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Smile Hotel Nara

2.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy rejuvenating spa services and views of Sarusawa Pond Park at this Nara hotel, where convenient amenities enhance the experience

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Smile Hotel Nara sits near Nara Park, offering a peaceful base for exploration. Guests can book a massage or walk to nearby Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. The hotel provides practical comforts including laundry facilities, luggage storage, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is Rp387.966
Rp426.763 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1200 for adults and from JPY 1200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Nara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Nara?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Nara on 1 Jun 2026 start from Rp387.966, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Nara?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Nara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Nara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Nara located?

Located in the heart of Nara, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Woman's University are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nara Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kintetsu-Nara Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 273 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great! Staff was very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nagisa

quite close to the Nara JR station. Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

milad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's location is great. Access to trains makes it suitable for commute to and from Kyoto. Our room was small but ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

It was a comfortable stay in an older building. The desk was nice and large and wifi was decent as I had to do a little work. The location to the train was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget friendly, comfortable, well located hotel.

Practical accommodation close to the station and public transport. Good value. Nice breakfast with lots of variety on the buffet. Another guest smoked on our floor -the bad smell lingered a while. Otherwise, it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

So-so

Rooms are very small. Double is okay for one, but really too small for two. They only clean the rooms every 3 days, otherwise you leave your garbage and towels outside your door before 10 am. My bathroom had mold between the tiles in the bathroom. Staff was excellent and lovely. Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel. Only had one night as i continued my travel thru Japan. Rested well at Smile
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jae Woo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Calm and quietplace to have rest time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness
I think the hotel is fine if you don’t mind the train track noise pass midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chun Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Located close to Jr train station, thus very convenient for my family to go to the airport. Staff is also polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeany

Disliked: Room comfort
Room was very small for 2 adults and only 1 bed was provided
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problem
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Apollo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some of the friendly staff do not speak English fluently, but they always tried to help, so it would be helpful if you know a little bit of Japanese. Very high value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roshan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly expensive for the price paid. Greedy on the buffet breakfast. Barely had food left at 8:30am when it is meant to go until 9:30 - last order at 8:10. Won’t recommend opting for the breakfast option. Receptionists were welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marija

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend

This is the worst hotel I have stayed in Japan. The room was musty and moist, the AC was not workin properly, I woke up at 1 am to 91 degrees. The bed was like laying on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Navien

Liked: Cleanliness
I was having breathing problems at night and once i switch off the Aircon and open the windows everything is okay or i have to keep the Air purifier run all night. I stayed in a hotel near Smile hotel with similar room rent but far better rooms.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was terrible, and the closing time is 9:30am but they stopped putting out food 30 minutes before closing. If you come out late you get white rice and a cup of coffee, also they don’t offer coffee or tea in the room for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima accommodatie om te overnachten, beetje hard bed. Top locatie
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
壁にグーパンチしたみたいな穴があいているお部屋でした。私はお安く泊まれたので許容範囲ですが一万円も出して泊まるお部屋ではないかなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフには接する機会はチェックイン時のみでよくわからない。設備と部屋はよいと思いました
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oui
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness
蛇口がぐらついていた
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025