Auberge “French Forest” is a small hotel (stay-and-dine retreat) in the quiet hills of Awaji Island. Three distinctive buildings combine accommodation with French-inspired dining, surrounded by trees, gardens, and the natural scenery of the island. Guests can enjoy dinner downstairs, then simply walk upstairs to their room for the night.

The property consists of three buildings: La Rose (2 Rooms – Deluxe, Twin), Grand Baobab (4 Rooms – Twin), and Prince Etoile (3 Rooms – Twin). Guest rooms are located on the second floors, giving each building its own intimate, private atmosphere. Prince Etoile also includes the Botanical Lounge, exclusively for staying guests.

Accommodation includes Standard Twin Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, with the Deluxe rooms offering more spacious interiors. Each room is designed with the atmosphere of a French countryside auberge, with a quiet setting surrounded by nature.

Overnight stays are designed around a dine-and-stay experience, with breakfast and dinner included in the accommodation plans. Select plans are all-inclusive, allowing guests to enjoy drinks and other experiences as part of their stay.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and standard check-out time is 10:00 AM. These times may vary per plan; please read the reservation page for the latest information.

Yes. When booking your stay, you choose an accommodation plan that includes both your cottage and the restaurant where you will have dinner. Choose from either the La Rose or Grand Baobab restaurants, depending on your preferred dining experience.

Not sure which restaurant to choose? You can also select a plan that lets you choose your restaurant later, so you can decide after considering the menus and atmosphere.

The property is home to La Rose and Grand Baobab, each with its own culinary style. La Rose explores French cuisine through the ingredients and traditions of Awaji Island, while Grand Baobab brings French and Italian influences together with music and an elegant atmosphere.

The main restaurants at Auberge “French Forest” are open for dining reservations, while the Botanical Lounge in Prince Etoile is exclusively available to hotel guests. It offers a relaxed space to unwind during your stay, with drinks, herbal tea, small sweets, and seasonal experiences. After a day exploring Awaji Island, it is a quiet place to slow down and enjoy the forest surroundings.

Please note that the Botanical Lounge is not a restaurant. The lounge offers overnight guests from any cottage an exclusive space to relax in between meals or before turning in for the night.

Each room at Auberge “French Forest” is equipped for a comfortable, relaxed stay, with practical amenities and thoughtful bath essentials. All rooms are non-smoking and include free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with a bathtub, separate washbasin, toilet with warm-water bidet, towels, pajamas, slippers, and a hair dryer.

Room amenities include:

• Free Wi-Fi
• TV
• Refrigerator
• Mineral water
• Kettle
• Coffee
• Air purifier
• Telephone
• Safe
• Electrical outlets
• Indoor/reading lamp
• Clothes hangers
• Air freshener
• Slippers
• Pajamas
• Hairdryer
• Hairbrush
• Razor
• Beard shaver

Bathroom amenities include:

• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Hair conditioner
• Body scrub towel
• Shower cap
• Makeup remover
• Face wash
• Skin toner & milky lotion
• Cotton pads
• Cotton swabs
• Hand soap
• Toothbrush set
• Bath towel
• Face towel
• Hand towel

Guests can also request phone chargers, and clothes irons and ironing boards are available as additional hotel services.

Yes. Free parking is available at Auberge “French Forest.”

Auberge “French Forest” is located at 2593-8 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, in a quiet forested area at the northern end of Awaji Island. It is close to several of the island’s popular attractions and restaurants.

By car, the hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Awaji IC, 1 hour from Osaka, and 35 minutes from Kobe. Guests arriving by highway bus can travel from Kobe Sannomiya to Awaji IC and use the free shuttle service. From JR Akashi Station (Boat), you can also take the Genova Line to Iwaya Port and then use the free shuttle bus.

Yes. A free shuttle bus connects Auberge “French Forest” with nearby facilities and transport points. This makes it easy to explore the surrounding area without driving between every stop by car.

Auberge “French Forest” is surrounded by several places worth exploring. Nijigen no Mori is about 4 minutes away by free shuttle bus, making it easy to spend the day exploring its anime-themed attractions and adventure experiences. Zenbo Seinei is around 2 minutes on foot, while Japanese restaurant Aman no Shokutaku is about 1 minute by free shuttle bus or 5 minutes on foot. You can also use the Awaji Island West Coast free shuttle bus, which connects the area with many restaurants and attractions along the coast, giving you plenty of ways to explore beyond the hotel.