Hankyu Kobe Line Kobe Sannomiya Station 4 minutes on foot Good access to business trips and sightseeing
"In Japan, the Apa Hotel Chain is often used when traveling alone because of its low cost performance. I can't watch TV properly in my travel destination, so I'm always frustrated. This time, the function of smartphone screen mirroring is So I was able to spend it without being bored. I stayed at another hotel nearby, but the price was a little more expensive, the TV was much smaller, there was no function, and the bathroom was ok.
It was much better to think of the price ratio of the sick hotel."
Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Parking, Restaurant
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9.7/10
Amazing
TtomsskyIt's a wonderful place, quiet and cozy. The owner and staff are very friendly. The environment is elegant, like your own garden villa, with birds singing and flowers blooming. The included kaiseki dinner was also amazing, with great presentation and flavor. The hot springs are also very good. Soaking in the hot springs while listening to the mountain stream is very relaxing!
Hotel near Arima Onsen Hotspring, Kobe 48.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:MXN8,854
9.6/10
Amazing
GGuest UserWhat an amazing stay! It exceeded all expectations. The place is super nice with design interior, rooms are warm, spacious and comfortable. The whole place is modern, yet has a very traditional authentic feel and feels serene.
The staff is very attentive, caring and fulfills your every need - they make you feel welcome, and explain everything to you very well even if you are a foreigner, there was no problem communicating in english.
You are guaranteed 2 private stays in the private onsen spa of your chice - one in the evening and one in the morning, the time slots are more than enough to cover guest capacity and you have choice. The public onsen is pretty awesome too, although i felt so relaxed after private onsen for so long i went there just because of curiosity lol.
The dinner and breakfast are HUGE and are SUPER tasty. Excellent products and execution, it was my first time tasting a5 wagyu. I recommend you do not eat lunch before coming to the ryokan for dinner, maybe just breakfast or something small because you will want to eat everything in this amazing meal set. I still feel kind of full 1 day after checking out.
The hotel has nice common areas with free beverages, board games, ping pong ans some slot machines for entertainment. You can reserve karaoke room or get massaged in the automatic massage chairs. After we chcecked in at 3pm we did not need to go anywhere away from the hotel and just enjoyed our time there.
If you want to book very specific timeslots for the private spa come in at that 3pm, because people queue up 30 min before in the lobby. Although i felt this was not really necessarry because like i said, the capacity is calculated well and you are guaranteed 2 entramces with available time slots. The first time slot starts at 4pm and is in 1hr intervals - with 5 available onsens up until the night. Morning onsen had plenty of free slots.
They also offer free shuttle bus and it was always quick, we even called from public telephone in Arima when before checkin and had no problems arranging pickup in english.
What i wish is if they were a little bit more flexible with breakfast times, because you also reserve a time slot but it's not like it's a course meal but traditional breakfast + buffet and you have to decide at the check in, which is kind of soon to think about when you want to have morning meal, but it's not too big problem. I guess it is a way to prevent everyone rushing in 5 min before closing time like some people do. The breakfast has plenty of variety and you even get a preheated own grill!
Overall, we couldn't pick a better place for our visit in Arima, we are so relaxed and it was oje of the best places we have ever been to!
Hotel near Arima Onsen Hotspring, Kobe 48.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:MXN6,824
9.2/10
Great
AAnonymous UserNot sure what has happened to Japan standard in the past couple of years but had called the hotel to confirm that linens are scent free (standard in Japan before) and was told yes. Unfortunately they are not, this new laundry detergent that is slowly spreading throughout Japan is absolutely horrible causing all sorts of allergic reactions (not only to me.) I start having rashes, compromised breathing, and inflammation issues. If it’s the same detergent used back in America, then it might be eco-friendly, but definitely not human friendly. I truly hope that Japan goes back to the way it was before the introduction of some western products filled with harmful chemicals to humans. It is not because you don’t react to it that it is not harming your body, it’s only a question of time and when it does, you won’t know why and there is no turning back. Take it from an Asian American born who was the biggest fan of American marketed products. We do have good products like ECOLAB, which is both, sustainable for the environment without compromising human health. Maybe laundry company should look into that company or simply return to Japanese products before. Good thing thing their pyjama are still scent free so I had to wrap the bed and cover with their pyjama to get through the night.
AAranyakahmiroticThe room was very quiet, ensuring a good night's sleep. Check-in and check-out were semi-self-service with staff assistance, making them very quick. We could also store our luggage for free. The lobby offered complimentary toiletries and tea bags, with DHC skincare products and six different types of tea bags. This is the most comprehensive selection I've seen among similar hotels.
LlimmaysallyMost comfortable bed that I stay in Japan for the past 2 months. Lucky we stay here for 4 nights. Bed is very firm but not hard which is good for our back. Room is very clean and bathroom is spaces that I can sit on bath tub and shower. It would be perfect if the room is slightly bigger. They charge parking for 2000¥ for night which is too high for me but the front desk young lady ( ********* girl) who was very friendly and helpful, she recommended me to park my car at nearby coin parking which cost me on 800¥ for 24 hours. Thank you so much Miss 余.
CCamilla TamI booked this place at the last minute as we wanted to extend our stay in Arima Onsen by one night and most hotels were fully-booked. I searched on *********** but couldn't find any suitable accomodation so thought to try Trip.com. This hotel came up only on this site and I was delighted to find it. At first I was concerned by the lack of reviews, but all the reviews were good and the room looked ideal for a family of four; 2 western beds and 2 tatami beds, with spacious living area and separate bathroom and toilet. It was really great value for money. The size of the room was very generous, and the facilities were great. We made use of the Onsen baths and the table tennis room during our stay. None of the staff spoke english but this wasn't an issue as they were all adept at using google translate. The location is also fine - it is situated between the town and the ropeway, so it is easy walking distance to each, which was very useful since they dont offer any shuttle service. All in all I would reccomend it for a short stay in Arima onsen as it is really good value for money.
Hotel near Arima Onsen Hotspring, Kobe 48.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:MXN2,114
8.7/10
Very Good
EEterNaL_The hotel was located in a quiet part of the neighbourhood where and is a 5 - 8 minute walk from the Boeki Center Station on the Port Liner and is just 1 train station away from Sannomiya station.
The surrounding area near the hotel had a convenience store as well a few restaurants not too far from the hotel.
The staff was very helpful and was patient and helpful with my friend and I and tried to converse with us in english to try further explain to us about the facilities the hotel provided along with the different ammentities that came along with it.
We are very thankful for the hospitality and the kindness show and would recommend this hotel to other travellers.
GGuest UserThe room has its own private bathtub and stone bath, but since the hotel provides bathing vouchers for either the Kin no Yu (Golden Bath) or Gin no Yu (Silver Bath), I didn't use the stone bath. The hotel is also very close to Kin no Yu.
The air conditioning is individual, and basic appliances are provided.
Although it's a basement room, it's not as bad as some people say. Because the hotel is situated on higher ground, there are still windows that can be opened, and there's a small private garden near the stone bath.
Besides the stairs, there's also a ramp leading to the hotel (near the Tenjin Spring). The environment is very tranquil, with chairs outside for resting and enjoying the breeze.
However, the sink is not very large, and water tends to splash when washing your face.
MmharsnI liked the room. It had a good layout and everything I needed to be comfortable. The bed and pillow were nice, and the internet speed was good. However the desk and everything on it was covered in dust. It's located between the two main train stations, but close to neither.
When I checked out, I asked to leave my bags with reception for 2 hours while I went to breakfast, but was told that only guest checking in can check their bags ☹️. I was able to leave them in the lobby, though. There is construction happening right next door, so it was a bit noisy during the day. Long waits for the elevator, which is slow and busy.
Potentially, it's a nice hotel. It just needs some improvement to the cleanliness and staff friendliness.