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Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Canal City Hakata

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Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1000 per person)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Property entrance
Reception
Just steps from Canal City Hakata, Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae puts guests right where they need to be. The hotel offers practical amenities like WiFi, luggage storage, dry cleaning, and laundry services. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hakata Ward, a neighborhood in Fukuoka, Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port of Hakata and Ohori Park, while Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum and Marine World Uminonakamichi are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marine Messe Fukuoka or Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Kushida Shrine Station is 10 minutes by foot and Gion Station is 11 minutes.
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3-8-18 Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken, 8120011

What's nearby

  • Canal City Hakata - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hakataza Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marine Messe Fukuoka - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Port of Hakata - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hakata Station - 4 min walk
  • Kushida Shrine Station - 10 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪博多一幸舎 (Hakata Ikkousha) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪内田家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪元祖ぴかいち - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪クラブラウンジ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae

Hotel near Canal City Hakata
Close to Hakataza Theatre and Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum, Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax will be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smile Hakata Ekimae
Smile Hakata Ekimae Fukuoka
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Hotel
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Fukuoka
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Hotel Fukuoka

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae located?

Located in Hakata Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Amu Plaza Hakata and Canal City Hakata. Hakataza Theatre and Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hakata Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kushida Shrine Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 976 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
とてもきれいで繁華街にあるので、ご飯を食べたり、飲みに出たりするのも問題はありませんでした。
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Seiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
初めて泊まりましたが、とても満足しました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our time staying at Smile Hotel was good. The staff was helpful especially when I was having trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋がゆったりくつろげた　駅までの距離も良かった
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
便利な場所でとてもよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

福岡出張にて

朝食付きで、ギリギリ会社規定内の料金で泊まれました。清潔で新しく、快適な滞在ができたました。4泊目から清掃なので、滞在中は清掃入りませんでしたが、ゴミ回収とタオル交換はしてもらえて問題なかったです。 朝ごはんがよかったので、また泊まっても良いと思いました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ユウサク

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で朝食が満足した
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

친절하고 혼자 묵는데 전혀 불편함 없이 쾌적한 호텔!

프론트 직원 분들도 친절하시고, 궁금한 점이 있을 때 성심성의껏 응대해 주셔서 좋았습니다. 시설도 깔끔했고, 혼자 묵는데 전혀 불편함 없이 쾌적하게 지낼수 있었습니다!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kam kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地點好，近博多站，附近有三間便利店，非常方便。 check in好快及順利，checkout更好快，3日有一次執房安排非常之好，每天會有新毛巾提供，牙刷，牙膏， 拖鞋可以自取。 不好地方是張床比較軟，但係張床好大，房間亦都算大。
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsuanchu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間雖小，但需要的東西一應俱全！交通方便！
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

SEOKHO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
전체적으로 괜찮으나 전기포트 청결상태가 안좋은것 같음
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SEOKHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
다 좋은데 커피포트 청결상태가 안좋음
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hitoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が広く良かった
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

moku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
立地が良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ヤスタ

Liked: Amenities
価格のわりには部屋が広く綺麗で常用しています
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

NORIKAZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
飲み屋、蕎麦屋、ラーメン屋が周辺に多くて、駅からも近くまた宿泊したいです
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

りゅういち

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良い旅をありがとう　やはり宿泊施設に華があるとそれだけで癒される　スタッフが可愛いのも大切です。 是非またお邪魔したいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, lots of dining options in the area and not too far from Hakata train station!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

HYEJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
하카타역도 가깝고 위치는 좋습니다
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jehong

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

혼자 여행하기 좋은 가성비 호텔

적당한 가격에 가성비 좋은 호텔입니다. 혼자 여행하기에 좋은 곳 같습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋は可もなく不可もなく。駅に近いのは良かった。中洲も歩いて20分くらいで行けなくはない。、
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
快適に過ごせた。朝食も良い。 靴磨きは欲しいかな
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value stay in Fukuoka.

Nice stay best value for the area when I was searching Good size room for 2 people. Very convienent to JR station. 8 min walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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