About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: SEN RETREAT CHIKATSUYU in Tanabe offers a garden and terrace with free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and laundry facilities. Modern Amenities: The guest house features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, private bathroom with bidet, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a balcony, washing machine, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located a 7-minute walk from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, the property is 24 mi from Nanki–Shirahama Airport. Nearby attractions include Kamitonda Concert Hall and Tanabe City Museum of Art. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the nearby shops, options for food and drinks, and hiking opportunities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free private parking


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Matteo
Italy Italy
Our stay at Sen Retreat Chikatsuyu was fantastic. The attention to details was incredible. We loved the DIY BBQ and pizza experience. We wish we could stay more. Perfect stay for Kumano Kodo.
Sut
United States United States
Very clean, we did laundry, food was awesome, room was very comfortable, was a very pleasant stay. We enjoyed the bbq and used the cheese from pizza and bread from breakfast to make grilled cheese that’s heavenly. Coffee was also awesome! Each...
Brenna
United States United States
The Sen Retreat offered a very comfortable stay. They left us so much wonderful food to prepare for dinner and breakfast. Using the pizza over was a fun experience. They really have everything you need and more.
William
United States United States
The location was good, a little off the Kumano Kodo trail but not too far. There is also a market and bakery across the street which was good to restock on supplies.
Kim
Canada Canada
The supper provided was amazing with meat and vegetables for barbeque as well as ingredients to make a pizza and there is a stone pizza oven to use. Beds were very comfortable and had all the amenities.
Yali
Israel Israel
The room was at an outstanding level in terms of equipment. They truly thought of every single detail to make the stay perfect, including: High-tech & Appliances: A projector, and a washer and dryer. Thoughtful Extras: A coffee grinder and many...
Berkel
Turkey Turkey
Nice location. Very well set up and clean. All self managed digital and self cooking so do not expect service. But all well organized if you follow instructions. You have a very isolated self confort.
Nikolaos
Switzerland Switzerland
Really nice place with a lovely garden where you can relax / have a meal in the sun or barbecue. You can heat it up in the winter days. There is also a home cinema device in the room, as well as shared facilities, like a pizza oven.
Joselyn
United States United States
Easy to find, check in and out, staff available when needed, super clean and modern rooms, amazing balcony on top! Love this place!
Alejandro
Colombia Colombia
Location for kumano kodo is great, theres some restaurants and cafes right in front of the hotel plus a supermarket. sadly they close at 5 pm so get your stuff early.

Managed by SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU

Company review score: 7.8Based on 808 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company info

We established SEN.RETREAT as a lodging brand where travelers walking the KUMANO KODO can stay with peace of mind along their journey. Currently, we operate accommodations at three locations—Takijiri, Takahara, and Chikatsuyu—and warmly welcome guests from around the world. SEN.RETREAT was born out of a desire to address pressing local challenges, such as the declining population and shortage of successors to manage lodging facilities in each village. Our goal is to help preserve the environment and culture of walking the Kumano Kodo for future generations. To support this vision, we operate our lodgings sustainably as unmanned accommodations, without on-site reception or permanent staff. Together with our dedicated team from various regions, we strive to offer each guest a comfortable and memorable stay—while ensuring the continued legacy of the Kumano Kodo trail. SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU is located a 7-minute walk from Chikatsuyu Oji. There are 4 types of rooms, 7 rooms in total, each with its own private space in a container house. There is a bonfire area and pizza oven in the center, which can also be used as a community space. There are 4 types of rooms. ・Family room with terrace ・Quadruple Room with Terrace ・Small double room ・Economy twin room * Meals are not included in the economy twin room. If you wish, you can order a dinner lunch box and breakfast prepared at a nearby teahouse as an option. If you wish, please let us know by message after making your reservation. Rates, meal services, and other details vary depending on the plan. For more information, please refer to the accommodation guide page.

Property info

Stay at SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU Located in the post town of Chikatsuyu on the Kumano Kodo, about a 7-minute walk from Chikatsuyu Oji. There are 4 types of rooms. Please make a reservation according to your preference. ■[Family Room with Terrace][Quadruple Room with Terrace][Small Double Room] Number of guests varies depending on the room. Dinner: BBQ and pizza (April-October)/Gibier shabu-shabu (November-March) (All ingredients provided. Cook at your own pace.) Breakfast: Light meal (bread, eggs, bacon) and coffee set Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from Wakayama Prefecture *You can also change to a bento box and breakfast at the teahouse. Please let us know by message when you make your reservation. ■[Economy Twin Room] Number of guests: Up to 2 people * Meals are not included in the Economy Twin Room. If you wish, you can order a bento box and breakfast prepared by a nearby teahouse as an option. If you wish, please let us know by message after making your reservation. Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from Wakayama Prefecture are available. Washer/dryer: Installed outside next to the management building. *Other guests will also use the washing machine, so please cooperate by using the dryer when the washing machine is finished. *Please note that this room is located along the national highway and traffic noise may be heard. If you are concerned about traffic noise, we recommend reserving a different room. ■Additional Information Allergy-friendly meals: Please make your reservation through the official SEN.RETREAT website and let us know your requirements at the time of booking. Self Check-in:Check-in details will be sent by email after booking. Complete the pre-check-in to ensure a smooth arrival on the day. Accessibility:For wheelchair users, we can assist with layout adjustments or entry support. Questions? Contact us anytime—we're here to help.

Neighborhood info

[Nearby Information] There is a supermarket across the street, a 1-minute walk away, where you can buy snacks and drinks. There is also a drive-in nearby where you can buy souvenirs and have a meal. A-Coop Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu (Supermarket) Opening hours: 8:30AM-18:00PM

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of SEN RETREAT CHIKATSUYU - Kumano Kodo Gateway

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: 和歌山県指令田保衛第4ー5号

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