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Smile Hotel Sasebo

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8-8 Tokiwacho, Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, 857-0053
  • Place, Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sasebo Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, US Navy Sasebo Base
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nagasaki (NGS)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Semi-double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Smoking (A)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Smoking (B)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Non Smoking (B)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Economy Double Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Sasebo

Miuracho Catholic Church is a short stroll from Smile Hotel Sasebo, and other popular attractions like Sasebo Harbor are within a mile (2 km). This 131-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What's nearby

  • Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Miuracho Catholic Church - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sasebo Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • US Navy Sasebo Base - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Huis Ten Bosch Station - 24 min drive
  • Nagasaki Airport (NGS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー佐世保松浦公園前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪岩崎本舗 佐世保三ヶ町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪白ばら - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪暖家 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Sasebo

Smile Hotel Sasebo features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a vending machine and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers. Refrigerators and desks are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Smile Hotel Sasebo Hotel
Smile Hotel Sasebo Sasebo
Smile Hotel Sasebo Hotel Sasebo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

Smile Hotel Sasebo provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Sasebo on Oct 4, 2026 start from $45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Smile Hotel Sasebo?

This hotel in Sasebo is within a 10-minute walk of Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum and Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center. You'll also find Sasebo Harbor and Arkas Sasebo less than a mile away.

Does Smile Hotel Sasebo have a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Smile Hotel Sasebo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Smile Hotel Sasebo serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Smile Hotel Sasebo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Smile Hotel Sasebo.

Where is the closest airport to Smile Hotel Sasebo?

The closest major airport to Smile Hotel Sasebo is Nagasaki Airport (NGS), which is about 21.5 mi away.

Smile Hotel Sasebo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 348 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good. Decent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent basic hotel in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile hotel is my favorite place to stay when I am in Sasebo.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near base
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were amazing and the staff helped me with a getting a taxi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little area next to so many shopping centers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile hotel is my go to hotel in Sasebo. If you’re in town and planning to go to bars it is the perfect place to stay including the ginza and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quite, close to convenient store
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked cleanliness and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and kinda old but the best thing is the surrounding area is really good ( bar , restaurant, shopping center )
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is located in a great spot and not expensive. The room was very small and appearance was very dated.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant. The room was small.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes, clean and quiet. CNo amenities in the room, so that was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, smell like cigarettes everywhere (I had a non smoking room), bed was not comfortable, old room and appearance in general..but it was affordable, breakfast was great and staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
満足できた！！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
受付の対応も親切で良かったです
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かな環境で　とても過ごしやすかったです 実家に帰省するのに　もう３回目くらい利用させてもらってますが　お部屋も何不自由ありません　朝は近くのモスバーガーに行くのも楽しみで　今回は川向こうの公園にも散歩に行きました 宿泊料も安くありがたいです スタッフの皆さんも親切です
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夜は暗い裏通りにありますが、商店街アーケードは近く、ロビーも部屋も清潔です。 価格が安いのに和洋食がある朝御飯がおいしいです。 味噌汁に加え、うどんもあるのが嬉しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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