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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
3.9/5
Good
640 reviews
600m from downtown
9K+ people booked
₫1,025,172
Based on rates from 30 Sep
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
₫1,609,463
Based on rates from 13 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
578 reviews
300m from downtown
8K+ people booked
₫2,004,880
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
576 reviews
300m from downtown
8K+ people booked
₫866,434
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
3.7/5
Good
283 reviews
600m from downtown
4K+ people booked
₫937,620
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
₫1,617,777
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
441 reviews
1.5km from Kada station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
6K+ people booked
₫2,511,490
Based on rates from 18 Oct
1/5
3.5/5
Good
267 reviews
600m from downtown
Business center
4K+ people booked
₫851,106
Based on rates from 27 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
465 reviews
2.2km from downtown
6K+ people booked
₫1,276,140
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
558 reviews
2.2km from downtown
8K+ people booked
₫1,479,303
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
10K+ people booked
₫2,064,374
Based on rates from 9 Oct
1/5
3.7/5
Good
391 reviews
1.9km from downtown
Business center
5K+ people booked
₫1,762,486
Based on rates from 29 Sep

Top rated hotels in Wakayama

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
₫1,609,463
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
678 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
₫2,066,193
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
82 reviews
2.3km from downtown
₫1,996,046
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
38 reviews
1.6km from downtown
₫2,107,241
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
168 reviews
800m from downtown
₫2,066,452
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
136 reviews
1.4km from downtown
₫1,291,208
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
578 reviews
300m from downtown
₫2,004,880
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
₫1,617,777
1/5
4.4/5
Great
420 reviews
1.8km from downtown
₫1,407,079
1/5
4.4/5
Great
127 reviews
600m from Saikazaki
₫6,536,318
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
₫2,064,374

Luxury hotels in Wakayama

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
678 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
₫2,066,193
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
₫2,064,374
1/5
4.1/5
Great
465 reviews
2.2km from downtown
₫1,276,140
1/5
4.4/5
Great
420 reviews
1.8km from downtown
₫1,407,079
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
578 reviews
300m from downtown
₫2,004,880
1/5
1.8km from downtown
₫3,447,032
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
₫1,617,777
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
₫1,609,463

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

Wakayama hotels were cheapest in September, at around USD 75 per night — roughly 13% below the priciest month, August. 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-class rooms offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 80 per night; the biggest jump is from standard to premium (USD 1), making 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 from Malaysia typically book about 33 days ahead, which suggests flexibility rather than urgency but still points to higher demand around August and September. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Wakayama hotels

What staying in Wakayama feels like

Wakayama’s hotel range is compact — the difference between the most affordable and most premium options is very small, reflecting a top-to-bottom ratio of about 1. The best balance of comfort and value typically sits with standard properties, which offer the most common nightly rates.

How the hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options are minimal in the data and sit below the standard tier for travellers prioritising the lowest nightly cost. Standard properties represent the sweet spot for most visitors, delivering reliable value without a big premium. The largest price step is from standard up to premium, so choosing premium is the main decision point for travellers wanting noticeably more comfort. Luxury-tier choices are not prominent in the figures, so most travellers find their needs met within the standard-to-premium range.

When travellers from Malaysia tend to book

Rates peak in 8月 and hit their low in 9月, with September typically about 13% cheaper than August, so a budget-led trip works best in 9月. Rooms are usually reserved around a month in advance (typical booking lead time ~33 days), so if you have fixed dates plan earlier; last-minute flexibility is possible within roughly two weeks.

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