ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Hotels
8.9 (195 reviews)
Kawakami-cho 728 , Nara , jp
+81 742-23-5255

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
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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

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 195 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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MIYU • couple • jp
10
・１泊２日で奈良堪能 ♩
Pros:

・景観がとても素敵だった。
・星空ツアーや焚き火？など参加できるイベントがたくさんあり、一日中奈良を堪能して満足して過ごすことができた。

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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TAKAKO • couple • jp
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mariko • family_with_children • jp
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sze Man • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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YAMAMOTO • family_with_children • jp
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • ch
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • nz
10
A perfect start to our Japan itinerary
Pros:

This is such a wonderful little sanctuary on the hill with such amazing food and views. It was the perfect first stop on our Japan itinerary, giving us time to adjust and also explore the old town of Nara which was not too busy nor overwhelming, just perfect. Great to have a swimming pool in Summer but the private onsens are also there for the cooler months. The food and modern yet Japanese decor were exceptional. Would highly recommend.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Qiannan • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

都很不错

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Chi Wai • couple • hk
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
育軒 • family_with_children • tw
10
Pros:

整體來說幾乎無懈可擊，晚上有安排接駁車上山看夜景，晚餐方面就算連泊也不會吃相同的料理，房間寬敞舒適服務人員彬彬有禮，雖然我在盛夏的時候到奈良是熱了點，但秋天肯定美不勝收。

Cons:

不會說日語的話體驗難免會稍微會打折(英文沒問題)，但本來學語言就是旅人自己的事

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Yasmine • family_with_children • fr
10
Un petit paradis dans la forêt des daims
Pros:

charme de l'hotel et des chambres, vue sur la foret et la ville, le diner gastronomique avec proposition d'harmoniser les 8 plats avec des vins, le spa privé en plein air sur le toit avec une vue panoramique (un grand bac d'eau de source chaude qu'on peut réserver gratuitement pendant 50 minutes), le staff très attentionné, la piscine même si elle est petite et les pourtours pas très soignés, les transferts gratuits en navette pour le centre ville et le temple le plus célèbre, l'excursion nocturne à un mirador dans la forêt pour admirer les étoiles, les shamallows grillés dans l'âtre le soir et le gateau du gouter

Cons:

Rien!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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GERALDINE • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Acceuil très sympathique et professionnelle. Chambre magnifique et repas très corrects.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Marc • couple • fr
8
séjour confortable, mais établissement sans véritable charme
Pros:

vue, repas

Cons:

service, manque de charme de l'établissement

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Views, food, rooms, onsen

Cons:

Pool area

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Chi Ming • extended_group • hk
9
My friends like it very much!
Pros:

Dinner is so special and my friends like it very much. Not only the taste but also the style they have. Excellent for travellers who would like to have surprise!

Cons:

The check-in procedure is different from last time I stayed. The staff will come to my table to introduce but this time, they call me to go back to the counter for the procedure.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • solo_traveller • es
10
Perfecte
Pros:

Tot

Cons:

Res

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Chi Wai • couple • hk
9
夜遊看星、夜景十分好．真係好多謝工作人員
Pros:

工作人員，食物都很好

Cons:

6樓私人風呂⋯⋯氯氣味太重⋯⋯皮膚敏感接受不了
但公眾浴場空間太細，空氣不流通，有點呼吸困難😖

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
8
A super stay at a lovely hotel. High quality dining in a relaxed setting
Pros:

Food at the Ando was of the highest order, but did require a real discipline to be at breakfast and dinner on time. The private Onsen was also very special, as was the view from our room

Cons:

More flexibility around dinner/ breakfast timings would have been preferred so you didn;t feel so rushed through courses

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
泉 • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee