Kinugawa Royal Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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1426-2 Ohara, Kinugawaonsen, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2522
  • Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi
    5 min walk
  • やまじょう手打そば店
    1 min walk
  • Kinugawa Onsen Station
    9 min walk
  • Utsunomiya (QUT)
    66 min drive

Room options

Standard Japanese Room, Room Only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Superior Japanese Room, Room Only

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

Economy Japanese Room, Room Only

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese Western Room, Room Only

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

Economy Japanese Room, No view, Room Only

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Standard Japanese Room, Half Board

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Superior Japanese Room, Half Board

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

Economy Japanese Room, Half Board

  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese Western Room, Half Board

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

Economy Japanese Room, No view, Half Board

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese-style Room with 6 Tatami Mats (No View), Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Standard Japanese Room, Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Superior Japanese Room, Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

Economy Japanese Room, Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese Western Room, Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Economy Japanese Room, No view, Breakfast Included

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese-style Room with 12 Tatami Mats, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About this property

Kinugawa Royal Hotel

Family-friendly ryokan with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free ryokan has a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an arcade/games room, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
Kinugawa Royal Hotel offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.
During your stay at Kinugawa Royal Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • 5 minutes on foot from Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi and a 3-minute drive from Tobu World Square
Kinugawa Royal Hotel offers its guests hot springs and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/games room, gift shops/newsstands, and karaoke are also featured at the family-friendly Kinugawa Royal Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Nikko ryokan is smoke free.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massage
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 5:00 AM - midnight
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in July and close in August.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

KINUGAWA ROYAL HOTEL Nikko
KINUGAWA ROYAL Nikko
KINUGAWA ROYAL
KINUGAWA ROYAL HOTEL Nikko
KINUGAWA ROYAL HOTEL Ryokan
KINUGAWA ROYAL HOTEL Ryokan Nikko

Kinugawa Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 277 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a grand dame of a ryokan hotel next to a beautiful river with a scenic view of a suspension bridge and cliff. The hotel is very worn and in real need of a renovation, but the staff keep it as clean as they can. This is not a glamorous hotel and is definitely past its prime. However, that's not why you come here. You come to this ryokan for the hospitality, the well-maintained spa, the family activities, which are numerous (outdoor pool, manga reading room, mahjong, billiards, table tennis and karaoke) and its convenient location to the train station and the river. The buffet breakfast and dinner are delicious, the staff is very friendly and hard-working and there is an endless supply of choose-your-own yukata by the front desk. This is a quiet town and the sidewalk rolls up early as well as the activities in the hotel, which makes it a good, wholesome place for a family with young children or teens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Weiping

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Good area for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was in poor condition and not maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has very much seen better days. I didn't arrive in time to try their restaurants so I can't be any judge of that, but the rooms had no AC, I found an Ant twice in my room (and you know if you find one then there are MORE !), hair on my sheets, and everything had a very worn and stained look (walls, wallpaper, etc). The Onsen part wasn't too good either. A lot of the hallways had half hazard done patches from holes punched or kicked into the walls. When I talked to the staff about my room they apologized and that was it. When I left they gave me $10 vouchers for next time I visit (I WON'T !).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, excellent ambience and surrounding environment. Staff do not communicate in English. But first time I ever feel one of the staff did something dishonorable in Japan was to cancel our booking slot for a private onsen and gave it to another. I have never encountered this in Japan before.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Pramod

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nature view is good from the property and not much cleannesses, not well maintained though expensive price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price!
The hotel locates next to the suspension bridge, restaurants, and small shops. The building and rooms are dated but have renovated the bathrooms and tatami matts. The buffet dinner, buffet breakfast, and all-you-can drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol) are a must. We enjoyed them. The foods were delicious, lots of options, and well prepared. There are drinks for everyone’s needs. The internet speed was fast throughout our room. The gentleman at the reception speaks English perfectly and is friendly. We definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Location was great. The view around the hotel was great. We enjoyed exploring around the area. The kids enjoyed the pool and the game room. The buffet was nice too. The hotel itself is very old.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Bowen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

KAWABATA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No wifi at room. Good room. 👍👍👍👍👍👍สุดยอด is the time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel at the last minute for an overnight stay. Sadly I didn't read the reviews! I found this hotel to be old, in poor condition and unclean. Also the pool is drained empty for 9 months of the year, my son was very upset. Would I stay again... NO! But the property is affordable and room was large. I would suggest choosing somewhere else if this hotel meets your price point
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No WiFi no laundry room and wasn’t allowed to eat dinner when I asked why I was given no explanation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for
So it should be non smoking hotel, but I could smell the cigarette. bath in room smells and bath tub was very old and visually unsanitary. Dinner selection was OK so as drink varieties. But it was chaotic Since it was buffet. It wasn’t bad for price. But won’t go back this hotel chain anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
advanced payment (前受金) ?
The staff could not explain the reason of the advanced payment (前受金) and I didn't have the refund after the check out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Sayuri, Maryland

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked free private hot spring with outside view. We have three elementary boys and moms could not have a same gender bath, so we reserved a private bath looking over mountains and bridge view at reception and all family could enjoy hot spring together. Ping Pong tables and karaoke rooms were also free to reserve. In addition, I loved alcohols bar at buffet. Draft beer server machines were cool. Our group was age 5-79. We all enjoyed hot springs and food. A few drawbacks were cleanliness and visible ware outs due to facility age. However Hotel can update or maintains recreational equipments better. Futons are used feathers, so if you have allergy, make sure if you can get alternatives. My futon must have a hole and when I woke up, my hair was covered with feathers! But that was only mine. Other 6 family futons were fine. We had a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018