We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Wakayama, 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 Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Hip. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. HOTEL LASCALA is set in Wakayama, within 1.6 km of Takanoji Temple and 2.2 km of Muryoko-ji Temple. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama is 2.3 km away and Wakayama Prefctual Museum is 2.4 km from the hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Wakayama MIO, Oka Park and Wakayama History Museum. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 39 km from HOTEL LASCALA.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH luxury hotel in Wakayama.
Opened February 2023. Situated in Wakayama, 3 km from Okawa Hachiman Shrine, Kyukamura Kishu-Kada features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.3 km from Jiunzan Hoonko-ji Temple. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV and a safety deposit box. At Kyukamura Kishu-Kada rooms come with bed linen and towels. Sumiyoshi Shrine is 4.7 km from the accommodation, while Tennomiya Shrine is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 42 km from Kyukamura Kishu-Kada.Show full description
Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Only a 5-minute walk from JR Wakayama Train Station, Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring offers modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy the various public hot-spring baths and sauna rooms. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with slippers and a hairdryer. A free-use launderette and dry cleaning services are available at the hotel. Guests can request to use a trouser press and massage services are provided for an extra relaxation. Drink vending machines are on-site. A breakfast is served at the dining room featuring local ingredients. Wakayama Premium Dormy Inn Natural Hot Spring is a 15-minute drive from Kimii-dera Temple and a 20-minute walk from Wakayama Castle. Kansai International Airport is a 40-minute bus ride away, while JR Shin Osaka Station is a 60-minute train ride from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Wakayama.
Elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Set in Wakayama, 600 metres from Wakayama City Museum, Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama offers rooms with air conditioning. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama include Wakayama History Museum, Takanoji Temple and The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated in former Kishu Castle Town, Hotel Granvia Wakayama offers 5-star accommodation with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. It features free bicycle rental and shops in its premises. Modern rooms at Granvia Wakayama are fitted with satellite TV, a fridge and electric kettle. The private bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Wakayama Granvia has a business centre with fax/photocopying services. Guests can purchase a gift at the Wakayama Kintetsu departmental store. The hotel has a safe at the 24-hour front desk. Daily breakfast is served at Dinning "M". Authentic Japanese fare can be sampled at Mari while Password café offers light refreshments. Granvia Wakayama Hotel is a 40-minute bus ride from Kansai International Airport, and a 60-minute train ride from Kansai International Airport. Shin-Osaka Station is 60 minutes by train, and Kyoto is 90 minutes by express train. Mount Koya (Koyasan) can be visited a 100-minute train ride away.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Cosy rooms. A 1-minute walk from Wakayama Castle, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Wakayama features Western-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi, and 6 restaurants. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. JR Wakayama Train Station is within an 8-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Sleepwear, a hairdryer and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests. Each comes with an air-purifier and a trouser press. Guests can choose from selection of pillows. Luggage storage and dry cleaning services are offered at the 24-hour front desk. A coin-launderette is on-site. Various cuisines are available at the hotel. Wakayama Hotel Daiwa Roynet is a 5-minute walk from Wakayama Zoo and a 10-minute drive from Wakayama Port. Hinokuma Jingu Shrine is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming, romantic and unique luxury hotel in Wakayama. Soooo nice!
Located within Wakayama Marina City complex surrounded by the ocean, Wakayama Marina City Hotel is resort-style accommodation with chic European designs. A hot spring bath, a fishing pond and a theme park are all within the complex. Free WiFi is provided in the lobby. Featuring natural colours and sea views, each room is fitted with free wired internet and a fridge. Guests can watch satellite channels on a flat-screen TV, and make green tea using electric kettle and tea bags. The en suite bathroom comes with a bath tub and toiletries. Marina City Wakayama Hotel provides free-use outdoor swimming pool during summer. Laundry service can be requested. A gift shop is available on site. Porto Europa theme park is a 3-minute walk away, and Kuroshio Fish Market is a 10-minute walk from the property. Guests can also make a 5-minute walk to the nearby hot spring facility. JR Kainan Station is a 15-minute drive from the property. Fresh Italian dishes can be savoured at the bright Caro e Cara restaurant, which features floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the garden. Shikisai offers sophisticated Japanese meals, while Caterina Café and Bakery provides freshly baked bread and pastries.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Situated within 4.6 km of Kii Kimoto Castle Ruins and 5 km of Nakano Castle Ruins, 関空国際ホテル provides rooms in Wakayama. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.9 km from Kasai Park. At the hotel, all rooms include a balcony. At 関空国際ホテル each room has bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Okawa Hachiman Shrine is 7 km from the accommodation, while Jiunzan Hoonko-ji Temple is 7.2 km away. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 44 km from 関空国際ホテル.Show full description
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