Kamakura Prince Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Kamakura Prince is the most romantic sea-view hotel in Kamakura — an outdoor pool and a French restaurant on a quiet stretch of coast.
Kamakura Prince is the most romantic sea-view hotel in Kamakura — an outdoor pool and a French restaurant on a quiet stretch of coast.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Kamakura Prince Hotel earns its reputation on location — it sits right on the Shichirigahama coast, away from the bustle of the shrine district, which makes it noticeably calmer and more romantic than the in-town hotels. Sagami Bay opens up wide in front of you, and on clear days in winter or early spring the white peak of Mt. Fuji rises above the horizon. It's a 4-star, 96-room property done in a modern resort style. Some rooms have large windows and a balcony looking straight at the sea; others face the garden or the hills. Reviews single out how clean and roomy they are — the bathrooms have a soaking tub, yukata-style sleepwear is provided, the beds are firm, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The upper-floor sea-view rooms are the ones people want, and they fill up fast in peak season.
Food and amenities
The in-house French restaurant is the standout. The menu leans on local ingredients from around Sagami Bay, and reviewers praise both the cooking and the plating. A window table at dusk, with the sea right there, is about as romantic as Kamakura dining gets. The bar and lounge stay open late, the outdoor pool runs through summer, and there's parking on site.
Location and getting there
You're out at Shichirigahama, about 10 minutes from central Kamakura on the Enoden — the small, characterful line that runs along the seafront. That makes it a great fit for anyone who wants to get away from the crowds. Shichirigahama Station is a 5-minute walk, and the Enoden runs back to Kamakura Station in about 10 minutes, where you can pick up the JR line on to Yokohama or Tokyo.
Things to know before booking
The view comes at the cost of convenience: this is not the place to base yourself if you want to dash in and out of the city, since every trip means a transfer to the Enoden plus a 5-minute walk. The outdoor pool is summer only — roughly July to September — so off-season guests miss it entirely. And prices climb sharply in peak season, with the best sea-view rooms going first.
Our take
Kamakura Prince Hotel is at its best for couples after a romantic sea-view stay, a special-occasion trip, or anyone who genuinely wants to step back and rest. If your priority is the view and the atmosphere rather than easy access around town, this is the pick that delivers.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Some rooms look straight out over Sagami Bay, and on clear days you can see Mt. Fuji — the best views of any hotel in Kamakura.
- The atmosphere is genuinely romantic, which makes it a strong pick for a special occasion, an anniversary, or a honeymoon.
- The in-house French restaurant is a real highlight, cooking with local ingredients sourced from around Sagami Bay.
- There's an outdoor swimming pool with sea views, open through the summer months.
- The bar and lounge have a good evening atmosphere and stay open late.
- It's well away from central Kamakura Station — you take the Enoden line to Shichirigahama, then walk 5 minutes, so it's not a convenient base for hopping around the city.
- The outdoor pool runs in summer only, roughly July through September; the rest of the year it's closed.
- Prices climb sharply in peak season, and the top sea-view rooms book out fast.
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Insider Tips
- Book an upper-floor room on the sea side — you'll catch Mt. Fuji on clear mornings.
- Reserve the French restaurant ahead for dinner; the window tables with the sea view are the popular ones.
- The Enoden runs right along the coast — sit on the left side heading out of Kamakura to keep the sea in view.