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Smile Hotel Wakayama

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Wakayama Castle

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Exterior
Point of interest
Point of interest
Daily local cuisine breakfast (JPY 1200 per person)
Cleanliness standards

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$107
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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18 Minamimigiwacho, Wakayama, Wakayama-ken, 640-8232
  • Wakayama Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kataonami Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kimiiji Temple
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Single Room, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Wakayama

At Smile Hotel Wakayama you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Modern Art and Wakayama Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free wired Internet. .The restaurant, Shangri-La, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wakayama hotel include Kishu Toshogu Shrine and Kimiiji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Wakayama Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kataonami Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kimiiji Temple - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Kuroshio Market - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Wakayamashi station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン まるイ 十二番丁店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪十四階農園 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪まる万ラーメン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪サントピア ステラ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪喫茶ビーンズ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Wakayama

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Wakayama Castle
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)
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
Smile Hotel Wakayama offers 87 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Wakayama hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shangri-La

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

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: anytime
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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Smile Hotel Wakayama offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Wakayama on 23 Sept 2025 start from AU$107.12, including 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.

Is parking available at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Yep, Smile Hotel Wakayama has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for JPY 1000 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Smile Hotel Wakayama?

The closest beach to Smile Hotel Wakayama is Kataonami Beach (5.1 km).

Does Smile Hotel Wakayama serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

No, Smile Hotel Wakayama does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Smile Hotel Wakayama's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Wakayama?

No, only service animals are allowed.