Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa グランドメルキュール伊勢志摩リゾート＆スパ 伊勢志摩美爵溫泉度假酒店

Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa is a large hilltop resort hotel located within Ise-Shima National Park in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Overlooking the rias coastline of Matoya Bay, the hotel is known for its iconic view of the red iron bridge spanning the bay and the dramatic sunsets over the sea. With attractions such as Shima Spain Village nearby, it serves as a convenient base for combining sightseeing in the Ise-Shima area with a relaxing hot spring resort stay.

Formerly known as “Hotel & Resorts Ise-Shima,” the property was rebranded under Accor’s “Grand Mercure” brand on April 1, 2024. The hotel features around 370 rooms across 12 above-ground floors and one basement level, offering a wide range of room types including Western-style twins and doubles, Japanese rooms, Japanese-Western hybrid rooms, and spacious family rooms. Guestrooms include Superior Rooms decorated with wall art inspired by Ise-Shima’s natural scenery and traditional crafts, as well as Japanese-Western rooms with tatami areas, giving guests multiple options depending on their travel style.

Many rooms offer 33–36 m² or more of space, with large windows framing views of Matoya Bay, the rias coastline, or the surrounding forest. Ocean-view rooms with balconies allow guests to enjoy the gentle coastal scenery—floating islands and boats moving across the bay—right from their private space. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, in-room safe, bidet toilet, and a bathroom with bathtub, making them suitable for family stays or group trips. Some Japanese-Western rooms and ocean-view rooms can accommodate four to five guests, including children sharing beds.

The hot spring facilities draw from the hotel’s own natural source, “Shin-Misato Onsen: Chōju no Yu.” This alkaline simple hot spring is gentle on the skin and has long been known as the “longevity bath.” Guests can enjoy the outdoor rock bath surrounded by nature, as well as the indoor large bath, sauna, and cold bath. A “hot spring lounge” is available for relaxation after bathing. The clear alkaline water is said to be effective for relieving fatigue and supporting overall wellness.

The main dining venue is a buffet restaurant offering Japanese and Western dishes prepared with local ingredients such as seafood from Ise-Shima and seasonal vegetables. The dinner buffet features a wide selection including hot seafood dishes, meat dishes, salads, and desserts, allowing guests to customize their meals freely. The breakfast buffet offers an easy-to-enjoy lineup of rice, miso soup, Japanese side dishes, bread, eggs, salads, and fruits in a relaxed, elegant setting.

One of the hotel’s key features is its “all-inclusive” concept. Many accommodation plans include dinner, breakfast, alcoholic and soft drinks at the buffet restaurant and lounge (such as sparkling wine, red and white wine, beer, coffee, juice, and herb-infused water), as well as hot spring access and select activities. Some premium drinks and activities may require additional charges, and lunch service is generally not included. This all-inclusive approach allows guests to enjoy a worry-free, resort-style stay after check-in.

The lounge is accessible to all guests, with drink offerings that change depending on the time of day. In the welcome-time hours after check-in, soft drinks such as coffee, juice, and herbal water are available, while evenings feature alcoholic beverages and light snacks. Alongside the hot spring lounge, these shared spaces create multiple areas for guests to relax outside their rooms, making the hotel well suited for longer stays or travelers who prefer spending time within the property.

Facilities include the buffet restaurant, lounge, large indoor bath, outdoor hot spring bath, hot spring lounge, outdoor garden pool (summer only), gift shop, and a variety of banquet halls and conference rooms—fully equipped for a resort of this scale. The garden pool includes a main pool and a children’s pool and is lively with families during summer holidays. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, making it convenient for workations or light PC use.

Access is approximately 15 minutes by taxi or free shuttle bus from Kintetsu Ugata Station. By car, guests can reach the hotel in about 35–45 minutes from the Ise-Nishi IC. The address is 939-6 Kasatori, Matoya, Isobe-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Shima Spain Village is located about 5 minutes away by car via the Pearl Road, making it easy to combine theme park visits with resort stays. The hotel has an outdoor parking lot with space for over 200 vehicles; parking is currently free and does not require reservations, though policies may change.

Ise Grand Shrine is less than an hour away by car, further enhancing the hotel’s appeal as a base for touring the Ise-Shima region. With panoramic views of Matoya Bay, the natural Shin-Misato hot spring, all-inclusive buffets and lounge service, and spacious guestrooms, Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa is a natural fit for families, couples, and groups who want to combine shrine visits with hot spring relaxation or enjoy a resort stay without worrying about additional charges.