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El Patio Ranch

2.5 star property
Clothing optional guesthouse in Aso with free parking

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Free WiFi
Food and drink
Restaurant
Horseback riding
Free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2305-1 Ichinomiyamachi Sanno, Aso, Kumamoto-ken, 869-2602
  • Aso Shrine
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Daikanbo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mount Aso
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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Room options

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Twin Room | Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Aso

El Patio Ranch is located within a 15-minute drive of Ubuyama Farm and Road Station Namino Kaguraen. This 6-room guesthouse has free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a hot tub.
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What's nearby

  • Aso Kuju National Park - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Aso Shrine - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Daikanbo - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Cuddly Dominion - 20 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Mount Aso - 35 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Miyaji station - 14 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ヒバリカフェ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪うぶやま牧場 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪四季彩いちのみや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪鉄板焼き居酒屋 まーぼー - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪よかよか亭 - ‬14 min drive

About this property

El Patio Ranch

Clothing optional guesthouse in Aso with free parking
Guests of El Patio Ranch enjoy features like a hot tub. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, hair dryers, and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Property payment types

Important information

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPay
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: 2:00 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPay.
  • 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:

  • Clothing is optional at El Patio Ranch.
  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

EL PATIO RANCH House Aso
EL PATIO RANCH House
EL PATIO RANCH Aso
EL PATIO RANCH
EL PATIO RANCH Guesthouse Aso
EL PATIO RANCH Guesthouse
EL PATIO RANCH Aso
EL PATIO RANCH Guesthouse
EL PATIO RANCH Guesthouse Aso

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El Patio Ranch?

El Patio Ranch offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of El Patio Ranch?

This guesthouse is located in Aso, close to Aso Kuju National Park, Aso Shrine, and Daikanbo. Ubuyama Farm is also within a driving distance of 3.3 mi.

Is there parking available at El Patio Ranch?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does El Patio Ranch feature a casino on the premises?

No, El Patio Ranch doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Patio Ranch?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at El Patio Ranch?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does El Patio Ranch have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, El Patio Ranch doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at El Patio Ranch?

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

How close is the airport from El Patio Ranch?

The closest major airport to El Patio Ranch is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), which is 26.1 mi away (71 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Patio Ranch?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at El Patio Ranch.

El Patio Ranch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sopon

Good room Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Superb hotel in Aso. We were so lucky that the host upgraded us to the brand new corner room with amazing view. Room is very spacious, quiet, clean and modern. It’s a shame that we couldn’t do horse riding as it was pouring on the day we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Yoke Fong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Actually this is a really good and special place for stay if you wanted something different from traditional accomodation. Food provided is yummy and staff is very friendly and helpful. The negative point of this place is firstly parking is not convenience as our room is a bit far and there are stair to go down. Secondly we think that the property is a bit tired, need further improvement. WE really wish to see a new face on it. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JaneJiRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you a kind of peaceful person you gonna love this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Hong Kong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Service, BBQ Dinner is very good and free refill drink is provided
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Friendly staff, great view, good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Carol, Newcastle, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Somewhere a bit different in Aso

The El Patio Ranch is perched high on the caldera rim with great views towards the active volcanoes, some distance away. We didn't participate in the horse activities that take place at the ranch, preferring to explore the geopark. The Ranch was a great place to return in the evening.

6/10 Okay

Homer, Vernon Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice and quiet

It's a ranch and it's quiet during our stay. Definitely you will need to have a car tho drive here. The owner speaks pretty good English and very helpful too.

8/10 Good

Chee Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Navigator could not find the Hotel. Room was cold.

10/10 Excellent

Yiu Kan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
牧場住宿，無邊無際的牧場讓人有身處美國西部的感覺，設計十分有特色的飯店，除美麗的牧場景色外，還有騎馬活動，帶領你在各山谷間蹓躂。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

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Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
夕食にもう少しアレンジが欲しかったです、お風呂がないのが、寒い季節とても残念でした
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thé bed is a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

YU CHING

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KUO

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dick Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noce hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

SATOSHI

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋にシャワーなどあればよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Hasegawa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
雨が降っていたので残念でした 草原がとても綺麗でした
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

AKIHIRO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ho Fai Sparta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023