decor was modern and the complimentary breakfast is a lovely and useful touch.

Stayed in May 2023