With a stay at Dormitory Sandanya Guesthouse in Shirahama, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Adventure World and Shirahama Onsen. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sandanbeki Cave and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Senjojiki.
Shirahama Undersea Observation Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Heisogen Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
Shirahama Station - 15 min drive
Asso Station - 24 min drive
Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
中華そば 丸田屋南紀白浜店
海鮮寿司とれとれ市場 - 7 min drive
モスバーガー 南紀白浜店
サファリレストラン Jambo - 6 min drive
The Burger - 6 min drive
About this property
Dormitory Sandanya Guesthouse
Dormitory Sandanya Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space).
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Dormitory Sandanya Guesthouse.
Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Business services
Computer station
Spa
Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
29-inch LCD TV
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The house is full of history and memories. Well equipped with everything you need for travel. Fully equipped kitchen and washing machine and drier provided. Host couple are super friendly. The location is next to the bus stop. We had a wonderful stay.
Min
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Cho Chiu
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accomodation we stayed was a two-storey house, with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, two toilets and one bathroom. The size of the house seemed to be over 1000 sq. feet which were perfect for a family of 6 or more. There was a fully equipped kitchen and washing machine, saving us a lot of money and hassle. The location was also exellent, Sandanbeki bus stop was right outside the guesthouse and from here you can get to most of the tourist attractions without changing bus. The house owner was living in the adjacent house and he was so nice that whenever we needed help he would be available for assisting us. The price was amazingly low and we wholeheartedly recommend the accomodation to those visiting Shirahama if an accomodation with hotspring and board is not a must.
Nuestra experiencia ha sido muy buena. Lo mejor el señor, amigable y atento! Muchas gracias, le deseamos mucho éxito ya que se nota que hace las cosas con cariño (incluso salió a asegurarse que no perdíamos el bus). La casa es acogedora y la decoración no te deja indiferente (corales, objetos típicos japoneses...). Tienen la opción de comprar cosas variadas por si gustas de comer algo ahí. La habitación es realmente grande, cómoda y limpia.
owner is a very very nice guy!! no restaurant around so you have to go to the "canteen" downstairs to order food from the owner, he cooks well & must try the miso soup!!!!!!! ichiban oishii!!!
Book 左8人獨立屋和一間3人房(共用浴室)~獨立屋好大好舒服~但3人房的隔音就比較差~隔離間房的人晚上睡覺很嘈.....host好nice~民宿位置方便~自駕有大停車場提供~步行就到三段壁千疊敷~
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
La atencion muy buena. El Guest house muy bien ubicado, súper limpio, los desayunos los mejores!! También tienen bicis para alquilar. Hay muchas actividades para hacer y muy cerca. El bus stop, tiene parada en esta esquina
Very unique guesthouse. its the only guesthouse that we stayed in throughout our 10 days trip.
Amenities are great and clean. We once worried it would be a bit noisy as its an old japanese house with thin walls, sitting right at the intersection and entrance of the famous Sandanbeki, turned out we both agreed we had the best quality of sleep, even better than the hotels and onsen ryokan that we stayed at. Love the smell of tatami in the room ! Owners are friendly and helpful !
overall a very nice experience, not to mention its really cheap price ! sadly we had to leave very early morning to go to Katsuura for the Tuna auction , Highly recommended !