La Vista Akangawa - Adults Only

“Location, locaton, location.”

The best part of this hotel is view from my room. The second best is the private wood soaking tub with the view. I arrived at the tail end of a month-long trip, met up with a couple friends (but stayed in separate rooms) and could definitely use some peace and quiet. Dinner was good, but we fe… lisää

The best part of this hotel is view from my room. The second best is the private wood soaking tub with the view. I arrived at the tail end of a month-long trip, met up with a couple friends (but stayed in separate rooms) and could definitely use some peace and quiet. Dinner was good, but we felt slightly rushed by the server. I.e., she kept bringing food to the table before we were even half way through the previous course. The dining area is also rathe noisy. There seemed to be no control of the temperature (in heating mode) for the room. I had to open the windows in sub-zero temperature to feel comfortable and felt guilty wasting energy. Really hope the hotel would make some changes in the future so guests can set the temperature to their own liking. Not everyone wants to sleep in a furnace!

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“A rare find in Akanko”

Many reviews had been written about the La Vista Akangawa in Kushiro in Hokkaido. I noted that most of the reviews were complimentary while there were a few which offered otherwise - and I am sure that the writers had just cause to air their grievances. Based on our current 4-week driving tour of H… lisää

Many reviews had been written about the La Vista Akangawa in Kushiro in Hokkaido. I noted that most of the reviews were complimentary while there were a few which offered otherwise - and I am sure that the writers had just cause to air their grievances. Based on our current 4-week driving tour of Hokkaido, I have to say that this hotel was the best that I had experience, bar none. We elected to stay in room with a view of the Akan River directly from our room and we were so glad that we did - the room was furnished with a bench seat which you could sit and admire the tranquility and natural beauty of the river and the forest. It was therapeutic. However, what truly impressed me was the layout of the room, the comfortable twin beds, a large sofa bed which you lounge in and spoil yourself, a generous washroom with a separate toilet and a private onsen. Besides the usual tea corner, the hotel also provides (for those who cannot wake up with coffee in the morning), a coffee corner complete with coffee beans and a grinder so that you can make yourself a fresh cuppa in the morning. The hotel’s replenishment of linen, towels, consumables and daily replenishment of bottled water and soft drinks in the mini bar was generous. No complains about the total service - the front desk, the restaurants - they were accommodating and happy to meet you half way even if you are unable to convey your requests or aspirations in unpolished Japanese like I did. Some would say that the hotel is off the beaten track - nestled in the woods by the river - while most of the hotels are huddled around Lake Akan. I found this actually refreshing and offered some relieve from the busloads of tourists that thronged the lake. I would not hesistate to stay at the hotel if I am ever back to this corner of Hokkaido.

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“Perfect for relaxation”

This hotel is perfect for relaxing as it sit beside the river. Room was large and nicely decorated and it come with personal wooden onsen inside the room. Breakfast has two options set menu: Western or Japanese. Its location is a bit far from Lake Akan so prepare some snack at night or you can get … lisää

This hotel is perfect for relaxing as it sit beside the river. Room was large and nicely decorated and it come with personal wooden onsen inside the room. Breakfast has two options set menu: Western or Japanese. Its location is a bit far from Lake Akan so prepare some snack at night or you can get Night Ramen at the hotel!

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“Nice rooms”

Their online booking was difficult. Nice room but messy basement where the facilities are at. Very salty breakfasts and dinners by any standards. I believe the staff in general have problem communicating with most of the guests and worsen by their poor problem-solving skills.