About this property

A 5-minute walk from Koen-Shimo Cable Car Station, cosy family-run ryokan Lalaca features indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths which use natural hot spring water directly pumped from the source. Guests can enjoy the mountain views from the outdoor bath. The property offers seasonal meals with local ingredients and fresh seafood. This Ryokan is non-smoking throughout. Complimentary WiFi is available. The property's 10 Japanese rooms have nature views and a seating area. Guests at Lalaca sleep in futon bedding on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have a simple decor with a wood ceiling, spot lighting and a low table with floor cushions. A private toilet is provided, and bathrooms are shared. Between soaks in the hot-spring baths, guests can enjoy a game of table tennis or further unwind with a massage. The lobby has Scandinavian furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The property is a 10-minute walk away from Gora Station. Owakudani Volcanic Valley is 6 km from the hotel. Lake Ashi is about 13 km away. On-site parking is free, and a reservation is required.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
2 single beds
and
3 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tiago
    Portugal Portugal
    Staff is amazing, wonderful setting, public and private onsen, amazing meals. Very close to gora station
  • Lillian
    Australia Australia
    Everything is quite good. I would give 5 stars for the first night dinner. Breakfast is perfect for me.
  • Franca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A hidden gem in the mountains – truly unforgettable! I had the chance to stay at Lalaca Onsen during my trip to Japan, and it was an absolute dream. Each room includes 30 minutes of private onsen time, which was the perfect way to unwind while...
  • Bronwyn
    Australia Australia
    Amazing traditional experience. The staff are lovely and the onsens are beautiful - especially the free 30 minute private onsen in the evening. Great location, walking distance to restaurants and shops and the cable car. The traditional dinner at...
  • Zsolt
    Romania Romania
    The hotel is in a really scenic location. Right at the centre of Hakone. Easy to get around. Staff was super friendly. The food was exceptional, especially the dinner. You have also the possibility for a private onsen for half an hour. It ain’t...
  • Jinzhou
    China China
    Service: It was rainy and the hotel even helped us dry our shoes! Food: The dinner and breakfast included were incredibe, we took so many photos. Onsen: Quiet and peaceful onsen. Few people in bathroom, so its kinda private onsen experience!
  • Mairead
    Ireland Ireland
    Perfect ryokan near Gora, the staff were really lovely and the onsen was great. It's an older building so some parts looked like they could do with an update but overall it was a perfect weekend break.
  • Suzanne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The property was beautifully maintained in a quiet peaceful spot.
  • Andreas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Traditional onsen, excellent food, very friendly staff Close to railway and cable cat. Great view
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are very helpful and attentive, and the onsen facilities and food was amazing.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • レストラン #1
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Lalaca

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Table tennis
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • Japanese
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Lalaca takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 17:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    < 1 year old
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    There is no lift and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.

    The property will send guests a confirmation email after the booking is made. Please make sure to read the email.

    Guests with children must inform the property of the number and age of the children in the Special Request box at time of booking.

    Different rates apply for children at the age of 1 to 12. Please contact the property for more detail.

    Please inform Lalaca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Lalaca