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Hakone Retreat Före

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Interior
Restaurant
Exterior
Cafe
Hakone Retreat Före, in the historical district, offers an outdoor public bath, facial and body scrub treatments for rejuvenation. Guests enjoy free WiFi, visit the on-site café for refreshments, and browse the shopping facilities within the retreat.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Shower, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room with Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite Room with Terrace, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Room with Terrace, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 109 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Shower and Wood Stove, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room with Shower and Wood Stove, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (4 people), Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room (4 people), Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Adjoining Room (Deluxe Double Room with Shower and Wood Stove), Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Adjoining Room (Deluxe Double Room with Shower and Wood Stove), Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

DELUXE DOUBLE W/ FIREWOOD STOVE

  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Foret SUITE

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room(4-person)

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sengokuhara, a neighborhood in Hakone, Hakone Retreat Före is in the suburbs and on the boardwalk/promenade. Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Gora Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ōwakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Check out an event or a game at Fuji Speedway, and consider making time for Fuji Safari Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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1286-116 Sengokuhara Ashigarashimo-gun, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0631

What's nearby

  • Hakone Venetian Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pola Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ōwakudani - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station - 9 min drive
  • Kowakidani Station - 9 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪じねんじょ蕎麦 箱根九十九 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪tea salon Orient Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪蔵一 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dining 四季彩 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪はこねずし - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hakone Retreat Före

Upscale hotel near Ōwakudani
Consider a stay at Hakone Retreat Före and take advantage of an outdoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs, and indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy, or a body scrub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and hot springs on site
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hakone Retreat Före have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Mini fridges, coffee grinders, and CD players

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,500 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot spring
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 194 ºF
  • Public bath open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • CD player
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property immediately after booking with their expected arrival time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 4500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

NEST INN HYOSEKIKAKU
NEST HAKONE HYOSEKIKAKU
NEST HYOSEKIKAKU
NEST HAKONE
Hakone Retreat Fore Hotel
Retreat Fore Hotel
Retreat Fore
Hotel Hakone Retreat Fore Hakone
Hakone Hakone Retreat Fore Hotel
Hotel Hakone Retreat Fore
Hakone Retreat Fore Hakone
NEST INN HAKONE
NEST INN HAKONE HYOSEKIKAKU

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakone Retreat Före pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hakone Retreat Före?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakone Retreat Före?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hakone Retreat Före?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hakone Retreat Före located?

Located in Sengokuhara, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sengokuhara Onsen and Hakone Venetian Glass Museum. Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie and Pola Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hakone Retreat Före Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 390 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Room was clean but room was aged.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property & building, surrounded by breathtaking nature. Very helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly a beautiful setting!

Beyond pleasantly surprised with this gem of a place! Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel and setting, the staff here were excellent, the food great and all set in a lovely forest area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
The property was stunning and an excellent value for the cost. Breakfast was delicious and sakurai treated us very well upon and arrival and throughout our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihong

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing is great except it is little far away from shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel surrounded by nature! Nice honsen and great breakfast made fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is old and smelly . Need to be remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were areas where you can access for different occasions, such as cafés, onsen, and relaxing library lounge. The library lounge was one of the unique places. It had a bungalow space where you could lean back and chill. Also, there were a big audio device where you could listen to music and relax. The best part though, was that they opened the cafés till 22 o'clock and the onsen till midnight!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never recommend staying here. While some staff was lovely, on average they were incredibly rude and dismissive. The room itself was a dump; they promised to drive us to a couple places nearby and when asked, laughed in our faces and told us absolutely not. And then we got stranded with no way home - no Ubers would pick us up, and the hotel REFUSED to come (6 min drive). So, the only way home due to torrential rain and dangerous walk was a stranger who offered to drive us. Not to mention the showers look like a prison cell (and smell disgusting). One of the worst stays of my life. Would never, ever, ever recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful luxurious retreat!

Loved our stay and only wish we could have stayed longer! Great location, welcoming and accommodating staff (they shipped the laptop we left behind to our hotel in Tokyo the following day), fantastic meals (breakfast, dinner and treats) and thoughtful amenities deserve at least a couple of nights stay. Thermal springs are well situated and super relaxing and the area around the hotel is beautiful. I would give this hotel 11 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful, rustic setting in a forest. The onsen was so incredibly relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The retreat was beautiful. There was some paint chipping and cracks in the room but all in all a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member we interacted with was so nice and gave amazing service. Great group of people working here. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special place, beautiful hotel, and great staff. So glad we were able to come here for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight get away

From the moment we arrived the service was excellent. The setting is beautiful and the staff are efficient and friendly. This really is a retreat and is very zen-like. The rooms are comfortable and cosy. The food was exceptional and prepared by the chefs in front on you. The onsen was amazing and opening hours to use were great. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a retreat

This place is amazing, and I plan to return in the future. The location is convenient, and the service is phenomenal. This accommodation sets a new high standard for me. Some employees speak English, which is nice. The amenities are the highlight of this place. It was a very relaxing experience before our Kumano Kodo backpacking journey.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with beautiful surroundings. Very attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
I was a bit disappointed in the quality and condition of the rooms for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is very nice. The Onsen is particularly great. The rooms were ok, but I was expecting more for the price we paid. The room would eagerly take a hand of paint...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Our least favourite stay in Japan. They do not prioritize guests for their dining, no one greeted us at check-in (we had to hike in the dark from the road up to reception). The staff were SUPER unhelpful and a bit rude. The walls in the room were peeling. Although it is on a bus route, there is not much transportation here. It was a huge disappointment and I wish we could get a refund and have stayed elsewhere.,

6/10 Okay

eleni

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
First the positives - we really liked the set dinner. It was wonderful. The Onsen was nice also. However there were many negatives which is surprising since we have never been disappointed with an Expedia VIP hotel until now. When we checked in, there wasn’t an offer of a welcome drink even though the check in counter was in front of the bar. This was surprising. The room itself was not impressive with paint chips and cracks all over the walls. This was shocking given the amount of $ we paid (nearly $500 for the night total). Interesting we read a review in 2023 saying the same thing ! Believe it. There is nothing in the immediate area. The day we left, we couldn’t get a taxi for hours since the area is so remote. The only solution was to have the hotel shuttle car drop us off at the bus stop in cold, rainy weather. The driver could have taken us to a nearby hotel at a different spot 10 mins away but they didn’t. Really? Lastly it states “no children” yet there were children everywhere! I would not recommend this hotel and Expedia should not be rating it as a 4 Star VIP property. We spent two weeks in Japan and this was by far our worst hotel we stayed at. So many other choices for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夕食がとても美味しかった
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liridona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Personal war sehr nett aber das Hotel würde eine Renovierung gebrauchen. Der Onsen Bereich war nicht sehr ansprechend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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