“Join the Japanese for a Holiday!”

We loved staying here! It felt like being part of the Japanese vacation scene. Shoes off on arrival. We joined the Japanese in the spacious lounge for happy hour (4-6PM) & like them, we wandered around the facilities in hotel-issue pyjamas & slippers - what a fab idea after a relaxing onsen. The buffet breakfast & evening meal were plentiful & many local dishes were available. We found all the staff to be kind & friendly. The view from the restaurant is amazing & listening to the birdsong was a delight. Our bedroom was one of the most spacious we have stayed in during our travels in Japan. Free tea, coffee & water were constantly available in the lounge. We would be happy to return.

“Excellent”

Good view of the bay from the dining room. Excellent food and welcome extras. Breakfast included European options. Staff extremely helpful.

“A comfortable stay in a beautiful area.”

We selected Breeze bay based on the reviews: and it did not disappoint. Although the building is not as modern or fancy as some others closer to the water, it was comfortable and provided all we could want. The facilities at the hotel are varied, and target guest relaxation: we especially enjoyed the private pool. The food in the restaurant was extremely tasty and well presented. The staff are the best feature of this hotel. From the greeting at the front door to the service in the restaurant, the staff are friendly and efficient. For overseas guests, this personal touch makes everything more comfortable. This might seem like a small thing, but the staff were putting up a Christmas tree as we arrived, and the simple pleasure they showed, made me feel very much at home. As a final comment We were very grateful to have a taxi deliver us to and from the JR train station.

“An enjoyable Japanese-style resort in a beautiful town, catering more to couples than solo travelers”

As the name states, this facility is more of a Japanese resort than a Western-style hotel (e.g., shoes off when entering the lobby, etc.); this was a nice change. Its location was a long walk uphill; however the resort offered free transportation upon arrival and departure from the JR train station. The uphill location compensated with an excellent view of Matshushima Bay. The entire staff was very helpful, although only one person in the resort seemed to speak English. The guest lounge on the main floor was very nice, with complementary alcohol and snacks in the afternoon. The hot pot / buffet dinner at the resort was generous, atmospheric, and delicious.

“Comfortable, catering for tourists.”

Location is slightly out of town, but easily walkable, albeit uphill. Free taxi to and from the station. Very spacious and comfortable room, but I think we were lucky to have a view as most rooms look out on trees. Extensive range of food for both breakfast and dinner. Free coffee, soft drinks and some alcohol during the day. Seems popular with overseas tourists and families with children.

“Great value in Matsushima”

Very large room. Very friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner with large buffet. Easy walk to main street of Matsushima. We recommend and would return.

“A hotel with a great view and very attentive staff!”

While this hotel has 'Seaside Resort' in the name, it is actually located quite a way from the seaside. It does, however have what is possibly the best view over the town and bay. We were warmly welcomed, and given an early check-in, which was appreciated, and allowed us to go out exploring the area. There were a lot of perks to staying at this hotel, including a 'happy hour' which had free snacks and drinks, bicycles, and the buffet breakfast and dinner (both of which we would recommend). Staff here were exceptional, both in friendliness and knowledge of the hotel and things to do in the area. A hotel shuttle is available, but in saying that, we chose to just walk to and from the train station (about 10min away, but up a bit of a hill on the way there). We also made use of the free hotel bikes - they had tiny wheels (about 11"), but for all that, were well-maintained and nice to ride. While our room was spacious, with a lot of extras, it was unfortunately dark, and overlooking the carpark. If we stayed here again, I would probably opt to pay the extra for a room with a view, or a south facing room.

The room was huge and the amenities fantastic, especially the private onsen. Matsushima is so beautiful.