GROUNDWORK Guesthouse & Lounge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: GROUNDWORK Guesthouse & Lounge in Yugawara offers a hostel experience with air-conditioning, a lounge, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a kitchenette, washing machine, and free toiletries. Leisure Facilities: The property features a bar and a lounge, providing a relaxing environment for all visitors. Additional facilities include a dining area, TV, and work desk, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Location: Located 87 km from Tokyo Haneda Airport, the hostel is near attractions like Hakone-Yumoto Station (20 km) and Mount Daruma (45 km). Paid on-site private parking is available for guests.

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Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mari
Japan Japan
“Highly recommend! I'm glad that I found this place. The owner makes a good family vibe in this little hostel. This is your place if you want to find somewhere affordable and social but not too loud.”
Kate
United States United States
“It had a nice feel to it. On a quiet street and a short walk from the train station. Everything is newly finished by the owner himself, who is interested in sustainability and local community. The bed was comfortable and the sleeping pod was...”
林
Japan Japan
“遅くまで自由に出入りできるのはとてもありがたかったです！他の宿泊者とも心地よい距離感でした。インドからいらっしゃった方にチャイをごちそうになったのは良い思い出です。”
Sang
Japan Japan
“オーナーさんとの会話が楽しかったです、長旅の疲れが癒やされました。 男性1人がシャワーを浴びて眠るだけの空間としては充分でした。 湯河原のことをたくさん伺い、次回は観光で訪れたいです。 どうもお世話になりました。”
Chika
Japan Japan
“とても優しいスタッフさんたちに地域の魅力を教えてもらえて楽しく過ごせました！オープンしたばかりらしく、これからいろんな旅人が訪れるのかと思うとこちらまでワクワクしました。建物はリノベーションされており、歴史を感じる梁を見上げてみたり、新しい木の匂いが良いなーと思ったりました。ドミトリーは広めでリラックスできました。地元のお酒もたくさん！”
光希
Japan Japan
“オーナーが全てDIYで作ったという、手作り感あふれる空間はとても素敵でした。 そこに集まる地域の人や他の旅人との交流も楽しかったです。 他の旅人と交流したいという人にとってはぴったりなゲストハウスだと思います。”
Erika
Japan Japan
“オープン2日目に宿泊しました！ リフォーム前の状態を見たことがあったので、よくここまで自力で作ったなあと感動でした！！ ⭐︎アクセス ・駅近で便利！ 湯河原駅を出て正面の階段を下り、しばらくまっすぐ進みます。一つ目の信号を渡って次の交差点で左折。さらに進むと左手に見えてきます。 住宅街なので目印となるものは見つけにくかったですが、近くにお食事処やローソンがありました。 ⭐︎設備 ・水回りはとてもキレイ！トイレ横、シャワー横と2箇所あるので便利でした。シャワールームにシャンプー、コンディショ...”
Anonymous
Japan Japan
“駅から近いロケーションで便利だった オーナーが親切に対応してくれた 設備は清潔でセキュリティもしっかりしていて安心できた。”

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House rules

GROUNDWORK Guesthouse & Lounge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform GROUNDWORK Guesthouse & Lounge 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.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

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