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Shiraraso Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Shirahama Beach

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 501
AED 606 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

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View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Breakfast (70sqm, Deluxe), Non Smoking

20-inch TV with satellite channels

Japanese Style Room with Breakfast (70sqm, Deluxe), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (70sqm, Deluxe), Non Smoking

20-inch TV with satellite channels

Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (70sqm, Deluxe), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Breakfast (35sqm, Standard), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room with Breakfast (35sqm, Standard), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (70sqm, Royal Floor), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (70sqm, Royal Floor), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (35sqm, Standard), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (35sqm, Standard), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room Twin bed Breakfast included (70sqm,Deluxe), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room Twin bed Breakfast included (70sqm,Deluxe), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Western Style Single Room 14sqm, No Meal (Mountain View), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Western Style Single Room 14sqm, No Meal (Mountain View), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (2 meals)

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (2 meals) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View (2 meals)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style Room without Meal (70sqm, Deluxe), Non Smoking

20-inch TV with satellite channels

Japanese Style Room without Meal (70sqm, Deluxe), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room without Meal (35sqm, Standard), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room without Meal (35sqm, Standard), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Western Style Twin Room 21sqm, No Meal (Mountain View), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Western Style Twin Room 21sqm, No Meal (Mountain View), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Style Room with 2 Meals (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Style Room without Meal (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Style Room without Meal (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Style Room with Breakfast (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Style Room with Breakfast (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Twin Bed Room with 2 Meals at Banquet Hall (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Twin Bed Room with 2 Meals at Banquet Hall (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Family Japanese Room with Twin Bed 70SQM (Meals at Banquet Hall) Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Japanese Room with Twin Bed 70SQM (Meals at Banquet Hall) Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Japanese Room 70SQM (Meals at Banquet Hall) Non Smoking

20-inch TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Family Japanese Room 70SQM (Meals at Banquet Hall) Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room Twin bed with 2 Meals (70sqm,Deluxe), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room Twin bed with 2 Meals (70sqm,Deluxe), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Twin Bed Room without Meals (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Twin Bed Room without Meals (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room 35sqm (Meals at Banquet Hall) Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room 35sqm (Meals at Banquet Hall) Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Room Twin bed with 2 Meals (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Room Twin bed with 2 Meals (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Western Style Room with 2 Meals (70sqm, Royal Floor), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Western Style Room with 2 Meals (70sqm, Royal Floor), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Twin Bed Room with Breakfast (48sqm), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Twin Bed Room with Breakfast (48sqm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room Twin bed without Meals (70sqm,Deluxe), Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room Twin bed without Meals (70sqm,Deluxe), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Superior Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Deluxe Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Interior

Royal Floor Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Mountain side twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

mountain side single

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Royal Floor Japanese-Western Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Connecting Japanese-Western Style Room Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Dining

Japanese Stlye Superior Family Room 48㎡ _Meals At Banquet Hall

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Deluxe Family Room 70㎡ _Meals At Banquet Hall

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Standard Family Room 35㎡ _Meals At Banquet Hall

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Japanese Style Standard Family Room 35㎡ _Meals At Banquet Hall

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese-style Room + Twin Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese-style Room + Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Japanese Style Deluxe Room With Bed Ocean View_Meals At Banquet Hall

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Japanese Room ＋Twin Beds - Meals At Banquet Hall

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Room ＋Twin Beds - Meals At Banquet Hall

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Dining

Deluxe Japanese-style Room + Twin Beds Breakfast

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Dining

Deluxe Japanese-style Room + Twin Beds Room Only

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Room＋Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Twin Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room with Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Western-style Twin Room (ocean View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
868 Shirahama Nishimuro, Shirahama, Wakayama-ken, 649-2211

What's nearby

  • Shirahama Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shirahama Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Engetsu Island - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Senjojiki - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Adventure World - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Shirahama Station - 13 min drive
  • Asso Station - 20 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和歌山ラーメン 和ん - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bleu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪活紀州本クエ料理九絵亭 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪福重寿司 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪地魚料理 㐂楽 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Shiraraso Grand Hotel

Upscale hotel near Shirahama Onsen
Located close to Shirahama Beach and Engetsu Island, Shiraraso Grand Hotel provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs/mineral springs. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and an elevator
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 20-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating and phones

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–8:30 AM: JPY 2200-3300 for adults and JPY 2200-2200 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Spa

  • Hot springs/mineral springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massages
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Futons are not provided in guestrooms for children under 3 years old.
Dinner at the onsite restaurant is only available to guests booked in half board stays. Guests are assigned a 90-minute time slot for dinner at check-in. Time slots begin from 5:30 to 7:30 PM daily. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel 3 days in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 to 3300 for adults, and JPY 2200 to 2200 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shirarasou Grand
Shirarasou Grand Hotel
Shirarasou Grand Hotel Shirahama
Shirarasou Grand Shirahama
Shiraraso Grand Hotel Shirahama
Shiraraso Grand Hotel
Shiraraso Grand Shirahama
Shiraraso Grand
Shiraraso Grand Onsen Hotel
Shiraraso Grand Hotel Hotel
Shiraraso Grand Hotel Shirahama
Shiraraso Grand Hotel Hotel Shirahama

Frequently asked questions

Does Shiraraso Grand Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Shiraraso Grand Hotel?

As of 11 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shiraraso Grand Hotel on 11 April 2025 start from $160.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shiraraso Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shiraraso Grand Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shiraraso Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shiraraso Grand Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Shiraraso Grand Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Shirahama hotel is steps from Shirahama Onsen and Shirahama Beach. Engetsu Island and Sakino-yu Onsen are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Shiraraso Grand Hotel Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 595 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

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