Family-friendly Hotels in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Set between the sea and the mountains, Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is a tranquil hotel and resort in Wakayama Minabe where you can relax and recharge. Explore the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route with its cultural and religious sites, which ancient people believed could help you feel revived. The nearby mountains are covered in plum trees, which blossom in the spring, while the coastline is unspoiled, with rugged inlets and sandy beaches with clear blue seas.

When you stay at this villa in Shirahama, you'll be near the beach, a 2-minute drive from Shirahama Beach and 9 minutes from Adventure World. This family-friendly villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shirahama Onsen and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shirahama Kaichu Observatory Deck. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a sauna. Additional features at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated villa, which features an outdoor private hot tub and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

With a stay at Hotel Urashima in Nachikatsuura (Katsuura), you'll be steps from Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and 7 minutes by foot from Katsuura Fishing Market. This ryokan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ashiyu Takinoyu and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Fudarakusanji Temple. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 393 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel in Shirahama, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Adventure World and Shirahama Onsen. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Shirahama Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shirahama Energy Land. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including hot springs, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a banquet hall. At Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Shirahama Onsen and Shirahama Beach. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Engetsu Island and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Sakino-yu Onsen. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.

When you stay at Hotel Sanrakuso in Shirahama, you'll be in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Shirahama Beach and 8 minutes from Adventure World. This beach ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shirahama Onsen and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shirahama Energy Land. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as hot springs. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Wakuwaku, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.

Located in Nachikatsuura (Katsuura), KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO is within a 5-minute drive of Katsuura Fishing Market and Yoshino-Kumano National Park. This ryokan is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Daimon-zaka Slope and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Nachi Waterfall. Enjoy recreational amenities such as hot springs and karaoke. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy a satisfying meal at レストラン serving guests of KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Tanabe, Kamenoi Hotel Kii-Tanabe is a 1-minute drive from Motojima Shrine Torii and 15 minutes from Shirahama Energy Land. This ryokan is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Adventure World and 9.4 mi (15 km) from Shirahama Onsen. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as hot springs or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access. Enjoy a satisfying meal at レストランMERA serving guests of Kamenoi Hotel Kii-Tanabe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Historic Nanki Shirahama Onsen with tatami baths A hot spring inn where you can enjoy an open-air bath surrounded by nature. Nanki Shirahama Onsen is a historic hot spring area where emperors and others traveled all the way from the capital to enjoy hot spring treatments. You can enjoy hot springs full of natural beauty.

Located in Kimino, Tamayura no Sato is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park and Niutsuhime Shrine. This cottage is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mount Koyasan and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Kyoryu Land. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional features at this cottage include barbecue grills and a vending machine. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dining Kitchen "Hanahana" serving guests of Tamayura no Sato. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and refrigerators.