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HESTA Hakone

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Motohakone 159-205, Hakone-cho, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0522
  • Ōwakudani
  • Hakone Ropeway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Western Style Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Hakone

Located in Hakone (Motohakone), HESTA Hakone is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Ashi and Ōwakudani. .This guesthouse is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Gotemba Premium Outlets.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ashi - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hakone Ropeway - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hakone Shrine - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Kowakidani Station - 10 min drive
  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station - 12 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大涌谷くろたまご館 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪箱根ロープウェイ株式会社桃源台駅 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪涌わくキッチン - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪大涌谷駅食堂 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Tune - ‬7 min drive

About this property

HESTA Hakone

Guesthouse in Hakone
HESTA Hakone offers 22 accommodations with slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have slippers and toilets with an electronic bidet.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: JPY 220 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

HESTA Hakone Hakone
HESTA Hakone Guesthouse
The Grand Resort Hakone
HESTA Hakone Guesthouse Hakone

HESTA Hakone Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 117 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

xing

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I reserved the room for 2080 Yuan at expedia.com. But when I got in the hotel, told me the charge is 2140 Yuan, 600 Japan Yuan difference, hotel didn’t give any explanation. Also in the room all of powers and power sockets by inserting room key to turn them on, that means you have keep lights on when you are sleeping if you use power plug to charge phone or connect sleep machine, that make me crazy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Luca

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price simply isn’t worth it. There is no reason to pick this hotel over anywhere else in that area. The positive thing is the room is big (no shower). I will now list below the negative aspects of this accommodation. - Staff are non existent, there is occasionally someone at the desk but never after 9pm. They are completely useless at assisting you and are unlike any other Japanese person I have encountered. They couldn’t arrange a Taxi for us, and couldn’t answer the phone either. There is no food outside of the vending machine options which are ok. If you don’t have a car I would avoid this entire AREA of Hakone. It is very beautiful landscape but extremely hard to get too - if you are out after 6pm good luck there is nothing open in even the main area of Gora which isn’t just a small town open for the attractions this area is blackout at night. The Bus stops at around 730pm. If you miss the train or bus you are at the mercy of waiting for a taxi to maybe show up unless you have a competent hotel to organise one for you. This area seems to have infinite guest houses and hotels all with a very weird vibe seemingly run down and semi abandoned. The onsen was very average and lots of things like lights, kettles etc do not work. The way Hakone works is there is a ropeway cable car that goes up and down the mountain and ends at 5pm this is a short walk away to the bottom at Lake Ashi which is lovely in the morning and day time then you catch the cable up to.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

carla

Travelled with family
Not very easy to find. It was Ok to spend only 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds, quiet rooms, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Fareed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s surprising to get poor service in Japan. The front desk wasn’t available and when they were there they were rude. They stated I had to pay for the Onsen even though I couldn’t attend it, then when I paid they didn’t give me back my change until I asked for it. During check out I waited for 30 minutes for them to show up and answer questions, but they didn’t show up so I just left. Definitely do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious. No elevator, it's can be tough to carry heavy luggage up and down. There's only public bath, no private shower. It's a quiet area, most stores and restaurants are closed after 5 pm, and before 9 am. Short distance from buses, but a bit challenging for walking with luggage, and good luck if you can find a taxi in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Find another place to stay

The hotel is old with stains all over the bed linens , cold shower and check in at 4 p.m and check out 10 am with service average and the place itself is like the 90 s Only food is out of dispensors i will not stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was old but very well furnished! Comfortable rooms, spacious. The onsen was fantastic. The guest house was understaffed, but the receptionist was kind. I would absolutely reccomend this place to stay, especially to make use of the Hakone FreePass! The Ropeway and the pirate ship were 15 minites away walking and the bus stop for the H and J lines were right outside the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Derly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet place but kind of remote, a decent walk to get down to the Lake. The facility has no elevator but is only two floors. Most of the restaurants in the area close early and the hotel doesn’t have a Cafeteria / Restaurant, just vending machines and a concession stand.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet, quaint, simple and still room for 4 (2 parents 2 teens). It's a great location for the lake activities. A car rental is recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near Cable car and Ashinoko. Spacious rooms but vending machine were only food options in the hotel. Coffee making facilities in room Would be great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CHIKAKO, RAYTOWN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great! Older, but in very good shape. The town is small, and there was only one restaurant open for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dat, Anaheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the great hotel with bigger room than others hotels I got in Japan trip. Nice bathroom with all supplies you need. Easy to walk to Togendai station and bus station. The locals restaurant are closed around 5pm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really near with the ropeway and cruise stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dormitory bed was a bit uncomfortable. Variety of vending machines
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet new the hotel, and friendly staff (we were sorry for late because did not check the email carefully late check in is 10pm, but the staff was waiting for us). If you drive, will be a very good option to stay at this hotel, covenience for sights seeing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Vito was super helpful at the front desk too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicent

8/10 Good

BEE BEE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Feng Ren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There is not much dining options around this hotel. The counter has some snacks and instant noodles, and there are vending machines selling microwave food. Which are rather poor choices of food. My toilet also reeks of urine stench. Because the toilet is separate from the shower and there is no drainage in the toilet floor, you can’t wash the toilet and get rid of the stench. The room makes use of motion sensors for lighting in certain areas. You can brush your teeth at the sink directly behind the door, but the light will turn off around 30 seconds and you will have to activate the motion sensor again while still brushing your teeth. If the hotel can make improvement on these areas, then the stay will be more enjoyable and less stressful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023