Toba Grand Hotel

“We had a beautiful, quiet suite on the top - 8th - floor. There was a wonderful view from the panoramic window and two comfy chairs to sit in and look at that view, watch the black kites wheeling and gliding, or read etc. The beds were really comfy too and the air-conditioning kept us cool. We had booked half board and the food was great at breakfast and dinner with a good selection on the buffet including some western options as well as Japanese food. Every night we were given an extra course, too, as a "surprise". The lounge in the lobby also had great views over the bay and a good souvenir shop. Every day there were welcome drinks ("one alcoholic drink only, please") in the lobby. We made good use of the free shuttle from and to Toba station, both on arrival and during the five days we stayed. We enjoyed a half-day in nearby Okage Yokocho (a quaint old town) and the famous Ise shrine, taking the train from Toba station. Toba was not at all quaint unfortunately, but we did enjoy visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island again (we first visited in 2016) using a 10% discount voucher from the hotel.”

“Great location; dinner buffet was exceptional; room view was outstanding; Japanese bath (onsen) available at no extra cost; free complimentary shuttle from train station to hotel; free welcome drink.”

“We love the Bay view from the lobby and our room. Our room had low western type beds (combining Western and futon style). Our plan included half board (breakfast and dinner) with many Japanese and Western choices. If you like seafood, then you will love the food. The staff is very friendly, welcoming and helpful.”

“The view at the lobby”