Kamakura Prince Hotel

Kamakura Prince Hotel shifts the centre of your stay: instead of sleeping beside the shops of Komachi, you look across the water from Shichirigahama. All 97 rooms face the sea, and rooms on the third and fourth floors may look toward Enoshima and Mount Fuji in clear weather. The coast is directly in front of the hotel, with the Enoden line nearby; the setting makes it easy to end a day by the water, although transport to the historic centre needs planning.

The hotel has the French restaurant Le Trianon, Japanese restaurant Onzoshi Kiyoyasutei and Lounge Ajisai. These options make it possible to dine without returning to the station area, but the hotel is not an immediate urban base: Hase-dera and the Great Buddha are several kilometres away. Its strongest appeal is the view, a quieter stay and on-site dining. If you plan to visit several temples in one day, allow for Enoden or bus journeys and check the last train.

Many guests highlight the room views, peaceful atmosphere and helpful staff; these are the clearest reasons to choose it over a central hotel. Critical feedback is also specific: some describe dated rooms or a musty smell and point to maintenance concerns. The walk uphill from Shichirigahama Station takes about eight minutes; the hotel recommends its free shuttle, which eases the climb. When booking, check the room category and current conditions for the pool and restaurants, which may vary by season.

The address is 1-2-18 Shichirigahama-higashi. From Enoden’s Shichirigahama Station, the uphill walk takes about eight minutes; a free shuttle takes around five minutes, and a local bus serves Shiosai-dori. Once checked in, combine coast and city: Shichirigahama at sunset, a transfer to Hase for its temple and the Great Buddha, then a return beside the sea. This base suits travellers who value the view and quiet more than having every attraction at the door.