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Smile Hotel Wakayama

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Wakayama Castle

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Daily local cuisine breakfast (JPY 1200 per person)
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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18 Minamimigiwacho, Wakayama, Wakayama-ken, 640-8232
  • Place, Wakayama Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Modern Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wakayama Park Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Wakayama

Smile Hotel Wakayama places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Museum of Modern Art and Wakayama Castle. This 87-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Wakayama Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wakayama Park Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wakayama City Children's Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wakayama City Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wakayamashi station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 43 min drive

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

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Wakayama Castle
Smile Hotel Wakayama offers a computer station, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. Self parking is offered for JPY 1000 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
19-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free wired internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shangri-La

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (in/out privileges)

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 and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 and a smoke detector.
  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Smile Hotel Wakayama provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Smile Hotel Wakayama?

This hotel in Wakayama is within a 10-minute walk of Wakayama Castle, Museum of Modern Art, and Wakayama Park Zoo. You'll also find Wakayama City Museum and Wakayama City Children's Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Yes, covered parking is offered for JPY 1,000 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama have a casino at the property?

No, Smile Hotel Wakayama doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, free Internet access, and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

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

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Smile Hotel Wakayama serves breakfast (local cuisine) for a surcharge each morning at Shangri-La.

Will Smile Hotel Wakayama allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Smile Hotel Wakayama though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

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

How close is the airport from Smile Hotel Wakayama?

The closest major airport to Smile Hotel Wakayama is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX), which is 25.4 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kobe Airport (UKB), which is around 28.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Smile Hotel Wakayama.