Hotel Route Inn Iyo Saijo

This was a nice place to stay for a night while walking the Shikoku Henro (Pilgrimage). It's less than 1,000 yen for a taxi there from the station and is near a few dining options that would appeal to western travellers. This was my second stay there, having spent a night in 2015 on my first Henro. On that occasion there was a shuttle (from memory it was just one man and a car!) to the station in the morning, but this time it wasn't available due to the day of the week - I walked back to the station. Breakfast was included and it was decent and definitely worth it. There's a good shared bathroom on the ground floor. Route Inns in my experience are good mid-range hotels, clean and relaxing. My only gripe is a minor one about the coin laundry being in the bathing area change rooms, which isn't always convenient (walkers need their laundry done as a matter of some urgency!). Overall great value for money.

The location is good, all staffs are very kind, and amenities are useful enough. Also there’s “Don Quijote” nearby. Good to stay.

Disappointed with the paid parking at Kochi, but this hotel in Saijo provides spacious parking spots right in front of the hotel. A convenience store is just 1 min away and the location is close to wonderful selection of various restaurants within 5 minutes of walk. The breakfast was surprisingly good, just don't expect some level of fancy hotels or resorts. I'd visit there again if I am to bring my rental car.