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Reviews of Guest House Kamakura Zen-ji 2 stars

248-0021 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Sakanoshita 28-7, Japan

#8 of 38 B&Bs and Inns in Kamakura

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 298 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Zen spot in Kamakura
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The host was super gentle and available and the guest house is clean and in a strategic position to visit the environment or go to the beach for some surf.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    a little bit far from the public transportation station.

    Staff was very nice here and roommates are friendly. close to beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice! Kind host, very very clean and comfy. Near beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Stayed one night and it was just what we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and well run. Very functional and clean, with shared shower room with good water pressure.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If there was an hot spring, it would be make my trip more pleasant.

    The staff were really friendly and hospitable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Relaxing place, great vibe and owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This place had a fantastic, serene vibe and is a great place to stay to visit the town and beach area. The common room/area is very relaxing, and also contains the showers. The man who greeted us was very quick to get there from wherever he lives, and gave us a great intro to the place, cold water to drink (it was a hot day in July), and then chatted with us about our vacation, where we lived, etc. A very good soul in a good place in his life. He gave us meal suggestions and other local advice. The woman who was there when we checked out was also very kind and talkative.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    Everything! It has such a cute and relaxing vibe! Also conveniently located and close to the beach!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was such a lovely gentleman! He was happy to answer our questions and always greeted us with a smile :) The stay was clean and super cosy and just a short walk from the beach

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice place, very clean. Host gave us recommendations what to see/eat in Kamakura. Place was around 10 min walking from the station and very close to the supermarket.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    10
    Best place to stay in Kamakura
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have trouble getting more towels.

    The staff is very friendly, the place is beautiful and so clean. We needed to book an extra day because of an emergency, and they help us and the staff was very attentive.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Cosy guest house on kamakura
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was a tradicional japonese house very clean and very cosy. The host was very helpfull.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The owner was great, it’s in an absolutely brilliant location, and I actually ended up having the room to my self (value for money was great) And it felt very traditional which was what I was looking for

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

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

    Peaceful and clean. Staff are very nice :)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Great stay and great vacation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    It was very clean, comfortable beds, great lounge!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Meet a lot of new friends here and next time i will definitely choose here for a longer stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    so close to the beach and convenient store. Also a lot of cute cafes nearby. Staff Rin is soooo kind and gave me a lot of recommendations around here.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really lovely owner, gave us some good restaurant recommendations. Simple rooms with comfy beds. Great location for exploring the lovely little streets of Kamakura.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Peaceful and Calm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was incredible. After traveling for two months, this place felt like a retreat. An impressive feat for a dormitory. I had some of the most peaceful mornings in my life here. Staff doesn’t come till later in the day, so I felt like I had a whole traditional dining area to myself to drink the free coffee and just enjoy the tatami mats. If I ever come back to Kamakura, I would never stay anywhere else. Staff was so accommodating, everything was clean, water was nice and hot.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    good location but i wish the beds/bunks were more comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bed was really uncomfortable and pillow was really thin. had to double it up and sleep with my arms under it.

    very clean, great location, close to the beach and a short walk to the station. the owner was friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Calm, comfortable, and very clean guesthouse - excellent experience by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had such a pleasant experience at this guesthouse! Hire was welcoming and super helpful. The place itself is a traditional guesthouse - the beds are on wooden bases and the mattresses a bit flatter than European standards. This was part of the charm so I have no complaints at all (and my back is in better condition then when I arrived!!). I was also given a free towel to use whilst there. The guesthouse location is a quick 10 minute walk to Hase station and right by the beach. I enjoyed this part a lot. The showers and facilities were great, everything was super clean and tidy (daily cleaning). There was access to filtered hot and cold water, and green tea and coffee whenever you wanted it. There’s also a Lawsons convenience shop 5 minutes away which was quite literally convenient. I would definitely recommend this place as a solo traveller or with others, and will definitely come back!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That I wasn't there for longer

    The location - so close to a beautiful beach and temples The communal area - comfortable and condusive to interesting conversations with strangers The staff - so friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Great beach hostel in fun area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spotless lodging, great location near the beach and very helpful host.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, awesome staff and facilities. Clean and small dorm, people were respectful. Good location and super near the beach.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    A lovely house with shared spaces near town
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was my second time staying at the property. Everything was up to standard again and the owners are just such sweet people. They’d be happy to help if you need recommendations

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great

    Stayed in April 2025

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