Otaru Hotels with Hot Tub

The room is so big, nice and cozy. The owner is very kind and helpful. We haven’t stayed in Japanese Tatami Style before but this is so good. The location is quite far from the city center but if you have a car i would highly recommend you to book this room. But if you don’t have car you can travel by bus, the owner will send you how to come to the hotel in the chat and you can also ask everything him in chat as he response very fast.

The hotel is conveniently located near the Otaru Canal, with easy access to tourist attractions and amenities. The room is small, but clean and comfortable. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel provides parking, however it is charged.

We stayed a night and chosen grid as a base as it's well situated in the middle of Otaru. - We checked in in the evening after a long day out. I was trying to get my family to offload the bags and check in first, hotel staff saw us and approached us at the parking lot, we thought it's impressive for staff to have noticed us and came forward to help and direct us but we were quick to jump to conclusion. Instead of assisting us, the staff ask us to put the bag back on the car so he could direct us to a parking lot which requires payment. It's okay that assumption failed, but when we are at the parking lot, the staff direct me to park in the initiate lot, but subsequently changed his mind and directed me to park at the lot beside despite the fact I have turned off the engine and gotten off the car, and there's easily another 20 lots around. That being said, I am fine with moving, the final straw for the poor rating came when they saw my wife struggling to wheel the big bags for the family across the snow to the hotel but offered no help. I think it's ungentlemanly and unspoken off of japanese service culture. - Rooms and onsen is impressive though, we stayed in the top level which only has three family rooms I guess and the view in the morning is good. Amenities are self serviced at level one across the check in counter. Top notch face mist and hairdryer in the room was a plus. Cleanliness was top notch as well. - location was central to Otaru Canal and JR Otaru station.

Great hotel with spacious nice traditional rooms. Overall the hotel is very spacious and has a grand ambience. Rooms offer a very nice view of the Sea and yachts. Rooms equipped with a capsule coffee machine. Shower gels and shampoo are very nice like Lemongrass and ginger. The hotel is linked to AEON mall and railway stations by passage corridor. When you arrive at otaru Chiko station instead of going to the street level, you may find the corridor on the same level with station with the sign Grand Hotel. You will pass the shopping mall hall and end up at the hotel.

Otaru Kourakuen is a delightful onsen ryokan in Otaru, Japan, perfect for a romantic getaway. My recent stay there for three days and two nights was nothing short of enchanting. Nestled in a serene area, Otaru Kourakuen offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. The ryokan is conveniently located near top attractions like the Otaru Harbour Lookout and Otaru Port Marina. The Japanese-style room with an open-air bath was a highlight. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, providing a perfect blend of traditional and modern comforts. The open-air bath added a touch of luxury and romance to our stay. The staff at Otaru Kourakuen were incredibly attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and memorable. Their warm hospitality made us feel right at home. The ryokan offers excellent facilities, including free Wi-Fi, room service, and an on-site restaurant. The onsen (hot spring) was a rejuvenating experience, and the beautiful garden added to the overall charm of the place. The meals were a culinary delight. We enjoyed traditional Japanese cuisine, which was both delicious and beautifully presented. The breakfast and dinner served at the ryokan were some of the best meals we had during our trip. Our stay at Otaru Kourakuen was a perfect blend of relaxation and romance. The serene environment, excellent service, and luxurious amenities made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Otaru Kourakuen for anyone looking for a romantic and peaceful getaway in Japan.

The view is unbeatable. The location is not in the Otaru city area, about 500 meters above the aquarium, which requires uphill walking. There are buses and shuttle buses that need to be reserved in front of Otaru JR Station (3:05 pm). Dinner is French fusion, breakfast is a semi-buffet set, and there is a private hot spring with sea view in the room. It is cost-effective.

Hotel is near the all touristy places like the canal. So most things were within walking distance. We completed most things in like 2-3 hours, so in fact there wasn't a real need to stay over a night in Otaru. By evening there wasn't anything much to do so we just stayed in the room as it was raining as well. After checking out, we drove to the next destination. Hotel staffs were incredibly helpful and courteous.

A boutique style heritage building with high end art deco architecture designed hotel. Style, class of its own with high-tea style breakfast. The chef was of top-notch with well-balance crafted menus. The taste was exemplary good. I enjoyed the wine tasting too and love the OTARU dry white wine and OTARU beer. Lightings and ambiance atmosphere and helpful and friendly staff. Walking distance to heritage financial street and OTARU canals.

The room was pretty good. I stayed here for two days. I went back to Otaru City one day, skied the other day, and took a hot spring bath at night. There is an izakaya called Xiliu nearby. The food is very good. I drank a little wine and took a hot spring bath every day before going to bed. It was very comfortable~ The ski resort is very good, not many people, the snow is very powdery, and all equipment can be bought/rented. Beginners can go there to play empty-handed.

Hotel facilities were dated but mostly well-maintained. After spending 2 nights in Sapporo's small hotel room, it was good to have more space to spread out. Outdoor hot spring was fantastic and the onsen is open till late night - giving guests enough time to enjoy it even after a full day out. If you've a rental car, the location poses no problem. There is a large, 24-hour market nearby and it's only a quick 15-min drive to Otaru. The staff were kind and provided ready assistance whenever we needed it. Only issue I had was noise from the room above us. For some reason, the guests were running around in the room and it was very noisy. Overall, it's a quaint, old-fashioned hotel with good ambience.