Shiraraso Grand Hotel  

On Japan’s Wakayama coast in Shirahama, this seafront hotel sits minutes from Shirahama Beach and Engetsu Island. Nearby draws include Shirahama Aquarium and the Undersea Observation Tower, and the city center is only a short drive away.

The property has 100 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, satellite TV, safes, phones and blackout drapes. Private bathrooms feature showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries, and rooms come with slippers for relaxed, coastal comfort.

Recharge at an onsite spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, or soak in hot springs and a steam room. Swim in the indoor pool or the seasonal outdoor pool, then hit the sauna or grab a drink at the bar/lounge. There’s also a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, gift shops/newsstands, vending machines, and free self parking—plus complimentary Wi‑Fi to keep you connected. Expect sea-breeze mornings and easy access to tours from the hotel’s desk.

Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property. A tour assistance desk and concierge are on hand, and free self parking simplifies travel by car.

An on-site restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe serve guests, with a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Full breakfasts are offered daily for a fee, and the menus highlight local cuisine and regional flavors.