Ibusuki Royal Hotel

The location is very convenient with beautiful views. The room was comfortable. The hotel arranged our sand bathing experience which was super convenient

We were disappointed on arrival to be told that even as guests we could not have dinner in the hotel as it was fully booked. This was very poor with no warning that we needed to book in advance. Fortunately we had our own car and went to an excellent restaurant in town but it was necessary to drive as taxis not easily available. The breakfast was totally Japanese cuisine which was undoubtedly very good but a challenge for Europeans.

Great location overlooking the sea but a little out of town so car very helpful

All seemed a bit regimented, surprised to be told that we couldn’t dine in the hotel as fully booked, not usual for guests to be turned away. Everything seemed to be run on a time table set by hotel. Maybe our lack of understanding of how a Japanese resort hotel works? They did recommend a very good restaurant in town but couldn’t fix taxi so had to drive. Pool had not been cleaned and suspect little used as national guests all prefer the spar pool. They did organise trip to sand bath, a great experience . Breakfast was purely Japanese food and a challenge for Europeans

The property is very well located a short taxi ride from the train station, with a very good view, the sound of the ocean in the room, nice onsen and access to the beach. We had an issue with our ferry booking to yakushima that the staff with real effort sorted for us and the staff generally were friendly and helpful.

I couldnt find a walk forest adjacent to the property and there arent food options in walking distance.

A great location, nicely sized rooms. Friendly helpful staff.

Very limited food offerings