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Smile Hotel Nara

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nara Park

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Exterior
Twin Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Interior
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Located near Nara Park, Smile Hotel Nara offers a serene retreat. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage or explore nearby Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. With laundry facilities, luggage storage, and high-speed WiFi, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking- 2 Nights Minimum

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara, 630-8122

What's nearby

  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nara Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三条坊 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪レストランセリーナ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪重乃井奈良店 - ‬4 min walk
  • 和処 よしの

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), an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 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)

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Nara located?

Located in the heart of Nara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nara Park, Sarusawa Pond Park, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nara Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kintetsu-Nara Station is 15 minutes.

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Smile Hotel Nara Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Nagisa

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

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

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
圧倒的安さ。駅からすごく近いのに…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

かずみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
3日間、ゆっくりできました。朝夕は静か、多分普通は奈良観光を楽しむため、ホテルに残る人は少ないのと、部屋数が多いため、清掃やルームメーキングに時間がかかのだと思います。流石に静かではありませんでしたが、丁寧な仕事振りと濡らしてしまったバスマットの交換などにも笑顔で対応してもらった心配りもとても好感が持てました。施設はバスタブのためたはずのお湯がなくなってしまったり
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsukasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ベッドも大きく、気持ち良く過ごせました
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

タカオ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良かった。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

SHIGERU

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Masumi

風呂の排水に問題あり　フロントにホテル周辺の食事施設の地図とかあればよかったなあと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

kouji

駅から徒歩5分で近くてとても良かったです シャワーが凄まじい水圧でちょっとびっくりしましたが弱いよりは断然良いです
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS MANUEL DOMINGUEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena ubicación

Muy bien, excelente ubicación del hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaoru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
シャワーが快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025