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The Gran Resort Akou

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Setonaikai National Park

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Aerial view
Bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2298 Ozaki, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, 678-0221
  • Place, Ako Onsen
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Himeji Central Park
  • Place, Himeji Castle
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ako

The Gran Resort Akou places you next to Setonaikai National Park and within a 10-minute walk of Ako Onsen. Each of the 26 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Ako Onsen - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ako City Museum of History - 11 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple - 56 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Okayama International Circuit - 60 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Himeji Castle - 61 min drive - 29.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sakoshi Station - 7 min drive
  • Okayama Airport (OKJ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪天馬らぁめん - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪壱枚乃絵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪元祖かもめ屋 赤穂本店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店 - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Gran Resort Akou

Hotel with free parking, steps from Setonaikai National Park
At The Gran Resort Akou, guests have access to free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free train station shuttle. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Other amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
Guests must be at least 20 years of age to stay in a smoking room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 兵庫県指令赤保第61-1

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

The Gran Resort Akou Ako
The Gran Resort Akou Hotel
The Gran Resort Akou Hotel Ako

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Gran Resort Akou?

This hotel in Ako is within a 10-minute walk of Setonaikai National Park and Ako Onsen. You'll also find Ako Marine Science Museum, Salt Country and Ako City Museum of History within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Gran Resort Akou?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Gran Resort Akou include a casino?

No, The Gran Resort Akou doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Gran Resort Akou?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Gran Resort Akou?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a turndown service and slippers as well as a bar.

Does The Gran Resort Akou have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Gran Resort Akou have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Gran Resort Akou offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Gran Resort Akou allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Gran Resort Akou.

Are there connecting rooms at The Gran Resort Akou?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Gran Resort Akou?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Gran Resort Akou.

The Gran Resort Akou Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

QINGWEI, NORTH VANCOUVER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is excellent but no shower inside room. The breakfast and dinner are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming N Leung or Ricky

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kazuyo

Traveled with group
フロントの男性の方が 親切でした また　機会があれば利用したいです
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Makoto

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

トモヒロ

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全くホテルで泊まった気がしなかった。 まるでキャンプしてるみたい。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

さとみ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
他の部屋は分かりませんが、私たちが泊まった部屋に置いている冷蔵庫が古くずっと大きめな運転音が。冷蔵庫のそばに寝た人が眠りにくかった。部屋は新しくしていて綺麗でした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Katsuki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

??

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
電話問い合わせも不親切。 部屋は電波が悪く、wifiの表示もない。 部屋に電話はあるがフロントには繋がらず。 自動販売機もないのでお気をつけください。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

taguchi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akiomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Toshiki

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフのサービスは問題なし。 リーゾートホテルなのに山側の部屋で 最悪だった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

あつこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かでとても落ち着きました。またすぐ海に出れるので良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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