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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Hofu hotel

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Reception
Cleanliness standards
Free daily buffet breakfast
Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1-45 Ekiminamicho, Hofu, Yamaguchi-ken, 747-0801
  • Hofutenmangu Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yamaguchi University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Ube (UBJ-Yamaguchi - Ube)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Single Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Miscellaneous

Comfort Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Miscellaneous

Comfort Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Semi Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Miscellaneous

Semi Double Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Single Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Semi Double With Bath-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort, Semi-Double With Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Hofu

In Hofu .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hofu Science Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Hofutenmangu Shrine with a stay here. Suokokubun-ji Temple and Mori Museum and Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hofu Science Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hofutenmangu Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Yamaguchi University - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Ishin One Hundred Year Memorial Park - 19 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park - 32 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hofu Station - 5 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪謝謝珍味 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪長崎ちゃんめん 防府駅前店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪和ぐるめ イオン防府店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪カルビ大陸山口防府店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ニューロンドン 南店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Hofu hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae. Self parking is free.
  • 207 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae offers 207 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Japanese

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Exterior

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 428 reviews
$62 nightly
The price is $69
May 25 - May 26
All taxes and fees included in total
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

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

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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae to the airport?

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae is 26.4 mi (49-min drive) away from the Yamaguchi - Ube Airport (UBJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

As of May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae on May 31, 2025 start from $87.07, 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 Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae offer free breakfast?

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae have a pool?

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae to downtown Hofu?

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae is 0.3 mi away from Yuno Onsen.

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 428 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

pleasant buffe style breakfast

I was really satisfied with stay at this hotel, especially with the buffe style breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If going to hofu this is the place to stay. Staff is excellent
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

KAORI

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luggage was waiting in our toom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to stay in Hofu. Very friendly for foreigners and great breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAZUKI

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tsutomu

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARUTO

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHUN TAI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAKAYUKI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Naoto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yuichi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hisano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

いいホテルだが・・・

いいホテル。部屋も広いし、大浴場、ランドリーもある。ただスタッフみなさん若い方は、客の無理難題に疲れてしまったかのよう。今どき、館内の自動販売機での牛乳の購入の仕方が分からないからと言ってスタッフを呼びつける客とかがいて仰天。何か旅行すること自体が、若年層と高齢者層との摩擦の場所になっている気がする。別にここだけの問題ではないが、旅行をよくする身には自省するいい機会になった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tetsuya

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEGUMI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

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

8/10 Good

Masahiro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

YOSHITAKA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

SHUJI

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

keiko

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023