REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Ferris Wheel Kururin, connected to a rail/subway station

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Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1500 per person)
Point of interest
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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5-2-2 Minatomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, 790-0012
  • Place, Matsuyama Castle Ropeway
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Matsuyama Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dogo Onsen
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Matsuyama (MYJ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room with shower booth, Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Superior Room For 3 guests, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room For 2 guests, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room For 3 guests, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Deluxe Room For 4 guests, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standarad Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Shower Booth Single

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Matsuyama

Heart of Matsuyama.Stay at this Matsuyama hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ferris Wheel Kururin and 2 miles (3 km) of Matsuyama Castle. Matsuyama Castle Ropeway and Botchan Karakuri Clock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Matsuyama Castle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dogo Onsen - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Botchan Karakuri Clock - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Matsuyama Tourist Port - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Dogo Onsen Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Matsuyama Station - 17 min walk
  • Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ 松山市駅店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪鯛めし槇 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪や台ずし 松山市駅前町 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪味暦 正生 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館 まつちか店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels

3.5-star hotel near Ferris Wheel Kururin, connected to a rail/subway station
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A steam room, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Matsuyama hotel is smoke free.

  • 208 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels offers 208 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Matsuyama hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 1500 per person
  • 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
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, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

REF Matsuyama City Station BY VESSEL
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels Hotel
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels Matsuyama
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels Hotel Matsuyama

Reviews

REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ah young

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin, Hornsby Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient At railway station Comfortable room with all facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Antioch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This I’d really an exceptional hotel and is also very reasonably priced. The onzen is very nice and was never over crowded. The breakfast was very much worth the price, and the 7:00 pm icecream is a very nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Antioch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is really an excellent hotel. The breakfast is reasonably priced and really good. There onzen is perfect and very peaceful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is spotless clean. The room was fairly spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fantastic rooms and amenities. Located in the heart of the city. The only down side was there are only two elevators and can become really crowded and slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because of its proximity to Matsuyama’s City Station, a transportation hub served by streetcars and a train to the ferry terminal (from which we took a ferry to Hiroshima). It is literally on top of the train station. In addition to the usual tiny room, it offers a good breakfast buffet and an in-house hot bath. Lots of restaurants in the area, and the Matsuyama castle is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fantastic rooms and amenities. Located in the heart of the city. The only down side was there are only two elevators and can become really crowded and slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H

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

10/10 Excellent

D S

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

Good base for day trips

We used this as a base for several day trips in the surrounding region as well as within the city. It was right next to the Matsuyama City Station with a tram stop outside - and about 10 minutes by tram to the JR station. We’d stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaehyup, Southlake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at the center of Matsuyama, close to lots of shopping and dining options. Public bath was great for relaxing bath after long days. Breakfast menu was awesome with lots of local specialties, including 5 kinds of citrus juice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
no safety box in room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haru, Newport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic stay at REF

Fantastic stay at REF. Well designed, clean & comfortable. Great location next to Matsuyama City Stn. Konbini just downstairs. Note that there is no daily cleaning, fresh towels are provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is not so big but updated very nicely, and clean. Everything is nice and clean. I like it very much. They have a great breakfast, great selection and reasonable price. The location is also very close of train station, bus stop and trolly stop. There is a big department store nearby, also lots of restaurants. Definitely I recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

YI LING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyunsoo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AKINOBU

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
駅直結なので凄く便利です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAIKO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
観光するのにとても便利な立地、周辺に飲食店も多く食事するのに困らなかったです。ホテルの朝食も美味しかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching-Sung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a convenient place to stay. There is a shopping street GunTen which connects to Okaido shopping street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kazuhisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
体育系高校生が宿泊し大混雑。しつけはされていたが、やはり、やれやれ。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025