Kokuminshukusha Shodoshima

Pros +

• We stayed in the family lodge. The location is great (if you’ve got a car) and the views are great. We did not come across any bugs in the house, which is something we always appreciate when staying in the countryside.
• Location of this hotel is unique on Shodoshima island, including fantastic view of sunset while dining (or just sitting in the lobby!). It also connects to a quiet park full of Sakura trees. Public bathes have great view too. Facility is not brand new, but the experience of using them was greatly comfortable. Most importantly, service is outstanding. We are a family of 5, not speaking Japanese, the hotel front desk helped us a lot on transportation to and from Ikeda port and local supermarket. we cooked in our family suite and enjoyed three days stay. We highly appreciate the service from hotel staff. Thank you very much!
• Quaint, old school 20th century Japanese hotel. Nice traditional room. The location is very out of the way, a taxi to and from the town is necessary if you don’t have a car.

Cons -

• The whole place is somewhat underwhelming, despite its great potential. It feels that it has been lacking investment for about 30 years and it is ageing.The place offers low comfort levels due to a range of things: clogging sink, dirty curtains, torn sofa cover, broken things everywhere. It didn’t have a great clean feeling, although it would be unfair to say it wasn’t. Disposable or sanitized slippers would also be nice.