HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS vs Similar Hotels

Mixed: beds and pillows comfortable, rooms often spacious and well styled; downsides include very large/or noisy dorms, a greasy capsule report, window/location issue for room 101 and sometimes low room temperature.

Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, despite some mentioning aging decor.

Rooms are clean, but issues noted with odors.

Rooms were clean and spacious, with some mentions about compactness.

Generally praised: public areas, showers and shared spaces described as clean and stylish. Some isolated issues noted (traces of grease in a dorm capsule, occasional problems in men's toilets).

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including unclean bathrooms and poor room cleaning.

Concerns about cleanliness in the bathroom were mentioned.

Generally described as very clean and modern.

Consistently excellent: waterfront/face-to-bay position, very close to attractions and transport, great port and terrace views; repeatedly highlighted as a major strength.

Consistently noted as a great location near attractions and public transport.

Convenient location near stations and markets.

Great central location, close to many attractions.

Strong positive mentions: reception described as very pleasant, professional check-in, staff repeatedly called friendly and helpful (specific praise for front-desk staff, e.g. 'Rikito').

Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, particularly in special circumstances like refunds.

Staff were described as helpful and friendly.

Extremely helpful staff, especially in providing medical assistance.

Positives: café-style breakfast (soup curry) and rooftop dining praised. Noted inconvenience: restaurant breakfast required reservation which was not clearly indicated.

Some positive mentions of food options nearby, though not heavily discussed.

Breakfast was praised, though some noted it was crowded.

Breakfast received high praise for variety and quality.

Strong amenities: rooftop terrace, open kitchen, shared kitchen and terrace praised. Missing or limited items noted (no contracted parking, no vending machine, stairs-only access for some areas).

Positive feedback on amenities such as free drinks and the helpfulness of the laundry service.

Standard amenities offered; some minor complaints about air conditioning.

Amenities including free drinks and self-service items, generally positive.

Mixed perceptions: several guests felt the dorm prices were high given very large dormitories/noise; others explicitly noted good cost-performance.

Guests feel they received good value for their stay relative to the price.

Good value considering affordability and included breakfast.

Great value for the location and quality of stay.