Tabist Hara Business Ryokan vs Smile Hotel Wakayama

Same City · Wakayama Distance: 1.0km
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Tabist Hara Business Ryokan

7.1 19
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
7.6 (125)
7.6 (2,435)
Booking.com
7.2 (92)
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Expedia
7.2 (5)
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라쿠텐트래블
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7.7 (102)
Trip.com
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8.2 (201)
Overall Average
7.1 (222)
7.7 (2,738)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Tabist Hara Business Ryokan Smile Hotel Wakayama
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent accessibility within walking distance of Wakayamashi Station + Many reviews praise the excellent Wakayama Castle views
+ Spacious tatami rooms that offer a traditional Japanese atmosphere + Rooms are clean and well-maintained, repeatedly mentioned
+ Friendly and attentive service managed by the owner + Staff are friendly and responsive, common in reviews
+ Convenient parking with free access, noted by business travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Train noise due to proximity to the railway tracks - Aged facilities make bathrooms or rooms feel dated, some complaints
- Aging facilities and inconsistent equipment maintenance in some rooms - Cigarette smell or mold in non-smoking rooms mentioned occasionally
- Inconvenience caused by shared bathroom facilities - Limited nearby restaurants and shopping noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Traditional stay seekers

Recommended For

Business Travelers Families Castle Sightseers

Guest Reviews

Tabist Hara Business Ryokan

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Great location near the station and spacious tatami room.

Expedia 8.0

Clean room and good location.

Train noise is audible but manageable.

Booking.com 3.2

Great location, walking distance from train station.

Uncomfortable pillow and unreliable Wi-Fi.

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: 1.0km

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