Smile Hotel Matsuyama vs Dougoya

Same City · Matsuyama Distance: 1.7km

Overview

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Smile Hotel Matsuyama

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 2,817
Matsuyama
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Dougoya

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 399
Matsuyama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (4,517)
8.3 (829)
Expedia
8.4 (225)
8.6 (145)
Overall Average
8.3 (4,742)
8.4 (974)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Matsuyama Dougoya
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are clean and spacious for Japanese hotels, many reviews say + Many reviews praise the staff's kindness and good English communication
+ Close to Okaido and tram stops, easy access praised repeatedly + Rooms and facilities are clean and well-maintained, offering a true traditional ryokan vibe
+ Friendly staff and free bike rentals get good feedback + Convenient 5-minute walk to Dogo Onsen Hikan for onsen hopping
+ Great value and comfortable beds mentioned often + Free kitchen access and private baths are repeatedly called comfortable
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dust and mold in older building noted in reviews - Shared bathrooms with only one shower are inconvenient for families
- Inconvenient parking and smoking smells in corridors mentioned - Wooden floors and stairs echo noise, requiring quiet movement
- AC only heating/fan mode, some complaints

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Short-term tourists

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Onsen lovers

Guest Reviews

Smile Hotel Matsuyama

Expedia 8.4 Solo

Super clean and comfortable, excellent service

Parking is mendokusai

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Clean rooms, friendly staff, near tram convenient

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great for walking to Okaido, spacious room

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Near tram stop, easy travel, helpful staff

Dougoya

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Lovely traditional Japanese inn, kind staff, clean rooms, convenient kitchen

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Staff speaks English well, well-maintained pretty place near onsen station

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Traditional quiet rooms, private bath perfect

Agoda 8.8 Family with kids

Private bath feels great

Only one shared shower, noise echoes for families

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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