Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae ★★★

"Love this hotel, room is clean, great facilities.. and front desk service on check-in is quick and efficient. Special thanks to Ms Kasahara and Ms. Ishino for their kind assist especially on our bicycles. Strongly recommend!"

Ginpaso ★★★★

"The best place to stay when traveling to Ako. There is a free shuttle bus to Banshu Ako Station. The breakfast and dinner are very rich. There is a seaside trail outside the hotel. You can walk along the beach. There are many people fishing along the way. The scenery is excellent. It is worth recommending!"

KAMENOI HOTEL AKO ★★★★

"We have been visiting many onsen ryokans or hotels in Japan. This hotel is very good and my rooms is very large with indoor onsen and super deluxe design. However, we were disappointed during checking in. Their time slots for dinner and breakfast were somewhat ridiculous. Either too early or too late. No one told us where we could get our welcome drinks, or had staffs to guide us to pue room. Our breakfast time was even arranged by error on 8:30 instead of 7:00 as we had decided. Everything was so good except the hotel service should be improved."

Ako Park Hotel ★★★

"It was a nice room."

Hotel Yamachou ★★★

"The location was great, close to Ako Castle and Oishi Shrine, and with many restaurants in the area. I got a twin room, which was clean and the bathroom, while small, was nice and adequate considering the price. However, the lady at the reception desk completely ruined that good impression! I rang the bell, but no one answered for a while. I heard a voice, so I looked over and saw she was engrossed on a phone call with an acquaintance, not a customer, so I called again, but she still didn't come out for a while. Finally, the receptionist...she didn't seem to get it even when I told her my name and showed her the reservation screen on her smartphone! How many times are they going to ask for my name alone?! "How much was it?" "Huh? For that much?" etc... Her manner of speaking wasn't great either! This lady was the worst⤵️⤵️"

Shiosai　Kirara Shokichi ★★★

"The hotel lobby and rooms all face the sea, and the adjacent Iwatsuhime Shrine offers unparalleled sunset views, being one of Japan's "100 Best Sunset Spots." Sea views are also enjoyed while soaking in the outdoor hot springs. The hotel staff provides excellent service, and the traditional Japanese breakfast is very authentic. The only regret was not having booked dinner in advance; we had to walk quite a distance to find one, as there aren't many restaurants open in the vicinity in the evenings."

Donkairo ★★★

"I stumbled upon this hotel by chance. Firstly, I love the Seto Inland Sea, and then I was drawn in by its creative cuisine and the vibrant, energetic name, "Tunkairo" (meaning "Sea-Swallowing Pavilion"). The hotel is built on a cliff overlooking the sea, with two baths: one indoors surrounded by massive rocks, and the other a completely open-air bath. The day I checked in was chilly and I was huddled up. The women's bath was outdoors, and after a thorough shower, I entered the bath and immediately felt relaxed. Although I'm very sensitive to heat, a breath of fresh air and a glance at the swirling snowflakes made me soak for an extra fifteen minutes! The food seemed to be made with seasonal ingredients; since oysters are in season, there were two dishes with large, plump oysters for dinner, which was very satisfying. Other appetizers, such as sashimi, grilled fish, and seafood rice, were decent. Overall, it's a very cost-effective hot spring hotel. Oh, and they also offer a shuttle service from the station."

Kariya Ryokan Q ★★★

"Located right in front of Hanagakuji Temple, the site of the Chushingura samurai. This tastefully renovated traditional Japanese inn offers transportation to and from the baths at its sister inn if you make a reservation. Because it's a traditional Japanese house, you have to be careful not to make noise, but unless there's something unusual going on, you'll be fine as long as you stay as usual. The other guests were also very sensible. The staff were also very welcoming and helpful."

Dot Glamping Ako ★★★★