Pluses: restaurant and family mart on-site. Close to tram and bus routes and in the edge of Tenmonkan entertainment zone - if that's your thing.
No real complaints. Good solid hotel.
Good location, Just a 1-minute walk from the JR station. Many shops around. Easy to find food.
Sound proof was quite ok although I could still hear some noise from the train sometimes. Since the air-conditioner could generate only the hot air, I had to open the window but it was not noisy.
Toilet was comparatively bigger than other hotels at the same level.
Price was good
Could communicate in English
ผผู้เข้าพักLove the private outdoor bath on the balcony! The food was good. We had both Western and Japanese dinners, but I'd go for the Japanese set if we only had one day. Breakfast was plentiful. Parking was easy. The room looked a little aged, but it was clean and well maintained.
DDohadotongOur Third Visit to Ibusuki Royal Hotel – A Perfect Family Getaway
This was our third stay at the Ibusuki Royal Hotel. On our previous family trips, we stayed next door at the Iwasaki Hotel, which is now unfortunately closed. The Royal Hotel is beautifully situated right by the seaside, offering stunning views of Mount Kaimon from the side — the scenery is simply breathtaking.
Although the facilities are a bit dated, everything is immaculately clean, and the staff are exceptionally kind and attentive, making our stay truly enjoyable. The spacious guest rooms and relaxing atmosphere reflect the charm of a seaside resort.
The hot spring baths, including the open-air onsen, were the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day. The breakfast buffet was also impressive — the quality and variety exceeded our expectations, and our whole family was delighted.
Another plus is the hotel’s convenient location — within a 10-minute walk you’ll find the Daiei Shopping Mall, where you can easily pick up local foods and souvenirs.
If you rise early, I highly recommend taking a morning stroll along the beach in front of the hotel. It feels like stepping into a scene from a movie — a peaceful and beautiful start to the day.
If you’re planning a family trip, I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel. We visited by rental car from Kagoshima, but it seems that a shuttle service from JR Ibusuki Station is also available.
A truly wonderful stay — we look forward to returning again!
ผผู้เข้าพักgood hotel, very new. nice location. quiet and spacious. good personnel. thank you for everything.
a beautiful drawing in the room! wow!
but there are things you can improve.
the curtains are short and they allow light in, you need blackout curtains!
for some people tge totel is probably too minimalistic: a minimal welcome kit, an empty lobby where you dont feel comfortable even to talk (because you can break the silence).
a welcome kit is scarce - only one tea bag (not a selection of tea, no coffee bag), (you could add cotton pads, cotton swabs, skincare kit). but they supply you with a bottle of water every day - thank you.
the garment quality that you need to have on when you visit the bath on the 10th floor is not a good quality.
the toilet seat is cool but lots of excessive functions you never use, it makes some noise voluntarily any time, and always when you pass by it. it' s too sophisticated and it consumes too much electricity - wasteful and not eco-frindly.
anyway thank you!