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The Gran Resort Akou

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Setonaikai National Park

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Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Public bath
Restaurant
The Gran Resort Akou offers a genuine escape from everyday life. Enjoy the garden's natural beauty or relax in the indoor public bath. Unwind with refreshing drinks at the bar. Free self-parking and newspapers add convenience to this tranquil getaway.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

About the neighborhood

Ako is home to The Gran Resort Akou. Ako Castle Ruins and Breathing Well are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Setonaikai National Park and Ako Kaihin Park. Ako Marine Science Museum, Salt Country and Tateho Waku-Waku Land are also worth visiting.
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2298 Ozaki, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, 678-0221

What's nearby

  • Ako Onsen - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ako Kaihin Park - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Ako City Museum of History - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ako Castle Ruins - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Akooishi Shrine - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sakoshi Station - 10 min drive
  • Okayama Airport (OKJ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天馬らぁめん - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪くいどうらく - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪壱枚乃絵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Gran Resort Akou

Hotel near Setonaikai National Park
You can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a garden at The Gran Resort Akou. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gran Resort Akou boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators and heating

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
Guests must be at least 20 years of age to stay in a smoking room.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 5 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 兵庫県指令赤保第61-1

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

The Gran Resort Akou Ako
The Gran Resort Akou Hotel
The Gran Resort Akou Hotel Ako

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gran Resort Akou pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gran Resort Akou?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gran Resort Akou?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Gran Resort Akou?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gran Resort Akou located?

Situated in Ako, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Setonaikai National Park and Ako Onsen. Myodoji Temple and Osake Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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