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Yumekaiyu Awajishima
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A popular hotel in Sumoto Onsen with over 2,000 reviews on Rakuten Travel. Families praise the bathing options at Mori no SPA and the detached spa, as well as the Awaji Island cuisine, and the year-round indoor heated pool and proximity to Ohama Beach are popular with families with children. Some reviewers also highlight the Japanese-Western rooms for three generations and the private dining restaurant.
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Kids Facilities
Year-round shallow indoor heated pool (free)
Year-round shallow indoor heated pool (free)
An indoor heated pool usable year-round. It's a shallow, compact pool that's easy for families with children to enjoy, and it's free for hotel guests. Being indoors, you can enjoy water play regardless of weather or season.
- •The indoor heated pool is open year-round and free for hotel guests (generally until 6 p.m., or 9 p.m. in summer)
- •A shallow, compact pool suited to families with children; hours vary by season, so please confirm
Mori no SPA, a detached spa, and the family-friendly private-hire open-air bath 'Yumekai'
Mori no SPA, a detached spa, and the family-friendly private-hire open-air bath 'Yumekai'
The forest-bathing-style 'Mori no SPA (Izumi/Hibiki),' renewed in 2020, and the detached spa 'Kaion no Mori,' overlooking the pine grove. There is also the private-hire open-air bath 'Yumekai' for family-only use, so families with children can enjoy bath-hopping without worry.
- •Private-hire open-air bath 'Yumekai' is available (usage method and fee should be confirmed)
Flavors of Awaji Island and a private dining restaurant
Flavors of Awaji Island and a private dining restaurant
Taste Awaji Island's seasonal flavors at the open-kitchen-style dining venue 'Hamabo' or the designer private dining restaurant 'Isobetei.' Private rooms mean families with small children can dine comfortably.
- •If you bring your own baby food, the hotel will warm it, and bowls and spoons are provided
- •Baby bottle sterilization is available at the front desk
- •If you have a food allergy, the restaurant will accommodate it whenever possible. Same-day requests cannot be accommodated, so please provide ingredient details in advance.
Ohama Beach right in front of the hotel
Ohama Beach right in front of the hotel
Right in front of the hotel stretches the white-sand, pine-lined Ohama Beach, where you can also swim in summer. Mt. Mikuma rises behind, giving the hotel a location surrounded by nature.
- •Ohama Beach is just a short walk away; swimming is available in summer only
Overview
Yumekaiyu Awajishima sits directly across from Ohama Beach in Sumoto Onsen, surrounded by the white-sand, pine-lined coast and Mt. Mikuma. A highlight for families is the indoor heated pool, open year-round - it's shallow and compact, easy for families with kids, and free for hotel guests. The bathing options are varied too, with the forest-bathing-style 'Mori no SPA,' the detached spa 'Kaion no Mori,' and the private-hire open-air bath 'Yumekai.' The hotel also offers crib rental, warming of baby food you bring, and baby bottle sterilization, along with private dining rooms and Japanese-Western rooms for up to 7 guests suited to three-generation family trips - an onsen hotel that's easy to use for family travel.
Yumekaiyu Awajishima stands directly across from Ohama Beach in Sumoto Onsen, a hot-spring inn surrounded by nature - the white-sand, pine-lined Ohama Beach in front and Mt. Mikuma behind. It is part of the Hotel New Awaji Group, and its hallmark is rich onsen and spa facilities combined with thoughtful care for families with children.
The top recommendation for families is the indoor heated pool, usable year-round. It's a shallow, compact pool that's easy for families with children to enjoy, with a sunlit poolside area, and it's free for hotel guests (generally until 6 p.m., or 9 p.m. in summer). Because it's indoors, families can enjoy water play regardless of weather or season.
The onsen options are varied too. In 2020, the communal bath on the 6th floor of the main building was renewed as 'Mori no SPA (Izumi/Hibiki),' offering a forest-bathing feel. There is also the detached spa 'Kaion no Mori,' overlooking the pine grove with the sound of the waves, and the private-hire open-air bath 'Yumekai' for family-only use, so families with children can enjoy bath-hopping without worry.
Care for families traveling with babies is thorough: crib rental (JPY 1,815 per unit, limited quantity), warming of baby food you bring, provision of bowls and spoons, and baby bottle sterilization at the front desk - all support you can arrange by asking at the front desk.
For dining, enjoy the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island, historically known as a food-providing region for the imperial court. Choose from the open-kitchen-style seasonal dining 'Hamabo,' which engages all five senses, or the designer private dining restaurant 'Isobetei' - both offer private rooms, so families with small children can dine at ease. Guest rooms range widely, from the 'Nagomi Floor' blending Japanese comfort with Western functionality, to tatami rooms with Ryukyu-style mats, to Japanese-Western rooms for up to 7 guests suited to three-generation family trips.
Access is about 10 minutes by car from Sumoto IC. Ohama Beach right in front of the hotel is also good for swimming in summer, and the hotel makes a convenient base for sightseeing on the island, including Naruto whirlpool cruises. Note that baby rental items and pool hours vary by season, so it's a good idea to confirm details when booking. Children's chairs, bed guards, baby baths, trash cans for disposable diapers, picture books, and humidifiers are available to borrow free of charge.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-1-50 Yamate, Sumoto, Hyogo 656-0024 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from Sumoto IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway. The hotel sits along Ohama Beach. From the Osaka or Kobe area, take a highway bus to Sumoto Expressway Bus Center, then about 5 minutes by car. Awaji Island has no railway, so access is basically by car or highway bus. |
| trainNearest station | Sumoto Expressway Bus Center (about 5 minutes by car) |
| local_parkingParking | Available (free) |
| callPhone | +81-799-22-0203 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison, AEON |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.yumekaiyu.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the indoor pool free for families?
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Yes. The indoor heated pool is open year-round and free for hotel guests. It's a shallow, compact pool designed to be easy for families with children to enjoy, generally open until 6 p.m. (9 p.m. in summer); exact hours vary by season, so confirm at the time of booking.
Are there private baths families can use together?
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Yes. There is a private-hire open-air bath called 'Yumekai' for family-only use, plus the detached spa 'Kaion no Mori' and the renewed 'Mori no SPA.' The usage method and fee for the private-hire bath should be confirmed with the hotel.
Can we rent a crib, and is it free?
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A crib is available for rent at JPY 1,815 (tax and service included), with limited quantities; check with the hotel about any fees. Other baby items, such as a kids' chair, bed guard, baby bath, diaper bin, picture books, and humidifier, are available as a free rental.
Does the hotel help with baby food and bottles?
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Yes. If you bring your own baby food, the hotel will warm it for you, and bowls and spoons are provided. Baby bottle boiling or microwave sterilization is also available on request at the front desk.
How do you get to the hotel, and is there parking?
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The hotel is about 10 minutes by car from Sumoto IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, along Ohama Beach. From Osaka or Kobe, you can take a highway bus to Sumoto Expressway Bus Center, then about 5 minutes by car (Awaji Island has no railway). Free parking is available.
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