Wan Wan Paradise Izukogen

Although it seemed nearly fully booked, we had a very comfortable stay!The indoor dog run was air-conditioned, so we didn’t need to take walks in the heat.The Onsen also featured an authentic open-air bath that warmed us through to the core.Above all, the staff’s hospitality was exceptional—they welcomed us on arrival and saw us off at departure, making it a truly wonderful memory.

This was my first stay at this Hotel.As mentioned in Reviews, the building does show its age, but parts have been renovated, so it didn’t bother me much.Since I made a Reservation the day before, I was able to stay at a very reasonable rate. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting too much, but I ended up being very satisfied.Dinner was a kaiseki course. The presentation was beautiful, and each dish was delicious. The standard course might feel a bit light for some men.Alcoholic drinks were slightly pricey at around 900 yen, but as an IKYU Diamond member benefit, I received one complimentary drink, which I appreciated.Breakfast was a Japanese set meal and was also very good. Miso soup, rice, nori seaweed, and natto were available for refills.One thing that stood out was the morning coffee. There is only one machine so it gets crowded, and it also had issues that required restarting at times, so it took quite a while to get coffee. Many guests likely want coffee in the morning, so I would be happy if options such as serving it from a pot could be considered.The Room had no unpleasant odors and felt very clean.However, the lighting was a bit dim and made my eyes feel tired when using my phone or watching TV.The restaurant lighting was also somewhat dim and made the food harder to see. A small lamp on each table might help guests enjoy the dishes even more.The open-air bath (rotenburo) was wonderful just as shown in the photos. Healing music played as well, which made it very relaxing.Even when I bathed alone at night, having music playing kept it from feeling lonely and allowed me to enjoy the Onsen slowly.There wasn’t any toner in the changing area (dressing room), but lotion and cleansing products were provided.Above all else, what stayed with me most was how pleasant all of the staff were—their warm hospitality really stood out.Considering the price, this stay exceeded my expectations and allowed me to relax.I would definitely like to visit again.