Beachfront hotels in Wakayama

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Wakayama. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Shiraraso Grand Hotel Shirahama, Japan

  

  Hotel. Located right in front of Shirahama Beach, Shiraraso Grand Hotel offers both Japanese-style accommodations and Western rooms with a tatami area. Rooms come with ocean views and Japanese Yukata robes. Guest can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request relaxing massages for an extra charge. The hotel is a 10-minute drive or bus ride from JR Shirahama Train Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas. In the room, guests can sit by the seating area with low tables and enjoy watching the TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season and guests can purchase local products at the souvenir shop. Private reservable hot-spring baths can be requested and a game room is available as well. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Guests can enjoy diving in the area throughout the year, and beach illumination lights attract tourists from December to February. A traditional multi-course dinner and a Japanese breakfast set are served at the dining room. Fresh local seafood dishes are offered at Isokaze restaurant. Hotel Grand Shiraraso is a 15-minute drive from Adventure World. The Sandanbeki Caves and Toretore Market are located a 10-minute drive away. Nanki Shirahama Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 20214 JPY.

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• 2 Hotel & Resorts Wakayama-Minabe Minabe, Japan

  

  Hotel. Only a 5-minute walk from Senri Beach, Hotel & Resorts Wakayama-Minabe features indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and relaxing massages. The spacious rooms feature ocean views and a flat-screen TV. A free shuttle is available from JR Minabe Train Station, which is a 10-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available at the entire building. Guests can choose between Japanese-style room with futon bedding and rooms with Western beds. All rooms come with a fridge and an electric kettle. Yukata robes and slippers are available for all guests. The en suite bathroom includes a bath and a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season. Guests can go in the sauna rooms to relax. Local products can be purchased at the gift shop and game room are available. A Japanese or Western buffet can be enjoyed for breakfast. Guests with a dinner plan will be served buffet-style dinner. Hotel & Resorts Wakayama-Minabe is a 40-minute drive from Shirahama Adventure World and a 70-minute drive from Wakayama Castle. Kansai International Airport is a 90-minute drive away. Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine is a 2-hour bus ride and Mount Koya a 3.5-hour bus ride from JR Kiitanabe Station, which is a 20-minute taxi ride away. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 19800 JPY.

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• 3 MARINE-Q Inami, Japan

  

  Resort. Set in Inami, 10 km from Gobosogoundo Park, MARINE-Q offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Kozan-ji Temple. The accommodation provides nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property. Complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at the resort have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At MARINE-Q all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Inami, like hiking and cycling. Tokei Shrine is 23 km from MARINE-Q, while Hirogawacho Nakayoshiwanpaku Park is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 33 km from the resort. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around 3740 JPY.

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• 4 Dining Pension Ezura Shirahama, Japan

  

  Guest house. Situated in Shirahama, 500 metres from Ezura Beach, Dining Pension Ezura features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Rinkaiura Beach. Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. Dining Pension Ezura provides some rooms with sea views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at Dining Pension Ezura will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shirahama, like fishing. Shirarahama Beach is 1.2 km from the guest house, while Shirahama Art Museum is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 4 km from Dining Pension Ezura. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 10000 JPY.

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• 5 白浜の宿　 蘭 Shirahama, Japan

  

  Guest house. Situated in Shirahama, 2 km from Shirarahama Beach, 白浜の宿　 蘭 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 3-star guest house offers a tour desk. The guest house has a hot tub, a concierge service and free WiFi. The rooms include a private bathroom, while some rooms have a patio and others also feature a mountain view. Ezura Beach is 2.7 km from the guest house, while Shirahama Art Museum is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 1 km from 白浜の宿　 蘭. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 6136 JPY.

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• 6 GONGENDAIRA Cafe Shirahama, Japan

  

  Guest house. Set in Shirahama, within 5.2 km of Kishu Museum of Art and 5.3 km of Heisogen Park, GONGENDAIRA Cafe offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a terrace, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.9 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. At the guest house, all rooms include a balcony with a sea view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Shirahama Art Museum is 8.2 km from GONGENDAIRA Cafe, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 1 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 3367 JPY.

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• 7 Ichie Tanabe, Japan

  

  Guest house. Ichie is a accommodation and cafe that was renovated from a 70-year old traditional Japanese home. The property is a 5-minute walk from Tanabeogigahama Beach Resort. Free WiFi is provided throughout this non-smoking property and free on-site private parking is available. Luggage storage is available for guests at Ichie. Free breakfast of chiffon cake is provided at this property. There is an electric kettle in the room. Guests can use the microwave on site. Bathroom facilities are shared. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kumano Kodo, is a 35-minute drive from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 80 km from Ichie. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 4600 JPY.

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• 8 Minshuku Inn Shirahama Uminoyado Shirahama, Japan

  

  Guest house. Situated only a 3-minute walk from Shirahama Beach, Minshuku Inn Shirahama Uminoyado offers accommodation in Shirahama. The property is a 20-minute public bus ride on the Meiko Bus Line from Shirahama Station and a 3-minute walk from Shirahama Beach Bus Stop. A 10-minute taxi ride from Shirahama Station will also take guests to the property. Every room at this inn is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 84 km from Minshuku Inn Shirahama Uminoyado. Ginza Street is a minute's walk away, where guests can explore the various restaurants in the area. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 5000 JPY.

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• 9 Shirahama beachside villa Shirahama, Japan

  

  Villa. Located 1.3 km from Rinkaiura Beach, Shirahama beachside villa provides accommodation in Shirahama with access to a hot tub. Situated a few steps from Ezura Beach, the property features a terrace and free private parking. The air-conditioned villa consists of 6 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. A barbecue is available for guests at the villa to use. Shirarahama Beach is 1.8 km from Shirahama beachside villa, while Shirahama Art Museum is 100 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 22000 JPY.

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• 10 Shirahama Seaside Villa Tanabe, Japan

  

  Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Shirahama Seaside Villa provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 2.1 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. A flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player and DVD player, as well as a CD player are provided. A private beach area is available on site. Tokei Shrine is 5.1 km from the holiday home, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 5.7 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 7 km from Shirahama Seaside Villa. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 20900 JPY.

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• 11 Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama Shirahama, Japan

  

  Apartment. Set in Shirahama, 200 metres from Shirarahama Beach and 2.4 km from Ezura Beach, Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a terrace. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, a microwave, and a stovetop. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the apartment. Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. The accommodation also provides a business centre and free private parking. Fishing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Rinkaiura Beach is 2.6 km from Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama, while Kishu Museum of Art is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from the apartment. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 5900 JPY.

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• 12 Villa BluMare Shirahama Shirahama, Japan

  

  Villa. Villa BluMare Shirahama is set in the Shirahama Onsen district of Shirahama, 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach, 1.4 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 1. 5 km from Heisogen Park. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. This air-conditioned villa comes with 1 bedroom, a TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. At the villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub and a hot spring bath. Shirahama Art Museum is 3.7 km from Villa BluMare Shirahama, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 8.7 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 18768 JPY.

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• 13 Shinwaka Lodge Wakayama, Japan

  

  Ryokan. Boasting ocean views and quick access to the beach, Shinwaka Lodge is located in Wakayama just an 8-minute drive from JR Kimiidera Train Station. It features free WiFi access and a hot spring bath. Each room is air conditioned and comes equipped with a TV. Free toiletries are provided, while bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. At Lodge Shinwaka you will find a garden, luggage storage and a vending machine. The property also offers free parking, a coin launderette and a library featuring over 2000 comic books. Breakfasts and dinners featuring fresh local seafood are served at the dining area. This ryokan is a 20-minute drive from JR Wakayama Train Station and a 15-minute drive from　Wakayama Castle. Wakayama Marina City and Kuroshio Fish Market can both be accessed within a 15-minute drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 11300 JPY.

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• 14 和歌浦Poseidon家族団体専用個室 Wakayama, Japan

  

  Villa. Providing sea views, 和歌浦Poseidon家族団体専用個室 in Wakayama provides accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the villa free of charge. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, windsurfing and diving are possible in the surroundings. Kataonami Beach is 1.8 km from 和歌浦Poseidon家族団体専用個室, while Wakaura Temmangu Shrine is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 47 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 10800 JPY.

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• 15 磯ノ浦駅前ゲストハウス 月と空moon and sky Wakayama, Japan

  

  Apartment. 磯ノ浦駅前ゲストハウス 月と空moon and sky, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Wakayama, 3.7 km from Kasai Park, 4.4 km from Kii Kimoto Castle Ruins, as well as 4. 8 km from Nakano Castle Ruins. This apartment features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Offering 1 bedroom, this air-conditioned apartment features 1 bathroom with a bidet, a shower and a hairdryer. The apartment also comes with a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave, as well as slippers. Sumiyoshi Shrine is 7.2 km from the apartment, while Okawa Hachiman Shrine is 8.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 44 km from 磯ノ浦駅前ゲストハウス 月と空moon and sky. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 6760 JPY.

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• 16 江津良別邸 Shirahama, Japan

  

  Holiday home. Situated in Shirahama, 500 metres from Ezura Beach and 600 metres from Rinkaiura Beach, 江津良別邸 features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a restaurant. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, windsurfing and fishing. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling and cycling are possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service. Shirarahama Beach is 1.2 km from 江津良別邸, while Shirahama Art Museum is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 30000 JPY.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!