Name: Hakone Airu
Address: 499 1 Yumoto, Hakone, 250-0311, JP

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Kelsey

We chose the traditional room and half board(dinner and breakfast included).
The hotel is with very nice service and good open-air bath, the view is breathtaking.
The half board is highly recommended! Try Japanese traditional food in a private dining room.
After we finished the dinner, the night bed is set up for us when we went back the room, how warm that is!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Blake

Super friendly staff and a really clean property. The breakfast and dinner were both really good. The private onsen was clean and relaxing. If you’re looking for a nice onsen hotel in Hakone this place is a great choice.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Ethan Kyle

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Amanda

Amazing stay with amazing food and amenities. Both the public and private onsens were so clean, nice, and relaxing. Staff is very accommodating and will go out of the way for your comfort. Food included was also amazing and genuinely so much food. I will definitely be back!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Daniel

Great staff, incredibly friendly and thoughtful. Great experience for the whole family.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Elaina

Friendly and helpful staff. The property was beautiful and so relaxing!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Swati

Experience was unique and the food was delicious.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

SONAL

Excellent stay and location !
Short bus ride from Hakone station !
Tranquil and zen like experience!
The private onsen is such a huge bonus- the food was a multi course meal with excellent presentation and so flavorful as well as the breakfast - highly recommend this hotel !

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Darrell

This was a fantastic place. The room I had was spectacular & that view was gorgeous! Whenever I go back to Japan, I'm definitely coming back here & would like to stay an extra day as the place was great & Hakone as a whole is beautiful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Cindy

If you like mountain , this is good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Lauri

This hotel is pure and simple spa luxury. Shoes off at door. Traditional garments are provided. We had the meal package and it was so exceptional- 9 courses in a private dining room. The private and public onsens were beautiful. The traditional beds were so comfortable. What a very special retreat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Wilmer

Beautiful hotel in Hakone, very friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Tucker

Staff incredibly attentive, was amazing for us with our 15yr old on our way through Hakone

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Danielle

We loved our stay here! Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

corey

The staff was more than helpful and the rooms were amazing. The best part might have been the food it kept coming and coming we couldn't believe how much food they served us. Very quiet and intimate. Thank you so much.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Abigaile

We loved our stay at Hakone Airu. It was about ten minutes walking from the train station (hill at the end a little steep with backpacks) though we didn’t have our biggest luggage with us as we used a forwarding service to Kyoto.

The hotel had lovely private hot springs for use downstairs but we also opted for private hot spring in our room that I was sad to leave.

Staff were attentive and the drinks readable priced at the bar. Had a really nice peach yuzu there! Food was very traditionally Japanese which forced me to try things outside of my comfort zone and I loved that as an experience! I learnt to like things that I wouldn’t have tried otherwise.

We stayed here in January 2026 to celebrate our 10th anniversary together and it will hold such a special place in my heart as we got engaged here also xx

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Rebecca

The stay was quite normal, cleanliness can be improved . Food was quite exceptional, staff service was quite good as well

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Johnny

Friendly and helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Angela

Great experience of a Japanese ryokan! Location is just at the beginning of the Hakone loop…close to the train station for an easy transfer to Odawara station to catch the fast train to Kyoto or Osaka

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

CJ

Love everything about it from the staff, to the room and our own private onsen. We had a very tasty breakfast and dinner on our whole stay. We will come back and stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

George

Excellent
Accommodations

Would return again. Beautiful room and facilities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Laura

Beautifully furnished and decorated onsen with a lovely reception area, shop, two small bars and dedicated eating booths - we barely saw another guest. Staying in a traditional ryokan was a brilliant experience. The service was top notch and the food was amazing. It won’t suit everyone as you do get an appetiser, sashimi course, and various meat or fish courses as well as exotic vegetables - but there’s plenty, so even if you leave a couple of things you’ll be full. If you’re a fussy eater then don’t go to Japan and stay in a traditional ryokan and then moan about the food! The room is lovely with a beautiful bathroom and shower as well as terrace and onsen - 4th floor is the best and best view. The onsen was super hot and there’s also a public onsen.
The one drawback is the local buses - this is up a very steep hill so you can walk to the town easily - but with cases it’s difficult. Buses only run to the station once or twice an hour so you’ll need to book a taxi - but do so in advance as they’re hard to come by. This hotel doesn’t offer its own shuttle bus.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Jennifer

Did not eat food here as we found an insect in our dinner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Ana

Fantastic and reasonable value . The only problem was getting there and out. There is no good transportation to and from Odawara station .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Jack

We enjoyed our stay greatly. The staff were also very lovely and accommodating (especially Yuki!)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Courtney

Everything was absolutely fantastic! A perfect and refreshing stay! We are 100% planning on another visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

lai wah

We booked with dinner and breakfast. Everything was yummy and presentation was amazing. The ambient of the hotel is nice, however it feels more Thai theme rather than Japanese. Also, the plastic fake plants by the onset tub in the room really doesn't fit with the beautiful cherry blossom on the mountains.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Maritza

The resort is beautiful. There is a waterfall as soon as you come in the staff is incredible. I still miss them to this day. It was my birthday weekend and they went to purchase a cake for me. My husband requested a small piece, but that was not enough. They had to buy a full cake. I had someone come to my room and give me a full body massage. You get two welcome drinks. The place is completely cleaned. It is so cozy inside we had access to tea and coffee. Every day we booked the room they came with a dinner and breakfast in every single day we were at mazed at how great the food was. You are about five minutes away from the town, which is so incredibly beautiful and there’s a bus stop in front of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Gabriel

Everything about it felt special and high quality. Like the type of place you’d come for a honeymoon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Shengh

Hakone Airu was a beautiful and relaxing place to stay at. It was easy to get to from Hakone-Yumoto Station by the bus shuttle. Definitely take the shuttle if you are able to. However, if you walk, it'll take some time but you get to view the onsen city. The staff were very welcoming, kind, and thoroughly explained how the services I booked worked. My sister and I got the dinner and massage package and it was very worth it. The dinner menu was delicious and fresh and we enjoyed every part of it. Our room was very cozy and the private onsen was very nice, with a beautiful mountain view. We loved that they provided yukatas for us both. It was nice to wear them and relax around the whole resort and our room. We also liked that there were two sinks and free toiletry/hygiene products for use. Although we forfeited the breakfast portion due to other conflicting schedules, we are sure it was as good as the dinner. We would definitely come back to this place and spend more time here.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

The Bali ambiance is perfect at this hotel. Super calm and romantic. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The highlight was the view from our private balcony onsen. Food was great and plentiful with a lot of variety each night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Jerika

Most relaxing part of our trip. Wish i stayed longer!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Andrew

Food was delicious, staff was kind

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

david

Excellent meals

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Daniel

Everything was fantastic. Room was clean, staff exceptionally friendly, food was amazing. There really wasn't anything to not like. Very much appreciated having a private onsen.

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Anat

Very nice

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Jonathan

Ice

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Jenny

Amazing stay, beautiful place, lovely staff. Very relaxing and enjoyed every moment.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Gayathri Devi

My stay at Hakone Airu was one of the highlights of my trip. The setting is beautiful — I visited on a rainy day and could see cherry blossoms against the mountains while relaxing in the private onsen, which was an incredible experience.

The room was spacious and very comfortable, and I slept well on the futons. The kaiseki dinner and breakfast were both good, and I really liked the private dining rooms, which made the experience feel more intimate.

The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the property is very well maintained. Overall, a relaxing and memorable stay — I would definitely recommend it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Colin

Beautiful stay with exceptional hospitality, but dinner quality varied night to night

Hakone Airu was a very memorable stay, and what stood out most was the hospitality. The staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout our time there. Everyone made us feel taken care of, and I especially wanted to recognize staff members whose names I may be spelling phonetically in English, including Pneun-Mo, Me-uh/Mew at the front desk, Main, and Sung Say. They were all fantastic. All of them I believe are from myanmar (Burma) and are wonderful. We wish them the best, as they truly were extremely accommodating in our requests, like leaving early to make our Shinkansen.

The property itself felt peaceful and special, and the overall experience was very relaxing. Breakfast was delicate, thoughtful, and very well done. For travelers from a Western background, some of the Japanese breakfast items may feel unique at first, but it was wholesome, balanced, and a great experience.

Dinner, however, was a bit inconsistent between the two nights. Our dinner on 03/31 was fantastic and noticeably better than the first night (03/30), attached menus. The ingredients felt fresher, and the overall quality was much higher. The clam soup was wonderful, the octopus appetizer was excellent, the onions in the soup were surprisingly delicious, the shrimp tempura was outstanding, and the wagyu was fantastic. Dessert was also a perfect finish, especially the sakura element, which felt light and

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Lisa and Nigel

This Ryokan was outstanding. It was peaceful and stylish while also feeling authentic and very Japanese. We loved the private hot spring bath on our balcony and really enjoyed dressing in kimonos for dinner. I highly recommend this Ryokan

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Lizeth

This stay was highly incredible. We decided to treat ourselves on this stay, and it was definitely amazing. From the views, the relaxation you gain, the comfort of the bed and tatami mats, and of course the baths. The staff is also extremely attentive and kind. We loved our stay and wish we couldve stayed even longer!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Really enjoyed the private bath and the accommodations while we were there. The staff was extremely friendly as well. Unfortunately, I was not there long enough to take advantage of the spa or bar but perhaps next time :)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Alixandria

Beautiful, clean hotel. Loved the private onsen and kaiseki meals. Very relaxing! Not far from the station.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Jillian

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property was beautiful. We enjoyed our spacious room and private open air bath very much. The breakfasts and dinners were great and plentiful. The staff were so sweet and very helpful. It was the perfect relaxing time in the middle of a busy trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Kum Tho

great experience, great service. Strong recommendation

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Maria Alejandra

Everything was exceptional

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Zixun

Relaxing, dinner was fantastic. Staff was wonderful. Overall great experience!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Mathew

Wonderful traditional style hotel, onsen in the balcony, central location, beautiful area close to all the great sightseeing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Bree

The property is beautiful, private balcony with private onsen were AMAZING! Room was comfortable and well laid out. That part is definitely a 5*.

The staff were friendly, mostly helpful, but not so much if you got there early. They did take your stuff, but didn't help with directions on how to catch the bus or where to walk.

The food is where this property lost a star (I'd give it a 3, maybe upper 2). The dining area is beautiful and peaceful. The actual food needs some work. The first course was set out 10 min early and was meant to be warm, we arrived on time and it was cold. They proceeded to bring out each course in rapid succession and we had a ton of food in front of us. Not a proper kaiseki meal. As we dug in the food was ok, how they managed dry fish in soup is beyond me.

I'd stay here again - but would skip the food and enjoy it in town instead.

One other note - if you stay here know its at least 30min away from the lake and the majority of the Hakone Loop. So I'd suggest accounting for that in your time planning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Mark

Awesome stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

James

Hakone Airu was an awesome place to stay and such a relaxing experience. The rooms are beautiful and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The private onsen on the balcony was honestly insane and easily the best part of the stay. It’s a really cool mix of traditional ryokan vibes with modern comfort.

Just be warned it’s a steep climb up there from the station and it’s about 800m walk

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Cassandre

The room, food provided, staff, and ambience were perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Rebecca

Staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the private bath (spa)!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Richard

Staff was extremely kind and polite. Interacting with them each day was a pleasure.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Marissa

Staff were great. Amenities were amazing. Loved the private onsen

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Eleanor

Incredible experience and one we’d recommend anyone going to Japan to experience. Food is incredible, very thoughtful and a fantastic experience. You can’t guarantee every course will be to your taste, but there are enough options that you will still be satisfied. The staff have put such care into your experience, it’s amazing. Rooms are stunning and onsen experience is wonderful. The highlight of our Japan trip - thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Jhon

The food was absolutely delicious and the portions left us very full. It helped a lot as we burned calories with our different adventures.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Trish

Clean, spacious room with your own private osen, too bad I didn't know they serve their breakfast from 7:30-11ish, I wish they have put the time somewhere on their booking page because I had to leave at 7am to catch my train and I didn't have a chance to eat the breakfast that came with my hotel booking. I feel sad for missing out on that.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Katy

The staff were very helpful, especially in trying to account for my husband's dietary requirements. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the private onsen was wonderful. I enjoyed the food a lot and I recommend trying the shonan gin tonic!
It cost us 800 yen to reach Hakone Airu by taxi from the train station. You can take the shuttle bus for 200 yen, but I'd note that it would be difficult to ride it with large suitcases.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Kirsty

This was one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. Amazing room, incredible meals and great staff. Truly amazing and I would definitely stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

SHARI

The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The hotel itself is beautiful and I loved our private onsen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

alejandro

Nos encanto el hotel, excelente atencion por parte del personal, excelente comida .. y una experiencia inigualable el tener un onsen privado en el cuarto!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Feb 2026

stephanie

Check-in process was slow (seemed like we sat in the lobby forever). Room was nice. Massages were great. The meals were a major let-down. We tried everything that came with the dinner and breakfast, and very little tasted good. I literally had only one bite of most dishes. By far, the meals at Hakone Airu were the worst meals we had in 10 days in Japan. The food tainted the experience and is the reason we took off two stars. The tub is large enough for two and the views were pleasant, even in winter. The shower took a long time to heat up and we didn't figure out how to make it work normally (it turns itself off after about 45 seconds). It was cold in the shower room and overall, difficult to regulate the temperature in our room. Check-out was also slow; not sure if they were training new staff or what. I would like to try a different ryokan at some point, but husband says nope -- been there, done that, don't need to do it again. Clearly, he was underwhelmed by the experience here too. We had an amazing stay in Kyoto, so perhaps we were spoiled by that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Jessica

The staff were so attentive and kind! Everything was ready for us and went smoothly, it made our stay extremely relaxing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Christina

The staff were so lovely. They made our stay so special. They were helpful with our baby who stayed with us as well. Facilities were beautiful and the food was amazing. Loved our stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Andrew

The staff were incredibly attentive, the private onsen made for a relaxing and magical evening after a tough travel day, and the food was incredible. My only regret was not having more time here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

George

Hotel was clean, staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. Would stay here again, loved the private onsen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Eric

Staff was very kind & helpful, I liked that when we ate breakfast it was in our own little private section. We also got complementary drinks because of our Expedia status. Onsen was a good size for 2 people as well, view was amazing. Loved relaxing here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Moezin

Excellent attentive staff. Food quality was Michelin Star for the dinner and breakfast. Open Air private Onsen was the best part of the stay.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Yumiko

Room with the private onsen on balcony was sooo nice. However, a little more privacy on balcony and with the bathroom would be nicer. Staff was ver nice but obviously not Japanese. That was a let down for me.

Staff

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

ken

When the meals were multicourse, a server has brought the next course before the previous course would completely consumed. A very early after receiving that first course. The toilets apparently run all night long and flush independently.Waking you up from a gentle sleep.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Kelvin

Clean, great service.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2026

Hui

The hotel staff really tried but are very under trained. This is not somewhere where you go for Japanese hospitality. Dinner and breakfast services both felt rushed and the overall dining pairing was questionable for a traditional kaiseiki experience. There are way better options in the area and this was a big miss for us.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

Gustin

Small room, mediocre meals and overall overpriced

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Alex

Legitimately the best hotel I've ever stayed at. Top tier service from time of entry, very clean facility, and food served at dinner and breakfast were excellent.

My partner and I were surprised at how comfortable the beds were.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Deborah

Wow!! The best experience we ever had! The rooms, views, onsen, food and service were spectacular. Highly recommended. We would love to come back to this Ryokan!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Vivan

Staff was super friendly. Great amenities. Private onsen was amazing and food was delicious

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Rachel

Booked for a private open air bath. The bath was sensational after a long week of exploring. We had the dinner option. Dinner was fresh, filling and delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Beyene

The room was spotless, the staff are very friendly, the amenities were great, and the location was good as well

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Wai Lok

The service was fantastic, everyone was very helpful and kind. We really enjoyed the quiet and spacious room + private onsen. The dinner on the first night was perfectly balanced and one of our best experiences in Japan, but the dinner on the second night was a little disappointing. Too much meats + the hot pot Wagyu without any sauce was not very appetizing.

Overall we loved our stay and would recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Jodie

Hot tub was great, although i expected hot spring water it was not

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

monika

Great place to stay in Hakone with private Onsen. Excellent location, breakfast and great staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Marjorie

Spotless room! Loved our in room onsen. Dinner and breakfast in our private dining room were fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Philip

Service was excellent at every step. The property is beautiful and the private bath on the balcony is a real plus.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Cameron

Staff was super nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Cliff

Room is clean. Service was excellent

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2025

Calvin

We enjoyed the cleanliness of the property, private onsen, delicious food, friendly staff, in-room massage, and overall ambience. The bad thing was the private dining was as private as we had hoped. There was a demising wall between couples but the European couple from France lacked awareness and their voices could be heard throughout all of the private dining areas.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Carolyn

Beautiful view of the mountains from the private onsen tub on the balcony of the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Sara

We truly enjoyed our stay here. The service was top notch. Food was amazing and the in room onsen was amazing as well. Very private and quiet area. Walkable distance to the train station with lots of convenient stores around the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

MISS

Room was amazing . The toiletries such as shampoo and shower gel smelt amazing . Dinner and breakfast were very tasty

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Adam

Beautiful room, spacious, has an amazing onsen bath for yourself. The breakfast and dinner sets were amazing as well. Staff are helpful and friendly.

The area to get here can be a bit tricky so make sure to use the shuttle from the station to get here, walking back isn't as bad as you're going downhill.

Overall, my wife and I loved it and hope to be back soon.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Angela

The place is beautiful and the staff is excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Alan

Overall just an extraordinary experience and a great break from the hustle and bustle of the city prefectures.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Ioana

I had a great stay at Hakone Airu, but I want to highlight that the staff is incredible and they do anything in their power for people to feel welcome. I had forgotten something at the hotel and they shipped it to my next location in Tokyo immediately - really appreciate their promptitudine!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Rodney

Staff service and accomodations were excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Raul

Everyone is so nice here. The place is beautiful and I highly recommend. Very clean and comfortable. The dinner was AMAZING! Also, one thing I really love is the private onsen is a good size in your room. It allows for you and your significant other to relax together. If I were to go to Hakone again, I’d for sure consider staying here again! Thank you everyone!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Yoo

The breakfast was perfect and I felt Iike in heaven in my room with Private onsen.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Hongyu

The room was spotless, the linen was comfy and smelled fresh. The stuff was super polite. We enjoyed the in-suite onsen very much, also impressed by the artistically presented delicious half board meal and the breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Patryk

It was an amazing stay and if you're planning on getting the ryokan experience with a little luxury I highly recommend

Leisure Partner