We were given free parking that was provided behind the accommodation. The area was clean and showers were fantastic. Bed was very comfortable and firm. Was very handy to have a washing machine and dryer to use (only a few hundred yen to be paid to the staff). The location is great. Right next to the train station and the information centre where you can hire e-bikes for the day!

My only warning to guests would be to wear earplugs if you are a light sleeper or want to sleep in past 8am. Since it is near a main road, you might hear some noise from traffic lights, cars and people in the morning.

This is a hostel with amazing value and hospitality. The facilities are new, clean and super comfortable - easily one of the best dormitories I've ever stayed in. The bar is a very nice plus: beautifully decorated, great music and good prices. Yoichi the owner is very nice and knows his trade. Plus, impossible to get a better location if you're planning to do the Kumano Kodo. Totally recommended!

Reception only opens at 4pm, but it's just a matter of coordinating to leave your bags earier

Good short stay before hiking the Kumano Kodo. There is a nice little bar downstairs, and the owner is really friendly. The sheets and beds were extremely comfortable! The location was also superb, as it is literally right across the street from the train station.

As others have mentioned, it can get kind of loud. There is a karaoke next door, and sometimes drunk people would talk loudly on nearby streets (or even worse, you end up with another guest making a late night phone call in the hallway). It could be bad for light sleepers.

I stayed here before and after completely the Kumano Kudo. Django are very accommodating, storing your luggage if you intend to walk the trail (I left mine here for 4 days). Juan and the owner are both super friendly and the bar downstairs is fabulous. I stayed in the bunks at the start which were clean and extremely spacious. When I returned from hiking I was in a private room and the bed was SO comfy. I will stay here again if I return to Tanabe.

Only downside is having to leave. I could easily have stayed here for a week or longer.

We stayed at this hotel before our Kumano Kodo trekking on the next day. The hotel is very closed to the Kii Tanabe Station and bus station, so it is very convenient to catch the early bus to Takajiri-oji to start the trekking. The room is clean and has laundry service (fees applied). We stayed at one of the rooms in early Summer which is the mosquito's season. We were bombarded by a few mosquitoes at night. Hence do remember to bring along the mosquito repellents when you travel to Kii-Tanabe during late Spring /early Summertime.

We had a great stay here and had a wonderful time chatting to other travellers and the bar man! It was a great atmosphere and we'd definitely stay here again. We stayed in the dorm and the beds were comfy with a decent amount of privacy due to curtains. Great location right next to the station and a great price. We walked parts of the Kumano Kodo from here as day trips and other travellers were doing multi day treks. Very happy customers - we really recommend sampling the sake in the bar downstairs 😁 thank you!

The host was excellent, he called a few accom places ahead of our kimono kodo trail to ensure they had availability, he was extremely helpful. The bunks were clean and spacious for hostel bunks. Cute little balcony at the top for a drink too.

There was only a microwave and kettle for kitchen but this is enough for a short stay, and good restaurants near by so it was okay

Very close to the station and very clean. Friendly staff, in fact they knocked on our door to tell us of a local musical dragon dancer troupe which was great! Showers hot and strong and bed comfy. I was nervous about sharing facilities but this wasn't an issue as there are enough and they are pristinely clean.

No ability to drop large pack prior to 4pm however local tourist bureau provides this service cheaper than KiiTanabe station.

Location couldn't be closer to the JR station and local restaurants. Front desk staff was super kind and accommodating. The beds, even in the shared bunk rooms, were very comfy. I felt like I had enough space and privacy with the curtains and didn't hit my head at all even on the top bunk. They had earplugs so you could sleep soundly through the night.

There was some mold on the ceiling of the shower and it could have been cleaned better.

There is a bar on the first floor where you can enjoy good time and meet new people inside. The host definitely got good humour. For solo travellers, you can get to have little chitchat with him😁 The facilities inside the hostel is wonderful! Got everything I need and toothbrushes for free! The bed is cozy😍 I’ll come back here again🥰