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Iruka Hotel

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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View from property
Front of property
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
5 Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari, Hokkaido, 099-4354
  • Utoro Onsen
    2 min drive
  • Oronko Rock
    2 min drive
  • Shiretoko National Park
    4 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Futons

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Single Room - Main Building

Single Room - Main Building

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Utoro

Walk to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Shari hotel, you'll find Utoro Onsen and Oronko Rock. Also, Shiretoko National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Oshin Koshin no Taki Falls is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Utoro Onsen - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Shiretoko National Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Oshin Koshin no Taki Falls - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Shiretoko National Park Nature Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Shiretoko Peninsula - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪知床テラス ダイニング 波音 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪マルスコイ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe & Bar 334 - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Bar Music GVO - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪知床海岸食堂 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Iruka Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Iruka Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Iruka Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
Iruka Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Shari hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel
Iruka Shari
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun, Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Hotel
Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel Hotel Shari

Iruka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 236 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely couple run this hotel....so thoughtful and helpful ...lovely location on the edge of town and overlooking the harbour.if I visit Utoro again I wouldn't hesitate to return this hotel. Marvellous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis
A truly awesome oasis on the edge of town, with superb views over the bay, and lovely owners who go out of their way to help you. The other guests were also friendly, and the set-up of the open kitchen where you can prepare your own meals is a bonus. Actually the best bonus was the free coffee available 24/7. That was a blessing to the two drowned rats who made it to the hotel in a torrential downpour… You would be hard-pressed to find better accommodation on the peninsula, and far less likely to meet nicer people. 5 big stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

PUAY GEE

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Little seaside room
Wonderful little seaside stay. Happy to open my windows to hear the waves rushing in. I think it’s a lovely spot ! Extremely happy to catch sunrise at my window view too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner lady and her are delightful. The room is facing the sea which is creating dramatic atmosphere. Just the stairs are a bit hard to carry luggage’s, but the owner’s son gave us big help to carry the cases for us. Overall fantastic experience to stay in Shari.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

megumi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Clarence Kwang Hse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small, but reasonable price with great seaview.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Alhambra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have an ocean front room with tatami mats We have an ocean view bath room with a tab Super good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much better than I expected. Rooms were clean and seemed renovated. Beautiful view from rooms. Room like a hotel, facilities and convenience of hostel with a large common kitchen and dining area. Staff were helpful. Not quite in town (a few minutes drive), but this made for a beautiful sea view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and comfortable
A small hotel that was friendly and comfortable. The view of the Okhotsk Sea from the room and terrace was wonderful. As mentioned in the description, you can cook your own meals, and there is free coffee for the guests. It takes a walk of about 20 minutes to get to the port of Utoro (for boat tours of the Shiretoko Peninsula and the bus centre) and "Godzilla Rock". There is a ramen and yakitori restaurant about 10 minutes from the hotel. I would definitely stay there again if I have the chance to revisit Utoro!
View from the terrace
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a perfect place
A perfect place in Shiretoko. Friendly staff, pretty spacious rooms and nice public space for breakfast and relaxing. They can also give a ride to one of the restaurants in the city (of their choice) which can be very useful (restaurant will give a ride back). Free parking space and great sea breeze
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got a spacious room with a picture window of the frozen sea. However, the facilities were a bit dated. E.g,still using old water taps no mixers. But overall it was a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Kim Soon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hospitality & Great Vibe!
The hotel was about 20mins by foot from the Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal, so it was slightly inconvenient with our luggages. That said, the owner of the inn was really friendly and welcoming, which more than made up for the inconvenience. She even gave us 2 bicycles to use for free during our stay (compliments for guests who did not travel by car) and drove us to the Bus Terminal several hours after the check-out time. Facilities-wise, the pantry/kitchen was very cosy and comfortable; the balcony a great place to relax and view the surrounding scenery, the room clean, thoughtfully decorated and well-equipped (hairdryer, kettle etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here (and also playing with the adorable dog!).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotel experiences I had. The view from the room was spectecular. The caretakers were extremely helpful and friendly. i simply felt at home with the nice hospitality. Do remember to request for pick up service. You’ll have a wonderful experience in Utoro!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, great staff
Hotel is on a quite part of the old coastal highway now bypassed by a tunnel. Rooms are small but well-equipped and the view over the harbour is great. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the restaurant serves excellent pizza with local ingredients.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of few sub-par lodgings in Japan??
Iruka in Utoro claims itself to be a hotel, but it is operated like a low-end minshuku (guest house). It has one great attraction, its location is right by the sea, beautiful view of the sea throughout the day. Other than that, general quality of the place is rather poor, primarily because it has been around for quite a few years. And in fairness, maintaining such a place is rather difficult for small lodging owners in Japan. Overall, it was not what I expected. Fortunately, I only planned a 1-night stay. There is however one pleasant surprise, lunching at a boutique cafe about 600 metres down the road. It is named GVO, the owner is a sea urchin fisherman during "Uni" fishing season, so his specialty is cooking uni in a variety of ways. I had Spaghetti Uni - perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, view and pizza
We stayed 2 nights to explore Shiretoko. We stayed in a family Japanese style room with 4 futons. The futons were comfortable and plenty of space in the room. A fridge also In the room and you can use their dining area and deck to have your afternoon drink while taking in the view. If you walk over the hill you will catch the sunset. The pizzas are delicious and the staff really helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Great location, delicious dinner and breakfast, will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel by the seaside
Great place to stay. Clean. Bed and breakfast style. Take off shoes and put them in a locker, switch to slippers in the building. A little farther out from the main part of town, but within walking distance (about 1 km). The owner works very hard and is very nice. Speaks decent English. Breakfast is also good. She also sells pizza for dinner if desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Fred, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view near the sea
Nice view of the sea. Good pizza served in restaurant. Good value for money. Driveway to hotel is steep and not paved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018