Guesthouse Maruya

Top choice in Izu Peninsula


A terrific budget choice just three minutes from the beach, Maruya rocks a hip open-plan lounge-kitchen fronting a corridor of lockable sleeping capsules, each big enough to stand up in. The young staff are sweet and obliging, and they'll even barbecue you a fish on the front deck for breakfast.


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