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Merveille Arima

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Property entrance
Property amenity
2 restaurants, Japanese cuisine
2 restaurants, Japanese cuisine
City view from property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$252
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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1670-5 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 651-1401
  • Place, Arima Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kin no yu
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Zuihoji Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 3 Twin Futons

About the area

Kobe

At Merveille Arima you'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from Arima Onsen and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Mount Rokko. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include access to the hot springs/mineral springs and sauna. The restaurant, Hanagoyomi, serves Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna and karaoke as well as access to hot springs. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Arimacho hotel include Rokkosan Ski Area and Hanshin Koshien Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Kin no yu - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arima Onsen - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Rokko - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fruit Flower Park - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Kobe University - 29 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Arima Onsen Station - 1 min walk
  • Kobe Arimaguchi Station - 3 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三ツ森本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪日本料理　有馬華暦 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪あり釜めし くつろぎ家 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪有馬温泉 酒市場 (Sake-Ichiba) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪リストランテ Maretta - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Merveille Arima

Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
There are 2 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Merveille Arima offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and Access to hot tub. A sauna, a vending machine, and karaoke are also featured at Merveille Arima. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kobe hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1990
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Merveille Arima offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are 2 hot springs open between 3:00 PM and midnight.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,178 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Hanagoyomi
  • Kouyou

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Karaoke
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Full-service spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
This property is unable to accommodate most dietary and food allergy restrictions.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2178 per person

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight.
  • 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Merveille Arima
Merveille Hotel
Merveille Hotel Arima
Merveille Arima Hotel Kobe
Merveille Arima Hotel
Merveille Arima Kobe
Merveille Arima Kobe
Merveille Arima Hotel
Merveille Arima Hotel Kobe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Merveille Arima?

Merveille Arima offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Merveille Arima?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merveille Arima on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$249.32, 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 Merveille Arima?

Yep, Merveille Arima has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Merveille Arima?

The closest beach to Merveille Arima is Ashiya Beach (11.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Merveille Arima?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Merveille Arima. It has a sauna and hot springs.

What makes Merveille Arima a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Merveille Arima.

Is Merveille Arima family-friendly?

No, Merveille Arima is an adults-only property.

Does Merveille Arima serve breakfast?

You bet, Japanese brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Merveille Arima?

No, Merveille Arima does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Merveille Arima?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Merveille Arima's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Merveille Arima?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Merveille Arima?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Merveille Arima Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfectly nestled right behind the railway station (2mins up hill). Inside the hotel it is a little dated in the rooms but you won’t be spending much time there anyways! They offered both an outdoor onsen and an indoor onsen-sauna area with generous opening hours. It let me explore the surrounding area until late in the evening because I knew the onsen facilities would still be open and available! They have a free beverages inside the hotel alongside a few vending machines, but they’re also just 2 minutes away from a family mart. The breakfast included was quite nice! Good variety of foods with some unique offerings like steam your personal size tofu and grill your own personal portion of fish! Overall, I highly enjoyed my stay and would recommend this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean, a bit old but authentic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food. Stuff there are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel. Location was next to the train station which is a must in this hilly town. Property nice and clean. Food was excellent. Kaiseki dinner with meat was tasty and filling. Breakfast was very good. Unfortunately the outdoor onsen was closed. Indoor onsen was large and had a variety of pools. Overall a memorable stay and I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Chung Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the Main Street and station. Convenient is an advantage. Nice food. Friendly staff. The facilities are quite old but tidy and clean.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was quick and staff was friendly. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the noise. The walls were thin and I could hear the people talking in the next room. The towels in the bathroom were a bit small, as well. Everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good value for money for a hotel with both indoor and outdoor baths. The location is very central and near to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

HT, VANCOUVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is old but really close to train station. Give me a room with very strong smoking smell first. Then i ask stuff to change a none smoking after.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable hotel

Clean and comfortable hotel. Spacious room and very good onsens. Just 3 or 5 minutes walk from train and and espress bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Raweewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SMALL CITY BUT VERY CHARMING . BEST LOCATION TO BE REST WITH NATURAL PLACE . YOU CAN BREATH WITH NATURAL OZONE
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Wilson U S

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

Mid-budget hotel right next to the Station

It was a simple one night stay to check out the place and enjoy a bit of me-time. The only thing I am not happy about was the fact I need to pay 150 yen for the use of the onsen which should have been complimentary for hotel guests. Yes the amount is small but the shock of being presented with a bill at the end of the stay when it is not expected is not welcomed.

8/10 Good

TSUI MING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. If you travel by train, it is very near.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

WEI-CHEN, Taiwan

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

Great location and awesome hot spring (onsen)!

The hotel is just next to the Arima onsen station. You could found some convenient store and restaurants nearby! Enjoy the hot spring (onsen) in the hotel!

6/10 Okay

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Pui Chun, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

It's good for stay at this hotel, good location nearby station, good view

8/10 Good

JB, Hong Kong

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

Very close to train station and popular hotsprings

It was a good place for the price. Doesn't have as many amenities as some of the other hotels, however, the others costs a heck of a lot more money. The staff was very friendly and accomodating (except late check out is not allowed without a fee). The hot springs/ bathing area is nothing big, but is good. Rooms do not have wifi. Only available in the lobby. Besides that, there really isn't much else the hotel offers.

10/10 Excellent

Terutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋でのWIFI接続が悪く（できなかった）ため、改善していただけると、更によくなると思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅近で食事も美味しかったです。 のんびり過ごすことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

さとこ

Liked: Staff & service
スタッフの対応がとてもよく心地よく過ごせました。チェックアウトが11時で朝からもゆっくり温泉に入れて良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pui Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

??

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
通常１５時からの駐車を１３時から受け付けてもらえて、荷物の預かりもしてもらえました。番号札をもらうだけのシンプルな方法でよかったです。温泉も金と銀の二つがありゆっくりつかれました。ただひとつだけあるシャワー室（シャワーがずっと出てくる）の排水が悪く、髪の毛が詰まっているのかと探ってみましたが全くダメでした。どんどんお湯が溜まってくるのがいい気持ちではなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025