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Smile Hotel Wakayama

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Museum of Modern Art

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Smile Hotel Wakayama offers a warm welcome near the historic Kishu Toshogu Shrine. Enjoy local cuisine for breakfast, stay connected with wired internet, and unwind with newspapers or bike rentals nearby.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Single Room, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Minamimigiwacho, Wakayama, Wakayama-ken, 640-8232

What's nearby

  • Wakayama Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wakayama Park Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wakayama City Children's Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wakayama City Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 43 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 103 min drive
  • Kada Station - 10 min drive
  • Wakayamashi station - 14 min walk
  • Wakayama Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン まるイ 十二番丁店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪まる万ラーメン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Taverna covo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪炭火菜彩干物飯 紀州のしずく - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪わらいや和歌山城 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Wakayama

Located near a train station, Smile Hotel Wakayama is a great choice for a stay in Wakayama. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Shangri-La, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 87 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (JPY 1000 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Shangri-La - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1200 per person

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs JPY 1000 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Tokyu Inn Wakayama
Wakayama Tokyu
Smile Wakayama
Wakayama Tokyu Inn
Smile Hotel Wakayama Hotel
Smile Hotel Wakayama Wakayama
Smile Hotel Wakayama Hotel Wakayama

Frequently asked questions

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Smile Hotel Wakayama does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1000 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Smile Hotel Wakayama and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Museum of Modern Art (6-min walk) and Wakayama Castle (8-min walk), along with Kishu Toshogu Shrine (3 mi) and Kataonami Beach (3.6 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Yes, Shangri-La offers Japanese cuisine.

What's the area around Smile Hotel Wakayama like?

Smile Hotel Wakayama is a short 8-minute walk from Wakayama Castle and 6 minutes' walk from Museum of Modern Art.

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Smile Hotel Wakayama Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great views of Wakayama castle. Especially at night. Staff was outgoing. Close to train station.
Myles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

this hotel is very convenient and good for sleep. Staffs are friendly and very helpful.
Putthiporn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice and comfortable. Room is small, but place around hotel is really good (down town)
Changwan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel a bit old
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for good price. Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel actually provides you an actual key attached to a long plastic stick. No magnetic key. The hotel ONLY clean your room ONCE every THREE DAYS to save costs. The laundry room is the very top floor and is ALWAYS hot.
Sang, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. With parking space
Kin Hei Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the castle and down town . Save . Great staff .
Nathen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The view of the Wakayama castle is good. The hotel is clean. But the facilities are old.
Yuen Kiu, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

View of Castle

Amazing hotel with an even better view. I had a superb view of Wakayama’s castle straight from my hotel room. Of course the staff were nice and the room was clean and comfortable. The location is brilliant although it is about a 15-20 minute walk to one of the two close by train stations. I would strongly recommend this hotel for the view!
Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

price very cheap
Sang, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Classic Old-Style Hotel

Very Good Breakfast! The only drawback of this Property is that you cannot open the window in your room. It is also a bit dated.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok
澤滄, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The bathroom stinks
Lianne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location it's about five bus stop Price is very good Breakfast with a view Wakayama Castle Breakfast is a must ¥900 very good price and with a killing view The hotel offers bicycle for free , but the problem is only for one hour You cannot get to anywhere within an hour so we did not use the service at all My suggestion most of the people will come and use the free bicycle only once even though they stay for many days why not let the hotel guest to use the service with combine hours Bus fare is quite expensive in Japan for the short distance right taking a taxi is lot better
Wah lok, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

気持ちよく過ごせた
壮助, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

今回も素晴らしいお城の見える室に滞在できてよかったです。しかし、不運にも今回の滞在中は隣室のいびきと上階の人の足跡があまりにもうるさくて連日びっくりして夜中に2回が覚めたぐらいです。 実は壁が薄いホテルだとわかりました。 リーズナブルなので仕方ないですが、便利な立地なので次回も選ぶと思います。
Yoshimi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

部屋に当たり外れあり

2週間にわたり利用しましたが、2週目は気持ちよく過ごせる部屋でした。トイレ洗面所もきれいに掃除されてましたし、ほとんどカビもありませんでした。服をかけるクローゼットもあり、パソコンで仕事できる机もあり、冷蔵庫もペットボトルが数本冷やせました。 1週目は本当に狭くてカビが生えてて、冷蔵庫もペットボトル一本程度しか入りませんでした。パソコン広げるスペースもなくてひどかったのですが、まともな部屋があるなら、はじめからそのレベルの部屋が良かったです。同じ値段で、こんな差があるのはいかがなものかと思いました。 洗濯機のある階は最上階で、空調がなく非常に暑く、清潔ではありません。
Yoshimi, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

スタッフさんは親切で丁寧です。 施設　建物自体古くて、換気口のカビや割れて折れて、もはや換気できてないようなカビ臭さでした。 城のすぐ近く。 コンビニも近く、コインパーキングが安いところがすぐそばで便利でした。
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

和歌山城がよく見える立地で良かったです 所々、古さを感じましたが値段相応だと思います
inoue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

とても歴史のあるホテルですが今は「スマイルホテル」になっています。とにかくお勧めは朝食会場です。左側は和歌山城、右側はブリッジや海が見え素晴らしいです。
MASASHI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

とても快適に過ごせた。朝食も美味しい。
MASASHI, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

朝食も充実してて快適。 ただ、長期滞在なので洗濯機が少なくてなかなか空いていないのが残念。
MASASHI, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

嫁とツインで素泊まり2泊しました。立地は良いと思います。朝食バイキングは分かりませんが、朝８時から近くのロイヤルホスト歩いて5分以内のところにあり、食べました。部屋は、普通だと思う。空気清浄機はありました。ただ、エアコンの吹き出し口が、汚くてきになり、フィルター見ると埃が溜まっていたのでフロントで掃除を頼んだところ、心良い返事でした。が、帰宅したら、何故か机の上に白いホテルのスリッパの片方と汚れた物がありました。最悪の事を考え、チェックアウト時にフロントにいって出て行きました。1泊1室10,000少しといえど私にとっては不快でした。 車は、夜11時までに入らないと指定駐車場に入れず、さらに朝まで出し入れ不可、車高は、確か180cm以下の車しか入れません。一泊1000円。それ以外は、タイムズなど近くに駐車場、一泊880円だったかな。 立地は、問題なし、お城側が良いかな。
Hiroaki, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Está justo enfrente del castillo de Wakayama, el hotel está bonito, algo sencillo sin embargo el personal fue bastante amable y comprensivo, cuentan con lavandería y desayuno, el personal se encuentra las 24 HRS
Christopher, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

風呂のヘリが高すぎる
Yoshihisa, 2-night trip