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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hakone

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Hakone

Visiting Hakone for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Hakone, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Hakone based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Hakone for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Hakone before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Hakone for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Hakone for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hakone Retreat Före

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Located at Sengokuhara 1286-116, Hakone Retreat Före has great rooms from $152 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 8.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, a game room, a spa, free parking, and horse riding at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Hakone Kowakien

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hakone
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Hakone Kowakien which has nice rooms starting at $149. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1297 Ninotaira Hakone-Machi, Ashigarashimo-Gun. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, a spa, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.8 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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The Fujiya Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found The Fujiya Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $228. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 359 Miyanoshita. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, a spa, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 6.8 km from the center of town. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Gora Kadan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $778 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hakone
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $778, Gora Kadan, at 1300, Gora provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool. It's located just 6.7 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Odakyu Hotel de Yama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Odakyu Hotel de Yama has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $225 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Motohakone 80. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $193, and it's located at 144 Moto-Hakone. We also love the golf, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Fufu Hakone

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $599 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hakone
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Fufu Hakone because it has great rooms that start at $599. It has a restaurant, a bar, free parking, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1320-807 Gora. Only 7.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love private parking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Hotel Okada

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Hotel Okada offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a hot tub, and a game room which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $168 (before taxes). It's located at 191 Yumoto Chaya, Hakone Machi and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa, a child pool, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.2 km from the city center. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Kanaya Resort Hakone

4-star Resort with prices starting at $734 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hakone
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 1251-16 Sengokuhara, Kanaya Resort Hakone has great rooms from $734 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, balconies, and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 6.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Hotel Nanpuso

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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A great place to stay is Hotel Nanpuso which has nice rooms starting at $165. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Yumoto Chaya 179. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a child pool, free parking, family rooms, tennis, and air-conditioning. It's located just 7.1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Tokyo, Fujikawaguchiko, Yokohama, and Yamanakako.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Tokyo, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tokyo, Best Luxury Hotels in Tokyo, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Tokyo, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tokyo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tokyo, Best Hotels for One Week in Tokyo, Best Hotels for One Night in Tokyo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Tokyo, Best Adults Only Hotels in Tokyo, Best Party Hotels in Tokyo, Best Business Hotels in Tokyo, or Best Party Hotels in Tokyo.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hakone?

Hakone Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$264

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Hakone. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Hakone based on data from 66 hotels is an affordable $264. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hakone.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $529
  • 4-star hotels: $332
  • 3-star hotels: $136
  • 2-star hotels: $139


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