samana hotel Yakushima

Hotels
9.5 (107 reviews)
Onoaida 136-2 , Yakushima , jp

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing staff
Delicious food
Great location
Cons:
High dinner prices
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Some concerns about hair in the changing area.
Service
9.99
Staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and helpful.
Location
9.7
Great location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.65
Rooms spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
9.68
Excellent onsen and additional facilities.
Value for Money
8.64
Dinner prices considered high by some guests.
Food and Beverage
9.69
Breakfast and dinner options highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.99
Guests reported a wonderful stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 10:27

Property Description

Ocean Views and Natural Hot Springs
Located on Yakushima Island, Samana Hotel offers stunning views of the ocean and Mount Motchom. Guests can relax in large natural hot spring baths, providing the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring the island.

Comfortable Accommodation and Amenities
Each guest room features a balcony, large windows, and a tatami seating area, offering a cozy space to rest. With a sofa, flat-screen TV, and small fridge included, guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay. The 24/7 front desk, internet PCs, and on-site amenities like vending machines and a souvenir shop ensure convenience throughout the stay.

Delicious Dining with a View
Guests can indulge in buffet breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant while enjoying panoramic views of the East China Sea. The chef's specialties, made from locally sourced ingredients, provide a delightful culinary experience.

Experience the beauty and comfort of Samana Hotel Yakushima - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that buffet will not be served from 09 March 2020 until further notice. The property will serve a set breakfast meal alternatively.

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.

Additional fees will apply for child meals and extra beds.

Guests arriving after 19:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for 100% of the adult rate per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.65
Amenities: 9.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9.69
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Stephanie • couple • us
10
Fabulous stay on Yakushima, we highly recommend!
Pros:

The food was outstanding in the dinner and breakfast buffet. The staff was so friendly and kind. The spa/onsen had an incredibly beautiful view of the ocean. We loved our stay so much we want to return in the future!

Cons:

n/a

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ch
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • au
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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thomas • couple • us
10
Amazing location, clean property, with excellent staff.
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally professional, polite, and delightful. We loved meeting and interacting with Koko-San. Fantastic view of the ocean from the open air onsen.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
10
Tophotel in guter Lage mit ausgezeichnetem Service
Pros:

Sehr gute Ausstattung, freundliches und sehr hilfsbereites Personal. Als wir ein Medikament benötigten, tat Osugi sofort alles um zu helfen. Wunderschöne Lage. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet, sowohl Frühstück als auchAbendessen.

Cons:

Alles war sehr gut.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Allison • couple • us
10
Perfect and tranquil. You feel the Yakushima magic at this property
Pros:

Samana is a special place! I would recommend anyone visiting Yakushima to stay here. You feel the magic of the island at this property. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us in everything we wanted to do. The food is exceptional. The onsite onsen is very clean and tranquil. It was also was never crowded and felt exclusive. The property itself is stunning, rooms are very spacious and we had our own private balcony. The 360 deck is quite a treat, especially for sunset. All the staff was absolutely incredible, special shoutout to Yasu who made us feel extra welcome and provided many smiles during our stay! We hope to be back one day.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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ATSUKO • couple • jp
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • cz
10
I really enjoyed my stay at the Samana Hotel and I highly recommend it.
Pros:

Everything was perfect, amazing staff, they treated me very well, beyond expectations. Breakfast and dinner absolutely great.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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TOKIKO • family_with_children • jp
10
とても満足でした
Pros:

景色も素晴らしく、お食事、スタッフさん方の対応など全て満足でした‼︎

Cons:

唯一残念だったのはトレッキングに持参するお弁当をお願いしましたが、おにぎりのご飯が固く、全体的に美味しくなく残念でした

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • us
10
The staff was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay. The photo is a view from our room.
Pros:

The on-sen was delightful and the buffet dinners were surprisingly good. Not a lot of dining options that we found on Yakushima, which made the breakfast and dining options very attractive.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Saori • extended_group • jp
8
快適に楽しめました！
Pros:

ロケーション、温泉、食事も全部良かった。
スタッフの対応も良かった。

Cons:

BARのクローズ時間が早かった。

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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MIYAWAKI • extended_group • jp
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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victoria • family_with_children • gb
10
Beautiful hotel, amazing views. The staff were exceptional, very helpful, especially Christine at reception. Food was am
Pros:

Amazing location, beautiful Onsen.
Restaurant was superb with great choice of options.
Big rooms, very comfortable.
Staff at this hotel were exceptional.
Highly recommend.

Cons:

Pillows were very hard and uncomfortable

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Naoko • family_with_children • au
9
素敵na
Pros:

スタッフの方がとても親切でお掃除も行き届き満足でした。ロケーションも良かったです。

Cons:

特にありません。

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Fumihiro • couple • au
10
お値段以上
Pros:

Buffetが充実した内容で大満足です。縄文杉トレッキングに早朝出発の際も朝食、昼食のおにぎりを用意して頂きました。
館内の大浴場の温泉ではお肌がすべすべになりました！
離島で温泉に入れるとは思って無かったのでこのホテルを選択して正解でした。

Cons:

特になし

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
須﨑みゆき • extended_group • jp
9
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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SYC999 • couple • sg
10
Pros:

A really beautiful hotel with stunning views of the ocean and mountains of Yakushima. Onsen was amazing

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Katie • extended_group • au
10
I want to go back
Pros:

We loved our room which easily accommodated three adults. The staff were so kind and welcoming and the onsen water was the best I've been in. The buffet breakfast was a mix of Japanese and western and both were delicious.

Cons:

Leaving!

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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kubota • couple • jp
10
Pros:

The staff and the views

2025-11-19 • via Nuitee
ヒデキ • couple • jp
10
2025-11-01 • via Nuitee