Best Tanabe Hotels

"The room was very clean and the front desk staff were really friendly. I asked for a room facing away from the railway tracks and they happily switched it for me. I booked this hotel for my Kumano Kodo trek. It's small but has everything you need: a bathtub, shower, desk, and carpet. I forgot to take photos, but the room was probably around 8-9 square meters. It's quite small, but the soundproofing was decent. I booked breakfast included, which was pretty simple. I arrived early because I had a train to catch, so I just grabbed a quick bite and headed out. It's located in the countryside, so there aren't many places to explore, and a lot of shops close early. I ended up getting dinner from a convenience store, which was conveniently located right next to the station. P.S. The electric kettle was surprisingly made of plastic!"

"We booked this traditional Japanese hotel the night before because we were heading to the Kumano Kodo Trail early the next morning. It was a bit beyond our expectations. The ocean is right behind the hotel! 🌊 Before boarding our flight in Shanghai, I sent an email asking about the hotel shuttle service. I saw the reply email upon landing in Osaka, and everything was perfect! The next day, after checking out, while waiting for the shuttle, the waiter brought us rice balls, saying they'd help us with our hike. It was so touching, even though it was just rice balls. The hotel also offers free ramen in the evening. The portions for a one-night stay and two meals are small, but they look exquisite. Highly recommended."

"The hotel is very nice and still feels brand new, with a great location close to Kii-Tanabe Station. The staff were friendly, the check-in process was fast, and the room was very clean and comfortable. The laundry facilities, ice machine, and vending machines were all excellent. We also appreciated the free breakfast and complimentary coffee/tea in the afternoon. This hotel is highly recommended and perfect as a starting point for the Kumano Kodo journey. One suggestion would be to offer breakfast earlier or provide breakfast boxes for hikers starting early in the morning. Highly recommended, and we would definitely stay here again."

"The biggest thing is that it is very close to Tianbian Station. It is very convenient to take the early bus to Kumano Ancient Road. The service attitude is also very good. When you go hiking, the suitcase can be stored at the front desk."

"Soaking in the hot springs here is absolutely top-notch! The outdoor pools are right by the river, and the water is wonderfully hot. With the cool air outside, it really creates that perfect outdoor hot spring atmosphere. Watching egrets forage in the river and seeing steam rise from the water, the ambiance is just incredible! The rooms are a bit dated but still clean, and the breakfast and dinner buffets are quite decent. There are no convenience stores nearby, so for lunch if you're heading into the mountains the next day, you can order from the hotel or the restaurant next door. Though, you could also just make a few sandwiches yourself in the morning to take with you.😅"

"Because I went to Kumano Kodo for a temporary night, I chose this hotel, not far from the train station, it is a family hotel, the price is cheap. The hotel area is very small, it belongs to the very mini type, the bathroom is relatively small, but it is still very clean, the refrigerator kettle Wi-Fi, there are also some."

"Not bad, although it is a bit old. About15-20 minutes walk from the station But the facilities are very complete, there are slippers, bathrobes, toothbrushes (but very hard to brush my teeth, bleeding) tissues, etc. Breakfast is also included, but there are several options Choose the most expensive to add money Breakfast starts at 7 o'clock. The time I went to the front desk was the uncle. I don't know English, but communication is ok. And give our room just to see the fireworks conference at night"

"It was out of our expectation. It is a standalone apartment that has everything you need. It is better to register all the guest’s information online via the email. That will make your check-in more convenient. We were impressed with the backyard. We planned to have dinner there. Unfortunately, it was cold and raining. We definitely wanna stay there again. It’s at a very great location, close to the shopping center, and the bus stop of Kumano hiking, just in a few mins walk. Even you don’t do hiking, it is also good for a bunch of friends for a retreat."

"The rooms have individual air conditioners, which is great because you can adjust the room temperature to your liking. Also, all the necessary amenities were provided, and I didn't experience any inconvenience. After 9 PM, the hotel staff are not present, and you need to enter and exit through a special entrance with a PIN code, but this wasn't a problem."