ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Hotels
8.9 (140 reviews)
Kawakami-cho 728 , Nara , jp

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Sauna
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable reception
Delicious food
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Cons:
Bugs in the light fixtures
Breakfast variety could improve
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
There were some bugs inside the light fixtures, which affected cleanliness ratings.
Service
9.26
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and attentive, contributing positively to the service score.
Location
9.3
The hotel is located in a gorgeous area with beautiful views, enhancing the location rating.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were described as gorgeous with beautiful views, though some mentioned minor issues like bugs.
Amenities
8.78
The rooftop tub was praised, but a few guests noted missing amenities like a bath in the large bathhouse.
Value for Money
8.74
General sentiment indicates good value given the quality of food and service.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Food was frequently praised as delicious and carefully prepared, though there were some mixed reviews about breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.26
Overall, guest experiences have been very positive, with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 09:29

Property Description

Tea Cafe and Hilltop Views
Enjoy a relaxing stay at ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama with its tea cafe and stunning hilltop views of Nara city.

Hot Spring Bath and Traditional Meals
Indulge in a traditional in-room breakfast and dinner while taking advantage of the hot spring bath on the rooftop for a truly rejuvenating experience.

Convenient Location and Cultural Attractions
Located just 10 minutes from JR Nara Train Station, our hotel offers free shuttle service for easy access. Explore nearby attractions like Nara Park, Todaji Temple, and Nara National Museum within a short drive.

Experience the best of Nara at ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Shuttle service to and from Nara Station is available from 14:30 to 18:30. To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note staffs are not available after 21:00.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 must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 11 years old stay for ¥8,000 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 140 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 9.26
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TZU-YUN • extended_group • tw
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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EUGENIO • family_with_children • es
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Tomoki • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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MARI • family_with_children • jp
10
初めての家族での奈良滞在でしたが、大変満足で思い出深いものとなりました。
Pros:

暖炉のあるロビーでは非日常を味わう空間、本当に美味しくて素敵に演出されたお食事。また、ホスピタリティの高さを感じるスタッフの皆様。

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Yuka • family_with_children • jp
10
Pros:

食事も美味しく、星空ツアーなど工夫された色々な企画があり楽しめました。子ども用のおもちゃの部屋もありました。

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yoji • family_with_children • jp
6
Pros:

景色。
ただ電線が邪魔でした。

Cons:

もともと日本旅館だったせいか、段差などバリアーが多い。
部屋が寒さを感じる、とくにトイレなど。

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Haibo • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
彩夏 • couple • jp
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Hayato • solo_traveller • jp
10
大人の隠れ家的で良かった
Pros:

綺麗
夜景バッチリ

Cons:

露天風呂がもう少し

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • za
10
Exceptional calm quiet escape. Excellent value for money.
Pros:

I travelled with my elderly mom (77) and sister to Japan for celebrate my sister's 50th birthday. The Ando Hotel Nara exceeded our expectations. The Ando Hotel, is a wonderful quiet place, away from the beautiful but busy town of Nara with its charming population of deer. We found the hotel be excellent value for money. Our room rate included an exceptional 5 course Kaiseki dinner, transfers to and from the from the train station, a complimentary night tour to see the deer and view over Nara, Japanese breakfast, smores, complimentary drinks by the fire place and a private sunset onsen bath. This hotel is a 5 star plus plus, with beautiful calm rooms, thoughtful, kind, highly professional staff and beautiful views over Todai-ji Temple and Nara. Exceptionally professional staff add to the calm quiet ambiance of this hotel. The dinner was exquisite, the best meal we had in Japan and it is served in an elegant restaurant with a view over Nara. The kind and professional staff explained each seasonally inspired dish which was beautifully presented. My sister is vegetarian and I contacted the hotel prior to our stay and they were very accommodating. Thank you to Mayuko who served us at dinner and presented us, with a beautiful kind hand written note (in English) on our departure. The hotel is a short taxi drive from the centre so we used a taxi to visit Todai-ji temple first thing in the morning. We only stayed one night and wished we had stayed longer. If you are flying into or out of Osaka to visit Kyoto I highly recommend this hotel at the beginning of your trip to ease into Japan or as a post Kyoto stay. Thank you to all the staff who worked so hard to make our time so special.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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TENGTENG • couple • hk
10
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Terutoshi • family_with_children • jp
8
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Sok peng • family_with_children • mo
9
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Chee Kiat • solo_traveller • sg
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Rooms were well appointed, and staff were very helpful.
Dinner was good.

Cons:

Public onsen was a bit cold, nut there is option of private onsen

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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jou chun • extended_group • tw
10
Pros:

舒適的接待，很喜歡的室內香氛，還有免費的屋頂露天私人湯屋可以使用。餐點也非常的精緻美味。

Cons:

沒有

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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jou chun • extended_group • tw
10
Pros:

五樓客房的景色。使用在地食材、精緻設計的餐食。

Cons:

無

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Hideaki • family_with_children • jp
10
大変満足でした。
Pros:

食事は独創性もとてもありおいしかった。

Cons:

フロントの人数が少ないように感じた。

2025-11-29 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • couple • de
10
I hope to visit again.
Pros:

The hotel exceeded my expectiations. A gorgeous location in the park of Nara. Beautiful rooms and delicious food. I hope to visit again.

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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YURI • family_with_children • jp
8
Pros:

眺めが良かった。

Cons:

大浴場に露天風呂が無いこと。
朝御飯が手作り感無い。味噌汁なんて特に。
奈良なんだから粕汁くらい出してほしかった。
できあいのものばかりで残念だった。

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee