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Rakuten Travel rating 4.74 out of 5 (63 reviews). Guests say their children loved the barbecue and were delighted by an atmosphere quite different from a ryokan, and many also praise the attentive staff. On the other hand, some note that the rooms have no washbasin, so washing hands and brushing teeth mean walking to the front-desk building, and that with many steps and stairs, children need to watch their footing.
Kids Facilities
Dinner barbecue on your tent's deck
Dinner barbecue on your tent's deck
Dinner is a barbecue you grill yourselves on your tent's deck, and on the plan with two meals you pick up the ingredients at the main building. Breakfast is also picked up at the main building, and you can eat it whenever you like. Thanks to a tarp, you can barbecue even in the rain, though it may be canceled in heavy rain or strong winds, and the evening barbecue runs until 9 p.m. No allergy-friendly meals are offered, so bring your own if needed.
- •Children aged 6 to 12 eat the same meals as adults and pay 70% of the regular rate, children aged 3 to 5 pay 30%, and children under 3 stay free.
- •Children aged 3 to 5 and children under 3 are booked with no meals and no bedding, and co-sleep in an adult's bed.
Co-sleeping in the dome tents and child rates
Co-sleeping in the dome tents and child rates
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
There is no extra bedding for the dome tents, and a baby futon cannot be added. Children co-sleep in an adult's bed, and children under 3 stay free of charge. How many children can co-sleep in one bed is not stated, so please confirm when booking. The tents have no toilet, washbasin or bath, so a trip to the toilet or a diaper change in the middle of the night means walking to the main building.
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Overview
Dot Glamping Ako is a glamping site in Misaki, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture. Guests stay in ocean-view dome tents with a deck, and all three tent types are 25.4 sq m. The tents have no toilet, washbasin or bath, so guests use the facilities in the main building. There is no extra bedding for the dome tents, so children co-sleep, and children under 3 stay free of charge. Dinner is a barbecue. Children under 12 cannot use the sauna or the cold plunge bath, and no allergy-friendly meals are offered, so families with young children should check these conditions before choosing.
Rooms
The guest rooms are ocean-view dome tents in three types: the Ocean View Deluxe Room, the Ocean View 4-Bed Room and the Ocean View Suite Room. All three are 25.4 sq m, with no bath or toilet. The Deluxe Room has two double beds side by side and sleeps 1 to 4 guests. The 4-Bed Room has four single beds and sleeps 1 to 4 guests, and privacy curtains let you create small private spaces. The Suite Room is an adult-oriented room for two, sleeping 1 to 2 guests. Every type comes with a deck. There are also 4 single rooms in the main building. The tents have no toilet, washbasin or bath, and guests use the facilities in the main building, which means walking over there even for a trip to the toilet or a diaper change in the middle of the night. There is no extra bedding for the dome tents: children co-sleep, and a baby futon cannot be added. How many children can co-sleep in one bed is not stated, so please confirm with the property. There are no barrier-free facilities.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are both eaten in your room. Dinner is a barbecue you grill yourselves on your tent's deck, and on the plan with two meals you pick up the ingredients at the main building. Barbecue plans come in three kinds: three types of carefully selected meats, a seafood feast, and Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), which is limited to 2 groups per day. Breakfast is also picked up at the main building and eaten whenever you like. Thanks to a tarp, you can barbecue even in the rain, though the barbecue may be canceled in heavy rain or strong winds. The evening barbecue runs until 9 p.m. Even on plans without meals, you can borrow a barbecue grill and the equipment you need for grilling at no additional charge, and a portable gas stove and a frying pan are also available to borrow for making breakfast. No allergy-friendly meals are offered, so bring your own. The single rooms have no restaurant, so guests eat out or bring their own food. The nearest convenience store is about 40 minutes on foot, or about 8 minutes by car.
Baths
The communal bath has a women's bath and a men's bath, each for 3 to 4 people at a time. You can reserve a bathing time when you book the sauna, and depending on your arrival time, the bath may not be available. The floor is very slippery, so keep a close eye on children. You may not bathe while wearing a swimsuit or a towel, and guests with tattoos cannot use either the baths or the saunas. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers can get into the bathtubs is not stated, so please confirm with the property. There are 3 private sauna cabins, booked by time slot, and you need to bring a swimsuit. The cold plunge bath is shared. For safety, children under 12 cannot use the saunas or the cold plunge bath, so parents will need to take turns. There is no pool, and the cold plunge bath cannot be used as one.
Family-Friendly Features
Child rates are available. Children aged 6 to 12 pay 70% of the regular rate and eat the same meals as adults, children aged 3 to 5 pay 30% of the regular rate, and children under 3 stay free. When booking, children aged 3 to 5 and children under 3 are both booked with no meals and no bedding, and co-sleep in an adult's bed. The Deluxe Room is the farthest from the main building and involves going up and down stairs, so the property recommends that families with children also consider the other room types. Lights out is at 10 p.m. In bad weather such as rain, snow or typhoons, you may not be able to stay in the tents. There is no laundry service or washing machine on site, so pack enough changes of clothes for your children for the number of nights you are staying.
Access
The property is about 15 minutes by car from JR Banshu-Ako Station. There is no shuttle, and by public transportation you walk from the nearest bus stop, on an uphill slope. Parking for 13 cars is free, with no reservation needed. Check-in is from 3 p.m.; the reception closing time is given as 6 p.m. in some information and 8 p.m. in other information, so please confirm in advance. If you will arrive after 6 p.m., you must contact the property. Checkout is by 10 a.m., and extensions are generally not possible.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 143-1 Misaki, Ako, Hyogo 678-0215 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 15 minutes by car from JR Banshu-Ako Station. |
| trainNearest station | Banshu-Ako Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 13 cars, free of charge, with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-791-55-9991 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://dot-glamping.com/ako/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Dot Glamping Ako best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Dot Glamping Ako?
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Parking: Parking for 13 cars, free of charge, with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Dot Glamping Ako?
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About 15 minutes by car from JR Banshu-Ako Station.
Can children use the sauna?
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For safety, children under 12 are asked not to use the sauna. There are 3 sauna rooms, booked by time slot, and because the cold plunge bath and the cool-down rest area are shared, swimsuits must be worn.
How much are children's meals?
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Child meal rates are set at 70% of the regular rate for children aged 6 to 12, who eat the same meals as adults, and 30% of the regular rate for children aged 3 to 5.
Is there a pool where children can play?
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No. There is no pool, only a cold plunge bath for sauna users. It cannot be used as a pool, and the cold plunge bath is shared with the sauna rooms.
Can we still barbecue on a rainy day?
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Yes. Thanks to a tarp, you can barbecue even in the rain. In heavy rain or strong winds, however, the barbecue may be canceled for safety.
What amenities are provided?
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Amenities include shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bath towels and toothbrushes. Please bring anything else you need.
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