Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel  

On Japan’s Wakayama coast in Shirahama, steps from Shirahama Beach and a short walk to Shirahama Onsen and Tsubaki Onsen. The 182-room Nanki-Shirahama Hotel sits about 0.2 mi from the beach and roughly 2 km from the city center, near the Shirahama Undersea Observation Tower.

Rooms are air-conditioned and simple-chic, with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, safes, desks and slippers. Private bathrooms feature shower/tub combos and bidets. Expect daily housekeeping and room types that vary by category, plus easy elevator access to upper floors.

Soak in hot springs and a spa area, loosen up in the sauna or book a massage. There’s an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center and a diving club for active days. Evenings land in the bar or on-site restaurant. Free self-parking and on-property laundry, dry cleaning and a safe-deposit box keep travel simple.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property and desks in rooms. 24-hour front desk and luggage storage make arrivals and departures easy.

An on-site restaurant serves local flavors and the bar sets the mood for relaxed evenings. Buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee.