Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa

Ito 34.97031900, 139.09200400 , Shishido 2-3-1 (Show on Map)
8.4
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsLaforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa delivers a serene and accessible retreat with a balanced blend of traditional Japanese charm and modern conveniences, offering guests a memorable and comfortable stay.

The hotel's location is both convenient and tranquil, situated within a 6 to 10-minute walk from Ito Station, making it easy for travelers to explore the vibrant town, local shops and restaurants. The proximity to the beach adds a serene coastal experience, complete with seasonal activities like fireworks, providing a quaint European holiday vibe.

Guests consistently praise the breakfast experience for its variety and quality, featuring a delightful mix of Japanese and Western options. Notable dishes like grilled horse mackerel and sweet tamagoyaki, alongside local specialties such as mentaiko and tuna sashimi, create a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional crowding and delays in replenishments, the breakfast remains a highly appreciated highlight.

Dinner, curated in kaiseki style, receives high marks for its exceptional quality with dishes ranging from fresh sashimi to snow crab. Though there are occasional critiques about some items, the overall dining experience, complemented by a serene ambiance and excellent service, garners positive reviews.

The spacious, clean rooms offer a unique blend of Japanese and Western styles, often featuring private hot spring baths and stunning mountain views. While a few guests note that some interiors could use updates, the general consensus is one of satisfaction with the room comfort and cleanliness.

The staff at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa provide exceptional service, frequently praised for their friendliness, attentiveness and excellent English skills. Their dedication to making guests feel welcome significantly enhances the overall stay.

The parking facilities are convenient and free, though some minor issues like distance and availability are noted. However, the staff’s responsiveness helps mitigate these concerns. The hotel's accessibility features, such as spacious rooms, handrails in baths and well-located amenities, are particularly appreciated by older guests and those with disabilities.

While the Wi-Fi service has mixed reviews with some guests experiencing weak and slow connections, this minor drawback does not significantly overshadow the hotel's many positive aspects.

Overall, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa offers a highly satisfying experience with its tranquil environment, excellent dining, spacious accommodations and exceptional service, making it a favored choice for a relaxing and comfortable getaway.
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Room Types
Premier Twin Room with Hot Spring Bath The family room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The family room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds and 3 futon beds.

Japanese Standard Room with Shared Bathroom The triple room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV, tatami, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit has 3 futon beds.

Japanese-Style Twin Room The twin room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV, tatami, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 2 futon beds.

Guest Reviews
8.4
Very Good
Location
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa is situated in a location that offers both convenience and a touch of tranquility. Nestled close to Ito Station, the hotel is within a manageable 6 to 10-minute walk, making it accessible for those traveling by train. This strategic positioning allows guests to easily explore the center of Ito, which teems with various restaurants, local shops and supermarkets, all within a short walking distance. The location near the sea offers the added advantage of proximity to the beach, providing a serene coastal experience complete with access to swimming and seasonal fireworks.

Despite being slightly away from the core city area, guests have found the walk from the train station to be acceptable, though some noted it could be challenging with heavy luggage due to the lack of a shuttle service. The town itself with its quaint, rural European holiday vibe, may not have a bustling nightlife or numerous shops, but it does offer a charming, peaceful atmosphere with several dining options and convenience stores close by.

Overall, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa provides a convenient base for exploring the hot spring town, enjoying seaside activities and experiencing local Japanese hospitality with the added perk of being close to essential amenities and transport links.

Breakfast
At Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa, the breakfast experience receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. The Japanese cuisine in particular stands out with dishes like grilled horse mackerel and sweet tamagoyaki leaving a memorable impression. The breakfast buffet is noted for its exceptional variety, offering both Japanese and Western options, including local specialties such as mentaiko and tuna sashimi that guests found incredibly delicious.

Several guests highlight the deliciousness and high quality of the food, frequently describing it as among the best they've had in Japan. The buffet is rich with choices, ensuring that even with a busy dining area, there is something for everyone. Despite some mentions of delayed replenishments after 9am and occasional crowding, the overall dining experience remains highly praised.

Guests are consistently satisfied with the plentiful and fulfilling breakfast options, enjoying the fresh and flavorful selections. The attentive staff further enhance the experience by helping to describe the various dishes, adding a level of service that complements the delicious offerings. For those seeking a top-tier breakfast in a relaxing setting, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa appears to be a standout choice.

Dinner
The dinner experience at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa generally receives high marks from guests. Curated primarily in the kaiseki style, the multi-course meals are praised for their exceptional quality and diverse flavors with dishes ranging from fresh sashimi to snow crab. Patrons often comment on the delicious taste and well-presented dishes, making the dinner a memorable part of their stay. Many guests appreciate the serene ambiance, enhanced by soft music, pool views and personalized service, sometimes enriched by the option to wear traditional Japanese attire.

However, some reviews suggest that the hotel’s food quality doesn't always align with its star rating with instances of disappointment in specific items like tempura and desserts. A few also found the food to be plain or tasteless. Despite these outliers, the overall consensus indicates a highly satisfying culinary experience. Reservations are recommended well in advance due to high demand.

Guests also frequently highlight the excellent service, especially notable mentions include standout staff members such as Mr. Takeuchi. Additionally, the breakfast offerings complement the dinner well, often receiving similar commendations for taste and variety. For those with the budget, dining at the hotel comes highly recommended as an integral part of the luxurious experience at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa.

Rooms
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa offers a spacious and comfortable stay with rooms praised for their cleanliness and excellent in-room facilities. Guests frequently commend the private hot spring baths in the rooms, describing them as wonderful, relaxing and a highlight of their stay. The large and traditional Japanese-style rooms provide a unique blend of both Japanese and Western styles, often featuring tatami areas and stunning mountain views.

The rooms are noted to be very spacious, a luxury in Japan and come equipped with en-suite baths that guests find particularly enjoyable. Cleanliness is consistently mentioned with many reviews highlighting the well-maintained and tidy condition of the rooms. Some guests with babies found the room’s bath particularly convenient.

Despite the praises, there are a few mentions of the room interiors needing an update and some facilities showing signs of aging. However, these concerns are generally overshadowed by the overall positive experience with the room size, comfort and in-room hot spring baths.

Additionally, the hotel staff receive high marks for their exceptional service, contributing to an overall satisfying experience. Guests also appreciate the hotel's proximity to downtown and they enjoy the peaceful and quiet atmosphere within the rooms.

Overall, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa stands out for its spacious accommodations, tranquil environment and the added luxury of private hot spring baths, making it a favored choice for both relaxation and comfort.

Beds
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa offers a mix of traditional and modern sleeping arrangements with guests able to choose between regular beds and futons. Most visitors found the futons remarkably comfortable, appreciating the ample blankets and mattresses provided for tatami sleeping. However, some guests noted a strong smell from the tatami bedding and found the futons worn out on occasion.

The Western-style beds received mixed reviews. Many guests described them as comfortable, noting that they slept soundly, while others mentioned the beds were a bit hard, but still acceptable. The hardness of the mattresses was praised by some for providing good support. Pillows, however, were a common point of contention, often described as hard and uncomfortable with some guests experiencing backaches.

Rooms were generally described as clean and spacious with exceptional service from the staff. The availability of both beds and futons makes the hotel flexible for different guest needs, particularly for families or groups. For travelers preferring traditional bedding, the futons come highly recommended, though there is variability in their condition. For a more assured comfort, booking a Premier Room with American beds could be a better option.

Cleanliness
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa boasts an overall high level of cleanliness according to guest reviews. The majority of visitors highlighted the clean and tidy rooms, spacious public baths and well-maintained facilities. The hotel's hot springs were frequently mentioned as clean and pleasant, providing a relaxing experience. Both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms were appreciated for their cleanliness and ample space.

The hotel's sanitary facilities, including the bathtubs in the rooms, received positive feedback for being spotless and well-kept. Guests also praised the diligence of the staff in maintaining a clean environment with many mentioning that the entire grounds were neat, tastefully decorated and provided a sense of tranquility.

Despite the generally positive remarks, a few reviews did point out some issues such as occasional dust, water stains and cleanliness concerns in specific areas like the blinds, non-disposable items and certain bedding. However, these did not significantly detract from the overall impression of cleanliness at the hotel.

In conclusion, the Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa provides a mostly clean and comfortable stay with excellent facilities, making it a commendable choice for travelers looking for a tidy and serene accommodation experience.

Staff
The reviews for Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa consistently highlight the exceptional service provided by the hotel's staff. Guests repeatedly praise the staff for being friendly, attentive and welcoming with many noting the excellent English language skills of the receptionists and waiters. The staff's ability to make guests feel comfortable and well-cared-for is a common theme and their polite demeanor, from greeting guests to providing detailed explanations of dishes, is frequently mentioned.

The service is described as top-notch and superb with the staff always ready to help, whether it involves forwarding luggage or ensuring rooms are well-equipped with amenities like towels and water bottles. While there are a few notes of inconsistent service, particularly with some reception staff being less pleasant or helpful, the overwhelming consensus is positive. Guests appreciate the polite and kind nature of the employees, which greatly contributes to a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Overall, the reviews indicate that the staff at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa are dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality, ensuring that guests have a memorable experience.

Wi-Fi
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa offers some remarkable features for a relaxing stay, including an excellent hot spring and a delightful foot bath. Guests also appreciate the option to choose their preferred shampoo. However, opinions seem to be divided regarding the Wi-Fi service. While a few reviews mention the Wi-Fi as being good or great, the majority express dissatisfaction. Guests commonly report weak and slow connections with some unable to use Wi-Fi in their rooms. This inconsistent internet experience suggests that those needing a reliable connection might find the Wi-Fi service less than satisfactory.

Parking
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa offers convenient parking options for its guests with a parking lot located right next to the hotel, making it easy to find and access. The free parking provided is an added bonus, ensuring that guests do not have to worry about additional costs. Although the parking lot is not on the hotel premises, it is very close by, which has been appreciated by guests for its proximity and convenience. Several guests have noted that private parking is abundant nearby, which alleviates any concerns about availability.

While most guests found the parking straightforward, a few encountered minor inconveniences such as the parking lot being a bit far or full upon arrival. However, these issues were promptly resolved with responsive assistance from the hotel staff. Some visitors mentioned that clear signage to the parking area would enhance their experience, particularly during adverse weather conditions.

Overall, the parking facilities at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa are well-regarded for their convenience and accessibility, making it a hassle-free experience for those traveling by car.

4 Star
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa offers a tranquil retreat marked by clean rooms and tidy facilities. The hotel's serene atmosphere provides a space of relaxation, punctuated by touches of nice Japanese design. Guests frequently commented on the gracious and accommodating staff, whose warm greetings and kindness added to the overall pleasant experience.

Though the food did not completely align with the expectations of its star rating, many found the meals to be more delicious than anticipated. This, combined with good cost performance, made the stay satisfying for many visitors. The hotel's hot springs, Japanese-style rooms and excellent interior and exterior features contributed significantly to the overall satisfaction.

For those looking for a peaceful getaway, this decent four-star hotel/ryokan offers an inviting environment. Many guests have expressed enjoyment and satisfaction with their visits and some even look forward to returning in the future.

Accessible
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa stands out for its excellent accessibility and thoughtful amenities that cater to guests with disabilities. The hotel boasts a strategic location within a short walking distance from the train station, making it easy to reach. The layout is particularly notable with essential areas like the lobby, bath and breakfast restaurant all situated on the first floor for seamless navigation. Rooms are spacious and designed for easy movement, complete with handrails in the bath to ensure safe and comfortable use.

Guests have praised the hotel's attention to detail, such as providing chairs in the hot springs and offering rooms near elevators upon request. These features make it exceptionally accommodating for elderly visitors. The friendly staff add to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that all guests feel comfortable.

In terms of convenience, the hotel's proximity to necessary shops and eateries enhances its appeal. Additionally, excellent cost-performance during peak seasons makes it an attractive option for all budgets. Families with young children will also find it suitable due to the availability of large public and family baths. Overall, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa combines practical accessibility with a pleasant and affordable stay.

Luxury
Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa provides a luxurious experience characterized by its in-room onsen, which guests found to be a real indulgence. This upscale yet affordable resort offers large rooms with separate Japanese-style living areas, providing an authentic Japanese bathing experience. The combination of Western and Japanese decor adds to the charm, creating a unique and elegant atmosphere. The onsen, both private and public, were highlights with visitors noting their relaxing and comfortable nature.

The accommodation is not only beautiful and very clean but also reasonably priced, making it accessible without sacrificing luxury. Comfortable futons and pleasant in-room baths further enhanced the stay, contributing to a sense of relaxation and comfort. The facilities overall were highly praised and contributed to an upscale experience.

Dining at the hotel was another highlight with both dinner and breakfast described as luxurious and enjoyable. Families and solo travelers alike could enjoy the serene ambiance and exceptional hot springs. The combination of excellent facilities, cleanliness and luxurious amenities ensures a memorable and restful stay.


No, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa.

No, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa.

No, Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa doesn't have a gym.

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