Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Located on the beautiful Yakushima Island, Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima offers luxurious accommodations with modern warm-colored interior and free WiFi. Guests can also relax with massages at the Spa. The air-conditioned villas and suites feature a balcony or a terrace. A refrigerator, a CD player, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player are included in each. The private bathroom features slippers and free organic amenities. A hairdryer and a bathrobe are provided. Guests can work out at the fitness center or enjoy reading books at the library lounge. The outdoor pool is open during the summer season. Car rental, laundry services and washing machines are also available. The ayana restaurant serves casual French dishes using local ingredients. An authentic French dinner is available at the okas restaurant. The Anboko Port is a 15-minute drive, and the Yakushima Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Free pick-up service is available from both locations with an advance reservation. Yakushima Hotel and Spa Sankara is 14 mi from Yakusugi Land, and 17 mi from the Ookawa no Taki Falls. The Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine is 24 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing

  • Spa

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2 king beds
2 king beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gerhard
Switzerland Switzerland
“The stay at Sankara leveled up our trip to Japan significantly. The accommodation was great (not to forget the 24/7 „onsen“ in it), the food was excellent and the service we experienced was the best in my life thanks to a staff who was always keen...”
Alice
United States United States
“The service is the best we've ever experienced, considering even famous luxury hotels all around the world.”
Jason
United States United States
“Everything. Literally the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. If there was such a thing as “six stars,” they should have the designation. And I’ve stayed at five star properties. Food was exceptional. Room was huge, spotlessly clean, 100% private, and...”
Elimelech
Israel Israel
“The property is magnificent. We had large comfortable villa, with all needed comport. The service of the hotel staff was Exceptional by all means.”
William
United States United States
“Sankara is a beautiful hotel on an absolutely incredible island. Our room was spacious and filled with various amenities, and the in-room jacuzzi was amazing after a long day of hiking. But the spectacular property and landscape is itself topped...”
Yohko
United States United States
“Everything. Customer service is exceptional, Staff are very friendly and welcoming.”
Nima
United States United States
“I travel a lot, but this hotel is possibly my favorite. Everything is exceptional. The beauty of property, staff who go above and beyond, fantastic management, tech savvy rooms, and a near unparalleled island.”
Mary
United States United States
“Sankara was like being in a tropical paradise with a staff that anticipated our every need. The property was absolutely beautiful and many of the staff spoke English very well, so communication was no issue. In all our travels we have never been...”
Era
United States United States
“The staff, the location, the food, the small touches left in the room and as you depart, the orange juice and the spa services. I can’t express enough how delightful it was to stay here.”
Patricia
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Service and food were wonderful. The room was very spacious. I liked that we could rent a car from the Sankara. It was an easy process.”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
ayana
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
okas
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 13 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's free shuttle from Anboko Port or Yakushima Airport, please make a reservation at time of booking. The hotel will contact the guests to organize a pick-up time.

Meals for guests staying in villas are served at the ayana restaurant, while meals for guests staying at suite rooms are provided at the okas restaurant. If you want to change restaurants, please indicate so in the special requests box at time of booking.

Please note that the property only accommodates guests that are 13 years of age and above.

Please inform Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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.