RYOKAN PLUM
Budget inn with a 9.6 guest rating near the castle
About this hotel
RYOKAN PLUM proves a budget rate doesn't have to mean a weak stay: a 9.6 guest rating, among the highest tracked in this destination, comes from a seven-minute walk to Odawara Castle and an on-site restaurant rather than a long amenity list. The inn keeps things simple — a clean room, free Wi-Fi, dinner without leaving the building — and lets the location and the score speak for themselves rather than leaning on a pool or onsen bathhouse it doesn't have. For travellers who've found the coastal resort rates steep, this is the castle-town alternative that consistently outscores properties charging twice as much, a 2-star rating that undersells the actual guest experience.
- Near Odawara Castle
- Restaurant on site
- Free Wi-Fi
Our take
This suits a budget-conscious family or couple who'd rather spend on days out than on-site amenities, with Odawara Castle close enough to visit twice in one stay. It's a weaker fit for anyone wanting beach access or resort-style facilities, since neither is part of the offer at this price point.
- ✓Book the on-site restaurant for at least one evening — it saves a walk into central Odawara after a full day at the castle.
- ✓Reserve ahead despite the budget rate; a 9.6 guest rating means rooms move fast, especially on weekends.
- ✓Walk to Odawara Castle in the evening as well as the morning — the seven-minute distance makes a second visit easy.
Why we love it
- 9.6 guest rating from past visitors
- Seven-minute walk to Odawara Castle
- On-site restaurant included
- Budget rate below coastal resorts
Why guests love itWe almost skipped RYOKAN PLUM for its plain listing photos, and that was our mistake to nearly make — the seven-minute walk to Odawara Castle meant we went twice, once at sunset when the crowds had gone, and the on-site restaurant that evening turned out better than anywhere we'd booked at double the price earlier in the trip, dinner sorted without another search.