Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Kashima Shrine

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Public bath
Spa

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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348 Ohmetsudomari Yamauchi, Minabe, Wakayama-ken, JP
  • Place, Kashima Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure World
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Shirahama Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Ocean/Sea view

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

Classic Room with 2 single and 1 sofa and 2 futon beds, Ocean/Sea view

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Japanese-Western style, 2 singlebeds and 2 futon beds, Ocean/Sea view

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View (Japanese Western Style)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Minabe

Walk to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Minabe hotel, you'll find Kashima Shrine and Suga Shrine. Adventure World is within 16 miles (25 km) and Engetsu Island is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Kashima Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Suga Shrine - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Adventure World - 22 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Shirahama Beach - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Senjojiki - 28 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shirahama Station - 30 min drive
  • Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CoroCoro珈琲 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪丸源ラーメン 田辺店 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪もとや魚店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪旬菜 辻庵 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪和風レストラン黒潮 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa

4-star beach hotel near Kashima Shrine
Some rates at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa offers its guests hot springs, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Minabe hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 324 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa offers 324 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors, and feature indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include dining tables. This Minabe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from noon to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,960 to 3,960 for adults and JPY 1,980 to 1,980 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot springs
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Pick-up shuttle service from the train station is available at 11:50 AM, 2:25 PM, and 4:25 PM daily.

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

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 3960 to 3960 for adults, and JPY 1980 to 1980 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

For the comfort of guests using the public bathing areas and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities. Up to 2 stickers may be purchased on site to cover tattoos approximately 3 inches (10 centimeters) in size.
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open July 01 and close September 15.
  • 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.
  • Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kishu Minabe Royal
Kishu Royal
Kishu Royal Hotel
Kishu Royal Hotel Minabe
Kishu Minabe Royal Hotel Minabe-Cho, Wakayama Prefecture
Kishu-Minabe Royal Hotel
Kishu-Minabe Royal
Hotel Resorts WAKAYAMA-MINABE
Resorts WAKAYAMA-MINABE
Kishu Minabe Royal Hotel
Mercure Wakayama Minabe & Spa
Hotel Resorts WAKAYAMA MINABE
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort Spa
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Hotel
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Minabe
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Hotel Minabe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa to the airport?

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is 18.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Nanki - Shirahama Airport (SHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa.

How close is Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 7.3 mi (21-min drive) from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach and 17 mi (39-min drive) from Ezurahama Beach Resort. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 3960 and 3960 for adults, JPY 1980 and 1980 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa have a pool?

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa to downtown Minabe?

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is 3.3 mi away from Minabe.

Reviews

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

GOod

The hotel is big and the room is big too for our family. The service is really good and they offer free drinks in the lobby. The hotel is old but comfortable. We need to wear our slippers in the hallway because it is a Japanese hotel. My kids enjoyed their comic room even if they don't read Japanese.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry, Glasgow

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We arrived about 45 minutes ahead of check in time after driving straight from Kansai Airport. The parking lot had about 10 cars in it and the lobby was deserted. I was surprised we were not permitted to check in early and had to wait for the official check in time. Understandable if hotel was busy but it seemed very odd to make us wait. Otherwise, place was generally ok.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumedha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The meals are great, pick up and drop off service really well organised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hirokazu

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

Room choice.

I wanted to stay in a room on the south side.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but a little far away from everything if travelling by transport other than your own car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

manjula prasad

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is not worth of paid amount the location is nice if you rent a vehicle it is ok to go to town and have some foods the breakfast was very expensive that have no many choices to eat i do not think it is four star, they charge 1000 yen for my 2 years old child each day even it is triple bed room and i did not order any extra bed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The decoration is very old and there was no heating, it was ok but not worth the price definitely. Also the WiFi was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and the view are beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

far from local station; shuttle times not often

Expect great Japanese hospitality. Room was spacious. Two bed option was great for traveling friends. Had seating area with table and amazing view from room. Did not have access path to beach. The shuttle was infrequent and had to be reserved the day prior before 5 pm. The hotel is about a 10 minute ride from the Minabe station and in 2019 cost 1780 JPY. The pool is open starting in July, so although it was a resort, there was no swimming option. Overall, reasonable option with great view if that’s what you’re looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice environment, but the pillows are too small, not so comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ben

This is an excellent hotel with large but very average rooms. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the hotel has a wonderful, large onsen (Japanese bath) both indoors and outdoors, but the restaurant is very average
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Kam Tao Philip

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

Nice and good cozy hotel

Good with a car to drive around and enjoy the leisure environment

10/10 Excellent

kirara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kazuto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KAYOMI

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYUNGHO

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mori

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025