Oceanfront Japanese Retreat with Traditional Bedding, Hot Spring & Indoor Pool, Wakayama, Japan

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Be treated to traditional Japanese hospitality at this waterfront stay in the town of Minabe, located in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture. Savour seasonal flavours at Le SENSORIEL, the hotel’s onsite buffet restaurant, offering a range of locally sourced dishes inside an elegant dining room. Rejuvenate in the hotel’s soothing hot springs at the open-air or indoor baths, melt away under the soothing hands of spa therapists, or enjoy a leisurely swim in the indoor pool.

Venture into greater Japan with ease from the nearby JR station to explore the Minabe Bairin Plum Grove or travel further to the sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.

1 to 31 Nights packages available

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Location

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa

348 Omezudomari Oaza Yamauchi, Minabe, Wakayama 645-0012, Japan

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is conveniently situated in the serene town of Minabe, Wakayama. The hotel is a 15-minute drive Chosei Temple, while the heritage Wakayama Castle is just over an hour away by car. Osaka, the region’s bustling capital, is within a two-hour drive.

Nanki-Shirahama Airport (SHM) is approximately a 45-minute drive away, while Kansai International Airport (KIX) is approximately a 90-minute drive away. Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.

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Facilities

Le SENSORIEL
Indoor pool
Hot springs
Spa
Meeting spaces
Parking
Wi-Fi
Check-in: 3pm / Checkout: 11am

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Fine Print

Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.

Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Extra Guest Bedding & Connecting Rooms: Please note, requests for bedding for extra guests and requests for connecting rooms are subject to availability at check-in. Contact the property for more information.

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Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews from Google

Star W.

Reviewed 06 Jul 2025

2025/07/05 (Saturday) Everything was awesome . Staff was so polite and nice. I don’t know the name but an old man staff near the lounge was so polite and helpful. The free lounge and pool and onsen was so so so good . Dinner and breakfast was also very nice and 5star quality food and drinks. Parking is very spacious and free. Wheelchair ♿️ person can also enjoy the hotel . Best part is you can use digital payment also like PayPay and merpay , credit card . No ❌cash payment is accepted. Toilet was clean and reception is very big . The only thing I don’t like is onsen system . It was time limited and under construction for decades men’s and women’s can’t use the onsen at the same time . It is so problematic for the dinner and breakfast guest. And I guess they should put more chair and tables at reception for free lounge so that guest can enjoy the free drinks and snacks without any worry . Seats were the problems . Other than that everything was 😊 Awesome free lounge drinks and snacks . Pool was great . View was awesome . Dinner and breakfast is buffet style.Onsen was nice . Dinner and breakfast was 5 star quality . Onsen was the only problem because men and women can’t use the onsen at same time . Staff was super polite . Easy to access . Parking is free. Free water server at every floor . Free vinegar drinks at onsen .

Recommends this hotel

Carolina N.

Reviewed 08 Jul 2025

8.0

We really liked the hotel. We enjoyed the pool and the drinks and snack service in the lounge. The room was very comfortable and large, but a bit antique, and there were hairs on the bed. The staff was friendly, except for one night receptionist with a bad attitude who didn't want to help. I think his name is Fukase.

Recommends this hotel

8.0

J T.

Reviewed 03 Jun 2025

8.0

We booked the tatami style rooms and found they were quite outdated and uncomfortable, Katou got us a room change to the 10th floor which has been renovated and is much nicer. Overall the hotel was okay - however I can't say enough good things about Katou. She absolutely deserves a promotion, she embodies what every hotel customer service should look like. She was incredible and went above and beyond to help us with activity reservations outside of our stay.

Recommends this hotel

8.0

Laurence K.

Reviewed 10 Mar 2025

2.0

Beautiful facility, predatory management. Buyer beware: if you cancel your reservation, not only do you lose your pre-paid room cost, but you will be required to pay a second time, the same amount as a "cancellation fee". In other words, if you pay 30,000 JPY in advance for the room and cancel, you will be required to pay another 30,000 for a total of 60,000 JPY. I learned the hard way, of course, when my family became ill at the last minute and could not come. Negotiation with the help of my travel service did not budge the management from enforcing this punitive policy.

Does not recommend this hotel

2.0

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