The 10 best hotels in Otaru, Japan

August 13, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

Once the flourishing trade center of colonial Hokkaido, Otaru is characterized by its canal lined with old western-style warehouses. Today, the canal still bustles, but now it’s travelers as opposed to merchants who frequent the waterway; and the stone buildings that once stored goods now harbor museums, stores, and trendy eateries.
Restaurants in Otaru

1. Grand Park Otaru

11-3 Chikko, Otaru 047-0008 Hokkaido 011 81 134-21-3111
Excellent
40%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1228 reviews

Grand Park Otaru

International hotel, Grand Park Otaru located on the bay area in Otaru. With this strategic location easily accessible to Yacht Harbour in Otaru Marina, offering magnificent view of Ishikari Bay, the Hotel provides a special moment away from routine and gracious resort life.

Memorable moment

Reviewed By kevinpfr

Stayed only one night during our honeymoon trip in Hokkaido and this was by far the most thoughtful and considerate hotel of our trip! For starters the staff enlightened our day, the lady who took care of us upon our arrival was extremely nice and she brought a surprise cake for our honeymoon! Nice intention. The room was spacious and the view gorgeous. Extremely clean. Thank you all (and specially this lady at the front desk).

2. Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

3-9-1 Inaho, Otaru 047-0032 Hokkaido
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 998 reviews

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

They're proud of a large hotspring and breakfast buffet-style meal. From Otaru station, 1 minute on foot. Parking lot 1 is day 1,100 yen. (I inform arrival order) parking lot at the time of no vacancies nearby.

One of the best hotels I've stayed in when in Japan

Reviewed By Skiold

One of the best hotel stays I've had in Japan. - Extraordinarily convenient - you walk out of Otaru station and there it is! - Amazing breakfast buffet - so much food, so much variety, high quality sashimi and other ingredients - Sizable onsen baths, perfect way to relax after a long trip - The area is very walkable to shopping districts, the canal, etc, and Otaru station connects you with buses and trains to go anywhere else you need - Friendly and efficient staff Literally zero complaints.

3. Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

1-5-7 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031 Hokkaido
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 117 reviews

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Otaru, offering a trendy environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal offer air conditioning and a refrigerator providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Former Mitsui Sumitomo Bank Otaru Branch (0.1 mi) and The Site of Temiya Line (0.1 mi), guests of Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal can easily experience some of Otaru's most well known attractions. While in Otaru, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal, including Isezushi (0.3 mi), Naruto Honten (0.3 mi), and Kukizen (0.2 mi). There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular ancient ruins such as Oshoro Annular Stone. Enjoy your stay in Otaru!

comfortable stay

Reviewed By shanghai1973

good location for sight-seeing and move.hotel is new ,the room is clean and comfortable. small SPA can free use,but the bath water is too hot for Summer . they offer buffer breakfast normally,but becasue of COVID they changed it to morning set. morning set is japaness style the taste is fine but same every day, and not offer bread。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。

4. Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru

1-8-25 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031 Hokkaido
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru

Opened in April 2019

Excellent!!!

Reviewed By 193erinb

Very comfortable, nice staff, and we appreciated the precautions they took in light of covid-19. We also loved the free wine service!! The bed was very, very comfortable and we loved the pjs. 10/10 would recommend.

5. Authent Hotel Otaru

2-15-1 Inaho, Otaru 047-0032 Hokkaido
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 476 reviews

Authent Hotel Otaru

See why so many travelers make Authent Hotel Otaru their hotel of choice when visiting Otaru. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a charming setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage while staying at Authent Hotel Otaru. In addition, Authent Hotel Otaru offers a sauna and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Otaru trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is a parking garage available to guests. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Otaru, Authent Hotel Otaru is located a short distance from The Site of Temiya Line (0.2 mi) and Suitengu (0.4 mi). While visiting Otaru, you may want to try some oyster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Otaru Gajoen. Should time allow, Otaru Canal, JR Otaru Station, and Otaru Art Base are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Authent Hotel Otaru as you experience all of the things Otaru has to offer.

What a pleasant surprise

Reviewed By 398MarcoS

When I booked this hotel I was not impressed by the way it looks from the outside and overall paid very little attention to it as I was bound to spend just one single night here. When I arrived I was pleasantly impressed; the inside looks very nice, much better that the anonymous outside. Rooms are spacious and very clean, the location is great, close enough to the old railway and the canal (which is exactly where I wanted to go) without being in the middle of the most crowded places. Service is very attentive and the place also features a small shop, a cafeteria and other public spaces where you can sit back and relax. It was a pleasant surprise.

6. Hotel Nord Otaru

1-4-16 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031 Hokkaido
Excellent
25%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 482 reviews

Hotel Nord Otaru

Hotel Nord Otaru is located in front of Otaru Canal. It's located 7-minute walk from JR Otaru Station. Superior room has panoramic views of the Otaru canal. Free Wi-Fi support. Breakfast is served in buffet style in the image of the port city and Hokkaido. In the morning, you can also enjoy the magnificent scenery with views of Ishikari Bay in the top lounge.

Pleasant Stay in "Period-Piece"Hotel

Reviewed By AndraYo

A Modern Hotel built to match the older History of the town and Canal. Enjoy the morning sun streaming through the Stunning Stain-Glass Window in the Lobby based on the local shipping industry. Enjoy the domed bar late at night for the ceiling "Star Constellation"! Yes, the room was quite small, especially with luggage, but our room had a Canal View, and Surprize- a Relaxation Chair, nice after all that walking! 

7. Hotel Neushloss Otaru

3-282 Shukutsu, Otaru 047-0047 Hokkaido
Excellent
40%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 257 reviews

Hotel Neushloss Otaru

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Otaru does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel Neushloss Otaru, a nice option for travelers like you. While staying at Hotel Neushloss Otaru, visitors can check out Former Nippon Yusen Kaisha Otaru Branch (2.1 mi) and Former Otaru Warehouse (2.6 mi), some of Otaru's top attractions. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to room service while staying at Hotel Neushloss Otaru. In addition, Hotel Neushloss Otaru offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Otaru trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While visiting Otaru, you may want to try some okonomiyaki & takoyaki at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Okonomiyaki Hana. Should time allow, Otaru Nishin Goten, Otaru Kihinkan, and Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Hotel Neushloss Otaru looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Otaru.

Top of the world

Reviewed By orange30c

Hotel is old and away from the touristy place, inconvenient to access but it was worth it. The view is fantastic and the onsen in room was perfect for us to rest. Taxi to town cost 2000yen. Breakfast was traditional, rice early in the morning didn't work for us. We got a big room with 2 single bed and a tatami bed was set up as well. Taxi to Mt Tengu cost 3000 yen n took around 20mins.

8. Hotel Sonia Otaru

1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031 Hokkaido
Excellent
15%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 302 reviews

Hotel Sonia Otaru

A quaint hotel featuring European antiques surrounded by stone warehouses and Otaru Canal. The lobby and guest rooms are also European style, and the fantastic night view of Otaru Canal viewing from the guest room directs the moment of bliss. There is Restaurant" IL ONAI" on 1F, you can enjoy sushi using fresh fish. We serve delicious dishes at breakfast by handmade sushi craftsmen.

Best view and very specious room

Reviewed By PriorFam

We’re here for two nights to explore Otaru! We got the view of Otaru canal - it was very beautiful view ever. Location was great! Convenience store : only 1 min walking distance / around the hotel so many restaurants Restaurant of the hotel itself was very nice both Breakfast buffet and also very fine dinner. Reception was very helpful and very fast action while during the night we heard sth strange! The receptionist came to the room very quickly. Can’t wait for the covid19 to be gone ... then we could go back again

9. The Green Otaru Premier

3-5-14 Inaho, Otaru 047-0032 Hokkaido
Excellent
10%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 233 reviews

The Green Otaru Premier

Smile Hotel Otaru is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Otaru, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Otaru, Smile Hotel Otaru is located a short distance from The Site of Temiya Line (0.1 mi) and Tomioka Catholic Church (0.5 mi). As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and baggage storage while staying at Smile Hotel Otaru. In addition, Smile Hotel Otaru offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Otaru trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is parking available to guests. While visiting Otaru, you may want to try some dim sum at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Taifu Chubo. Should time allow, Otaru Canal, JR Otaru Station, and Otaru Art Base are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Otaru!

Perfect location!

Reviewed By Chewee1126

The hotel located near Otaru station and walkable to Otaru Canal and other tourist attraction. It's an old building with very compact toilet. Staffs are friendly and eventhough they can't speak fluent English, they do their best to assist our inquiry.

10. Otaru Tap Room & Hostel

2-4-8 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031 Hokkaido
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 7 reviews

Otaru Tap Room & Hostel

Great find

Reviewed By bigbearbill

Nice location very easy to find. Staff was friendly and efficient. Craft beer and food were delicious. Besides having four beers on tap they also have a fridge with bottles and cans of craft beer. Food menu had many selections to choose from.

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