Miyajima Hotel Makoto

This is an authentic ryokan style hotel, and the staff were very attentive and helpful during our stay. We stayed in a Japanese style bedroom, equipped with tatami mats and futons. The hotel is convenient for the ferry, and we could see the Torii gate and the bay from our bedroom window. We had the kaiseki evening meal in the banqueting hall, which was superb and to be recommended. We also enjoyed using the public baths and making use of the yukatas left in our room. Miyajima is quiet and serene after 5.30pm, so staying the night is a good option for those wanting to enjoy the location without crowds. Overall, it was a relaxing and unique stay.

The hotel was very well located within walking distance to ferry port and main sites on the island. The staff were lovely, hotel was quiet, clean and very welcoming. We had half board. The food was excellent but advise having only if you are happy to eat everything and like seafood as it is set menu with lots of fish. We enjoyed it and our children made a good attempt.The onsen was very clean and quiet. Room was Japanese style with futon. Very spacious and comfortable and we had a nice view of the sea. Everything exceeded our expectations and we had a wonderful time.

This is a reasonably priced ryokan, with excellent service and very good breakfast and dinner. The rooms are much larger than the typical ryokan room, and we had plenty of space for four friends traveling together. The bath is OK, but not spectacular. The decor in the lobby and dining rooms is a bit chilly and overly ornate, but the hallways and rooms are lovely. The location is great for Miyajima sightseeing.

This is the way to see Hiroshima and surrounds. The seafront area on the island is massively busy from 10 till 3. So wander there before and after and see the island in a way the other tourists don't. Get the launch directly to the peace park, travelling against the hordes. The hotel staff are a delight. The rooms are large, slightly careworn but comfortable and traditionally characterful. Be aware that almost everything shuts after the tourist exodus each day.

A fabulous place to stay! Staff super helpful and lovely, room spacious and clean and a great location only few minutes walk from the ferry but they also offer complimentary pick up and drop off from the ferry - much appreciated with luggage and in the summer heat. The island itself has a lovely vibe and very different to the busy cities we also visited. Its particularly peaceful in the evenings after the day trippers leave. The ropeway then hike to the summit is a must do first thing in the morning to avoid the day tripping crowds and queues. The shopping/market arcade is pumping during the day and mostly shuts down come late afternoon. We left it too late to find a restaurant which seem to close fairly early so if we were to come back, we’d make a booking at the restaurant.