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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
3.7/5
Good
283 reviews
600m from downtown
4K+ people booked
US$40.13
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
3.9/5
Good
576 reviews
300m from downtown
8K+ people booked
US$32.42
Based on rates from 27 Sep
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
Autumn Sale
US$59.01
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
577 reviews
300m from downtown
8K+ people booked
US$99.07
Based on rates from 8 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
US$61.89
Based on rates from 27 Sep
1/5
3.5/5
Good
267 reviews
600m from downtown
Business center
4K+ people booked
US$31.71
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
640 reviews
600m from downtown
9K+ people booked
US$39.64
Based on rates from 27 Sep
1/5
4.1/5
Great
465 reviews
2.2km from downtown
6K+ people booked
US$49.37
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
558 reviews
2.2km from downtown
8K+ people booked
US$59.39
Based on rates from 24 Sep
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
676 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
10K+ people booked
Autumn Sale
US$76.87
Based on rates from 21 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
10K+ people booked
US$80.58
Based on rates from 9 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
168 reviews
800m from downtown
2K+ people booked
US$60.50
Based on rates from 23 Sep

Top rated hotels in Wakayama

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
676 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
US$76.87
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
US$61.89
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
38 reviews
1.6km from downtown
US$81.11
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
168 reviews
800m from downtown
US$60.50
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
136 reviews
1.4km from downtown
US$49.70
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
US$59.01
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
577 reviews
300m from downtown
US$99.07
1/5
4.4/5
Great
420 reviews
1.8km from downtown
US$54.81
1/5
4.4/5
Great
127 reviews
600m from Saikazaki
US$212.32
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
US$80.58
1/5
4.2/5
Great
441 reviews
1.5km from Kada station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
US$70.63
1/5
4.2/5
Great
558 reviews
2.2km from downtown
US$59.39

Luxury hotels in Wakayama

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
676 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
US$76.87
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
US$59.01
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
US$80.58
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
577 reviews
300m from downtown
US$99.07
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
US$61.89
1/5
4.1/5
Great
465 reviews
2.2km from downtown
US$49.37
1/5
4.4/5
Great
420 reviews
1.8km from downtown
US$54.81
1/5
1.8km from downtown
US$139.14

Reviews of Wakayama hotels

Tseng *******
2026-02-16 14:48:36
Fantastic 5.0
Wakayama Kobo Hotel is conveniently located, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Next door is a public library combined with Starbucks and Tsutaya Bookstore, where you can drink coffee, read books, and buy stationery or souvenirs. The rooftop open-air bath has a wide view. Soaking in the hot spring is relaxing and healing, which is the favorite enjoyment of this trip and worth revisiting. Cleanliness: Excellent Breakfast: Simple, Japanese-style, not bad, matched with comfortable and relaxing scenery
kam *******
2026-05-19 10:45:12
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel's location is very convenient, close to Wakayama JR Station and connected to Kintetsu Department Store. The bus terminal downstairs makes it easy to take a bus to Kuroshio Market or other attractions. Mr. Cao, the front desk receptionist, was very friendly. We paid extra for breakfast, and the only thing to mention is that the breakfast was just average, not particularly delicious.
MA *******
2026-07-06 01:06:50
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel's location is convenient, just a 5-minute walk from the station. Although the hotel seems a bit old, everything else is great. The public bath, though small, is very unique, and they offer free popsicles and Yakult. There's also complimentary late-night ramen at 9:30 PM. I would choose this hotel again on my next visit to Wakayama.
LIN ******
2026-01-23 04:10:25
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel has convenient transportation and isn't far from the city center. Almost all rooms have ocean views, perfect for relaxing. You can take a shuttle, and if it's outside of the shuttle hours, there are also buses available. The room decor isn't old and outdated, it's very comfortable. Luckily, there weren't many people during my stay, so I almost had the public bath all to myself 👍

Wakayama at a glance

When are Wakayama hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
Avg $81 Priciest $86 Cheapest $75
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Nightly rates typically dip to around USD 75 in September, roughly 13% below the priciest month in August when median nights sit near USD 86. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Wakayama hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$100
$75
$50
$25
$0
$80
Standard
$81
Premium

Standard rooms offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 80 per night; the biggest jump is from standard to premium (about USD 1), with the top tier only about 1× the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

16 daysLast-minute
33 daysTypical
55 daysEarly

Travellers typically book about 33 days ahead, which suggests some flexibility rather than last-minute urgency compared with the priciest month of August. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Wakayama hotels

Staying overview

Wakayama’s hotel spectrum is compact — the gap between the most affordable and the most premium options is minimal, so upgrading doesn’t leap the budget. The best balance between cost and comfort is typically found in the standard tier, which offers the most consistent value for most travellers.

How the hotel tiers compare and who they suit

Economy options sit at the low end of the scale and appeal to travellers focused on keeping costs down; standard properties are the sweet spot for value-conscious guests. Premium rooms represent the main step up from standard and are where you’ll see the clearest increase in price for extra comfort. Luxury offerings are limited in this market; they sit above the others and suit travellers seeking a more polished stay when available.

When travellers book

Rates peak in August and dip in September, with September usually the cheapest month and August the priciest. For a budget-led trip, planning for September will typically yield the lowest nightly rates. Rooms are often booked roughly a month ahead on average, and travellers tend to lock in plans earlier in the priciest month.

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