Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Small rooms
Limited facilities usage info

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Generally clean and well maintained, with some complaints about the shared bath cleanliness.
Service
9.3
Staff is attentive and provides excellent service, as noted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.24
Exceptional location near shopping and transportation options, highlighted by many guests.
Room Quality
8.19
Rooms are small and uncomfortable for some guests, but clean and well kept.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities like the onsen and luggage storage are positively mentioned; some lack of information noted.
Value for Money
8.68
Standard for this hotel tier; competitive pricing for location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Breakfast and food quality is highly praised by guests.
Overall Experience
8.9
Guests had a great overall experience with minor issues that didn’t detract from the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:20

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Wellness Centre
Indulge in relaxation at our spa and wellness centre, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Kumamoto. Enjoy rejuvenating treatments and pamper yourself in a tranquil setting.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant, offering a diverse menu to please every palate. Start your day with a scrumptious continental breakfast served fresh every morning.

Family-Friendly Amenities
Families are warmly welcomed with our children's amenities, available at the front desk free of charge. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones during your stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS.

Book now for a memorable stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, where luxury and comfort await you.

Important information:

Please note that discounted breakfast rates for children are available at this property:
- Children aged 0 to 5 years: children can breakfast for free
- Children aged 6 to 12 years: breakfast costs JPY 900 per child per day
Children aged 13 years and older are charged the adult rate for breakfast.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1938 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
C
Chinchen extended_group tw
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
欣怡 family_with_children tw
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Doyle family_with_children us
9
Pros:

REF is across from a pachinko parlor and it is loud outside, but inside the hotel it is an oasis. The onsen was a highlight, and I would visit every morning and evening to shower and use the onsen, sauna, and cold plunge. Lots of amenities, coffee, toothbrush, etc.

Cons:

Some of the clients were loud and didn't understand the basic onsen principals - as a Westerner and a first time in Asia and using an onsen, I read and learned so I wouldn't be a gaijin, but some Asian customers were loud and noisy at the onsen, and near the massage chairs. Although this didn't ruin the atmosphere, it took away from the experience.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
宮塚 solo_traveller jp
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
M
MINSIK extended_group kr
10
Pros:

침대가 엄청 편안했습니다.

Cons:

주차장은 없고 트램전망으로 예약했지만 절반이상이 가려져 있습니다.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller de
10
Recommended!
Pros:

Amazing Onsen area. Otherwise also a great hotel for a comfortable stay!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
J
junko solo_traveller jp
8
熊本地震
Pros:

大浴場
朝食

Cons:

こだわりのカーペットが、自分好みでは無い
すり切れた古いカーペットに見えて残念

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
J
Joshua solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
Y
Yu Yang extended_group tw
7
最好的就是地點好,搭車坐去機場或市區路面電車都在附近,很方便。
Pros:

地點好

Cons:

三人房的空間很小

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
HIGUCHI couple jp
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
E
Eri family_with_children jp
9
Pros:

朝ごはんが楽しかった。辛島公園地下の駐車場を使ったが歩いて3-4分で十分近かった。

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
solo_traveller kr
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
Y
Ying Hsun couple tw
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
T
Thanit Hlek extended_group th
10
100% recommended.
Pros:

The Breakfast is great. For those who is considering booking without breakfast, you may want to change your mind. The variety of food is coming with great quality. I traveled in mid-summer, still the public bath and sauna on 3rd floor is great for relaxing after long hot day. Location is at the center of the city, you can find food and restaurant at anytime. The intercity bus station is less than 5 minute walk. The tram station for both A and B line are just around the corner.

Cons:

To have the room clean up, you have to let the staff at the reception know. I think if you can provide the "clean up room/do not disturb" magnetic sign to stick on the door, it will be much more convenient for guests.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
T
Tomoo solo_traveller jp
9
Pros:

The public bath space was open to a landscaping area, feeling good.
Staff members were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The sauna was too humid to stay long.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
信男 extended_group tw
10
Pros:

服務人員親切,環境乾淨舒適,早餐美味

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
Y
Yasumasa solo_traveller jp
9
Pros:

朝食が最高でした!

Cons:

浴室の換気が効いていないこと。

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
S
Shiao Yi solo_traveller tw
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
Y
Yuanqin family_with_children us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
S
Shiao Yi solo_traveller tw
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee