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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

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room, Non Smoking- 2 Nights Minimum

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Nara, Smile Hotel Nara is in the city centre. Nara Woman's University and Kofuku-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Nara Kenko Land. Visit our Nara travel guide
Map
4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara, 630-8122

What's nearby

  • Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements
    Nara Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sarusawa-ike showing signage and a lake or waterhole
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
    Kofuku-ji Temple
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
    Todaiji Temple
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nara Woman's University
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Nara Station
    7 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • 三条坊
    4 min walk
  • モスバーガー
    7 min walk
  • 奈良のうまいものプラザ
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • セリーナ
    6 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Nara

Hotel near Nara Park
Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple, Smile Hotel Nara provides laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
Room features
All 175 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 for adults and JPY 1,200 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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)

Property is also known as

Smile Nara
Smile Hotel Nara Nara
Smile Hotel Nara Hotel
Smile Hotel Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Nara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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.

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Reviews

Smile Hotel Nara Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nagisa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Han

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

??

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

10/10 Excellent

MH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
De kamers schoon maar klein gote koffers hebben een probleem. De receptie was vriendelijk en ontbijt was prima.Jammer geen koffie op de kamers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Reneo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C' est un hôtel 3 étoiles très bien. Le prix de chambre est raisonnable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ebata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
良かった
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shigeru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から近いしそれでいて騒がしくない、 朝食もGOOD!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

laurent

Liked: Staff & service

Séjour Nara en famille

Hôtel bien placé mais un peu vieillot. Matelas pas top car très dur. Dans l ensemble ca fait le job mais sans plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
よかった
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

San Juanita dinora

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

Muy bien hospedaje.

Excelente. Ideal para estancias cortas y largas si solo buscas un lugar bueno para descansar y a unos pasos de Narita station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025