Title: Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Hotel in Izumo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/b556f24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Theatre show](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/ea153470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/1eb8d721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/454edd07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Japanese-style TA3, Non Smoking | Down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/b63e762f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo blends traditional Japanese ambiance with modern amenities. Guests savor local specialties at the restaurant and wake to a proper Japanese breakfast. Free in-room WiFi keeps travelers connected throughout their cultural experience. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £398 23 Dec - 24 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 26 - Nov 27](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 27 - Nov 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=90913415&PinnedHotelID=90913415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Japanese-style TA3, Non Smoking | Down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/b63e762f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese-style TA3, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Minibar (some free items) Flat-screen TV Down duvet Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Hairdryer Digital channels - 463 sq ft - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Japanese-style TB3, Non Smoking | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90913500/90913415/a927fc1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese-style TB3, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Minibar (some free items) Flat-screen TV Down duvet Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Hairdryer Digital channels - 463 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIzumo-Hotels-Hoshino-Resorts-KAI-Izumo.h90913415.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIzumo-Hotels-Hoshino-Resorts-KAI-Izumo.h90913415.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.43357%2C132.63109&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nc8AcxKBLQYy84gJzDJPKS1kIYY=) 604 Hinomisaki, Taisha-cho, Izumo, Shimane, 699-0763 #### What's nearby - Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Hinomisaki Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Inasa Beach - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles - Izumo Taisha - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles - Shimane Winery - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles #### Getting around - Izumo Izumotaishama Station - 16 min drive - Izumo (IZO) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪出雲ぜんざい餅 坂根 大社店 - ‬9 min drive - ‪御そば処 八雲 本店 - ‬9 min drive - ‪田中屋 - ‬9 min drive - ‪そば処 おくに - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Hotel near Izumo Taisha You can look forward to free Japanese breakfast, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a restaurant at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and a lift Room features All guest rooms at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Heating and desks ## Similar properties ![Suite For 4 Pax, Private Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23710000/23706600/23706578/5d7f7ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inisienoyado Keiunn Izumo - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 253 reviews £209 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=23706578&PinnedHotelID=23706578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94654200/94654136/df947fb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NIPPONIA IZUMO HIRATA COTTON ROAD Izumo - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews £587 4 Dec - 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24-hour front desk ### Spa - Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in room - Lift (80 centimetre wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Down comforter ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Free minibar (limited items) ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Hotel Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Izumo Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Hotel Izumo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo? > As of 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo on 23 Dec 2025 start from £397.8, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Izumo-Hotels-Hoshino-Resorts-KAI-Izumo.h90913415.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo located? > Situated in Izumo, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Hinomisaki Shrine. Izumo Taisha and Inasa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hoshino Resorts KAI Izumo Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Great location, stunning view from our room. Staff were all very helpful and food amazing. ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MAN PAN 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Mobile recharging facilities are not enough ##### MAN PAN Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 充滿開放感 擁抱山和海的旅程 客房整潔明亮，飯店整體環境和服務人員的表現也都很好，能看到海浪拍打礁岩和海岸的陽台，還有面海的咖啡間暨閱讀室，雖然當天海風很大，導致有點冷，但在充滿開放感的陽台上，坐在晴空下喝上一杯咖啡，真的很舒服。 面海的大浴場非常棒，戶外的部分雖然因為當天海風太大，特別是躺在溫泉浴床上時，真的有冷到發抖的感覺，但無敵的晴空碧海的景觀，加上天空不時飛過的海鷹，可以說是氣氛滿點。 晚餐和早餐都十分豐盛，融合了當地特產和時令的會席料理令人驚艷。 晚上的STAFF們賣力表演的神樂也是不可錯過的活動，精彩的表演讓人感覺不到時間的流逝，希望大家不要錯過。 唯一美中不足的地方就是離出雲大社有點遠了，可以乘坐巴士到燈塔站那一站下車，飯店就在站牌後方，來的路上可以欣賞美麗的日本海景，只可惜每天班次不多，如果能有車站接送，那就再完美不過了。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KYUNG JA 17 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### KYUNG JA Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels near MEO Arena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/MEO-Arena-Hotels.0-l553248621532485947-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hayakawa-Hotels-Nishiyama-Onsen-Keiunkan.h37148164.Hotel-Information) > > [Marrakech Ryads Parc All inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Marrakech-Ryads-Parc-All-Inclusive.h4909192.Hotel-Information) > > [HOSHINOYA Okinawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okinawa-Hotels-HOSHINOYA-Okinawa.h40226148.Hotel-Information) > > [Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nikko-Hotels-Hoshino-Resorts-KAI-Nikko.h17903043.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-Tokyo-Disney-Celebration-Hotel.h21163232.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Awaji-Hotels-Grand-Chariot-Hokutoshichisei-135.h34745847.Hotel-Information) > > [Tenpyo Ryokan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nara-Hotels-Tenpyo-Ryokan.h14844103.Hotel-Information) > > [Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Sonesta-Hotel-Houston-IAH-Airport.h23787.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Fukinomori](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nagiso-Hotels-Hotel-Fukinomori.h34515912.Hotel-Information) > > [Kasuitei Ohya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Kasuitei-Ohya.h13002262.Hotel-Information) > > [Prize by Radisson, Vienna City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vienna-Hotels-Prizeotel-Vienna-City.h78280088.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Highland-Resort-Hotel-Spa.h990130.Hotel-Information) > > [Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Wakakusa-No-Yado-Maruei-Ryokan.h6136631.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Miami](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aMIA-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Lancaster](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Hotel-Lancaster.h23034.Hotel-Information) > > [Suimeikan Karukaya Sanso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels-Suimeikan-Karukaya-Sanso.h16258706.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard By Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Kyoto-Shijo-Karasuma.h20518950.Hotel-Information) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Gravesend](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gravesend-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d4646--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Konansou](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fujikawaguchiko-Hotels-Konansou.h9145049.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-View-Hotel.h2333483.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel THB San Fermín](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benalmadena-Hotels-Hotel-San-Fermin.h2336653.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fujiyoshida-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Hotel-Kaneyamaen.h14626290.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Farwaniya (KWI) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/kwi/lhr/kuwait-city-to-london) > > [Flights from Memphis (MEM) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mem/lhr/memphis-to-london) ### Activities > [Things to do in Northolt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northolt.d6250763.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Transylvania Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Transylvania.d6057287.Holidays-City-Breaks)