Yumihari-no-Oka Hotel

The location, Facility, Room, Onsen, and breakfast were all of higher quality than expected.I changed my plan to go out early and explore the city until catching the midday bus, and instead enjoyed my stay so much that I relaxed by the poolside and unwound in my Room right up until check-out time.It would be even better if the front desk could consistently respond from the guest’s perspective.

Stayed in a Night View Twin Room (non-smoking). It was great to enjoy not only the night view but also a daytime panorama of Sasebo from the hilltop. As it’s quite far from town, it’s very quiet.There is a large public bath and a pool (seasonal), so you can enjoy your stay. I didn’t use the large public bath, but my companion went in both the evening and early morning. The water apparently had that silky, slightly thick feel like Takeo or Ureshino Onsen—so much so that it felt as if they hadn’t rinsed off properly—and they were impressed. You need to bring the bath towels from your Room. The in-room bathroom is very standard, so if you prefer a proper soak, I recommend using the large public bath.The nightwear is a one-piece style. Since I checked in advance, I brought my own two-piece pajamas.Because an upper sheet was used, I honestly felt a bit uneasy wondering whether the duvet cover is washed every time. I also don’t like how upper sheets tend to slip out of place.In any case, this Hotel has truly wonderful views. There’s an observation deck nearby (Yumihari-no-Oka?), but the view from this Hotel was more than enough for us. Even if you’re not staying in a room with views of Kujukushima or the night scenery, you can still enjoy stunning vistas from the balcony area near reception and from the lounge next door. If you only need your Room for sleeping, choosing one of the lower-floor rooms could be perfectly fine too.For dinner we chose Japanese kaiseki cuisine. The dashi flavors were excellent, and although our server was a young woman, her service was attentive and professional. The dining venue (Japanese cuisine is on the 4th floor) also had spectacular views (both of us were seated facing the windows), making it a lovely dinner time. Breakfast is buffet only; since we don’t really like buffets, we would have appreciated having a set Japanese breakfast option as well. To be honest, breakfast didn’t feel particularly special.That said, this time we stayed at an unbelievably reasonable price—so much so that it would feel wrong to complain about anything at all. It’s a bit far for us to drive from home, but for those views, delicious Japanese kaiseki dinner, and Onsen-style large public bath experience, this is definitely a Hotel we would return to.Thank you very much.(Overall rating reflects value considering the Accommodation Fee.)