The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kamakura

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kamakura

The Buddha at Kamakura, Japan The Buddha at Kamakura, Japan

Visiting Kamakura, Japan 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 Kamakura, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Kamakura 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 Kamakura 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 Kamakura before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Kamakura for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Kamakura 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.)

Kamakura Prince Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 1 2 18 Shichirigahama Hisgashi, Kamakura Prince Hotel has great rooms from $137 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.08 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, kids meals, a multi-lingual staff, and a beauty salon at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Kamakura Park Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kamakura
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Kamakura Park Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $232. Offering a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and bicycle rental, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 33-6 Sakanoshita. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and meeting facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


B&B Kumakara

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found B&B Kumakara to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $167. We loved that is has rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, kids meals, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Oomachi 4-1-40. You'll also find a refrigerator, balconies, special diet menus, and meeting facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Shiosai

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kamakura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $64, Hotel Shiosai, at Katase Kaigan 1-7-3 provides parking, city views, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers private parking and elevators to the upper floors. It's located just 5.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


IZA Kamakura Guest House and Bar

Hostel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

IZA Kamakura Guest House and Bar has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a bar, parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $28 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Sakanoshita 11-7. Furthermore, it also offers private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms


Kaihinsou Kamakura

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Kaihinsou Kamakura is 8.00 out of 10. This place has parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $182, and it's located at 4-8-14 Yuigahama Kamakura-Shi Kanagawa. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Tokyo, Hakone, Itō, Yokohama, and Chiba.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kamakura, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Kamakura.


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

Kamakura Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$135

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kamakura, Japan. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Kamakura, Japan based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $135. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kamakura.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $184
  • 2-star hotels: $86


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