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Smile Hotel Wakayama

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Museum of Modern Art

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A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign at the top.
A corridor with brick arches and a pathway.
A person seated at a counter with a document in front of them, a payment terminal, and a small Christmas tree decoration in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a window with a view of greenery, and two bedside lamps.
A beach with a concrete walkway, a sandy area, and a hill with buildings in the background.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18 Minamimigiwacho, Wakayama, Wakayama-ken, 640-8232
  • Place, Museum of Modern Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wakayama Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wakayama City Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a window with a view of a castle, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Basic Twin Room, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a window with a view of a castle, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Single Room, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

Standard Twin Room Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

Standard Single Room Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

Standard Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

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

  • Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wakayama Park Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wakayama Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wakayama City Children's Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wakayama City Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wakayamashi station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド モンティグレ和歌山店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪まる万ラーメン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ガラージ製麺所 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪紅松庵 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪天寳 - ‬3 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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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 self 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: midnight
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.5 mi (47-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 Sept 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Wakayama on Sept 6, 2026 start from CA $60, 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 (21-min drive) from Kataonami Beach and 4.7 mi (17-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: midnight.

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. 158 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 579 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Putthiporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel is very convenient and good for sleep. Staffs are friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Changwan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and comfortable. Room is small, but place around hotel is really good (down town)
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Hotel a bit old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kin Hei Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. With parking space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sang

Liked: Staff & service
price very cheap
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for good price. Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel actually provides you an actual key attached to a long plastic stick. No magnetic key. The hotel ONLY clean your room ONCE every THREE DAYS to save costs. The laundry room is the very top floor and is ALWAYS hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHUNG SHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Poor ventilation in toilet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lianne

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

8/10 Good

澤滄

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wah lok

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

浩一

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
トイレの便座が冷たいのは大変でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがやさしかった
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

由加里

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
室内とバスルームの匂いが気になった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sum Kin

Disliked: Cleanliness
房間尚算整潔，但整體比較舊，有使用的痕跡。浴室廁所有異味，浴缸牆身有變黑及變黃的痕跡，感覺不太乾淨。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
電話の対応から親切でした！ またお世話になりたいと思います
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tomoya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
壁が薄く、隣の人の声が気になった。 景色はよかった
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
とてもよかったです
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

壮助

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
気持ちよく過ごせた
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yoshimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
今回も素晴らしいお城の見える室に滞在できてよかったです。しかし、不運にも今回の滞在中は隣室のいびきと上階の人の足跡があまりにもうるさくて連日びっくりして夜中に2回が覚めたぐらいです。 実は壁が薄いホテルだとわかりました。 リーズナブルなので仕方ないですが、便利な立地なので次回も選ぶと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness
特に不満も無く泊まれた
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025