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Iruka Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Shari
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Apartment Type | Private kitchen
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Free area shuttle
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Futons

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Single Room - Main Building

Single Room - Main Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
5 Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari, Hokkaido, 099-4354

What's nearby

  • Utoro Onsen - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Shiretoko National Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shiretoko National Park Nature Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Shiretoko Peninsula - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Kuma-no-yu - 100 min drive - 114.3 km

Getting around

  • Memanbetsu (MMB) - 79 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪知床テラス ダイニング 波音 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪マルスコイ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe & Bar 334 - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Bar Music GVO - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪知床海岸食堂 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Iruka Hotel

When visiting Shari, Iruka Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Beach access

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel
Iruka Shari
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun, Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Hotel
Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel Hotel Shari

Frequently asked questions

Does Iruka Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Iruka Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Iruka Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Iruka Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Iruka Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Iruka Hotel like?
Iruka Hotel is located on the boardwalk. Popular attractions include Shiretoko National Park, which is 4 minutes away by car.

Iruka Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely couple run this hotel....so thoughtful and helpful ...lovely location on the edge of town and overlooking the harbour.if I visit Utoro again I wouldn't hesitate to return this hotel. Marvellous
keith, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An oasis
A truly awesome oasis on the edge of town, with superb views over the bay, and lovely owners who go out of their way to help you. The other guests were also friendly, and the set-up of the open kitchen where you can prepare your own meals is a bonus. Actually the best bonus was the free coffee available 24/7. That was a blessing to the two drowned rats who made it to the hotel in a torrential downpour… You would be hard-pressed to find better accommodation on the peninsula, and far less likely to meet nicer people. 5 big stars.
Steve, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Little seaside room
Wonderful little seaside stay. Happy to open my windows to hear the waves rushing in. I think it’s a lovely spot ! Extremely happy to catch sunrise at my window view too
PUAY GEE, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The owner lady and her are delightful. The room is facing the sea which is creating dramatic atmosphere. Just the stairs are a bit hard to carry luggage’s, but the owner’s son gave us big help to carry the cases for us. Overall fantastic experience to stay in Shari.
Daisy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet
megumi, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Small, but reasonable price with great seaview.
Clarence Kwang Hse, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Kenson, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We have an ocean front room with tatami mats We have an ocean view bath room with a tab Super good
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Much better than I expected. Rooms were clean and seemed renovated. Beautiful view from rooms. Room like a hotel, facilities and convenience of hostel with a large common kitchen and dining area. Staff were helpful. Not quite in town (a few minutes drive), but this made for a beautiful sea view.
Carrie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I planned on camping and the campsites had closed for the season, so we went looking for options. This hotel was great! We ended up staying an additional night here, and plan to incorporate it into trips to the area in the future. The family that ran the hotel were wonderful and patient with the language barrier at times. We hope to stay again!
Nicholas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and comfortable
A small hotel that was friendly and comfortable. The view of the Okhotsk Sea from the room and terrace was wonderful. As mentioned in the description, you can cook your own meals, and there is free coffee for the guests. It takes a walk of about 20 minutes to get to the port of Utoro (for boat tours of the Shiretoko Peninsula and the bus centre) and "Godzilla Rock". There is a ramen and yakitori restaurant about 10 minutes from the hotel. I would definitely stay there again if I have the chance to revisit Utoro!
View from the terrace
View from our room
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

a perfect place
A perfect place in Shiretoko. Friendly staff, pretty spacious rooms and nice public space for breakfast and relaxing. They can also give a ride to one of the restaurants in the city (of their choice) which can be very useful (restaurant will give a ride back). Free parking space and great sea breeze
Alexander, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We got a spacious room with a picture window of the frozen sea. However, the facilities were a bit dated. E.g,still using old water taps no mixers. But overall it was a pleasant stay
Jared, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Kim Soon, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Hospitality & Great Vibe!
The hotel was about 20mins by foot from the Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal, so it was slightly inconvenient with our luggages. That said, the owner of the inn was really friendly and welcoming, which more than made up for the inconvenience. She even gave us 2 bicycles to use for free during our stay (compliments for guests who did not travel by car) and drove us to the Bus Terminal several hours after the check-out time. Facilities-wise, the pantry/kitchen was very cosy and comfortable; the balcony a great place to relax and view the surrounding scenery, the room clean, thoughtfully decorated and well-equipped (hairdryer, kettle etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here (and also playing with the adorable dog!).
Daryl, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotel experiences I had. The view from the room was spectecular. The caretakers were extremely helpful and friendly. i simply felt at home with the nice hospitality. Do remember to request for pick up service. You’ll have a wonderful experience in Utoro!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffery, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view, great staff
Hotel is on a quite part of the old coastal highway now bypassed by a tunnel. Rooms are small but well-equipped and the view over the harbour is great. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the restaurant serves excellent pizza with local ingredients.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

One of few sub-par lodgings in Japan??
Iruka in Utoro claims itself to be a hotel, but it is operated like a low-end minshuku (guest house). It has one great attraction, its location is right by the sea, beautiful view of the sea throughout the day. Other than that, general quality of the place is rather poor, primarily because it has been around for quite a few years. And in fairness, maintaining such a place is rather difficult for small lodging owners in Japan. Overall, it was not what I expected. Fortunately, I only planned a 1-night stay. There is however one pleasant surprise, lunching at a boutique cafe about 600 metres down the road. It is named GVO, the owner is a sea urchin fisherman during "Uni" fishing season, so his specialty is cooking uni in a variety of ways. I had Spaghetti Uni - perfect!!!
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, view and pizza
We stayed 2 nights to explore Shiretoko. We stayed in a family Japanese style room with 4 futons. The futons were comfortable and plenty of space in the room. A fridge also In the room and you can use their dining area and deck to have your afternoon drink while taking in the view. If you walk over the hill you will catch the sunset. The pizzas are delicious and the staff really helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Michele, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bar, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Great location, delicious dinner and breakfast, will definitely come again.
Lili, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel by the seaside
Great place to stay. Clean. Bed and breakfast style. Take off shoes and put them in a locker, switch to slippers in the building. A little farther out from the main part of town, but within walking distance (about 1 km). The owner works very hard and is very nice. Speaks decent English. Breakfast is also good. She also sells pizza for dinner if desired.
Abraham, 2-night romance trip
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