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Iruka Hotel

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Apartment Type | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Front of property
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Superior Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Coffee service
The Iruka Hotel, peacefully by the lake, offers a quiet retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a waterside location. The free area shuttle makes exploring nearby attractions easy, and travelers can relax with complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Futons

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Single Room - Main Building | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room - Main Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari, Hokkaido, 099-4354

What's nearby

  • Utoro Onsen - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oronko Rock - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shiretoko National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Shiretoko National Park Nature Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Frepe Waterfall - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BARISTART COFFEE SHIRETOKO - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪オリジナルファーストフードの店 Cowberry - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪ウトロ漁協婦人部食堂 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪波飛沫 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪知床テラス ダイニング波音 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Iruka Hotel

Hotel by the lake
Iruka Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Iruka Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel
Iruka Shari
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun, Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Hotel
Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel Hotel Shari

Frequently asked questions

Is Iruka Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Iruka Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iruka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Iruka Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Iruka Hotel located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Utoro Onsen and Oronko Rock. Shiretoko National Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Iruka Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuh Yiing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner was very helpful and friendly. She shared about dining options nearby and various tours avaliable during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. Having access to a kitchen was great, the staff were friendly (even offered me some soba noodles one morning) and the sea view from my window was great. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, as was the chair I was sitting in to work for a bit. There are stairs in this property (no lift) so it may not work for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUNG-PAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheuk Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel with nice view and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolo'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with sea view , good position, room with a lot of space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence Kwang Hse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small, but reasonable price with great seaview.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely couple run this hotel....so thoughtful and helpful ...lovely location on the edge of town and overlooking the harbour.if I visit Utoro again I wouldn't hesitate to return this hotel. Marvellous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cintia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, quite place, beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PUAY GEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Little seaside room

Wonderful little seaside stay. Happy to open my windows to hear the waves rushing in. I think it’s a lovely spot ! Extremely happy to catch sunrise at my window view too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

megumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I planned on camping and the campsites had closed for the season, so we went looking for options. This hotel was great! We ended up staying an additional night here, and plan to incorporate it into trips to the area in the future. The family that ran the hotel were wonderful and patient with the language barrier at times. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner lady and her are delightful. The room is facing the sea which is creating dramatic atmosphere. Just the stairs are a bit hard to carry luggage’s, but the owner’s son gave us big help to carry the cases for us. Overall fantastic experience to stay in Shari.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much better than I expected. Rooms were clean and seemed renovated. Beautiful view from rooms. Room like a hotel, facilities and convenience of hostel with a large common kitchen and dining area. Staff were helpful. Not quite in town (a few minutes drive), but this made for a beautiful sea view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have an ocean front room with tatami mats We have an ocean view bath room with a tab Super good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

An oasis

A truly awesome oasis on the edge of town, with superb views over the bay, and lovely owners who go out of their way to help you. The other guests were also friendly, and the set-up of the open kitchen where you can prepare your own meals is a bonus. Actually the best bonus was the free coffee available 24/7. That was a blessing to the two drowned rats who made it to the hotel in a torrential downpour… You would be hard-pressed to find better accommodation on the peninsula, and far less likely to meet nicer people. 5 big stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Boon Hua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff did not bother to share about the more convenient way to move luggage to room during checking in. Generally not helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

SHINJI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
なし
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel basic dove non manca nulla, c’è tutto! La camera con vista sul mare era spaziosa. Ci sono spazi comuni dove mangiare e caffè sempre disponibile. Nei dintorni ci sono buonissimi ristoranti e 2 kombini. Molto consigliato!!! Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo!
Dalla camera
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Masayuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
静かな海辺のロケーションです。 無料のコーヒー 美味しかったです。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ケイコ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Makoto

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

なおき

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEIYU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
很棒
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TSUDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フタッフも親切で海岸の眺めも素敵でした ありがとうございました
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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