Title: Smile Hotel Wakayama Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Smile Hotel Wakayama Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Wakayama Castle ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/8643755a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Daily local cuisine breakfast (JPY 1200 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/807993d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cleanliness standards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/8a9678ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/d90c25cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/2e00aa49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Smile Hotel Wakayama is steps from the historic Kishu Toshogu Shrine. Enjoy regional cuisine for breakfast, wired internet for connectivity, and newspapers for leisurely reading. Rent bikes nearby to explore the area. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=2806594&PinnedHotelID=2806594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/95491e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room, Non Smoking 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Bidet Bathrobes Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/e359993b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room, Smoking 7.4 Good 10 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Bidet Bathrobes Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/e359993b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Bidet Bathrobes Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2806600/2806594/95491e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room, Smoking 7.8 Good 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Bidet Bathrobes Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWakayama-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Wakayama.h2806594.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWakayama-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Wakayama.h2806594.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.22855%2C135.16876&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QKq01vg5nY13VJnkPdi_QRCYtUM=) 18 Minamimigiwacho, Wakayama, Wakayama-ken, 640-8232 #### What's nearby - Wakayama Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Kataonami Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles - Kimiiji Temple - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles - Kuroshio Market - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles #### 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 - ‪まる万ラーメン - ‬6 min walk - ‪わらいや和歌山城 - ‬6 min walk - ‪La Taverna covo - ‬2 min walk - ‪炭火菜彩干物飯 紀州のしずく - ‬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 hire and self-parking (surcharge) - Luggage storage, a vending machine and a computer station - 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 such as free Internet and bathrobes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations - 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1823900/1823827/97b8d95e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### APA Hotel Wakayama Wakayama - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 7.8 Good 584 reviews £38 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=1823827&PinnedHotelID=1823827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1936900/1936830/2200c6c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA Wakayama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 463 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=1936830&PinnedHotelID=1936830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44410000/44400600/44400532/7a80b83f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama Wakayama - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 501 reviews £77 12 Nov - 13 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=44400532&PinnedHotelID=44400532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12610000/12603400/12603336/6914bcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Hotel Wakayama Wakayama - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 374 reviews £46 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=12603336&PinnedHotelID=12603336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15670000/15666100/15666053/db57e0e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel City Inn Wakayama Wakayama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 7.4 Good 375 reviews £54 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=15666053&PinnedHotelID=15666053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5068400/5068336/bcb9b930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring Wakayama - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews £56 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=5068336&PinnedHotelID=5068336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17370000/17369900/17369811/724c03f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi Wakayama - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.4 Very good 495 reviews £45 24 Oct - 25 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=17369811&PinnedHotelID=17369811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Precious Room, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11900000/11899994/248b7c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Avalorm Kinokuni Wakayama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 134 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=11899994&PinnedHotelID=11899994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7271100/7271069/8197862d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wakayama Daiichi Fuji Hotel Wakayama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 7.0 Good 254 reviews £26 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=7271069&PinnedHotelID=7271069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428376/3a59b107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Granvia Wakayama Wakayama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews £59 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=428376&PinnedHotelID=428376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 1200 per person - Covered self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (in/out privileges) 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, 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 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 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 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 ### Is Smile Hotel Wakayama pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Smile Hotel Wakayama? > 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: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Wakayama? > Checkout 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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