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About this property

Beachfront Location: Donkairo in Ako offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the garden, enjoying sea views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include balconies, tatami floors, and free toiletries. Family rooms and a hot tub provide comfort for all visitors. Convenient Facilities: The ryokan provides a lift, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, and free private parking. Additional services include bike hire, luggage storage, and shuttle service. Nearby Attractions: Located 65 km from Okayama Airport, Donkairo is close to Karafuneyama Beach (3 km) and Hachimangu Shrine (37 km). Other points of interest include Himeji Castle and Bizen Fukuoka Folk Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • FREE private parking!

    • Hot spring bath


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Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
6 futon beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Davide
    Italy Italy
    The open air onsen overlooking the seto sea are definitely the highlight of this place, staff is very welcoming, great food and nice authentic traditional Japanese rooms
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    Fantastic hospitality despite some language barriers! Great food and Onsen! Can’t ask for more!
  • Karin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Die wunderschöne Lage des Hotels mit einmaligem Blick vom Zimmer auf das Seto Binnemeer. Die Zimmer sind im typischen japanischen Stil mit Liebe zum Detail. Das Morgenessen und Kaiseki Abendessen war so lecker und nur schon die Ästhetik wie die...
  • Oimo
    Japan Japan
    部屋からの景色が非常に良かった。太陽が反射してキラキラした穏やかな瀬戸内海を見ながら、迎える朝はとても身体が安らいで幸せだった。お食事処の仲居さんがとても親切で気さくな方で元気をもらえた。
  • Takeko
    Japan Japan
    料理がとても美味しかったです。連泊しましたが、夕食も同じものが出ず、豊かなバリエーションに舌鼓を打ちました。 また清潔で景観がとても良かった所。お部屋も古いながらリノベーションして大切に掃除がされており快適でした。
  • Rolf
    Germany Germany
    Sehr ruhiges und klassisches Ryokan. Toller Ausblick vom Zimmer auf das Meer. Sehr liebevolles und nettes Personal. Dank Googletranslator sind wir wunderbar zurecht gekommen. Das Onsen war einmalig und man war fast immer alleine im heißen Wasser....
  • Weiwei
    Japan Japan
    一樓大廳的視野非常好,早晨的日出和黃昏的夕陽美景很漂亮。 房間面向海邊,視野良好拍照很漂亮。 和室很乾淨,睡覺空間比想像中大 早餐晚餐都很好吃,很滿足! 泡澡的地方也都很不錯!
  • Shoko
    Japan Japan
    毎月旅行に行くのですが、旅館の方々一人一人が、こまめに声をかけてくださり最近感じることのない気遣いができる素敵な旅館で心が安らぎました。
  • Mitsuaki
    Japan Japan
    ・お祝いの趣旨を伝えていたら、いろいろとサプライズを用意してくれていた。 ・仲居さん含めスタッフさんの対応が皆さん素晴しく、よく気がついてくれ、非常に良かった。 ・朝夕の食事がとても美味しく、ひとつひとつの味が優しく、料理長さんのこだわりがすごく分かる料理でした。 ・部屋から見える瀬戸内海の景色がきれいで癒やされました。 ・宿泊前の注意事項や確認事項等、スタッフさんからの説明対応も丁寧でした。
  • Travelsome
    South Korea South Korea
    달빛에 반짝이는 세도나이카이를 바라보며 뜨거운 해수온천에 조용히 몸을 담그는 여유. 그리고 환상적인 식사. 반드시 다시 갈 예정입니다.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Donkairo

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Sea view

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach

Living Area

  • Sofa

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules

    Donkairo takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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.

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Donkairo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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