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Smile Hotel Sasebo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Miuracho Catholic Church

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.
A buffet with various dishes, including a large bowl of soup, several platters of food, and condiments.
A church with a statue of a robed figure and a cross on top.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Smile Hotel."
A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted thermostat, and a phone.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8-8 Tokiwacho, Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, 857-0053
  • Place, Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sasebo Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, US Navy Sasebo Base
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nagasaki (NGS)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Semi-double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Smoking (A)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Smoking (B)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Non Smoking (B)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Economy Double Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Sasebo

In Sasebo .You'll find Miuracho Catholic Church and Sasebo Harbor within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Yumiharidake Lookout and Saikai National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Miuracho Catholic Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sasebo Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • US Navy Sasebo Base - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Huis Ten Bosch Station - 24 min drive
  • Nagasaki Airport (NGS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brooklyn Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪岩崎本舗 佐世保三ヶ町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪暖家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪横浜醤油豚骨ラーメン 独歩 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪白ばら - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Sasebo

3-star hotel near Miuracho Catholic Church
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Smile Hotel Sasebo also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Smile Hotel Sasebo offers 131 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

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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 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • 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.
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 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 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Housekeeping is included for stays of 4 nights or more.

We should mention

  • Children 5 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Smile Hotel Sasebo Hotel
Smile Hotel Sasebo Sasebo
Smile Hotel Sasebo Hotel Sasebo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Smile Hotel Sasebo to the airport?

Smile Hotel Sasebo is 40.9 mi (67-min drive) away from the Nagasaki Airport (NGS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Sasebo on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $58, 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 Sasebo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smile Hotel Sasebo.

Does Smile Hotel Sasebo offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

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

Is there free parking at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Smile Hotel Sasebo have a pool?

Smile Hotel Sasebo does not have a pool.

Does Smile Hotel Sasebo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Smile Hotel Sasebo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smile Hotel Sasebo to downtown Sasebo?

Smile Hotel Sasebo is 0.6 mi away from Sasebo.

Smile Hotel Sasebo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 331 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent basic hotel in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile hotel is my favorite place to stay when I am in Sasebo.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near base
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were amazing and the staff helped me with a getting a taxi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little area next to so many shopping centers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jynae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile hotel is my go to hotel in Sasebo. If you’re in town and planning to go to bars it is the perfect place to stay including the ginza and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Segrazche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quite, close to convenient store
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked cleanliness and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is located in a great spot and not expensive. The room was very small and appearance was very dated.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

The Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and kinda old but the best thing is the surrounding area is really good ( bar , restaurant, shopping center )
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shukhrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes, clean and quiet. CNo amenities in the room, so that was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant. The room was small.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Emilayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, smell like cigarettes everywhere (I had a non smoking room), bed was not comfortable, old room and appearance in general..but it was affordable, breakfast was great and staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

SHINYA

Liked: Staff & service
コスパは良いですね。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

昌代

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
エアコンもよく効いて、暖かく休ませてもらいました
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izuru

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔で良かった
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地の関係で、コンビニなどが遠いくらいでとくに問題はありません。お風呂から洗面台の配管が見えないように加工してあるところはビジネスホテルの中で唯一だと思います。私はその箇所の汚れが衛生的に良く思わないので嬉しい限りです♡ 朝食も申し分ありませんし、働かれてる方の元気があり良い気分になります。また来ます！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Takemura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
表情、態度、感じが良かった
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026