Name: Iruka Hotel
Address: 099-4354 Hokkaido, Shari, Utoro Nishi 5, Japan, Utoro Nishi 5, Hokkaido, 099-4354, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $59 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Iruka Hotel

Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access).

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The owner was friendly, which is always a plus, the view of the sea from my room, from the common room and from pretty much anywhere was great! It’s just under 2k to Godzilla Rock, but there are a few restaurants before there. The kitchen is big if you want to cook up some dinner, just use common sense and clean up after yourself (someone, left their dishes in the sink and the owner cleaned them)...

Scott

Japan

I was surprised with the upgrade to a seaview - we loved the common areas and how we can also cook breakfast and have coffee on the deck with the seaview. We were blessed with unusually warm Hokkaido weather.

Theodora

United States of America

Simple but a lovely location and clean and tidy. Good value!

Peta

Japan

Small hotel with nice view of the sea. Share kitchen is very good.

Worarat

Thailand

We love the staff. Also, sleeping with the windows open and the ocean sounds coming in is a great way to stay in Utero. Good value for the moola! Last thing F... booking.com for ALWAYS saying “1 room left!” This was never true, a blatant lie and I think it should illegal!

Nathan

United States of America

Very welcoming! Common room was very nice with large windows looking over the water - free coffee & tea - large well-equipped kitchen for guests to use. Our room looked out over the water. Very comfortable beds & room arrangement. I also liked their use of colors in the decor - very nicely done. Staff were super friendly & helpful.

Linda

United States of America

A small hotel with clean rooms and a great view of the sea. There is a common dining room with a fully equipped kitchen for use by the guests.

See

Singapore

We booked the apartment and one room facing the sea. Comfortable beds. The apartment is spacious. Great view. There is a washing machine and dryer with additional cost. Kitchen is available for guests to use.

Joan

Singapore

The staff was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful... bring in our luggage, having coffee, and a welcome booklet.

Phyllis

United States of America

Helpful owner and comfy place,good view and location.

Dawisi

Thailand

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What guests loved the most:
“The owner was friendly, which is always a plus, the view of the sea from my room, from the common room and from pretty much anywhere was great!”

Scott Japan
“I was surprised with the upgrade to a seaview - we loved the common areas and how we can also cook breakfast and have coffee on the deck with the seaview.”

Theodora United States of America
“Simple but a lovely location and clean and tidy. Good value!”

Peta Japan
“Small hotel with nice view of the sea. Share kitchen is very good.”

Worarat Thailand
“We love the staff. Also, sleeping with the windows open and the ocean sounds coming in is a great way to stay in Utero. Good value for the moola! Last thing F...”

Nathan United States of America
“Very welcoming! Common room was very nice with large windows looking over the water - free coffee & tea - large well-equipped kitchen for guests to use. Our room looked out over the water.”

Linda United States of America
“A small hotel with clean rooms and a great view of the sea. There is a common dining room with a fully equipped kitchen for use by the guests.”

See Singapore
“We booked the apartment and one room facing the sea. Comfortable beds. The apartment is spacious. Great view. There is a washing machine and dryer with additional cost.”

Joan Singapore
“The staff was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful... bring in our luggage, having coffee, and a welcome booklet.”

Phyllis United States of America
“Helpful owner and comfy place,good view and location.”

Dawisi Thailand

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Iruka Hotel is set right in front of the ocean in Shiretoko, a world heritage site. Free private parking is available on site. The nearest bus stop, Utoro Iriguchi, is a 5-minute walk away, while Utoro-Shirietoku Michi-no-Eki is 2,650 feet away.

All rooms feature air conditioning, are nonsmoking and are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Views of the sea, mountains or city are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath.

You will find a shared lounge at the property. Hotel staff provide guidance to nearby tours available in the area. Shiretoko National Park is 1.1 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

Sleeps	Room Type
Max adults: 4	Japanese-Style Superior Room with Sea View 4 futon beds
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room (Japanese or European) 2 twin beds or 2 futon beds
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Max adults: 7	Two-Bedroom Apartment 4 twin beds and 3 futon beds
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Max adults: 1	Single Room - Main Building 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room with Sea View 2 futon beds or 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 2	Standard Twin Room with Sea View 1 twin bed and 1 futon bed
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 futon beds
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Hotel surroundings

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What's nearby *

Shiretoko National Park
1 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

みたに Supermarket
0.7 miles
波飛沫 Restaurant
0.4 miles

Natural Beauty *

ペレケ川 River
0.6 miles
羅臼岳 Mountain
8.7 miles
知床五湖 Lake
9.3 miles
オホーツク海 Ocean/Sea
0 miles

Closest Airports *

Nakashibetsu Airport
33.9 miles
Memanbetsu Airport
42.5 miles

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Free pick-up service is available from Utoro Bus Station. For more information, please contact the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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

Check-in at Iruka Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Iruka Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Beach
The prices at Iruka Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Room options at Iruka Hotel include:
- Quad
- Twin
- Apartment
- Single
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Iruka Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking

“The owner was friendly, which is always a plus, the view of the sea from my room, from the common room and from pretty much anywhere was great! It’s just under 2k to Godzilla Rock, but there are a few restaurants before there. The kitchen is big if you want to cook up some dinner, just use common sense and clean up after yourself (someone, left their dishes in the sink and the owner cleaned them)...”

“I was surprised with the upgrade to a seaview - we loved the common areas and how we can also cook breakfast and have coffee on the deck with the seaview. We were blessed with unusually warm Hokkaido weather.”

“We love the staff. Also, sleeping with the windows open and the ocean sounds coming in is a great way to stay in Utero. Good value for the moola! Last thing F... booking.com for ALWAYS saying “1 room left!” This was never true, a blatant lie and I think it should illegal!”

“Very welcoming! Common room was very nice with large windows looking over the water - free coffee & tea - large well-equipped kitchen for guests to use. Our room looked out over the water. Very comfortable beds & room arrangement. I also liked their use of colors in the decor - very nicely done. Staff were super friendly & helpful.”

“We booked the apartment and one room facing the sea. Comfortable beds. The apartment is spacious. Great view. There is a washing machine and dryer with additional cost. Kitchen is available for guests to use.”

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Reviewed: July 28, 2020

Scott
Japan
10

“A great spot for sunsets!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner was friendly, which is always a plus, the view of the sea from my room, from the common room and from pretty much anywhere was great! It’s just under 2k to Godzilla Rock, but there are a few restaurants before there. The kitchen is big if you want to cook up some dinner, just use common sense and clean up after yourself (someone, left their dishes in the sink and the owner cleaned them)...

Stayed in July 2020
Reviewed: July 18, 2020

Anonymous
Japan

8 helpful votes
9.0

“Absolutely perfect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
Right on the bay, super clean, wonderful balcony to enjoy the sun. Fresh coffee brewing, and a host that speaks English. Perfect.

Stayed in July 2020
Reviewed: June 15, 2020

Theodora
United States of America

4 helpful votes
10

“Peaceful weekend next to the ocean.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
No improvements necessary.
I was surprised with the upgrade to a seaview - we loved the common areas and how we can also cook breakfast and have coffee on the deck with the seaview. We were blessed with unusually warm Hokkaido weather.

Stayed in June 2020
Reviewed: March 10, 2020

Eriq
Japan
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No elevator for a handicapped person like me

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Yan
Hong Kong
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast
Nice view from the room

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 20, 2020

Jing
Singapore
5.8

“Small cosy place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not clean, found some hair on the bed. Facilities quite old
Near to the Bay, Super nice view. Near to the drift ice walking place

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 30, 2020

Peta
Japan

6 helpful votes
9.6

“Great and reasonable accommodation:)”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Simple but a lovely location and clean and tidy. Good value!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: November 1, 2019

Tan
Malaysia
7.5

“Room are big and comfort. Worth to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
The parking lots are limited. The receptionist dont know how to speak english. We keep on using the google translate throughout the conversation. But, I still dont get my expected answers from them. The room cleanliness not very clean.
The room is big can stay up to 6 adult and location of the room is near to the nearby attraction such as the shiretoko national park (five lakes). The bathroom only have 1. So need to share bathroom with my family.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 25, 2019

Stephan
Germany

7 helpful votes
8.3

“Good place for a budget”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Far away from the town center.
Kitchen available, free parking

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 24, 2019

Catherine
Singapore
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Uniqueness

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia

1 helpful vote
7.0

“It was fine stay for such remote place, but there seems to be better place in the area.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Such a great kitchen but its unused, not all guest have time to get ingredients and cook ourselves. Could you please reopen breakfast for guest please? Vending machine price jacked up. 3rd floor room is very far from laundry room ( stairs only ). Need to go back and forth for dryer.
Very spacious room for couple! It was European + Japanese style (Tatami) combined. Sea view fulfilled. Great tub in bathroom facing sea.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Anonymous
Singapore
7.9

“Clean basic accommodation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We have not seen a smaller TV since our student days in the 90s when 14 inch TVs were a luxury! Nothing much to watch on the local channels. Bring your own entertainment if you don't understand Japanese.
Like another reviewer had stated, the hotel is down a little lane and somewhat difficult to locate. If you're not driving, there is no easy way to get there. The turning to the hotel, if you are coming from the direction of Shari, is located immediately outside of a tunnel, so keep an eye out for it. The hotel is reached by a steep slope downwards with a very sharp bend. It feels more like a hostel, albeit one with a spacious room with attached bath. We got the Japanese room but we had two very large beds. Amenities provided in-room. There is a large kitchen you can cook or heat up your food. There was also a microwave conveniently just outside our room for us to use. The town of Utoro is very small and accommodation options are limited. Hence, the price seems a little steep for what you get. However, the staff was helpful and tried her best to explain the amenities to us in English. Also, if you are going to take a cruise along the Shiretoko Peninsula coastline, remember to check wind conditions with the counter staff before setting off. I believe they receive daily updates from the tour companies.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 19, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only tea in room, no coffee.
Pleasant sea view, friendly helpful staff, yakata and obi were a nice surprise.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Mei
Singapore
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We can cook our own food (9 people food). Hostel just beside the sea, nice sea view.😊

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Liran
Israel
7.0

“Fitted our needs”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs some renovation. There is no longer pizza served.
Great location for visiting Shiretoko park

Stayed in October 2019

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