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Iruka Hotel

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk
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Apartment Type | Private kitchen
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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, 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 duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Futons

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Single Room - Main Building

Single Room - Main Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds

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Parking included
Free WiFi
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (204)
The price is NZ$951
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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About the area

Utoro

At Iruka Hotel you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Utoro Onsen and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Oronko Rock. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Shari hotel you'll find Shiretoko Peninsula.

What's nearby

  • Utoro Onsen - 2 min drive
  • Oronko Rock - 2 min drive
  • Shiretoko National Park - 4 min drive
  • Shiretoko National Park Nature Center - 7 min drive
  • Shiretoko Peninsula - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Memanbetsu (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

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk
Iruka Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in 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 complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Iruka Hotel?

Iruka Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Iruka Hotel?

As of 19 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iruka Hotel on 20 Oct 2024 start from NZ$147.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Iruka Hotel?

Yep, Iruka Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Iruka Hotel?

No, Iruka Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Iruka Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Iruka Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Iruka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 231 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

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

Nicholas, Kutchan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I planned on camping and the campsites had closed for the season, so we went looking for options. This hotel was great! We ended up staying an additional night here, and plan to incorporate it into trips to the area in the future. The family that ran the hotel were wonderful and patient with the language barrier at times. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Wing Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a quiet and nice hotel.
Quiet hotel besides the shore. 20 minutes walk to nearest convenience store. Attached photo was took at the nearest food shop. 15 fifteen minutes walk time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
The hotel is situated overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk and a lovely view can be had overlooking the sea from the hotel restaurant's terrace. The restaurant serves excellent pizza. Toppings range from the traditional to more Japanese in flavour. The hotel is clean and I found the bed in my (Western style) room to be very comfortable. Free wi-fi is available and also free parking. What really stood out for me though was the hotel's staff. Everyone was exceptionally friendly and helpful and made my stay even more special.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018