Yasuragi

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Yasuragi, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish.

From the moment we arrived, the staff made a lasting impression — incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with a genuine smile. That level of service immediately set the tone for a relaxing and well-managed stay.

One of the most unique and thoughtful aspects is the concept of everyone wearing the same attire. It creates a calm, unified atmosphere and removes any stress around dressing up, especially for dinner and breakfast. It really enhances the sense of peace and simplicity throughout the experience.

The spa itself was beautifully maintained and never felt overcrowded, which made it easy to fully unwind. I especially appreciated the option to choose between quiet and social bathing areas — a small detail that makes a big difference depending on your mood. Another highlight was the flexibility — no strict time limits in the water, allowing you to truly relax at your own pace.

The food was exceptional. The Teppanyaki experience was both delicious and memorable, and the breakfast offered a fantastic variety with high-quality options to suit everyone.

Overall, this is easily one of the best spa experiences we’ve had in Sweden. Everything from the atmosphere and service to the food and facilities exceeded expectations. I would absolutely recommend Yasuragi to anyone looking for a peaceful, high-quality spa getaway.

Maybe part of the reason we ended up with an average rating for our stay at Yasuragi was the high expectations set by other guests and the package that we had chosen (vardagspaus). The venue and most of the staff were lovely but for the weekday break with stricter check-in (17.00) and check-out (9.00) times felt rushed and ruined some of the experience we wanted to have for us as we were worried we were not going to have time to experience what we paid for.
While the food was great at Minamo, there was a contrast to the service attitude of the waiting staff that was a bit awkward for us. While our food was part of the package, we would have expected more from this level of establishment.
The baths are wonderful and the outdoor hot springs definitely the main event, but there were empty glasses and bottles littered throughout the spa table surfaces that gave an unclean impression in an otherwise clean establishment.
Knowing what we know now, we would have opted for a different package to facilitate better check-in/out schedule and more time to enjoy the establishment. For now, we did not get to experience what we had hoped and I'm not sure if there is a significant benefit to even offer guests the vardagspaus over a normal overnight stay package.

We stayed at this spa hotel for one night and overall had a really lovely experience.

The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the Japanese bath was a real highlight. We also really enjoyed the swimming pools, saunas, and the massage, which was excellent and very relaxing. The service throughout our stay was great, and we especially loved the little shop with Japanese items. We ended up buying quite a few gifts there.

There were just a few things that could be improved. The pillows in the room were not comfortable at all, they felt like sleeping on a bag full of clothes. The bed was also a bit disappointing because the double bed was actually two single beds pushed together. Sleeping in the middle felt uncomfortable, like you might slip between the mattresses.

The teppanyaki dinner did not fully meet our expectations. Some of the dishes were really good, but others felt a bit confusing or out of place. For example, the cold noodles did not quite fit with the rest of the menu. We had a seven course dinner and I would say that only about three dishes really stood out, while the others were quite average. It would also be good to make it clearer to guests that drinks are not included, not even soft drinks, so everything needs to be paid separately. The dessert, although very tasty, was extremely small, just a spoonful of ice cream.

Even with these points, we still had a very good stay. The atmosphere, the facilities, and the service made it a special experience. With a few improvements, especially to the bedding and the teppanyaki menu, it could be truly excellent.

It was great. The only problem was the heat in the room, the heater was turned on late and there were no extra blankets.
There were too many people at breakfast at the same time around 8.30 and there were almost no free tables

Mustafa in the restaurant gave us first class service in the restaurant wich made everything more speciall And unforgettable!!! And spa was lovely

To be fair, I had a great experience overall and love the concept of Yasuragi. The staff were kind and helpful, and they were attentive to guest needs. Before sharing some areas for improvement, I want to acknowledge these positive aspects of my stay.

Temperature management was a primary issue. The water and saunas were too cold in the evening. Since it was below zero outside, the outdoor tubs were barely warm and the dry sauna stayed at 60°C.

Additionally, the chlorine smell in the water was too strong. It made my skin feel uncomfortable, and I had to rinse every 30 minutes for relief. One of my main reasons for visiting a spa is skincare, and these conditions were not good for the skin.

The cleanliness of the toilet areas needs attention. The trash bins in the shower area were full, and the lobby toilet had an odor.

Dinining - The food was generally too salty. I could not eat the Gyoza appetizer, but the server was very understanding. She quickly offered a replacement and checked back later to make sure it was okay.

However, we waited nearly an hour for our main course after the appetizer. The food was not warm when it arrived, which suggests it sat out for some time. While the staff were kind, the service felt unorganized. The restaurant department would benefit from better structure and training.

We went with the family. Me, my wife and two teenagers. Nice Superior room and time in the spa/bath.

Dinner was a bit underwhelming with cocktails arriving with the main course instead of earlier for example.

Är dålig på att boka på nätet och det mesta hade blivit fel, men den underbara personen i receptionen ordnade allt till det bästa. Känns så skönt att det finns så fina och hjälpsamma människor!

Fint

Yazuragi is an absolutely stunning spa!
The room was really comfortabel and beautiful with great views of the archipelago.
The baths are really wonderful, and the spa area was relaxing and clean. Very helpful and friendly straff too, and we loved the food and the breakfast buffet. I have been here before and this is by far the best spa i have ever visited. Love this wonderful place! Highly recommended.

The location is sensational, the baths are a really great experience. The room was a bit worn, which was surprising considering the concept of the hotel. But what was truly disappointing was the restaurant. Very slow service, inattentive service and so little food that we left hungry. So go for the hotel, but eat somewhere else.

Even with enough staff in the restaurant the experience was far below expectation. It is not the first time I visit the restaurant because it is always part of the day or evening spa package. Staff does not have efficient routines and do not communicate with each other. The table beside us got three times the wrong food. Another table complained about the food and did get the drinks after the food. I had the “daily fish” which was a tablespoon of vegetables and max 100 gram of fish in a salty consume. There was no upselling or any question if we are happy with the food. In the end we went back to the bath and tried to forget the restaurant. It is sad because Yasuragi holds a different standard when we come to other parts of the hotel.

It was a great stay

Our Yasuragi experience

Well, the TL;DR is my wife wants to come back and so do I, but not without concerns.

The full story;

We stayed in the Ryokan room, which gave us something akin to a Japanese inn feel. When considering which room to book the fact that this one came with its own hostess seemed a gimmick but let me tell you, our main Japanese hostess Mami-San was a simply wonderful guide to Japanese cuisine and life. Always there when we needed but never intrusive.

I would say Mami was the secret sauce that smoothed out our two night experience into a coherent cultural whole. The architect had done a great job of infusing the whole building with Japanese spirit. But on that note, the first negative appears, and I told our second hostess and reception about this; The lighting in the hallway to our room down the whole last corridor is smashed up terribly. It’s because housekeeping keeps smashing their trollies into them. Only one light remained working at the end of our long corridor. I’m talking approximately 8 broken fittings over 40 meters, with these being jagged outcroppings of broken glass. It gave such an unharmonious feeling in what was meant to be a premium room, and every time I walked down there I felt sad.

And what is particularly regrettable is it’s easily fixed. Either the bottom trough needs to be extended as it is in the other corridor, or a black metal bar installed as per the outside onsen, which would be perfectly in keeping. For years, apparently, this has been an issue. And when I brought this to the attention to our second Japanese hostess she was most embarrassed; she said she had to look away as such things would not be tolerated in Japan. Management had been told several times but, years later, it has not been fixed. And as I demonstrated above a simple fix could be done by me in a day that would be in keeping with the hotel and very reasonably priced.

Perhaps you think, dear reader, that I belabour the point too much. But that is only the most egregious example of the tiredness of the place. I am “on the spectrum” and a tradesman so I notice tiny things but even not so tiny things will be evident to astute guests; Bannsiters no longer straight with important fixings bent. Sauna benches at such an angle and no longer fixed so they look like they might fall off. The top stone step leading up to the outside sauna is no longer seated on the mortar below - it was at an angle that could have let it tip had someone stood on the corner of it so being a landscaper and despite my wife telling me I should not do any work I couldn’t resist and put it back myself. And yet, it still needs to be stuck down with a slurry primer or similar.

I do wonder if I could ultimately provide a service to such otherwise excellent hotels and spa’s; Staying there and just NOTICING and feeding back to the manager so a quality tradesman could take action. A stitch in time saves nine, as they say in my country.

The above is far from everything, but I notice things to such an absurd degree without even meaning too, and ultimately, where do you stop? The fact that most of the metal supports have nuts and bolts going one way whereas one support was put on backwards and the nuts and bolts go the wrong way will not be noticed by most and it doesn’t impact anything other than my overactive sense of perfection. But were I a manager, I would find comfort that someone was able to notice such things and feed back to me, as he could be reasonably assured I would notice the more impactful things too.

But I digress; it is worth pointing out the flaws at Yasuragi as it does have the makings of a genuinely tranquil destination. And coming back to the start, Mami-San and her hostess colleague really made us feel special. I’m quite sure Mami looked out for us behind the scenes. The massage she arranged for us was surely with the best masseuses they had to offer. I came to be absolutely trusting of his great skills and firmness (I had one the next day I arranged myself with a different masseuse which was merely ok). We were actively looked after the first night by her at dinner, and the second night when she wasn’t there she arranged for us to be looked after in her absence.

As to the facilities - the Saunas, the plunge pool, the balconies and views - We got what we wanted; As close to Japan as we could on a short haul flight. That most every one of the guests was walking around in a kimono was a nice touch.

So, TL;DR We would go again. I would hope its facilities are refreshed before we go. I am genuinely happy to be engaged by management as to what and where I noticed various things amiss.

Fint dygn med en vän.
Mycket folk men känns okej ändå.
Rummet va väldigt fint. Glöm inte utcheckningstiden 11:00 för dom låser rummet efter den tiden.
Middagen på Minamo va helt okej.
Frukosten va en standard frukost.

Total lack of coordination on between staff in reception.

Overfull spa with couples making out in every corner.
Loud conference guests in SPA not making it very relaxing. More like a

Junior staff in restaurant.

While sat in the baths, many conversations were happening around me and in one a regular explained to a visitor that although everything in Sweden is expensive, this place is not for what it offers and I am inclined to agree. It's truly beautiful here and you can curate your own experience of it. I had an absolutely fabulous time, even though I arrived on the public bus in the middle of a downpour, the walk to the place through the little forested area was a joyful experience.

The bad reviews I see are primarily not about Yasuragi but about poor visitor spa etiquette. The quiet zones were often occupied by groups of young men chit chatting or couples whispering. All areas were alive with conversation from couples and friends in long and loud conversations, this is both natural and annoying. Despite the best efforts of Yasuragi staff, people were talking during the 30 minutes quiet period. People were on their phones during my visit. This highlights peoples inability to be quiet, to relax, to pay attention both to the experience of those around them and the quality of their own, without devices and the normal everyday distractions. Despite this and once you accept this, you can enjoy the experience.

The views from all parts of Yasuragi and the baths are gorgeous. Even the view from the cheapest rooms is spectacular though the room was underwhelming and cold, I could not find out how to use the heater which was inaccessible. The saunas are lovely, again with a focus on the gorgeous views. The outside baths were my favourite and I was able to meditate in the water and be hypnotised by the landscape, despite the chatter around me. The fruit and teas is a lovely extra touch.

The sound bath experience on the last day was of the highest calibre and the teacher provided bilingual guidance in Swedish and English, even attending the Swedish-only Zazen the evening before was a wonderful experience.

The breakfast was delicious and I appreciated the many vegan options.

Finally, I very much appreciated the midday checkout, which allowed for a leisurely departure, ample time for breakfast, a soak in the baths for a final moment with the water and the landscape and if you are so inclined, a sound bath. It completed the experience fully and is a very elegant touch, thank you for that Yasuragi.

In terms of transport I want to add my experience. It was confusing coming from the central station to the right bus stop at Slussen, as of August 2025 Slussen is a mess and overwhelming if it's your first time in Stockholm or your first time after a long break away. When exiting the station follow the directions to the Fotografiska Museum where you need to take the first bus to Orminge Central and then connect to the local bus. The bus from Orminge Central is not frequent and I had a 40 minute wait. You can also take a taxi from that point which is reasonably affordable but the bus journey is short once you get on it. The ferry is also an option but even less frequent on the Sunday I attended Yasuragi.

I highly recommend Yasuragi and will return there anytime I am in Sweden, in fact I will return to Sweden just to visit Yasuragi, in the hope that meanwhile, others will learn better spa etiquette and give this place an opportunity to truly shine.

We had a lovely stay as usually! We love this place. We got engaged here and now we celebrated our marriage here. It’s just magical and I love that it’s not so hardcore on the cleansing thing.

All good

Kan dela med mig av att detta inte var prisvärt. Rummet var smutsigt, hade bokat med havsutsikt fick se betong och ett träd. Förväntade mig mer. Handfatet på rummet hade stopp och rann över om man hade på vattnet. Insekter på rummet, förmultnat trä som gjorde att det knappt gick att öppna fönstret i det varma rummet som inte tycks ha någon ac. Tv kunde man ej dra undan träpanelen som blockerade en bit av tvn på. Låg insekter i sängen som började flyga omkring.
Hade utcheckning kl 12 men när jag skulle in på rummet 11:30 för att hämta mina saker och göra mig i ordning hade kortet redan slutat fungera.
Spat var kryllat av folk men förstår väl att man försöker få in så mycket folk som möjligt för att kunna dra in vinst, det var dock ett bra spa med harmoni, bra läge men ser ca 3 personer som ramlar och slår sig för det vart halt och börja blöda men såg ingen som städade upp blodet.
Frånvarande personal som verkligen är väldigt dryga vid eventuella möten men det är väl förväntat när man kommer till Stockholm att gäster och service inte direkt står som prio. Ni hade en grabb i receptionen som var trevlig, det var allt.