"Large room with private bath/shower on deck. Two-minute walk to the calm beach which was calm enough for our young daughter to play safely on the beach and water. Highly recommend this establishment and we would definitely stay here again. "
"Phenomenal, phenomenal! This was extremely comfortable, wonderful staff, lovely room with a great view of the bay. We saw the fireworks for the Black Ship Festival. The balcony onsen was extremely private and comfortable. Would highly recommend that this be your number one choice of hotel if you are in Shimoda."
"Friendly, helpful staff. Great room with lovely water views, amazing Onsen, lovely Japanese breakfast served by enthusiastic staff. Great place to stay and excellant value!"
"The traditional Japanese hotel is so spacious that it surprises us the minute we walked in. It has a full living area, a bedroom and a long patio that provides excellent view to the back yard. It has a private indoor hot spring tub and a private outdoor onsen. The back yard lead to hotel garden area which has all kinds of beautiful flowers and plan. Mountain is just next to the backyard. The ambience was excellent. A simple traditional Japanese breakfast was provided for free a request."
"Mixed feelings on this guest house - it was lovely decorated and recently renovated by the owner, who was lovely and super friendly & helpful. Had offered affordable breakfast (500 yen/ person in May 2025) and plenty of shared area spaces - with ability to use glasses / cups / kettle / microwave. Unfortunately I didn’t see during booking that toilet and bathroom are shared for all guests (4-6 rooms, not sure exactly) but luckily we went to bed early and wake up late, so avoided the natural...
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Top Shimoda Aquarium Hotel Reviews
Shimoda Ocean Park Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Friendly, helpful staff. Great room with lovely water views, amazing Onsen, lovely Japanese breakfast served by enthusiastic staff. Great place to stay and excellant value!"
"The traditional Japanese hotel is so spacious that it surprises us the minute we walked in. It has a full living area, a bedroom and a long patio that provides excellent view to the back yard. It has a private indoor hot spring tub and a private outdoor onsen. The back yard lead to hotel garden area which has all kinds of beautiful flowers and plan. Mountain is just next to the backyard. The ambience was excellent. A simple traditional Japanese breakfast was provided for free a request."
"Lovely staff, good breakfast. Pool wasn’t open the beginning of July as we hoped but we could still enjoy the pool deck and the beach and ocean were close by and refreshing to swim in."
"Large room with private bath/shower on deck. Two-minute walk to the calm beach which was calm enough for our young daughter to play safely on the beach and water. Highly recommend this establishment and we would definitely stay here again. "
Shimoda Park is just one of the places to see in Shimoda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Shimoda Aquarium is located in an area of Shimoda that travelers like for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Shimoda Aquarium?
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Shimoda Aquarium. Other good options close by include Shimoda Ocean Park Hotel and Kurofune Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Shimoda Aquarium?
Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shimoda Aquarium.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shimoda Aquarium, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Shimoda Aquarium.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shimoda Aquarium?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Shimoda Aquarium, click here.
What can I see and do near Shimoda Aquarium?
Ryosen-Ji Treasure Museum, Shimoda History Museum, and Uehara Museum of Buddhism Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Ryosen-ji Temple, Choraku-ji Temple, and Hofuku-ji Temple are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Shimoda Park, Ryugu Park, and Mount Nesugatayama Observatory.
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