Stayed 1N in the family room for 4pax on 10May, 2012. Excellent value for a spacious and clean room. [Tips: No harm asking for a discount like we did during our 24D stay in 18 Japan cities. Weekdays or after 7pm, few hotels will give in.] The gracious owner even let us use the 2pax onsen for free (only knew it's a onsen after my Lake Toya's experience!), and obligingly prepare an early breakfast for us (the only hotel which obliged) due to our early train departure.

Hotel Kikuya is situated in a prime location for a morning stroll around the Hokadate morning Fish market. It is also a short 5 minute stroll to the JR station. We drove and they had onsite paring that was very small but very handy. The rooms are very neat and comfortable if you are used to traveling around Japan and are used to hard beds. The staff are very friendly and they provide maps of the local area in English as well as Japanese which is very helpful. The decor of the hotel can be pretty funny at times but that just adds to the charm of the hotel. There is also a private Onsen that you can book. Overall good value for the price paid.

This hotel was family friendly and great value for money. We liked that you could book the onsen for private use and had a set bathing time. Morning set was basic but well done. Room was a basic tatami room but perfectly adequate. Good internet.