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Hotel Sonia Otaru

Property class: 4

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Close to Otaru Canal, Hotel Sonia Otaru provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. The on-site restaurant, 寿司バル イルオナイ（IL ONAI）, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
The current price is £66
additional charges may apply
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Twin A, Canal View, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 231 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the city.

Standard Twin B, Canal View, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 231 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe King, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area, and a view of the city and ocean.

Deluxe King, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 408 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Large Twin A, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Large Twin A, Non Smoking

  • Canal view
  • 319 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view of the city and ocean, and a chandelier.

Large Twin B, Non Smoking

  • Canal view
  • 278 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city.

Large Twin C, Non Smoking

  • Canal view
  • 357 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Large Twin A, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Large Twin A, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

  • Canal view
  • 319 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view of the city and ocean, and a chandelier.

Large Twin B, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

  • Canal view
  • 278 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Large Twin C, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city.

Large Twin C, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

  • Canal view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area, and a view of the city and ocean.

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Canal view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Canal view
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Canal view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the city.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Canal view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 231 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin, Canal View, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Superior Twin, Canal View, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Family Triple Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a sofa, a TV, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Family Triple Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Single Use), Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Twin Room (Single Use), Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Otaru, Hotel Sonia Otaru is in the historical district. Otaru Art Village and Otaru City Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sakaimachi Street and Rinyu Morning Market. Otaru Music Box Museum and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Otaru travel guide
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1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0031

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered canal with reflections of lights, buildings, and a crowd of people.
    Otaru Canal
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A steam locomotive with a red and black engine, number 3, on a track with a red caboose.
    Otaru City General Museum Ungakan
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A snowy street with various food stalls and a signboard advertising seafood, grilled meat, and curry.
    Sakaimachi Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A detailed model of a historical town with a church, a castle, and a sailing ship.
    Otaru Music Box Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shin Nihonkai Ferry
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Otaru Station
    9 min walk
  • Teine Station
    21 min drive
  • New Chitose Airport (CTS)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ルタオ
    2 min walk
  • 回転寿し 和楽
    11 min walk
  • おたる政寿司 ぜん庵
    5 min walk
  • 魚屋直営食堂 うろこ亭
    2 min walk
  • 北海あぶりやき 運河倉庫
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sonia Otaru

  • Upscale hotel near Otaru Canal
  • An indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Sonia Otaru. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. The on-site restaurant, 寿司バル イルオナイ（IL ONAI）, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and self-parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, a front desk safe and a lift
    • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 149 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Toilets with electronic bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • 26-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 1,200 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (JPY 1,200 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,420 for adults and JPY 1,400 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 寿司バル イルオナイ（IL ONAI）

Things to do

  • Hot spring

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 39 ºC
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4500.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2420 for adults and from JPY 1400 for children
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1200 per night
  • Extended parking fee: JPY 1200 per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4500.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sonia Otaru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sonia Otaru on 1 Sept 2026 start from £66, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1200 per night. Extended parking is available for JPY 1200 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Sonia Otaru located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is steps away from Otaru Art Village, Nichigin-dōri and Stained Glass Museum. Otaru Canal and Otaru City General Museum Ungakan are also within 5 minutes. Otaru Station is 9 minutes by foot and Minami-Otaru Station is 23 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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