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Smile Hotel Wakayama

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Museum of Modern Art

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Point of interest
Cleanliness standards
Point of interest
Daily local cuisine breakfast (JPY 1200 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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18 Minamimigiwacho, Wakayama, Wakayama-ken, 640-8232
  • Wakayama Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kataonami Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kimiiji Temple
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Wakayama

In Wakayama .Your stay at this Wakayama hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Modern Art and Wakayama Castle. Also, Kishu Toshogu Shrine is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kataonami Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Wakayama Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kataonami Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kimiiji Temple - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Kuroshio Market - 11 min drive - 7.5 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
  • ‪モスバーガー 三年坂店 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪十四階農園 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪まる万ラーメン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪麺屋ひしお - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Wakayama

3-star hotel near Museum of Modern Art
There's a restaurant on site. Smile Hotel Wakayama also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Smile Hotel Wakayama offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Wakayama hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. 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

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

How close is Smile Hotel Wakayama to the airport?

Smile Hotel Wakayama is 25.4 mi (43-min drive) away from the Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Wakayama on Sep 16, 2025 start from $62.15, excluding 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.

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smile Hotel Wakayama.

How close is Smile Hotel Wakayama to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (19-min drive) from Kataonami Beach and 4.7 mi (18-min drive) from Hamanomiya Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Smile Hotel Wakayama, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1200 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama have a pool?

Smile Hotel Wakayama does not have a pool.

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama have a restaurant?

Smile Hotel Wakayama is home to Shangri-La, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smile Hotel Wakayama to downtown Wakayama?

Smile Hotel Wakayama is 2.9 mi away from Wakayama.

Smile Hotel Wakayama Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 547 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of Wakayama castle. Especially at night. Staff was outgoing. Close to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

View of Castle

Amazing hotel with an even better view. I had a superb view of Wakayama’s castle straight from my hotel room. Of course the staff were nice and the room was clean and comfortable. The location is brilliant although it is about a 15-20 minute walk to one of the two close by train stations. I would strongly recommend this hotel for the view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the castle and down town . Save . Great staff .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group
Hotel a bit old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kin Hei Steve

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. With parking space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAWSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s alright.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAWSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Lianne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom stinks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wah lok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location it's about five bus stop Price is very good Breakfast with a view Wakayama Castle Breakfast is a must ¥900 very good price and with a killing view The hotel offers bicycle for free , but the problem is only for one hour You cannot get to anywhere within an hour so we did not use the service at all My suggestion most of the people will come and use the free bicycle only once even though they stay for many days why not let the hotel guest to use the service with combine hours Bus fare is quite expensive in Japan for the short distance right taking a taxi is lot better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yuen Kiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view of the Wakayama castle is good. The hotel is clean. But the facilities are old.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Classic Old-Style Hotel

Very Good Breakfast! The only drawback of this Property is that you cannot open the window in your room. It is also a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

HIDEO

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view of Wakayama castle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has everything that I ask for in a room; a bed and a shower!! Great view of the castle too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of castle!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

A.I., Nagasaki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and tidy. The only thing I noticed was they didn’t change cups which we used when they cleaned the room while we were out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very clean and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view was special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and the staff were incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Friendly staff

Located opposite to Wakayama Castle, though not close to JR station Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice view of Wakayama castle.

Room was spacious and the view from the was good.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and convenient as expected

It was standard, clean, comfortable, as expected from all hotel stays. But the location was about 10-15min bus ride away from the main JR Wakayama station.