Smile Hotel Wakayama

Property class: 3

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Located close to Wakayama Castle and Museum of Modern Art, Smile Hotel Wakayama provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room wired internet.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥6,668
￥8,069 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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

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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, Non Smoking

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

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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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About the neighborhood

Located in Wakayama, Smile Hotel Wakayama is near a train station. Wakayama Castle and Kishu Toshogu Shrine are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Kataonami Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Porto Europa. Visit our Wakayama travel guide
Map
640-8232, Wakayama-ken, Wakayama, 18 Minamimigiwacho

What's nearby

  • A cityscape at night with a prominent castle on a hill, illuminated buildings, and a clear sky.
    Wakayama Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museum of Modern Art
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wakayama Park Zoo
    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
  • 本まぐろ 地魚地酒 おぎん
    5 min walk
  • ガラージ製麺所
    6 min walk
  • 麺屋ひしお
    6 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Wakayama

  • Hotel near Wakayama Castle
  • Located close to Museum of Modern Art and Kishu Toshogu Shrine, Smile Hotel Wakayama provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room wired internet.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • An elevator, a computer station, and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Room features
  • All 87 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free internet and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Wakayama on Oct 25, 2026 start from ￥6,668, 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

Smile Hotel Wakayama Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 583 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

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

4/10 Poor

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
雙床房有點細如果放兩個大旅行喼是放不下的！廁所沒有抽氣這個是有點難接受！具體來說要住四晚才幫你執一次房其餘每天要把毛巾和垃圾桶放房外更換毛巾和清潔垃圾桶
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
観光目的で宿泊し、朝食付きにしました。 朝食は眼前に広がる和歌山城の天守閣は大変感動しました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
自動販売機がちょっと遠かった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅からは少し距離はありますが和歌山城目の前にあり夜はライトアップされた和歌山城がホテルから見え素晴らしかったです。 フロントの方もすごく丁寧に対応してくださいました。 更に、和歌山城を一望しながら朝食ビュッフェを楽しめてリーズナブルで大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
タバコ臭は仕方ないにしてもシャワーカーテンのカビは落としておいて欲しかった。 朝食会場から見える和歌山城は綺麗でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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

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