Ryokan Merveille Hakone Gora

250-0408 Kanagawa, Hakone, Gora 1300-70, Japan – Good location – show map

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8.0
Very Good
1,290 reviews

Large rooms yet cozy, big couch, free shuttle to Gora Station and more freebies (drinks, ice pops, yukatas), friendly staff, easy chek in, their electric kettle (haha!)

Krizza Japan

Room was very spacious. Location was great - down the street from Gora Park and Koen-shimo station of the Hakone Tozan cable car. You can get to Owakudani, Hakone open air museum, and the Hakone museum easily.

Nichole Japan

Awesome location. Good size room. Nice onsen. Free parking. Nice AC.

Tiger Japan

Location, price, staff and use of yukata while staying at the hotel

Ej Japan

Well worth the price for the private bathing area. Beds and room was exactly as described on website.

Victoria Japan

The rooms are big, there is a wardrobe to accommodate your clothes. Cute Yukata to choose to go to the Onsen and breakfast.

Camila Japan

The staff can speak tagalog I was surprised. It's great value for the money. It's a clean hotel.

Mauricio Japan

The property is conveniently located near the train to one of the main highlights of hakone ... the ropeway.... and easy access to transportation around hakone

Renee Japan

I had a big room and the staff were all very nice and accommodating. They were very polite and can speak English and Japanese fluently. The free coffee/choco drink in the morning and evening was a plus! Most importantly, it is pretty close to the station and tourist spots. Btw, the breakfast was good, very traditional Japanese and I loved it especially on weekends. I will definitely consider coming back and stay there. My friends and family were envious of me when they saw my room.

Christopher Japan

Staff were attentive, despite that i have trouble understanding japanese.

Rolene Australia
8.0
Very Good
1,290 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Large rooms yet cozy, big couch, free shuttle to Gora Station and more freebies (drinks, ice pops, yukatas), friendly staff, easy chek in, their electric kettle (haha!)”
    Krizza Krizza Japan Japan
  • “Room was very spacious. Location was great - down the street from Gora Park and Koen-shimo station of the Hakone Tozan cable car.”
    Nichole Nichole Japan Japan
  • “Awesome location. Good size room. Nice onsen. Free parking. Nice AC.”
    Tiger Tiger Japan Japan
  • “Location, price, staff and use of yukata while staying at the hotel”
    Ej Ej Japan Japan
  • “Well worth the price for the private bathing area. Beds and room was exactly as described on website.”
    Victoria Victoria Japan Japan
  • “The rooms are big, there is a wardrobe to accommodate your clothes. Cute Yukata to choose to go to the Onsen and breakfast.”
    Camila Camila Japan Japan
  • “The staff can speak tagalog I was surprised. It's great value for the money. It's a clean hotel.”
    Mauricio Mauricio Japan Japan
  • “The property is conveniently located near the train to one of the main highlights of hakone ... the ropeway.... and easy access to transportation around hakone”
    Renee Renee Japan Japan
  • “I had a big room and the staff were all very nice and accommodating. They were very polite and can speak English and Japanese fluently.”
    Christopher Christopher Japan Japan
  • “Staff were attentive, despite that i have trouble understanding japanese.”
    Rolene Rolene Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location7.7
  • Free WiFi 6.2
Low score for Hakone

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Located in the Gora hot-spring area, Merveille Hakone Gora offers spacious Western rooms with a terrace. Guests can enjoy various relaxation facilities such as a public hot-spring bath, a hot tub and a sauna room. A free shuttle is available from Gora Train Station, which is also a 5-minute walk away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. You can sit at the spacious seating area and wear the provided Japanese Yukata robes. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toothbrush sets.

Gora Hakone Merveille Hotel is located right in front of Gora Park, and a 10-minute walk from Hakone Open-Air Museum. Hakone Shrine is a 25-minute drive and Pola Museum of Art is a 15-minute bus ride away.

You can sing your favorite tunes at the karaoke room or purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop. Massages can be requested for an extra cost. Free parking is on-site.

Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. Meals are served at the dining room.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

  • What's a ryokan?
    A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
  • What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
    Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
  • What's a kaiseki meal?
    Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
  • What's a yukata?
    A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
  • How should I wear a yukata?
    First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
  • What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
    Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
  • What's standard bathing etiquette?
    At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
  • Why are tattoos not allowed?
    While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

Merveille Hakone Gora has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 19, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Family rooms
Hot spring bath
Free WiFi

Property Highlights

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Bathhouse, ​Hot spring bath

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Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good · 1,290 reviews
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location7.7
  • Free WiFi 6.2
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  • Krizza Japan

    “Large rooms yet cozy, big couch, free shuttle to Gora Station and more freebies (drinks, ice pops, yukatas), friendly staff, easy chek in, their electric kettle (haha!)”

  • Nichole Japan

    “Room was very spacious. Location was great - down the street from Gora Park and Koen-shimo station of the Hakone Tozan cable car. You can get to Owakudani, Hakone open air museum, and the Hakone museum easily.”

  • Tiger Japan

    “Awesome location. Good size room. Nice onsen. Free parking. Nice AC.”

  • Ej Japan

    “Location, price, staff and use of yukata while staying at the hotel”

  • Victoria Japan

    “Well worth the price for the private bathing area. Beds and room was exactly as described on website.”

  • Camila Japan

    “The rooms are big, there is a wardrobe to accommodate your clothes. Cute Yukata to choose to go to the Onsen and breakfast.”

  • Mauricio Japan

    “The staff can speak tagalog I was surprised. It's great value for the money. It's a clean hotel.”

  • Renee Japan

    “The property is conveniently located near the train to one of the main highlights of hakone ... the ropeway.... and easy access to transportation around hakone”

  • Christopher Japan

    “I had a big room and the staff were all very nice and accommodating. They were very polite and can speak English and Japanese fluently. The free coffee/choco drink in the morning and evening was a plus! Most importantly, it is pretty close to the station and tourist spots. Btw, the breakfast was good, very traditional Japanese and I loved it especially on weekends. I will definitely consider coming back and stay there. My friends and family were envious of me when they saw my room.”

  • Rolene Australia

    “Staff were attentive, despite that i have trouble understanding japanese.”

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • For the room with private bath in room, are the water from hot spring?
    Thank you for your inquiry. The open-air bath in the room is not a hot spring. It is boiling water. Only a large public bath is a hot spring.
    Answered on January 21, 2020
  • Do you have private onsen areas for couples? Or the facility to book a time slot!?
    Sorry.There is no chartered hot spring in the hotel.
    Answered on August 21, 2020
  • May I know if the hotel can arrange for tour to Mt Fuji, cruise in Lake Ashinoko, etc?
    Thank you for your inquiry. The hotel cannot arrange tours. Sorry for your inconvenience. Please arrange by yourself.
    Answered on January 22, 2020
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Good location – show map
What's nearby
  • Hakone Gora Park
    0.1 miles
  • Hakone Museum of Art
    0.1 miles
  • Hakone Open-Air Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    0.6 miles
  • Tenoyu
    0.6 miles
  • Okada Museum of Art
    0.7 miles
  • Chisuji Falls
    0.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Hakone-Yumoto Station
    3.4 miles
  • Soga Bessho Bairin Festival
    9.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake 芦ノ湖
    7.5 miles
Public transit
  • Train Gora Station
    0.2 miles
  • Train Kowakudani Station
    0.6 miles
  • Train Miyanoshita Station
    1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Tokyo International Airport
    46.1 miles
  • Shizuoka Airport
    58.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Merveille Hakone Gora

Most popular amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Family rooms
Hot spring bath
Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bathhouse
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Karaoke Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Sauna
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules Merveille Hakone Gora takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

5:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Check-in is available for guests without a meal-plan or have breakfast-included plan rate until 22:00.

Guests with dinner-inclusive plans must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, your booking may be canceled, and no refund will be given.

Please inform the property 3 days in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs. Certain requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please contact the property for more details.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast or dinner at the property must make a reservation by 16:00 the day of for dinner, and 20:00 the day of for breakfast next day.

Guests with children must inform the property at the time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.

Guests bringing children up to age 3 years old must contact the hotel for the child rates.

The shuttle service from Gora Station is available between 15:00-18:00. Please call the property upon arrival at the station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Merveille Hakone Gora 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.

Guests must check in by 6:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

FAQs about Merveille Hakone Gora

  • Merveille Hakone Gora offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Karaoke
    • Bathhouse
    • Hot spring bath

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Merveille Hakone Gora on this page.

  • Check-in at Merveille Hakone Gora is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Merveille Hakone Gora is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Merveille Hakone Gora include:

    • Triple
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Quad
    • Double

  • Merveille Hakone Gora is 3.1 miles from the center of Hakone.

  • Guests staying at Merveille Hakone Gora can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian

  • The prices at Merveille Hakone Gora may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Merveille Hakone Gora (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Free parking