We have created a list with the best spa hotels in Kobe, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated February 2024.
Outstanding SPA facilities. Wonderful sauna. Boasting a bar, spaand wellness centre and views of city, Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe is situated in Kobe, 4.4 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe have a sea view. Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The hotel features a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 7 km from the hotel, while Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 7 km from Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe.Show full description
This hotel has a great SPA and great sauna facilities!
Wonderful SPA facilities. Boasting an open-air hot springs bath and spacious garden, Arima Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk away from Arima Onsen Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. A seasonal outdoor pool, various spaand wellness facilities are available at a surcharge. Free private parking is also available on site. The entire property is non-smoking, while guests can smoke in the designated smoking area. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and a mountain view. For guests' comfort, slippers and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms include a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the public hot springs bath free of charge. There is also a hot springs bath that is available for private use upon prior reservation at an additional fee. Arima Grand Hotel is situated a 40-minute car ride away from Kobe city and a 25-minute car ride away from Rokko Mountain Snow Park. This accommodation can be reached from Kobe Airport by a 30-minute drive. Mt. Maya is a 35-minute car ride away.Show full description
Located a 5-minute taxi ride from Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren boasts a variety of hot spring baths, a year-round hot spring outdoor pool, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and hot stone spafacilities. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site at a fee. Each room at this hotel features a terrace with a sea view, a Japanese-style seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A fridge, a minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The hotel offers free shuttle service between Sannomiya Station and the hotel. Other services include massage treatments, dry cleaning, ironing, concierge and luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Japanese dishes prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients at the hotel. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 3.6 km from Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, while Mount Maya is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 40-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Sannomiya Station.Show full description
Great SPA. Boasting outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional Japanese meals, Miyukisou Hanamusubi is a 5-minute ride from Arima Onsen Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle. It offers tatami rooms with futon beds, and free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. The air-conditioned Japanese rooms at Miyukisou Hanamusubi Ryokan include shoji paper screens and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Each has an attached bathroom with bathtub. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and Arima Onsen Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. For a fee, reservable private hot-spring baths are available in addition to the public baths. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or relax with a massage. Multi-course (kaiseki) meals featuring Japanese specialities are served in the dining room.Show full description
Located at the waterfront of Kobe Harborland, Hotel La Suite offers spacious rooms with ocean views and a spabath. It features concierge service, a French restaurant and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi/wired internet and free videos on demand are available in the rooms. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. Luxurious rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a DVD player and extra long beds. Bathrooms have a TV and a hot tub, some with sea views. Amenities include a bathrobe, a humidifier with aroma diffuser and Phytomer brand bath salt. Guests at La Suite Kobe can lounge on comfortable sofas on the rooftop terrace. The hotel offers laundry and baby-sitting services. Bicycle and laptop rentals are available, and a free internet-PC is provided at the lobby. Creative French cuisine is presented in a decor of soft carpeting and wide windows at restaurant Le Coeur, while cafe Grand Blue serves a wide range of drinks and light meals. Restaurant Kokoro offers contemporary Japanese cooking inspired on traditional dishes. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a 4-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station. It's only a 3-minute walk from Kobe Tower, and a 6-minute stroll from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Kinzan is within a 5-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station and Taiko Bridge. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 public hot-spring baths, a restaurant and free internet in rooms. Sukiyadukuri Ryokan's guestrooms offer organic cotton pillows and Yukata robes. Each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The hotel features 2 public baths, one indoor and the other outdoor. Massage services can be arranged. There is a gift shop for guests to shop for souvenirs. The hotel serves Kobe Beef as part of the traditional multi-course Kaiseki dinner, which has been awarded a Michelin star, including shabu-shabu hot pot dish and a steak. A Japanese set breakfast is offered. Drinks and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Four Seasons Piano Bar. Hotel Kinzan is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Museum and a 15-minute walk from the Onsen Shrine. Free parking is provided on site, and a free shuttle from Arima Train Station and JR Arima Onsen and Hankyu Arima Onsen bus stops is available. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna. Show full description
Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site. Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna and hot tub. Show full description
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL ryokan in Kobe.
Spacious and stylish, the villas at Gosho Bessho pair traditional Japanese woodwork with modern furnishings. Rooms have a terrace with forest views. The peaceful hot-spring baths use Arima’s natural sources. Set along a quiet stream, villas at Arima Onsen Gosho Bessho feature wood floors and high ceilings. The full en-suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and bathrobe. A computer with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with DVD player are provided. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is 500 metres away. Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy treatment or massage. The resort complex also offers tennis, horse riding and fishing. Hiking trails and ski slopes are near at hand. French breakfasts and dinners are served at the dining room. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna and hot tub. Show full description
Hotel Crown Palais Kobe offers spacious modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy the spacious public bath for a discounted price or request relaxing in-room massages. The hotel has direct access to JR Kobe Train Station, which is a 5-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature carpeted floors, a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box, and a refrigerator. Guests can enjoy making green tea using the electric kettle. Nightwear and slippers are provided, and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Kobe Crown Palais Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Kobe Harbor Land and a 15-minute walk from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 30-minute drive away and JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 10-minute drive away. Kobe Station offers a 30-minute connection to Osaka Station, and a 50-minute connection to Kyoto Station. Souvenirs are available at the gift shop and a flower shop is on-site. Currency exchange and luggage storage is available at the front desk. Mandarin Court serves Chinese dishes while a Western breakfast is served at Harbor Café. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
The 4-star Kobe Port Tower Hotel offering massages & aromatherapy, a public bath, a free-use fitness room, 2 Western-style restaurants and a bar. Decorated in a pleasingly simple modern style, rooms are air-conditioned and come with free internet and an LCD TV with a video-on-demand (VOD) system. A Yukata robe, slippers, a toothbrush set and an electric kettle are provided. The hotel is a 5-minute walk to Kobe Port Tower and an 8-minute walk to JR Motomachi Train Station. Universal Studios Japan is a 35-minute bus ride away from JR Sannomiya Station. Hotel Kobe Port Tower has coin launderettes on the 3rd and 4th floors. There is a free-use Wi-Fi spot on the 3rd floor. Shoes and exercise clothes can be rented at the front desk for a fee. A Japanese/Western breakfast buffet is served for a fee from 07:00-09:30 (no entry after 09:00). Lunch and dinner buffets are now suspended at Kobe Port Kitchen, as well as course meals at the 13th-floor Dining Bar Kobe Club. Beer and cocktails are poured at Bar Vert. There is also a shop called ``Nagomitei'' on the 3rd floor. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Located in Kobe, within 14 km of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and 17 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 20 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, 24 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine and 24 km from Tanjo Shrine. Miki Athletic Stadium is 25 km from the hotel and Shonyu-ji Temple is 25 km away. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units in Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player. Jyogon-ji Temple is 25 km from the accommodation, while Misaka Shrine is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 29 km from Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center. Show full description
Featuring 10 hot-spring baths and an outdoor pool, Ginsuisou Choraku is a 7-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Rooms include futon beds and a seating area with nature views. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens highlight the decor at Ginsuisou Choraku Hotel’s rooms. Each includes a tea maker and private bathroom with bathtub. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to Arima Toy and Automata Museum and a 20-minute walk to Rokko Mountain. Itami Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Guests can sing loud and proud at karaoke, or enjoy a quiet massage. Unique local items are sold at the gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby and in the guestrooms. Japanese breakfast and multi-course Kaiseki Japanese meals for dinner are served at the property restaurant. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
Featuring mountain views, Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku provides accommodation with an indoor pool, an open-air bath and a garden, around less than 1 km from Zempuku-ji Temple. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the ryokan features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku include Arima Toys and Automata Museum, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Tenjin Gensen. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 24 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a swimming pool. Show full description
Just a 3-minute walk from Kobe’s Meriken Park, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel features 4 dining choices. Rooms have free WiFi and a balcony with park or harbour views. Air-conditioned rooms with a satellite TV and pleasant earthy colours welcome guests at Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. Each has a private bathroom with a bathtub and slippers. Kobe Maritime Museum is a 5-minute walk from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. JR Kobe Train Station is a 5-minute drive and Minato-Motomachi Subway Station is a 10-minute walk away. A free daily shuttle goes to JR Sannomiya Train Station. Shuttles from Shin-Kobe Train Station to the property are also available on weekends and holidays. The 14th-floor Oriental Steak House offers Kobe skyline views. Other options include Chinese cuisine, buffet dining and the top-floor View Bar. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
Hotel Pearl City Kobe is within 500 metres from Minami Koen Train Station and the Minami Park. A free 2-way shuttle to JR Sannomiya Train Station and JR Shin-Kobe Train Station is provided. The hotel features a restaurant and rooms with free WiFi. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and a TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. There is a library on site for guests use. The hotel has offers coin-operated laundry machines. Prashanti Restaurant serves buffet dishes and offers all-day dining options. Kobe Pearl City Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Minato-kawa Jinja Shrine and 5.5 km from the Kobe Mosque. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boasting 5 restaurants of various cuisines, each with a view of the ocean and the world’s longest suspension bridge, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe is located just a 10-minute walk from JR Maiko Train Station. Free high-speed wired internet is available in all rooms. Air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a seating area. Private bathrooms come with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the 24-hour front desk of Maiko Villa Seaside Hotel, guests can store their luggage, use the laundry service or arrange for a soothing massage. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities and an outdoor pool. Arisugawa serves a variety of Japanese dishes, while Chinese Restaurant Kochuten offers authentic Chinese cuisine. Western dishes is available throughout the day at St. Tropez, and drinks are available at the bar, Key West, located on the 14th floor. Kobe Airport is a 40-minute train ride away, while Marine Pia Kobe Outlet is just a 10-minute drive away. Kansai International Airport is 29 km away. Maiko Marine Promenade can be accessed within a 12-minute walk from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
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