Soil Setoda - Onomichi

The hostel vibe was really nice, especially with those few rooms above the cafe. The separate bathrooms were very clean and convenient. I loved that we got a discount to the sento nearby-such a great addition to our stay! The location couldn't be better, being right by the port made our travels seamless. On the downside, there was only one toilet and one shower for all the women on our floor, which led to some waiting times after our cycling. Checking in at 3 PM was a bit late, especially since we arrived hot and sweaty and couldn't shower until then. Dining options were limited too. The hotel's restaurant was the only nearby choice and was pricier with fewer options.

My room included climate control and a personal safe...

fairly clean property. stunning and excellent location in a nice enough area adjacent to all the key sightseeing spots on ikuchijima island, the shopping street, and the cafe downstairs. not very far from shimanami roman and 500 metres from chou sei kaku. the hotel of choice in onomichi.

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The sea view from my room was amazing, and the staff delivered an lovely vegan dinner that exceeded my expectations!

Be prepared for potential noise from the cafe below, which can be distracting during open hours.

Simply no reason to complain, fairly nice stay. Fairly clean hotel, affable staff, reasonably spacious room. Stylish building and rooms with coisy touches. Had central heating, a personal safe and a fridge. Location next to the Shimanami Kaido bike path and all the key sightseeing spots on Ikuchijima island and the main shopping street and temples/museum. Quite close to Shimanami Roman.

Cool accommodation with gorgeous setting so close to the Shimanami Kaido bike path, the main shopping street, and a cafe.

The muffin and coffee served were surprisingly good, quick bite before getting on with the day. The dinner offered was wonderful, showcasing a decent menu and overall quality.

A single toilet and shower for females on the upper floor created inconvenience during peak times, and we had to wait until 3 PM for check-in after arriving post-cycling adventure. The only dining option nearby was the hotel's restaurant, which closed early and had a limited, pricey menu.

Sunset views from the room were amazing!

the only downside was the small bathroom. but the location is perfect for exploring the area. The views from the room are amazing. the staff's friendliness made our stay even better!

Charming Stay with a Seaside Vibe

Loved the fine design blending modern and traditional styles. The restaurant served cozy dishes, perfect after cycling the Shimanami Kaido. Staff was super helpful, even carrying my luggage up the stairs.

I took a break from cycling to stay here. the place was on the main street, making it easy to find food and drinks. I tried a fun coffee workshop and even attempted Zen meditation, which was tougher than the bike trail! My room had a view of the sea. One little hiccup was no tea-making facilities; I guess it's a Japanese way to keep me from being too comfortable. At least the room was clean, as I expect from a hostel!

Staff were super friendly and helpful,, the place was super clean and just so well set up. Plus, being close to the Setoda ferry port made our exploration easy and convenient.

Just an ideal choice for a fleeting pause in Onomichi with best value. The staff were really helpful and accommodating . Make sure to check out the views at sunset if you can.

The hotel is located in a fairly nice area right by the port, shopping street, temples, and museum. It offers a cosy and beautiful unit with lovely touches and a stunning view. There is honestly no reason to complain.

Thoroughly enjoyed my 1 night stay at Soil Setoda. the location was beautiful and fantastic, and I could use private parking on-site. There were a main shopping street and shopping streets around the hotel.