ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.3

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station. Featuring an on-site restaurant, guests can indulge in traditional breakfast and dinner offerings. Additionally, guests can unwind in the rooftop open-air bath. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, complimentary green tea, and a private bathroom with slippers. Some rooms offer views of the cityscape. Advance reservation is required for shuttle service from Nara Station, and complimentary parking is available. Nara Park and Kasugataisha Shrine are a 10-minute drive away, while Todaiji Temple and the Nara National Museum are reachable within 7 minutes by car. During your stay, relax in the large communal bath or enjoy activities such as night views and stargazing tours at the summit of Mount Wakakusa, hiking, and even firewood chopping experiences. The hotel offers set menu breakfast and Japanese course dinner options for guests to enjoy.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath

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Emma
New Zealand New Zealand
“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,...”
Joyce
United States United States
“The hotel was lovely and situated on the top of a mountain overlooking the city. The staff were helpful and friendly. The meals were well prepared and included in the room charge. It was very reasonably priced with nice amenities.”
Wing
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Dinner is very good, much better than other hotels with similar price. The room is very clean and spacious room. The staff are very attentive and friendly.”
Kwinten
Belgium Belgium
“We really liked our room. The layout, design and size of the room is impressive, the view over Nara is amazing, and the possibility to make use of the private rooftop onsen was wonderful.”
Beibei
United States United States
“Hotel on the mountain, with a green and beautiful view. Comfortable public bathroom and swim pool A right choice away from the city and close to nature. The hotel has shuttle bus to the Train station and JR station”
Alex
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Did not expect such good dinner included. Amazing sakura surrounding the hotel, very friendly staff.”
Vivien
Australia Australia
“Amazing hotel, with amazing staff and wonderful amenities The rooms were spacious, clean and had excellent views Dinner was exquisite and breakfast was scrumptious”
Gabriel
United States United States
“The hotel is in the hills above Nara. The views from the room and the restaurant were really nice. The hotel is elegant, the rooms spacious and very nice. What was outstanding was the dinner. Our best dinner in Japan”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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”
Julia
Denmark Denmark
“Amazing view, attentive & helpful staff, outstanding food”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
TERRACE WAKAKUSAYAMA
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS- takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 18:30 and 21:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS- 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 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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