Ibusuki Seaside Hotel
Reference price as of October 24, 2026 (stay 2026-11-14). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Price source: Rakuten Travel (Japanese site)
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 3.65 out of 5 (797 reviews). Guests praise being able to take a sand bath onsen right in the hotel, the ocean views from its seafront setting, the friendly staff and the meals. On the other hand, many reviews mention the age of the building and the communal bath, and some mention insects or a musty smell in the rooms. Few reviews mention traveling with children, and most impressions come from an adult perspective.
Kids Facilities
Outdoor pool (summer only)
Outdoor pool (summer only)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
The hotel's outdoor pool is open in summer only, from mid-July to August 31, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Staying guests can use it free of charge. The eligible ages and whether swim diapers are allowed are not stated, so if you plan to use it, please check with the hotel in advance.
- •Open in summer only
- •Whether swim diapers are allowed is not stated
Private-hire open-air bath
Private-hire open-air bath
A private-hire open-air bath where you can soak while looking out at the sea. It requires a reservation and costs 3,000 yen for 60 minutes, before tax. It is available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with reception closing at 9 p.m. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers can use it is not stated, so please check in advance.
- •Reservation required
- •3,000 yen for 60 minutes (before tax)
- •Reception closes at 9 p.m.
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Overview
Ibusuki Seaside Hotel is a 103-room hotel on the shore of Kinko Bay in Ibusuki Onsen. Guests can try Ibusuki's famous sand bath onsen (sunamushi) right inside the hotel, and there is also a panoramic onsen communal bath, a private-hire open-air bath that requires a reservation, and an outdoor pool open in summer only. Rooms range from Japanese-style tatami rooms of 7.5 to 12 tatami mats and Western-style rooms to top-floor rooms with an open-air bath and a VIP suite that sleeps up to 8. Children aged 2 and under have no facility fee, while children aged 3 to 6 are charged an in-house facility fee of 1,100 yen even when co-sleeping. In-room dining is not offered.
Rooms
There are 103 rooms in total, and the entire building is non-smoking. The standard Japanese-style tatami rooms range from 7.5 to 12 tatami mats and face either the sea or the town. Plans for the sea-side tatami rooms take 1 to 6 guests, and plans for the town-side tatami rooms take 1 to 5. The 7.5-tatami room is offered on plans for 1 to 2 guests with the note that it is "not a large room", so families with children should keep its size in mind. The standard Western-style rooms are 22-28 sq m; the room information gives a capacity of 2 guests, though plans for the sea-side Western-style twin also list 1 to 3 guests. The rooms with an open-air bath on the top floor (rooms 601, 602, 603 and 605) sleep 2 to 3 guests and are Western-style rooms of 59-76 sq m. The twin with a private open-air bath has its own open-air bath, a terrace, Simmons beds in semi-double size and a shower room; for 3 guests, an extra bed is added. There is also a VIP suite that sleeps up to 8: a Japanese-style tatami room of 12 and 6 tatami mats with a reception room. All 7 plans in the hotel's plan list come without a futon-laying service for the Japanese-style tatami rooms, so guests lay out their own futons.
Dining
In-room dining is not offered. If you would like to eat in a private room, you can discuss it with the hotel in advance. Dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and you need to arrive by 8:30 p.m. at the latest. The main dish varies by plan. Plans featuring Kagoshima kurobuta (black pork) shabu-shabu or toban-yaki (grilled on a ceramic plate) come with a kaiseki (Japanese multi-course) meal of 12 dishes, including Kagoshima regional cooking. Rice, miso soup and green tea are self-service. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., with coffee and milk as well; depending on the situation, a set Japanese breakfast may be served instead. Allergies and similar needs must be entered in the remarks field when booking, as they may not be accommodated on the day. No information is published on a kids' menu or children's chairs.
Baths and Onsen
The panoramic onsen communal bath is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., with views over Kinko Bay and the Osumi Peninsula. The spring water is a sodium chloride spring, and guests with high blood pressure, heart disease or similar conditions are asked to refrain from bathing. The sand bath inside the hotel costs extra: 2,000 yen (tax included) for staying guests, open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (reception closes at 8:30 p.m.). Plan descriptions also list other prices, such as 2,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for preschool-age children (tax included), or a regular price of 1,500 yen, and which ages count as preschool-age is not specified, so please check the price in advance. On some plans, one session is free of charge. The private-hire open-air bath requires a reservation and costs 3,000 yen for 60 minutes, before tax. It is available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with reception closing at 9 p.m. On nights when school trip groups are staying, the sand bath and the communal bath may be reserved for them for a set period, during which other guests cannot bathe. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers can use the communal bath or the sand bath is not stated, so please check in advance.
Family-Friendly Features
Children aged 2 and under can stay with no facility fee. If you have co-sleeping children under 3, you need to enter how many in the remarks field when booking. Children aged 3 to 6 are charged an in-house facility fee of 1,100 yen even when co-sleeping. No information is published on co-sleeping for children aged 7 and over or on the age bands for children's rates, though children's rates are set for the room plans. No information is published on bedding such as cribs or baby futons. The hotel has a game corner, table tennis and billiards, plus an outdoor pool open in summer only. The pool is open from mid-July to August 31, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and staying guests can use it free of charge. Age restrictions and whether swim diapers are allowed are not stated, so please check in advance. A bathing tax of 150 yen per person per night is charged separately.
Access
The hotel is 5 minutes by car from JR Ibusuki Station. There is no shuttle service to or from the station, bus stops or other points. Parking for 100 vehicles is free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis; the lot is outdoors and has no roof. Check-in is from 3 p.m. (last check-in at midnight), and checkout is at 10 a.m. The hotel's website also has an English page.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1912 Jucho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0402 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | A 5-minute taxi ride from Ibusuki Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line. |
| trainNearest station | Ibusuki Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 100 vehicles, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-993-23-3111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison, AEON |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.ibusuki-seaside.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of October 24, 2026 (stay 2026-11-14). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Price source: Rakuten Travel (Japanese site)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Ibusuki Seaside Hotel 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 Ibusuki Seaside Hotel?
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Parking: Parking for 100 vehicles, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Ibusuki Seaside Hotel?
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A 5-minute taxi ride from Ibusuki Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is between 3 p.m. and midnight, and checkout is at 10 a.m. Check-in is accepted until as late as midnight.
Is there a facility fee for children aged 2 and under?
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Children aged 2 and under can stay with no facility fee. Children aged 3 to 6 are charged an in-house facility fee of 1,100 yen even when co-sleeping, so how children are charged depends on their age.
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