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Atami’s lodging splits into three zones: the central onsen district by the station, the beachfront around Sun Beach, and the quieter hillside and southern hamlets. Ryokans with kaiseki meals dominate the top end, while guesthouses and 3-star hotels cover budget travellers. Each area below lists three verified picks, and our Atami neighborhoods guide explains the trade-offs in more detail. For the town as a whole, start with the Atami travel guide page.
Where to Stay in Atami: Atami Onsen District
The central district is the most convenient base, putting the station, the shopping arcades and most restaurants within walking distance of the main things to do in Atami sights, and our Atami travel tips page covers arrival by train.
Suggested Hotels in Atami Onsen District
Furuya Ryokan
Built in 1806, Furuya is the oldest ryokan in the Atami hot-spring district and holds a 9.7 guest rating for its open-air bath and seasonal kaiseki dinners. Best for couples who want a traditional stay with a soak in onsen water 500 feet from the beach. Check rates and availability
Hotel Kan-ichi
This 4-star ryokan has natural hot-spring baths, a massage salon and an open-air bath three minutes’ walk from Sun Beach. Best for families and groups, with futon rooms sleeping up to eight. Check rates and availability
Guest House MARUYA
Guest House MARUYA offers capsule-style rooms with Japanese futon bedding a 15-minute walk from JR Atami Station and a 200-yard walk from the beach. Best for solo travellers and backpackers on a budget. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Atami: Sun Beach and Wadahama Waterfront
The waterfront suits beach days and sea views, and it is where Atami’s largest resort hotels sit. Sea temperatures peak in our Atami weather by month guide, and the events and festivals in Atami fireworks are visible from many rooms.
Suggested Hotels in Sun Beach and Wadahama
Pearl Star Hotel ATAMI
This 5-star beachfront hotel sits 150m from Sun Beach and runs five restaurants plus a spa, fitness centre and open-air onsen, rated 9.4 by guests. Best for couples and families who want resort facilities and a bay-view room. Check rates and availability
Syukaen Yunohanazen
Syukaen Yunohanazen is a 4-star ryokan an 11-minute walk from Sun Beach with family and quad rooms, rated 8.7. Best for families who want a full ryokan stay without the central-district prices. Check rates and availability
Atami Onsen Guest House Megumi
This 3-star guest house has dorm beds, triples and family rooms a 5-minute walk from JR Atami Station and a 4-minute stroll to Sun Beach, with a hot-spring bath. Best for budget travellers and small groups. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Atami: Kinomiya and the Izusan Hillside
The southern hillside holds Atami’s most refined ryokans and villas, most with bay views and private open-air baths. The best time to visit Atami guide notes the clearest months for those bay views.
Suggested Hotels in Kinomiya and Izusan
SOKI ATAMI
SOKI ATAMI is a minimalist 4-star ryokan rated 9.3, with a sauna, hot-spring bath and rooms that open onto balconies, 500m from the town centre. Best for couples and design-conscious travellers who want a quiet adults-only stay. Check rates and availability
Atami Sekaie
Atami Sekaie is a 4-star ryokan rated 9.3 with free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and twin rooms 0.7 miles from Sun Beach. Best for travellers arriving by car who want a calm base away from the station crowds. Check rates and availability
Atami Onsen Yamaki Ryokan
Yamaki Ryokan is a 3-star inn in Chuo-cho with a hot tub, massage service and a public bath, a short walk from the beach. Best for travellers who want a simple ryokan stay at a lower rate than the big resort hotels. Check rates and availability
