GoyokanvsHakoneji Kaiun
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Goyokan ranks significantly better than Hakoneji Kaiun. Goyokan comes in at 74 with accolades from 2 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Goyokan
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
765-2 Shuzenji, Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-2416
From $250/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Air Conditioning
 - Baggage storage
 - 24-hour front desk
 - Flatscreen TV
 - Telephone
 
 "This family-run ryokan on Shuzenji's main street has rooms that look out on the Katsura-gawa, plus gorgeous stone-lined (for men) and wood-lined (for women) indoor hot springs." Full review
 "Stylish tatami rooms, some with river views, are offered at this small contemporary ryokan." Full review
Hakoneji Kaiun
 Lonely Planet
521-4 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0311 
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Family Friendly
 - Free Parking
 
 "Less than a 10-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto, this sleek resort is nestled amid soaring stands of bamboo, and overlooks the river." Full review