APA HOTEL WAKAYAMA, Wakayama – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
APA Hotel Wakayama offers 142 air-conditioned rooms across 9 floors. Room types include Single, Semi-Double, Double, Twin, and Triple configurations. All rooms feature a 40-inch LCD TV with BBC World News and screen-mirroring capability, refrigerator, electric kettle with green tea, desk, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and electronic bidet toilets. Beds use APA's original mattress designed for weight distribution.
Dining Options
The hotel's restaurant, Morning Ace, serves Japanese and Western-style buffet breakfast. Weekday service runs from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., while weekend hours extend to 9:30 a.m. Guests receive Mount Fuji spring water as a welcome drink upon arrival.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel features a beauty salon 'WITH HAIR' offering haircuts, coloring, and hair straightening services. Recreational opportunities include exploring nearby Marina City Sea Fishing Park and Kada Beach. The property provides self parking, ice machines on the 3rd and 7th floors, vending machines, and a computer with free internet access in the lobby.
Location & Transportation
Located in Wakayama city center, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Museum of Modern Art. Wakayama Castle is 600 meters away (10-minute walk). The hotel is 40 km from Kansai International Airport, accessible via Nankai Airport Express to Izumisano Station, then transfer to Nankai Electric Railway to Wakayamashi Station (12-minute walk from station). From Shin-Osaka Station, take JR Kuroshio Limited Express to Wakayamashi Station (90 minutes).
Hotel Services
Services include a 24-hour front desk, complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and safety bag storage at the front desk. Daily room cleaning maintains environmental standards by reusing bed linens. The hotel provides automated external defibrillator, wheelchair access, and anti-bacterial spray in rooms.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Staying at this hotel had its ups and downs. The room, though a bit small, had a comfy bed and a big TV available for movie rentals around the clock for ¥1000. It was clean, but I couldn't escape the constant noise from other rooms which was a bit bothersome. The service was a mix of extremely friendly staff who took great care of guests and some instances of rushed and not so great service. The location was a bit inconvenient, requiring a 25-minute walk to reach either the JR or Nankai Wakayama stations. On the bright side, the dining experience was excellent, especially the breakfast offerings. Overall, some aspects were enjoyable while others fell short.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was good, not too far from the station, but the rooms had a strange odor of cigarettes despite being labeled as non-smoking. The service, however, was top-notch with friendly staff taking great care of all customers.
I found the hotel to be a mix of positives and negatives. On one hand, the rooms, though labeled non-smoking, had a strong smell of cigarettes, but upgrading to a better and larger room improved the experience. The furnishings were lovely albeit a bit dusty and dirty. The hotel's location, a bit far from both JR and Nankai Wakayama station, proved to be a downside, especially considering its higher price compared to other hotels we visited.
The hotel had a mix of positives and negatives. While the rooms felt a bit small and old, the bed was surprisingly comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, but the service could be improved. The location, although a bit far from the stations, offered proximity to Wakayama Castle. The dining was a bit expensive but excellent. Overall, it's a decent choice with some room for enhancement.
The hotel was not prepared for two persons as the room felt like a sauna even with the AC on, and there were signs of dirt and mold on the walls. However, the location is close to Wakayama Castle and train station, which is convenient. The service rendered was extremely unhelpful, but the dining experience before touching the tongs at the buffet breakfast was excellent. Overall, a bit of a letdown for the price paid.
The hotel has a great location near the neat shopping center and Wakayama Castle. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, but the dining options are a bit expensive. The friendly staff take great care of all customers, making the stay pleasant. The location is a bit far from both JR and Nankai Wakayama station, taking around 25 minutes on foot.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms, while clean, felt a bit old and not as fresh as I would prefer. The bed was comfy but on the small side, and I appreciated the option to rent movies on the big TV for ¥1000. The room was compact but well appointed, offering a cozy stay.
I found the hotel to be a great value for the money. The rooms were well-furnished and clean, especially the twin bedroom which was very nice. The service was top-notch, with very helpful and welcoming staff. The location was decent but a bit far from the train station. Dining was excellent, although a bit pricey. Overall, a comfortable stay at a reasonable rate.
The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms, great customer service, but the dining is a bit pricey. The location is convenient for some attractions but may be far from the station. The facilities are decent.
The hotel rooms felt old and not clean, making it uncomfortable like a sauna at times. The staff was polite and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, the location was inconvenient, a bit far from the train station. The dining experience was a bit expensive but delicious. The facilities were good overall.
The hotel had small rooms with a comfy yet small bed and a big TV you can rent movies for 24 hours at ¥1000. Despite feeling like a sauna even with the AC on, the stay was cozy and convenient. The service was friendly and helpful, offering dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry options. The location was a bit inconvenient being a bit far from the stations by walking but was neat shopping center and close to Wakayama Castle. The dining experience was excellent, although a bit expensive. Overall, the facilities were satisfactory, providing a range of amenities for a comfortable stay.
The hotel was very convenient, close to a shopping center and Wakayama Castle. The rooms, though small, were very clean and comfortable, with all necessary toiletries provided. The service was excellent, with very welcoming and helpful staff. The dining, while a bit expensive, offered tasty salads. However, the location was not the most favored on our trip and was a bit inconvenient. Overall, a good value for money stay.
The hotel offers rooms at a reasonable rate but they felt old and not clean. Despite the air conditioning, the room was overly warm and uncomfortable making it hard to even open suitcases inside. The service was a mix of welcoming and friendly but at times felt hurried. The location, while near shopping centers and the Wakayama Castle, was inconvenient due to the lack of nearby train connections. The dining was delicious but slightly expensive. The facilities are average with some drawbacks in wifi connectivity.
The hotel's lobby is really very nice. The rooms, though a bit dusty and dirty upon arrival, turned out to be clean and comfortable, stocked with all the toiletries we needed. The staff are friendly and very helpful, able to handle any issues we had. The location, although a bit far from the train station, was good and not too distant from the nearest station, with some attractions nearby. The dining was excellent, though a bit expensive. Overall, a very good value for money.
The hotel is not so convenient due to its distance from Wakayama JR station, but it is closer to Wakayama-shi station. The rooms, though small, have a comfy bed and a big TV with 24-hour movie rental for ¥1000. The service is really nice and friendly. The dining experience is very good, but a bit expensive. Facilities are well-maintained.