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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
3.9/5
Good
640 reviews
600m from downtown
9K+ people booked
€34.76
Based on rates from 30 Sep
1/5
3.9/5
Good
576 reviews
300m from downtown
8K+ people booked
€29.38
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
€49.63
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
3.7/5
Good
283 reviews
600m from downtown
4K+ people booked
€34.87
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
578 reviews
300m from downtown
8K+ people booked
€67.98
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
€54.57
Based on rates from 13 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
441 reviews
1.5km from Kada station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
6K+ people booked
€85.15
Based on rates from 18 Oct
1/5
3.5/5
Good
267 reviews
600m from downtown
Business center
4K+ people booked
€28.86
Based on rates from 27 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
465 reviews
2.2km from downtown
6K+ people booked
€43.27
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
10K+ people booked
€69.99
Based on rates from 9 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
558 reviews
2.2km from downtown
8K+ people booked
€50.16
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
678 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
10K+ people booked
€70.06
Based on rates from 27 Oct

Top rated hotels in Wakayama

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
€54.57
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
678 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
€70.06
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
82 reviews
2.3km from downtown
€67.68
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
38 reviews
1.6km from downtown
€71.45
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
168 reviews
800m from downtown
€70.06
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
136 reviews
1.4km from downtown
€43.78
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
578 reviews
300m from downtown
€67.98
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
€49.63
1/5
4.4/5
Great
420 reviews
1.8km from downtown
€47.71
1/5
4.4/5
Great
127 reviews
600m from Saikazaki
€221.62
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
€69.99

Luxury hotels in Wakayama

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.6km from downtown
Clean and tidy
€54.57
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
678 reviews
800m from downtown
Clean and tidy
€70.06
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown
Clean and tidy
€49.63
1/5
4.3/5
Great
687 reviews
300m from Wakayama Marina City
€69.99
1/5
4.1/5
Great
465 reviews
2.2km from downtown
€43.27
1/5
4.4/5
Great
420 reviews
1.8km from downtown
€47.71
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
578 reviews
300m from downtown
€67.98
1/5
1.8km from downtown
€116.87

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 hotel nights are cheapest in September, at around USD 75 per night — roughly 13% cheaper than the priciest month, August, when rates peak around 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 hotels 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), and top vs bottom rates are roughly 1×. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

18 daysLast-minute
34 daysTypical
52 daysEarly

Travellers from the United States typically book hotels about 34 days ahead, which suggests moderate planning and some flexibility for August — the priciest month in the trend card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Wakayama hotels

What staying in Wakayama feels like

Wakayama’s hotel prices are very tightly packed: the gap between the most affordable and the most premium options is minimal, so upgrading doesn’t stretch the budget far (top vs bottom is about 1-to-1). The best balance of cost and comfort is usually in the standard tier, which is the sweet spot for most travellers.

How the hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options sit below the standard tier and are the most budget-friendly choice for travellers focused on saving. Standard properties offer the best value and are the baseline many visitors pick for a comfortable stay without extra frills. The biggest step up in price is from standard to premium, making that jump the main decision point if you’re weighing a noticeably upgraded room. Luxury rooms sit above these bands and are for travellers who prioritise higher-end touches, though in Wakayama that premium is relatively modest.

When travellers from the United States typically book

Room rates are usually highest in August and lowest in September; a budget-led trip tends to work best in September when rates are lower. Travellers from the United States generally book about a month ahead (typical lead time is around 34 days), with many securing rooms even earlier when aiming for the priciest periods.

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