Iza Kamakura Guest House & Bar

Really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were super friendly and easy to chat with. The hostel is very clean and well maintained, and the downstairs bar is a great place to hang out. Facilities are top-notch. Would definitely stay again.

I booked a private room at the hotel and I stayed there for one night with a car. Overall The stay was really good. The location was really good and the owner of the motel was really nice and welcoming. The main shower of the house is directly near the room so keep that in mind when booking the private room. There are also signs of machinery and pipes running above your head until 11:00 p.m. in the private room. So keep that in mind as well. But overall the room itself was relatively clean and it was a really good stay for just one night. There is parking available for small cars at the motel itself for $1,100 yen per night

(Two night stay in late October, 2025; review cross-posted to Agoda.) Closeness to the train and seaside was great. Area is quiet and beautiful and a bit expensive. This guesthouse was different from other homestay-types I've experienced in Japan, more of a hostel than anything. My friend and I stayed in the bunk room, which was tiny, fine for backpackers and a short stay but possibly troublesome if you have a suitcase. Not the cleanest place, the shared bathroom had a persistant smell and it was a bit dusty. Only place I've stayed which charged for luggage storage (only 100 yen each, but still odd). Staff were friendly and other guests were quiet and private. Not a party hostel, at least while we visited.

Trying to be fair, because I usually really don’t like leaving any sort of negative review. I just want to say that if you are booking the private room it might be best to expect the following: - Your room is directly beside the main shower. At the beginning and end of the day there will be a ton of people opening and closing the door that is directly beside where you are sleeping. - You are also seemingly underneath the pipes and machinery of the house, and at almost all times except 11pm and onwards there is the rushing of pipes and a thrumming of the washing machine beside your room. - At the end of two nights I started feeling sick. I don’t blame the hotel but I think the private room itself doesn’t let any fresh air in unless you leave the door open. Since I had the AC on I wasn’t prepared to leave the door open. - You are directly behind the front desk, which while the staff are polite and quiet, any time someone comes to talk to them you can hear the conversation. You are also underneath the dorm area and there is almost always someone moving around. - You are told you are not allowed to eat or drink in your room, and that the public area has a closing time. Not convenient for a late arrival or night out. - The bed on the second night felt like I was sleeping on a brick. I woke up every hour to turn over because my hip was hurting. Take the free earplugs! They helped.

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The place is clean, cozy, and has a really friendly atmosphere. A special shoutout to Umiya, who was incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and welcome. Thank you, Umiya — you truly made my time here unforgettable!

It’s a nice local Guest House in Kamakura, close to the train station and main attractions. I enjoyed my time here. And Koki is helpful and kind. Definitely recommended!

The staff umiya was so friendly and welcoming. He also handed us a really good drink. We really liked this accommodation and would definitely recommend it.

Umiya was really great, he made made us feel so welcome. It was a great place to stay and I will hopefully be coming back. Thankyou! Tell the boss to give him more money.