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Reviews of Guesthouse Papaya

415-0028 Shizuoka, Shimoda, Kisami 2167-3, Japan

#6 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Shimoda

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful place with an amazing view. The rooms were lovely, well-equipped, and just a 10-minute walk from the beach. Katsu is a very kind, attentive, and helpful host – we truly appreciated his support and interest. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would warmly recommend it to anyone. Thank you so much for the great experience!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    A peaceful and comfortable stay with beautiful terrace views and a wonderfully kind host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were a bit too soft for our taste, but everything else was perfect

    We had a lovely stay. The room was well equipped and had everything we needed. The highlight was definitely the beautiful view from the terrace, perfect for relaxing! Katsu was very kind and friendly, always ready to help.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to stay with a fantastic view to the ocean and a short walk to a wonderful beach. Very nice host! Thank you Katsu! We would definitely come again!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Charming little guest house with sea views, deck and garden where we enjoyed a barbecue.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    It was so much fun and the personal was very fun and kind
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like the views, the way the house felt very comfortable to be with the family and friends

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing to be mentioned.

    I had an amazing stay in Shimoda! The place was wonderfully authentic, with a charming atmosphere that felt uniquely local. The beach was just a short walk away, and there was a nearby restaurant serving excellent food—definitely a highlight of my trip. The landlord was incredibly kind and accommodating, even driving me to the train station after my stay. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a relaxing and genuine experience.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant and fun experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This has nothing to do with the accommodation itself, it's just there are plenty of insects in the area, so I would advise caution while opening and closing the doors to not let any in.

    The place looks really cool and has this unique vibe to it. Me and my friends enjoyed the Japanese type of bedding, although sleeping of futon is not the most comfortable to me. The house is 15 minute walk from a beach and a convenience store.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location. Welcoming atmosphere. Friendly and helpful host. Everything very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    It was a beautiful experience staying here since I love the sea face and BbQ it was best place to have n cozy place to b
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lil bit of toilet.

    Beach facing terrace and BBQ garden with all the necessary equipment and I like the very cozy entrance. I am sure to go in summer.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, I had a lovely stay.

    I very much enjoyed my stay here. The futons were confortable and the appartment was nice and clean. The view from the room is lovely overlooking the beach. The BBQ is also a really nice added bonus. There were a few insects, spiders and mosquitos, but this can't be helped and can be managed with the provided insect repellents. The property also has plenty of plates, cutlery and cooking utentils for both indoor cooking and the BBQ. The beach is also a short 10min walk away and popular for those who like surfing. I would definitely recommend to others.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kids really like the view and feels like home

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, the beach was less than a 10 minute walk and the view was beautiful. Our host was wonderful, we greatly enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I had to be picky, the bathroom isnt anything special. But it is fine

    This place was so cool. We booked last minute due to a mistake with our other place. The host met us and showed us around. Set up a charcoal BBQ. It is SUCH a cool spot. The room has tatami and you set up a bed. All the kitchen things you need. The view is incredible....I highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    9.0
    Super pleasant stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was extremely helpful. He met us when we arrived and also helped arrange barbecue in a very short notice. The kitchen was very well equipped and the house was very clean. The books and games available we very thoughtful. We would love to visit here again.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    9.0
    2 year in a row- hope we get to stay again next year!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower/toilet need a bit of improvement even if the vibes was a bit bohemian.

    we can do BBQ and near the beaches. the owner is so nice and accommodating. the price was reasonable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    10
    cozy bbq japanese style home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like its location. It's on the top from where you can see the ocean. Have a backyard for bbq. And the most is the host Katchu San a wise man. He is charming and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    4.0
    Homemade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So many bugs there. I am ok such as ants, mosquitos,cockroach even big bugs in the rooms. But it is old house matter . The room is so clean. And the room key is not safety, we were given the just our room’s key. The entrance key is not given. So it is bit scare.

    The Retro it reminds me granny’s house. House is absolutely old,but this is the Japanese retro house. I think you might able to remind Japanese old animation.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    1.0
    This is not the place in posted pictures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathroom was very dark and uncleaned. it didn’t appears in the posted pictures. and small size spiders are everywhere in the place. and owner seems good but he didn’t welcome properly and the place was disgusting.

    the place was completely change from the pictures. we were surprised by seeing the place. it was the baddest experience ever

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    7.0
    we enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    mosquitos

    really cozy, fresh air

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There should be a jet spray in toilet

    Clean, Beautiful Sea View

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

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