This is a Japanese, sushi restaurant, which was fine, recognizing that you're on Sakhalin Island. The views are quite nice, and if the weather permits (not usually), you can eat on the roof terrace which provides okay views. Service is average, presentation was fine for the sushi, but poor for other dishes. Menus were provided in English and Russian, so... More

The sun came out on the day we arrived and everybody emerged smiling and wearing bright colours. By mid late June the surrounding mountains will be a riot of wild flowers and worth the walk. Yes there is a transition between summer and winter and there will be shades of gray until nature lightens the memories of -25C winters! The... More

A business hotel, western style: 4 different restaurants, clean rooms, english speaking staff, nice location near a park, free wifi (not in the rooms though) and good parking. However, also with regular powerfailures (at least 5 times a day on average), Russian style service (you can order what you like, they bring you what they presume you want, it may... More

I'd never stayed in Russia before, let alone a Russian Hotel like the Mega Palace. Huge, bold and almost surreal given its position within Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. It reminded me of hotels in China in places, with an ambience that was as cold and grey as the weather. I was part of a tour of the Russian Far East and stayed at... More

This hotel is certainly the best in the city when it comes to comfort and looks, this unfortunately is where the positive aspects of this review ends, the service is terrible the staff are all more interested in texting and browsing on their phones, those that do speak English will not put much effort in. The deal breaker for me... More

This hotel used to be my favourite, but due to multiple occasions of some conflicts between new/old owners, I do not go there anymore. Apparently all is sorted now, but after sorting things out you have less towels in the bathroom, hardly any toiletries that you are used to, service has gone down and breakfast is the same as in... More

Rooms are comfortable, very good view on the city from the top restaurant, food is very tasty. Hotel has gym and sauna. In the lobby you will find the picture of Russian president that stayed in this hotel also. The only big minus of this hotel is conflict of the owners. During my staying there was a fighting in the... More

Actual stay was in Feb 2010. This is a large, luxury and new hotel built to the western standards and focused on the oil industry travelers. It is located in a very nice area in front of Gagarin Park and with a skying track just behyind it. A grocery store is located within 4 blocks. Room was warm, quiet and... More

I went to Yuzhno for business meetings and stayed at the Mega Palace Hotel. The location had easy access via car to the central part of Yuzhno. It is near a park and lake with a background of the mountains and ski slope. Room - nice enough with pay internet access. Laundry service did a good job. Bed was comfortable.... More