Livemax Resort Izu Shimoda

If you want to relax by the pool until night in summer, enjoy an Onsen, and eat delicious meals—all at an excellent value—this Hotel is the perfect choice. I first stayed during a COVID discount period and liked it so much that I came back again. The buffet-style meals were high quality item by item, and I was very satisfied. Some signs of aging were noticeable in the Facility and even in the Room, but at this price it didn’t bother me at all. Many of the staff are foreigners, but their service was extremely polite and much appreciated. I’d love to visit again when I can find the time.

I used this Hotel for the first time because there was a very good-value Plan for a room with an open-air bath. As other Reviews mentioned, the Facility is a bit dated, but it offered excellent value for money. The meals included plenty of favorites such as fresh sashimi, salmon roe, steak, and sukiyaki, and the fruit was also very delicious. The barrel sauna by the pool is mixed-gender, so it was fun to go in together with my partner. The löyly heat blast was amazing. It was during the rainy season and there was light rain, but it wasn’t a problem—though it would have been even better without rain. We brought our own swimsuits, but you can also borrow sauna wear at the front desk. We used the open-air bath four times. We also went sightseeing at Joren Falls and the old Amagi Tunnel. Overall we were extremely satisfied and would like to stay again.