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Smile Hotel Wakayama

3.0 star property
Travelers feel right at home in this welcoming hotel where local flavors grace the breakfast table and historic landmarks await exploration by bicycle

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Smile Hotel Wakayama is steps from the historic Kishu Toshogu Shrine. Enjoy regional cuisine for breakfast, wired internet for connectivity, and newspapers for leisurely reading. Rent bikes nearby to explore the area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩58,253
₩70,487 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Wakayama pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Wakayama on May 31, 2026 start from ₩58,253, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Wakayama located?

Situated in Wakayama, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Modern Art and Wakayama Castle. Kishu Toshogu Shrine and Kataonami Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wakayamashi station is 14 minutes by foot and Wakayama Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 572 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Hotel a bit old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sang

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

CHUNG SHING

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

4/10 Poor

Lianne

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

8/10 Good

澤滄

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

??

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

10/10 Excellent

TAKAHIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフも設備も満足でした
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025