Shingu UI Hotel

Accommodation

4.03

Shingu UI
Sample twin room
Lobby
Restaurant
Buffet breakfast
Sample single guestroom
Ensuite bath and toilet
Onsite Izakaya tavern
Reception
Sample view from guestroom

 Description

Central Hotel

Shingu UI is a well managed hotel in central Shingu city on the south-eastern coast of the rugged Kii peninsula.  There are a variety of spacious rooms: single, twin, double, and Japanese style.  It is conveniently located about a 10 minute from the JR Shingu station. The Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kamikura-jinja are also within walking distance. Breakfast is buffet style in the restaurant.  The on-site, cozy, Izakaya pub serves local specialties and sake. Great for an evening meal and drinks. In summer there is a beer hall the roof with fantastic views of Mt. Gongen.

◆In an effort to prevent and minimize the spread of the infectious disease, meals are subject to change without notice.

Full Name Shingu UI Hotel
新宮ユーアイホテル
Area Shingu
Type Hotel
Address 3-12 Inosawa, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-0045
〒647-0045 和歌山県新宮市井の沢3-12
Map Code 246 194 279*14
Maps
Check-in 15:00 - 24:00
Check-out 10:00

 Rating & Reviews

4.03

Guestroom

(4 / 5)

Baths

(4 / 5)

Meals

(3.8 / 5)

Location

(4.1 / 5)

Reception & Service

(4.2 / 5)

Date: Mar/2026

Australia (Male, age 60-69)

Overall:

3.75

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Single, No Meals

- No subject -

The room had a humming noise. It was not loud, but I could hear it at night. The bathroom was clean, although a little small. The location was good as it was close to the train station. The main restaurant area was not close. The reception and service was good for a commercial hotel

Date: Nov/2025

Australia (Male, age **)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Single, Breakfast

Fine

Average 3 star hotel, a bit run down but quite ok. Overall, reasonable for the price. Only negative was that my room smelt faintly of smoke. Reception staff spoke very little English but were very helpful. I would happily stay again.

Date: Nov/2025

Singapore (Male, age 60-69)

Overall:

4.50

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

Lunch pack was fantastic. Good breakfast. Owner very helpful.

Date: Nov/2025

Spain (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

Perfect

A very good place to stay. It's true that the hotel is a bit old, but it's in perfect condition, very well maintained, and the room was also considerably larger than usual for Japan. The breakfast was very complete and varied. Very satisfied with my choice.

Date: Nov/2025

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.20

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Sep/2025

Japan (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.20

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

部屋も綺麗で、朝食も美味しく、気持ちよく過ごさせてもらいました。

Date: Aug/2025

Germany (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.40

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

Enjoyable stay

Very convenient location, friendly staff, delicious breakfast.

Date: May/2025

Canada (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.60

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

modern hotel just minutes from train station

our room was comfortable, the breakfast was great, the location was close to the train station. A great place to stay after two days of hiking and more traditional accommodations.

Date: Apr/2025

Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Apr/2025

United States (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.80

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

I'd stay here again

This was a good overnight stop. It was clean spacious and the staff was helpful.

Date: Apr/2025

Japan (Female, age 40-49)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

便利な立地で、朝食も充実!

新宮駅から分かりやすく、すぐに分かりました。朝食も充実していて、モチベーション高く一日を始めることができました。

Date: Jan/2025

China (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2024

Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2024

Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2024

China (Male, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Oct/2024

Italy (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.60

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 5, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

Very good!

Very comfortable! Very kind reception service.

Date: Nov/2024

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

便利な場所で、とても綺麗です。近くの居酒屋がたくさんあるので、楽しめます!朝食は可もなく不可もない感じでした。

Date: Oct/2024

Australia (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.00

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Triple Room, Breakfast

- No subject -

Clean and tidy hotel if you are transiting through Shingu. Close to station and restaurants.

Date: May/2024

Germany (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

2.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals 2, Location 2, Reception & Service -
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2023

United States (Male, age 80-89)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

Well located Stay

Only about 10 min from Shingu train station. Close to all Shingu visitor attractions.

Date: Dec/2023

United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.60

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Triple Room, Breakfast

Our Final night after our trek on the Kumano - Team Ellis

We had a 3 bed room. Smallish, but we expected this. Clean and tidy, reception staff very welcoming. Never had an evening meal but did have the buffet style breakfast in the morning which was fantastic! Western and Japanese style food. The hotel is a 10-15 minute walk from the bus stop we got off from after finishing the trek at the temple and shintu shrine. The train station we took to take us onto Nagoya is a 10-15 minute walk too. Both completely flat. Would recommend. Good wifi!

Date: Sep/2023

Czech Republic (Female, age 40-49)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths -, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Single, Breakfast

Standard local hotel facility

Standard local hotel facility, only note that check-in is done on time indicated, not sooner.

Date: May/2023

Australia (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

The hotel was adequate for our requirements and the location near to both station, restaurants etcetera very handy

Date: Jan/2023

Japan (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

3.33

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths -, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Single, No Meals

- No subject -

ごく普通のビジネスホテル

Date: Nov/2020

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.75

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 2, Reception & Service 3
Plan: (Go To Travel Discount Plan) No Meals

- No subject -

駅からやや遠かった

Date: Sep/2020

Japan (Female, age **)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

Great place to stay in Shingu

After 3 nights in the countryside, staying in this hotel was pure luxury. The room, service and food were all wonderful and I will recommend it to others doing the same course. I didn't expect such a nice hotel because of the price. It was a pleasant surprise.

Date: Apr/2020

Japan (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

シティーホテルで思ったよりハイグレード感あり。朝食は十分リッチ感あり。

Date: Nov/2019

Canada (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths -, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

A nice place to rest after the Kumano

We stayed one night before leaving for Kyoto. A short walk from the train station. The staff was very helpful. Bags we forwarded from Tanabe were waiting for us as expected. Nice room. Good buffet breakfast.

Date: Oct/2019

United States (Female, age 20-29)

Overall:

4.60

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Oct/2019

Canada (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

4.33

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

Nice location and helpful staff

Eneded our hike in a good way here.

Date: Sep/2019

Canada (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.50

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, No Meals

- No subject -

Very central and close to temples I wanted to visit. Very nice staff.

Date: May/2019

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, No Meals

- No subject -

外観よりも、中がきれいで居心地の良いホテルでした。 スタッフの方も親切でした。

Date: Apr/2019

United States (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

4.20

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

Western Style hotel

It was a welcome change to have a western style bed and a bathroom in your room. Breakfast was good and sufficient.

Date: Jan/2019

Ecuador (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

4.40

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Dec/2018

United Kingdom (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Aug/2018

Singapore (Male, age 20-29)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Single, No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Oct/2018

Samoa (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Aug/2018

Belgium (Female, age 20-29)

Overall:

3.60

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 2, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, No Meals

Friendly staff, good location

Good: - friendly staff - good location - bigger room than average in Japan Less good: - the English knowledge of the receptionists could have been better - we were a bit dissatisfied with the breakfast, because you didn't have a lot of choice - the room was quite expensive, but that was because they increase the price during the Obon-weekend

Date: Aug/2018

Germany (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom -, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2018

Spain (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.60

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Twin, No Meals

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2018

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.60

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

民宿や旅館などとは違って、個人的な触れ合いはありませんが、清潔で便利で、朝食のチョイスも良いし、申分なく機能した宿、という感じです。

Date: May/2018

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

2.80

Individual: Guestroom 2, Baths 3, Meals 2, Location 3, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: May/2018

Japan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.50

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals 3, Location 3, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

部屋も綺麗で、スタッフの方も皆さん、親切でした。 朝食も、美味しかったです。ただ、早朝に出発だったので、7時~ではなく、6:45~にして頂けると嬉しかったです。(電車の時間が限られているので、7:15には出発したかったので)

Date: Apr/2018

France (Male, age 60-69)

Overall:

3.33

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths -, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2017

United Kingdom (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

3.80

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, No Meals

Ideal hotel for the night before starting on the trek

Good location near the bus station. Although we hadn’t booked breakfast we had it at the hotel and it was good.

Date: Nov/2017

Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.40

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Aug/2017

Italy (Male, age 20-29)

Overall:

3.60

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 3, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Single, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2016

New Zealand (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

3.75

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 3, Meals -, Location 4, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, No Meals

- No subject -

Hotel is well located being easy walking distance from the station, our room was well serviced and of a good size.

Date: Sep/2016

Australia (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

2.00

Individual: Guestroom 2, Baths 2, Meals -, Location 2, Reception & Service 2
Plan: Twin, No Meals

Clean and safe but stuck in 70s

The Shingu UI Hotel has a huge foyer that suggests former days of glory. However those days are long gone. The huge hotel had a feeling of abandonment and the decor was stuck in the 70s. However it was clean and comfortable and close to the Shingu JR station. I wish we had spent our final night of our Kumano Kodo adventure in Kii-Katsuura.

Date: Jul/2016

China (Female, age **)

Overall:

4.00

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, No Meals

convenient facility

No guest review.

Date: Jul/2016

Australia (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.00

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths -, Meals -, Location 3, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Apr/2016

United States (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.20

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Single, Breakfast

Pleasant experience

It was a good experience overall, but after staying at all these amazing places during the Kumano trail, and then staying at a hotel at a big town, well, the experience is a bit different. My room kept on having this mechanical noise during the night which made it uncomfortable and, since they didn't speak any English at the front desk, it was impossible for me to ask for help.

Date: Mar/2016

France (Male, age 60-69)

Overall:

4.25

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals -, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Twin, Breakfast

Decent price for a downtown hotel

The hotel is very well located and the services are good. We had to discuss the fact that the room was already paid. Apart from that, we were very satisfied with the facilities.

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 Price Plan(s)

Single, Breakfast

from 10,300 yen

Twin, Breakfast

from 10,200 yen

Triple, Breakfast

from 10,100 yen

Single, No Meals

from 8,800 yen

Twin, No Meals

from 8,600 yen

Triple Room, No Meals

from 8,500 yen

Notice
■ This accommodation follows guidelines to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

For Guests
■ Please follow the advice for the public outlined by the World Health Organization when visiting the area.

 Statement from the owner to the guests

 Guestrooms

Western Style Yes
Japanese Style Yes
Mixed Style No
Other Style No
Number of Rooms 84
Maximum Guests 119


Facilities
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Air conditioning


Amenities
  • Shampoo
  • Hair conditioner
  • Body-wash
  • Toothbrush set
  • Comb
  • Shaver
  • Hair dryer
  • Face towel
  • Bath towel
  • Yukata Japanese bathrobe
  • Slippers
  • Tea


 Baths

Shared Indoor No
Shared Outdoor No
Shared Sauna No
Privately Reserved No
Ensuite Indoor Yes
Ensuite Outdoor No

 Meals

Supper
Meals served in restaurant 17:00~21:00 (Japanese and Western style)
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast in restaurant 7:00~9:00. (Sometimes set breakfasts are served)

● Izakaya tavern 17:30~23:00 (closed Sunday)
● Restaurant lunch times 11:00~14:00.  (Western and Japanese menu)

Meal Options

 : Possible : Not Possible

 Vegetarian

NoMeatNo Meat

NoFishNo Fish

NoSeafoodNo Seafood (other than fish)

NoDashifishstockNo Dashi fish stock

NoDairyNo Dairy

NoEggsNo Eggs

 Gluten Free

With Miso & Soy Sauce

No Miso & Soy Sauce (Celiac or Intolerant)

 Allergies

Possible

 Others

No Raw Fish/Seafood

No Pork

No Red Meat (beef or pork)

No Shellfish

Vegetarianism and gluten free foods are not common in the Japanese countryside. Please double-check the meal options that are possible with each service provider to make sure that it meets your needs.

FISH STOCK: Often being able to eat trace amounts of the ubiquitous Katsuo Dashi (fish stock) makes it easier to find vegetarian options.

GLUTEN: For those who are not intorelant to gluten or Celiac then choosing Gluten Free "With Miso and Soy Sauce" will increase your options.

More Information

NOTE: It is difficult and not culturally sensitive to change meal requests, or make new meal demands, onsite when you arrive at accommodations. Meal options must be confirmed during the reservation process and respected during your visit.

 Facilities & Services

Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
  • Alcohol vending machine
  • Credit Card
  • VISA
  • MasterCard
  • JCB
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS
  • Diners
  • NICOS
  • Language
    Basic English
    Services
  • Massage
  • Luggage storage
  • Shipping
  • Notes
    Massage service 4,950 yen / 50 min

     Access

    Access Information
    JR Shingu station is located on the south-east coast of the Kii Peninsula.
    ● Trains run daily from Osaka and Nagoya.
    ● Busses to/from Hongu area daily (bus timetable 3) (bus timetable 4)
    ● between 5~10 minutes walk from JR Shingu station Excite JR Shingu station, turn left.
    Turn left and cross the railway tracks.
    Go straight to the traffic lights, turn left.
    Walk down this main road and you will see it on your right.

    ※ Within walking distance of Aikido Kumano Juku Dojo.

     

     

    Shuttle Service
    Not available
    Parking
    Up to 30 vehicles, in three different parking lots (free)

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