Hotel Wellness Notoji
7,3/10 Very good - Based on 23 reviews
Hotel Wellness Notoji is a compact, three‑star ryokan‑style property set close to the Noto coastal area in Hakui, Ishikawa. The house blends traditional Japanese tatami rooms with Western twin and hybrid room types, so it can accommodate solo travellers, couples and small family groups. Practical onsite conveniences include complimentary parking and Wi‑Fi plus a single restaurant that serves Japanese meals across the day; the location offers straightforward road connections to regional sights and sits within driving distance of central Kanazawa and the wider Noto Peninsula, making it a practical ryokan with onsen in Noto.
The accommodation’s defining feature is its communal bathing and wellness facilities rather than private baths: guests have access to a public onsen area, an outdoor rotenburo (open‑air bath) and a sauna, along with relaxation elements such as massage chairs. Bathing is organised as shared facilities in keeping with Japanese onsen practice, so visitors should expect mixed schedules and standard communal etiquette rather than in‑room private soaking. These facilities are suited to unwinding after coastal walks or day trips around Ishikawa, offering a straightforward, wellness‑focused complement to the guestrooms.
Rooms are simply furnished and equipped with practical items such as air conditioning, flat‑screen televisions, hairdryers and small refrigerators; some room types include a modest sitting area. The property also provides banquet and meeting rooms that work for small events and group stays, and staff handle typical group arrangements and practical check‑in/check‑out procedures. Easy parking and direct road access make arrivals simple, and short drives lead to local seafood restaurants, coastal walks and cultural stops around Ishikawa, reflecting the hotel’s role as an accessible ryokan with onsen in Ishikawa prefecture.
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Review summary for: Hotel Wellness Notoji
Positive Reviews
Very good onsen (including open-air bath)
Multiple guests praised the hot springs, describing the baths — including an outdoor/rotenburo — as very pleasant and relaxing.
Quiet, peaceful setting
Several reviewers noted the property is calm and suitable for spending time quietly, which contributed to a restful stay for many.
Clean and spacious rooms
Guests reported rooms felt clean and roomy, with a good level of comfort and overall cleanliness.
Friendly, hardworking staff
Front desk and onsite staff were described as kind and hardworking, with guests appreciating their helpfulness and effort.
Appealing for repeat visits/relaxation
At least one guest expressed a desire to return specifically for the baths, indicating the property can be appealing for relaxation and repeat stays.
Negative Reviews
No on-site dining or food service
Multiple reviewers said there is no meal service at the property, forcing guests to travel offsite for food and causing inconvenience.
Uncomfortable futons/mattresses
Several guests found the traditional futons or bedding too thin or flattened, reporting back discomfort or poor sleep due to firm or worn tatami/futon setups.
Remote location with few nearby shops
Guests mentioned a lack of nearby facilities, shops, or restaurants, making dining and shopping inconvenient without additional travel.
Aged facilities and occasional maintenance issues
Reviewers described the property as somewhat old or dated and reported problems such as TV reception issues after an earthquake and noticeable odors in washroom areas; some felt the hotel seemed worn for the price.
Operational inconveniences (noise, payment limitations)
Complaints included disruptive noise from external motors that affected sleep, limited vending machine access (only on the first floor), and an inability to accept certain banknotes which delayed purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
The property has 23 rooms in total (6 Western, 14 Japanese, 3 Japanese-Western). Twin rooms sleep two, and standard Japanese-style rooms typically fit up to three guests on futons.
The ryokan offers an on-site hot spring with an open-air bath, a public bath and a sauna for guests to use.
The main bathing areas are public; private-bath reservations are not listed as standard — contact the property directly if you wish to request private use.
No regular shuttle is listed; the nearest station, Shikinami (JR Nanao Line), is about a 15-minute walk, and taxis are commonly used for transfers.
The closest airports referenced in local listings are Toyama (around 60–65 km) and Kanazawa by rail (the property is roughly 35–40 km from central Kanazawa); travelers typically use a combination of airport trains to Kanazawa and local trains or taxis, or take a direct taxi from the airport.
Japanese is the primary language; English may be limited, so guests who need assistance are advised to prepare simple directions or request help in advance.
Expect Japanese-style rooms with futons (in some room types), shared bathing areas onsen-style, and an on-site restaurant serving Japanese cuisine for meals.
The ryokan is used as a base for visits to Kanazawa (Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle are approximately 35–40 km away) and local Noto-area sights such as Keta Taisha; staff can advise on local day trips.
There is an on-site Japanese restaurant open for meals, and shops/supermarkets are available within a short drive in the town; front-desk staff can point you to nearby options.
Standard check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00 and check-out is by 10:00; the property offers luggage storage so you can leave bags before check-in or after check-out.