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Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae

2.5 star property
Hotel near Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka

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Enjoy a self-service meal with a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, and baked goods.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk with a flat-screen TV and comfortable seating for guests.
Two single beds with white linens, a wooden nightstand, and a large headboard with lights.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a digital display, comfortable seating, and a reception counter.
Smile Hotel's modern exterior features a brick and glass facade with a welcoming entrance and a touch of greenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3-8-18 Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken, 8120011
  • Canal City Hakata
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Marine Messe Fukuoka
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fukuoka (FUK)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 137 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 137 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fukuoka

Hakata Ward stay.A stay at this Hakata Ward hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Canal City Hakata and 2 miles (3 km) of Port of Hakata. Amu Plaza Hakata and Rakusuien Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Canal City Hakata - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hakataza Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marine Messe Fukuoka - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Port of Hakata - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hakata Station - 4 min walk
  • Kushida Shrine Station - 10 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪博多一幸舎博多本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪内田家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪クラウン・カフェ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ぴかいち - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae

Hotel near Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka
As a guest of Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fukuoka hotel.

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets.

This Fukuoka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 per person

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax will be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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 Hakata Ekimae
Smile Hakata Ekimae Fukuoka
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Hotel
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Fukuoka
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Hotel Fukuoka

Frequently asked questions

How close is Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae to the airport?

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae is 2.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae.

How close is Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae to the beach?

This hotel is 6.5 mi (23-min drive) from Momochi Beach and 9.5 mi (24-min drive) from Gan'nosu Hana. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1000 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae have a pool?

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae does not have a pool.

Does Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae to downtown Fukuoka?

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae is 0.9 mi away from Fukuoka.

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 958 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Value stay in Fukuoka.

Nice stay best value for the area when I was searching Good size room for 2 people. Very convienent to JR station. 8 min walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEIYIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

No Wifi security. No stay here anymore.

Wifi is unsecured without password. Biggest no no. Will not stay in Smile anymore. C’mon, isn’t this a common protocol, internet hygiene factor?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carson

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Easy access to all places

Very convenient in access to eating and shopping areas. Close to main train and bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Staff members is ok , but we didn’t get any room cleaning for staying 4 nights .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to many restaurants and station. Little loud at night from people at a popular ramen shop across from hotel, but it was mostly fine. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money. Be sure to buy a voucher for breakfast a day before to save 300 yen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

James, Koriyama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, lots of dining options in the area and not too far from Hakata train station!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Man Hei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

budget stay

it is a budget hotel that i would recommend for business trip or young folks, definitely not for couple
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

nelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got fresh towels everyday👍. The hotel is very near Hakata Station. A popular local ramen shop is just around the corner of the hotel. A local bus stop is just one block away. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel near the station and easy access to the centre of town, staff were polite and friendly and apart from lack of storage space for clothes (a normal thing in Japan hotels) everything was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i like that you can see the status of the washing machine and dryers on the TV in your room (although I didn't find it until the second night).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kuuleimomi P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ナスラ, 熊本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated how welcoming the staff was, and how comfortable the room was. The breakfast was very delicious as well. I think it would be nice to extend the breakfast time to 10:00.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

YUJUNGw

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Fung

Disliked: Staff & service
No luggage rack, no coffee, no shaving cream...If I can book it again, I won't book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good to stay at Smile

Convenient for transportation & delicious Fukuoka foods
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ja-Oh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place, clean, nice staff, not far from station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Shi Wai

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

Fukuoka trip

Good stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019