Atami, Japan
Umito Atami Bettei
Cliffside onsen villa
Cliffside onsen villa
Five suites cling to the Pacific cliffs, centering the stay around private hot spring soaking and intimate counter dining.
What it’s good at
Notable
Five expansive oceanfront suites with in-room dining and private cliffside hot spring terraces.
Notable
Cliffside open-air baths draw natural hot spring water beside nine-seat Shizuoka dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UMITO Atami Bettei is a hideaway built into the cliffs above the sea in Atami, a resort town long admired for its hot springs and ocean views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the coastal cliffs of Sagami Bay in Kamitaga, looking out over the Pacific Ocean.
The rooms
Every suite opens onto an ocean terrace with a natural hot spring bath, and three add private infinity pools.
The infinity pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Private infinity pools on three suite terraces drop straight toward the horizon over Sagami Bay.
The onsen
Dark stone tubs sit on suite terraces, fed by natural hot springs facing the Pacific.
Restaurant
Main Dining Room
Chefs cook at a nine-seat counter facing the sea, serving French tasting menus made with seasonal Shizuoka produce.
How it began
Architect Ryo Takarada designed the building as a modern take on the seaside villas favored by Meiji-era writers.
Atami
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.