Guesthouse Rico vs Smile Hotel Wakayama

Same City · Wakayama Distance: 1.1km
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Guesthouse Rico

★ 1-Star
8.7 299
Wakayama
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Smile Hotel Wakayama

★★★ 3-Star
7.7 1,955
Wakayama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (1,461)
7.6 (2,435)
Booking.com
9.1 (1,130)
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7.7 (102)
Trip.com
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8.2 (201)
Overall Average
8.7 (2,591)
7.7 (2,738)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guesthouse Rico Smile Hotel Wakayama
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say rooms are spacious and comfortable + Many reviews praise the excellent Wakayama Castle views
+ Staff friendliness and helpfulness repeatedly praised + Rooms are clean and well-maintained, repeatedly mentioned
+ Fun mingling with locals and travelers at ground-floor bar and lounge + Staff are friendly and responsive, common in reviews
+ Shared facilities like coffee and karaoke get mentions + Convenient parking with free access, noted by business travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Reviews mention mold and darkness in shower rooms - Aged facilities make bathrooms or rooms feel dated, some complaints
- Sofa worn out and uncomfortable to sit on - Cigarette smell or mold in non-smoking rooms mentioned occasionally
- Limited nearby restaurants and shopping noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends traveling together Surf enthusiasts

Recommended For

Business Travelers Families Castle Sightseers

Guest Reviews

Guesthouse Rico

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Room is really spacious. Wakayama beer sold on 1st floor.

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Friendly staff and good vibe

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great communal facilities and friendly staff. Lively lounge.

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Comfortable spacious room. Welcoming bar/restaurant.

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Comfortable bed.

Shower moldy, sofa worn out.

Smile Hotel Wakayama

Agoda 8.8 Business Traveler

Great Wakayama Castle view and well-maintained

Agoda 9.2 Group Traveler

Cleanliness, caring staff, stable WiFi

Limited transport and shopping

Agoda 8.8 Family with Teens

Good castle view and friendly staff

Cigarette marks in non-smoking room

Trip.com 9.5 Business Traveler

Nice Wakayama Castle view from breakfast

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Friendly staff, clean room, great castle view

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.1km

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