Yasuragi

We stayed in the Ryokan and it was an absolutely amazing stay. Our Nakai-san (service attendant) was so sweet and lovely, the view was stunning, especially at night, and it was all in all an amazing experience. The room made it feel like being in a movie. The tatami mats to the low beds.🍶⛩️ We loved having separate bathrooms and the huge storage space. The dinner served in the room was amazing too. 🍣🍱 Everything was perfect. Can absolutely recommend! If you get the chance to, stay in the Ryokan.🎐🍥

As someone who works in the wellness industry, I was genuinely looking forward to visiting this spa. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the moment we arrived. While the gentleman at the first reception (likely from the hotel) was absolutely lovely and welcoming, everything went downhill from there. There was no guidance or introduction, we weren’t even told where to find the changing rooms. When we asked basic questions, the staff behind the counter seemed visibly annoyed, and that’s where the upsetting energy began. Instead of a calm, welcoming environment, we felt tension and discomfort throughout our visit, mainly coming from the staff’s attitude. Hygiene was another serious issue. We saw used plasters floating in the pools, apple cores scattered in the relaxation areas, and even empty KFC buckets left lying around. For a spa that presents itself as a premium wellness destination, this was shocking and completely unacceptable. We also booked the restaurant for 7:45 pm to ensure we could catch our bus afterward. Despite that, the first dish didn’t arrive until 8:40 pm. We had to leave before dessert was even served, very frustrating end to an already poor experience and well paid dinner. To top it all off, the experience was expensive and not even worth half the money we spent. The place also looks nothing like the photos on the website, the reality is far less appealing than the polished online presentation. This visit fell embarrassingly short of basic expectations. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone seeking a professional, hygienic, or relaxing wellness experience.

This is a japanese style adult spa and hotel. Our stay exceeded our expectations and we had very nice and relaxing time. The interior is japanese and very calm and relaxing as is the spa. We visited tue-thu in April, so it was not crowded. Spa has free fruits and genmaicha and hōjicha japanese tea. The package included 2-course dinner and breakfast and so we got to try most of the menu and somewhat to our surprise all portions were excellent and they had a good selection of sake. Warmly recommended! We had standard room which had nice view over the archipelago. There are multiple free activities during the day, including yoga and sound healing which is especially recommended for deep relaxation. Warm bamboo stick massage is available for additional cost but a must have. Best massage I’v ever had! So why four stars instead of five? There were few minor disturbing things: The building and environment was very thoughtfully built and architected japanese style but it had seen its best days: some roof panels missing, worn paint, etc. Not very japanese. Also minor but annoying thing with the restaurant was that genmaicha tea was sold by (smallish) cup and not free as in the spa. So there is room to improve and in any south european hotel these would be considered normal. But not in Japan. But I do want to stress that we thoroughly enjoyed our time! Final advise: When booking, be careful to check the final list of sevices before paying. The website is not very clear on pricing: the packages are almost similar and the package determines discount: the pricing is day-to-day dynamic so even if the website show a price with super large font, it is just the starting price. I was surprised by some of this at checkout but the desk staff was very courteous and professional clearing things up.

Yasuragi in Sweden is a fantastic experience overall. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxing, and the spa facilities are top-notch. However, during the midday session, it can get quite crowded, especially with people coming by bus from Stockholm. This can make the experience a bit less peaceful than expected, but still a great escape from the busy city. While it’s undeniably a beautiful place, the price does feel a bit high, even though everything is very nice. The property and facilities are awesome, the staff is helpful but at the same time you barely notice they are there. The restaurant service was a bit slow, but the food was definitely worth the wait, with delicious, high-quality dishes. Just a heads up because most people all dined around the same time. Breakfast had an overflow area, be sure you check out BOTH areas to get all of the delicious breakfast items. Overall, it’s a lovely retreat if you’re looking for a truly serene escape, but it’s best to visit during off-peak times or come in the afternoon and enjoy a calmer spa session after the rush!

My partner and I have been visiting Yasuragi regularly since 2020 as overnight- and daytime guests. Beautiful location and concept. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and clientele have changed. I agree with former reviewers that the spa is not quiet anymore. We were visiting Friday-Saturday and there were a lot of people drinking beer and champagne in the water which wasn't the case last summer, so this seems to be a new thing (since Strawberry is the new owner?). People left their glasses standing around everywhere. Allowing people to drink alcohol in the spa completely changes the atmosphere and mood. Lots of people spoke extremely loudly and behaved obnoxious. I also saw several people taking selfies in the outdoor pool even though it's not allowed to use mobile phones there. They had a few changes since I visited last summer. They have now introduced time slots for the bath which you have to choose when booking. Feels very strange. You can also pre-book some activities for 50 kr. Maybe I'm cynical but to me, this looks like they are testing to introduce paid activities. We also noticed that in the area where you can get tea and fruits, guests didn't remove their cups and leftovers even though there are trash bins everywhere and we also saw guests not recycling their trash correctly. Another clientele issue is that guests do not use towels when they go into the sauna. A few years ago, there used to be small towels lying next to the sauna entrance but they don't place them there anymore. In general, the spa is still in good condition and I like the shower area with the wooden seats but you can see that the wood of the big sauna in the mixed area is not in great condition and I assume it's because guests don't use towels and just sit there in their bathing suits and sweat directly onto the wood. The door to the sauna looked broken and was only temporarily fixed. Compared to spa hotels in the Alps and southern Germany, the saunas are not super impressive. They also don't offer anything like Aufguss. The rooms are clean and fit the style of the Japanese spa and the beds are very comfortable but nothing special otherwise. The food was good (though my Ryggbiff was ice cold which was not indicated on the menu), and they are happy to accommodate allergies. The portions are little bit bigger than a few years ago but the dessert is not included anymore in the package deal with dinner. I would recommend coming early to breakfast if you have celiac or allergies as it can get messy. I have seen people smearing butter on their bread directly with the butter knife at the buffet, so there is a 100% contamination risk. This happened 2 years ago but I decided to mention this because I saw a review from January 2025 with guests having super long waiting times for sushi: We ordered sushi for take-away (which they had advertised on the screens as an option) after we had checked out, paid, and then had to wait 1 1/2 hours to get our order. In the meantime, guests who had arrived after us had ordered, gotten their food, eaten, and left. We missed several buses and ferries back to Stockholm. The waitress had told us it would take 20 min and we asked her several times about the status of our order. She saw us standing there waiting and completely ignored us.