Best Hotels near the Beach in Hakone

"We stayed during a 3-day Japanese holiday. Hakone itself was really packed, so I suggest looking up holidays before booking. There were a good number of English speakers here in case you need. We enjoyed the view and our private bath from our room. Room was definitely big compared to Tokyo. The bed was low and not as thick. I like abit of firm, but my partner does not. Dinner and breakfast was great and so much food. I didn't have good wifi days before we arrived, and I missed their message asking about substitution. We didn't want to make it a big deal since he was capable of comsuming fish, but just tired of eating it since it was a staple in many of our prior meals, so we told them it was ok if they couldn't do it. They were able to accommodate my partner's request to substitute fish at the last minute which was sweet of them and he really appreciated it. I would've liked to have tried out the onsen, and hope to be back in the Hakone area again. Staff was warm and helpful"

"Had it not been for the savings of the Go To travel campaign, I would have chosen a different accommodation. Overall, Wisterian was good. The level of English spoken is non-existent so use Google Translate at your peril. The facilities are dated but the rooms are kept clean, larger rooms than you would see in Japan and the views are superb. I was taken aback though by the advance notice required to eat at the hotel—two days! I laughed hysterically as this means I wouldn’t be able to eat there during my two-night stay. Either the restaurant is a well sought after Michelin-rated gem or they would rather not have me use my GoTo travel coupons there. No real reason was given for this procedure but I was accommodated after a short consultation with the manager. A ten minute walk to a 7/11 is the only economical option for food. Be prepared to walk up the hill to return. It is most certainly helpful that there is a free shuttle bus service between the hotel and Gora Station. I used this to connect with the main transportation links around Hakone. The sauna and pool were not opened during my stay which was a real let down but the onsen was available for use. Certainly better than most but for the cost it could be better appointed. "