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Espoir

2.5 star property

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Espoir Shinmachi I 201 | Living room
Exterior
Espoir Shinmachi III 203
Espoir Shinmachi II 105 | Private kitchenette
Espoir Shinmachi II 105 | In-room dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$117
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0004
  • Place, Kumamoto-jo Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumamoto City Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi I 201

Espoir Shinmachi I 201

Espoir Shinmachi I 201

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 2 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi II 105

Espoir Shinmachi II 105

Espoir Shinmachi II 105

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi III 203

Espoir Shinmachi III 203

Espoir Shinmachi III 203

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi V 205

A hotel room with a bed, a couch, a small table, a painting on the wall, a ladder, and a door.

Espoir Shinmachi V 205

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kumamoto

At Espoir you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Kumamoto-jo Hall and Sakura Machi Kumamoto. .Each apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A separate bath and shower, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kumamoto Castle - 6 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Kumamoto Station - 19 min walk
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪長﨑次郎喫茶室 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪珈琲回廊 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪旅彩 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪松葉 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪mighty club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Espoir

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Espoir offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Kumamoto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 200.00 per person, per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays 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.

Property is also known as

Espoir Kumamoto
Espoir Apartment
Espoir Apartment Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Espoir?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Espoir?

As of 28 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Espoir on 1 July 2026 start from AU$117, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Espoir?

No, Espoir does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Espoir?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Espoir?

No, pets are not allowed.

Espoir Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our favorite apartment accomodation in Japan. Very comfortable and enough space for 2 and in a great location. We could walk to the station and to the city center and castle. The small kitchen was fine for making a small breakfast and coffee. And we really appreciated the wash machine and drying rack! Check in worked exactly as described. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasant apartment in great location

The flat is more spacious than I expected and we appreciated the washer and balcony equipped for drying clothes. The kitchen area is very small so it was hard to cook. The futons were very comfortable on the mezzanine level and, although the fan helped, it was very hot during the summer to sleep as the a/c does not reach that high. Location was excellent for exploring Kumamoto
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Overall good stay for 2 nights

The host was responsive And helpful! Overall it was a good stay except for some items...The room was much smaller than in the pictures. The shower head was super strong and hArd to use. The floor in the place was not the cleanest (hair and dust everywhere).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WING KI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location with 5-8min walk from bus terminal. The unit is compact with all amenities inlcuding a small kitchen, full size fridge and washing machine. Condition of cooking utensil is excellent. Very efficient communication with the host. The only down side is that the heating is not very efficient. I stayed in a not-so-cold day (10 degrees), it still take hours to warm up the room, to an extent that i dont feel freezing, but still I need to put on my sweater to keep myself warm.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yashiro

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
宿泊所周辺も静かで、ゆっくり休むことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

KAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
無いです。商工会議所の方に歩くと、コンビニあり サクラマチの方に歩くと、コンビニあり
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

トサカ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
客室も綺麗で、過ごしやすかったです。 ぜひ、また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
廁所、空間偏小，但整體乾淨且東西齊全 是個不錯的選擇
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Satoru

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
なし
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常に使いやすく良い部屋でした。 若干、駅から遠いですが安かったので仕方ないと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

リョウヘイ

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
手続き等が分かりづらかったが他は楽しく過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kazuka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
宿泊先の専用駐車場はありませんが、24時間定額パーキングが近くにあり助かりました。宿泊前のやり取りもメールで何度かさせていただきましたが、返信も早くチェックイン〜アウトまでトラブルなくスムーズに行うことが出来大変満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryoko

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
清潔感があって街までも近く、便利でよかったです。ただベッドのスプリングがだいぶ年季が入っているのかなという感じで少し残念でした。 あとは壁が薄いようで隣の部屋の声も聞こえるので、こちらの声や音も響くんだろうなと思って気になりましたが、トータル的には満足でした。お世話になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

seung jin

Liked: Room comfort, communication

잘 머무르다 갑니다.

4식구 가족여행으로 편안하게 잘 쉬다 갑니다. 세탁기가 있어, 집에 널어놓으니 잘 마르고, 기본적인 식기류가 있어서 좋았습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
十分です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUHWEON

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

가성비 좋은 편한 숙소~~

설명대로 잘 갖추어진 숙소였어요. 다소 작은 느낌이었지만 사용에는 전혀 불편함이 없었어요.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yoshiharu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロフトが暑かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

リサ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
バスターミナルへも近く、住宅街でも分かりやすかったです。 お部屋もきれいでした。 ロフトは少し暑かったですが、子供達は初めてのロフトで喜んでいました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

なお

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
とてもきれいでくつろげました！ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
気持ちよく過ごさせて頂きました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Misato

Disliked: Amenities, communication
到着日の鍵の暗証番号が間に合わず、こっちから連絡しました 周辺の環境は満足です
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
コンビニも駅も近くてよかったです
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

ユミ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
ベッドやキッチンが清潔で心地よく過ごせました。周りは静かな住宅街ですが、近くの路面電車の音がきこえます。気になる人は気になるかも。掃除はいきとどいてましたが、トイレの換気扇のほこりだけ気になりました。他はとてもよかったです。熊本ラーメンとコーヒーをおいてくれていました。ありがとう！
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
おおむね問題なし。壁が薄いのがちょっと残念。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
３連泊したが、コーヒー等３泊分あると良かった。歯ブラシが出てなくて、歯磨きができなかった。洗濯機があるのに、ハンガーが、少なくて干せなかった。スリッパか無いので、足がベタついて気持ち悪かった。布団、マットレスは固めではあったか、良かった。掃除はきれいにしてあった。部屋からお城が見えて良かった。お城まで、12.3分なので歩いても問題ないし、サクラマチまでも苦になる距離ではないが、バス停は、遠くて使うことはなかった。スーツケース等大荷物を、持っての移動は大変だった。車をレンタルしたのなら、コインパーキングが、とても近いので便利だろうと思った。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022