Izu Atagawa Onsen Hotel Cetus Royal

Don’t let the exterior fool you – A hidden Japanese gem! "From the outside, this hotel looks like a dated 1960s building, but once you step inside, it’s a completely different story. It is much better than it looks! The rooms are beautiful Japanese-style with amazing, unobstructed sea views where you can relax to the sound of the waves. The facilities are impressive, featuring a huge swimming pool and two excellent onsens. A great bonus is the 'all-afternoon' free drinks and a solid selection of food. What makes it even more special is the authentic atmosphere; it’s mostly Japanese guests, which gives it a very local and peaceful feel. I highly recommend staying here if you want an authentic experience with great value!"

I stayed in a smoking room on the 10th floor for one night. The wall paper and sliding door paper in the room looked old. It was cloudy so I couldn't see the islands, but the view of the coastline was good. The only amenities in the room were toothbrushes and soap, and the facilities included a refrigerator, hair dryer, and mosquito repellent. You can borrow anything you need on the first floor. You had to make and take down your futon yourself. Most of the staff were foreigners, but they were very friendly. ★First meal Happy hour (15:00-17:30) All-you-can-drink draft beer, sparkling wine, red and white wine. All-you-can-eat oden and meat buns. You could eat and drink in the lobby lounge on the first floor. ★Second meal Dinner (90 minutes) I had a platter of Izu seafood sashimi. A buffet with 40 types of Japanese and Western dishes. All-you-can-eat crab. All-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drinks. ★3rd meal: Midnight snack (9pm-11pm) All-you-can-eat midnight udon. You could eat and drink in the lobby lounge on the first floor. ★4th meal: Breakfast (7:30am-9am) Buffet style with 30 Japanese and Western dishes. All-you-can-drink soft drinks. The hot spring eggs were delicious. ★All-you-can-drink soft drinks on the first floor (24 hours) ★All-you-can-eat popcorn on the first floor (3pm-12am) ★Free bar on the fifth floor (3pm-11pm) You can take them back to your room, and they have free umaibo. There was free barley tea, lemon water, and ice cream in front of the entrance. (24 hours) The open-air baths are on the mountain side and the sea side, and they switch between men and women depending on the time. The water felt hotter on the mountain side. The sauna in the large bath was a little cold. We didn't use the observation pool, but we had fun with the karaoke, table tennis, mini billiards, and massage chairs.