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Reviews of LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

321-2522 Tochigi, Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen Ohara 2 , Japan

#69 of 78 hotels in Nikko

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    6.8

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    7.0
    It was fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location had been unclear about

    It was fine.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    6.0
    Hotel can renovate the building to improve the ambience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building is very old and the walls had so many patches. The wallpapers are ripped and hanging here and there. Could find more dirt in the room. They will not provide separate room slippers.

    The location is nice and the private open bath is awesome. Free parking is available. Perfect for couples.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell of the room was terrible. There was dust in the vents as well as spider web inside and outside the room.

    The private onsen

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sad part is that the hotel needs lot of repair. The arcades games area is very old school. I think it was a beautiful hotel like the place to be in the past but now they really need to invest some money in it. It is also a bit far from the train station.

    The hotel is very spacious as well as the rooms. We liked the private bath on the terrace. The breakfast had a lot a variety.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2023

    6.0
    Balcony onsen is great, but I won't come back until renovation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The worst thing was the tobacco smelling towels which were given as a replacement. We had 3 nights stay and only the fist set of towels didn't stink. Even hanging towels on the balcony couldn't help the smell. The room desperately needs removation. The floor decking on the balcony had hole in it, balcony door was squeaking loudly, pillows had treads sticking out. And literally all other hotels on our month long trip were cheaper and had a heated toilet seat. Staff is not friendly during breakfast, they try to chase everyone away right before the restaurant closing time, no exclusions. Breakfast itself is meh, could be much better. Cheap sausages, cold eggs, horrible mini croissants. And I haven't seen margarine suggested with croissants in ages. No butter. The coffee from the machine is an absolute disaster.

    This is our second stay in this hotel, first one was in 2018, and now again in Dec 2022. We had enjoyed it more in 2018. The upside is having the onsen bath on the balcony and that's probably it. Location is ok, Kosagoe station is ~10 mins walk.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2022

    5.0
    If you like an open air bath, this is the only place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was terrible, very untasted. The next morning we just skipped breakfast. Too bad..

    Location, the nature around. It’s very peaceful and quite.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2022

    7.0
    We have enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast is good,dinner is not quite well, served foods are not many choices

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The private onsen was amazing!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water in the room showers. The public bath water was lukewarm

    Staff were nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    8.0
    nice stay for family trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    a little bit old, so should repair & renovate some parts.

    hot spring and dinner. there is both big public bath and in room hot spring.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    1.0
    terrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - room was not fully cleaned (hairs in bathroom) - breakfast and dinner slots were full although when we checked there was seats available (staff was lying) - no invoice possible (we booked for 2 rooms, instead we had to pay for 4 people… although we explained the situation, we were charged double) - lack of communication/understanding from staff

    niet veel positiefs

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    1.0
    Basic expectations weren’t met.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pretty much everything. We were charged ¥55,000 for just stay no meal included. We told them that the plan we chose was breakfast & dinner included plus no spa service fee. The staffs at front desk told us that the booking information sometimes doesn’t match with the hotel side when a guest book the room from foreign site. They blamed the foreign site. The entire hotel facility were outdated and guest rooms were partially modern and partially outdated. One of our room wasn’t ready. The air conditioner wasn’t on so the room was muggy and hot. The room was so dirty. Hair all over in the sink, bath tub and floor in the room. Wall paper was ripped,,, it definitely wasn’t worth to pay for ¥55,000 at all. One of the front desk staff told us there are no restaurants near by the hotel. We found dozens of place to eat! In fact there was a family restaurant within 3min. from the hotel by car. He lied to us. There is more to say, but,,, It was the worst hotel experience we ever had.

    We enjoyed the view of fireworks from our balcony. We also liked the vending machine they had. Can’t think of anything else.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    9.0
    this property like many in tourist areas of Japan has suffered with a lack of income. yes, the property does need work t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the property clearly meads some work to bring it back to its pre COVID-19 condition. but it also need the patronage to be able to do this..

    very traditional, there were only 5 foreigners. All Japanese. food is amazing and the natural hot springs were great.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2022

    8.0
    A casual resort, value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wrote to the hotel twice in English requesting for directions to the premises. They did not respond probably most of their staff do not speak English. I relied on Goggle translate when I checked in and when I requested for some amenities.

    It is value for money, a casual family resort and most rooms come with an open air bath which is fantastic. This was the biggest draw for me as smaller ryokans have limited attached onsen tubs in their rooms. Buffet breakfasts and dinners were good enough for short stays. We had to leave our shoes in lockers and walk around the premises in their slippers. That is one way to keep the floors cleaner than usual. Most balconies will face a tiny "waterfall" amidst greenery and a stream. It's quite a nice sight. Hotel is also near the Kinutateiwaotsuri Bridge (3 min drive) which is worth a visit.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2021

    3.0
    Poor
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel facilities...

    Need to improve the hotel facilities...The pictures at net are promising but in actual it's a little bit disappointing. Location was great for sight seeing....

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2021

    1.0
    Pretty disappointed. feel bad for the staff but the property is not worth spending your hard earned money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Room and overall furniture etc is pretty old 2. tobacco smell on the stairs, lobby 3. Public bath is not maintained at all. takes a lot of tine for hot water to come in the showers 4. breakfast pretty ordinary. Bad coffee.

    1) except location around Kinugawa onsen area, almost everything was pretty ordinary 2) Staff is polite and helpful

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2021

    2.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is very old. You have to leave your shoes at the entrance and you’ll be charged for that. At 11:30pm drunk and noisy guests will pass by your room and possibly wake you up. If you ask for a higher floor when you check in, they’ll lie to you and say that the hotel is full, but in the evening more than half of the hotel windows do not even light up. Breakfast will only satisfy those who have not eaten for a week and are very hungry.. the taste is so disgusting, no fruits, instant coffee and tea is like slop. It's cheap but not worth it at all!!

    Starry sky, quiet place, all around one continuous nature. CHEAP

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    6.0
    If you’d like to stay there travel by car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell of cigarettes in the bedding.

    The tub on the baloney.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a nice day and night here. Everything was so good, specially the staff are so nice and friendly.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Modern Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Modern Premium Room with Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

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