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Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan with 3 restaurants and area shuttle service

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Seaside Deluxe (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Front of property - evening/night
Harbor Suite (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Hot springs
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only provides a tranquil retreat in Kobe City Centre. Visitors relax in the indoor mineral hot spring or book a rejuvenating massage at this upscale ryokan. Its convenient location puts guests within walking distance of Meriken Park and Kobe Tower.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Seaside Deluxe Check-in 5PM & Check-out 10AM (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7yrs old above only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Seaside Deluxe (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Seaside Deluxe (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Harbor Suite (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only)

Harbor Suite (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Harbor Suite (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Seaside Deluxe (Ocean View Japanese-Western Room With Terrace)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Seaside Deluxe (Ocean View Japanese-Western Room With Terrace)

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Harbor Suite (special Room With A Semi-open-air Hot Spring With A View)

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
1-1 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 650-0041

What's nearby

  • Kobe Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Meriken Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Kobe - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kobe Harborland - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kobe Nishinada Station - 3 min drive
  • Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station - 12 min walk
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.13 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kobe Nook Cat. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buoy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪VIEW BAR - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Upscale ryokan near Meriken Park
Close to Kobe Tower and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only provides a poolside bar, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body treatment or a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Japanese cuisine. In addition to shopping on site and a Japanese garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • A free area shuttle, bike rentals, and hot springs on site
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms have comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • お食事処 ライブ割烹 万蓮
  • お食事処 水蓮
  • 展望BAR REN

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 7 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 7 and older 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 tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 7 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kobe Minato Onsen Ren Inn
Minato Onsen Ren Inn
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
Minato Onsen Ren
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren Kobe
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only Kobe
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only Ryokan
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only Ryokan Kobe

Frequently asked questions

Does Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only located?

Located in Kobe City Centre, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of átoa Aquarium, Meriken Park, and Kobe Tower. Kobe City Museum and Higashi Yuenchi Park are also within 15 minutes. Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station is 12 minutes by foot and Boeki Center Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 531 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it! Great location, large comfortable room, clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best onsan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitsue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Minato Onsen Ren. We make sure we stay here at least 2 nights when we return to Kobe. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bee Eng

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

Enjoyable stay

My family enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeon Hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the spa.. will be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sau Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yukie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
been here several times! we love it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lai Kun

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

Beautiful hotel

Very nice hotel with onsen and swimming pool. Great seaview room facing Kobe Tower - special thanks to the Spanish Manager Mr. Nogales Israel. Its really an enjoyable stay. Its my third time to stay in this hotel. Love it all the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitsue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever we return to Kobe from US, we stay here at least a couple of days. We always look forward to the quiet atmosphere, excellent buffet for morning and/or evening, or ala carte (menu is very extensive) restaurant. We love the Onsen, of course! This is one of the main reasons we come back to Kobe Minato Onsen Ren. Staff are always courteous and polite. We are planning to stay again in April this year. Looking forward to it very much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ji

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Meh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s a lot of construction going on at the moment , and more of an adult ambiance- very quiet and more family oriented .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Sheung

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

Highly recommend "Ren"

Everything is very good, very comfortable to stay there. It is a bit far from city centre, but because of this, we can enjoy the seaside area. Onsen is pefect, room is big, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave my wife and daughter a gift of a stay for three at a hotel for my mother's birthday. They were delighted by the beautiful night view of Kobe from the room and hot springs, as well as the excellent hotel service. Now, I'm also looking forward to staying there myself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUNEHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Jackhammers and tugboat.

Before booking please be aware that you might end up with a view of a construction site and woken up at 7am by a noisy tug boat and enjoying the rest of the day of listening to jackhammers. I'll never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

a hidden gem

We booked the Harbour suite which was super spacious. We loved the private onsen which was really large. The spring water was a bit too hot for our liking . The buffet dinner was worth every cent. A proper Japanese expereince in food and culture. It felt like we were the only foreign tourists staying here which made it really unique like we had found a hidden gem. After dinner we went for a walk along the promenade which goes around the hotel. It was really nice walking besides the water with wonderful night views of kobe tower and surrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A very beautiful hotel!

I checked in half an hour earlier before official check-in. The room is in the Japanese style, huge, clean, beautiful. The hotel has 2 onsens, one on the 1-st floor and another on the 10-th floor. Both were excellent! Breakfast and dinner were amazing and very delicious! The location is very good, in the very picturesque place by the sea. The hotel has the bus shuttle to the central station, it runs every half an hour, but it is possible to walk from the central station to the hotel and it took me about 15 minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

a hidden gem

We booked the Harbour suite which was super spacious. We loved the private onsen which was really large. The spring water was a bit to hot for our liking . The buffet dinner was worth every cent. A proper Japanese expereince in food and culture. It felt like we were the only foreign tourists staying here which made it really unique like we had found a hidden gem. After dinner we went for a walk along the promenade which goes around the hotel. It was at least 800m long and was really nice walking besides the water with wonderful night views of kobe tower and surrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Niki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I went this hotel 5years ago it was amazing stay because I came back with my family again this summer. But our loom had musty wired smell immediately my kids keeping to tell me “ this room really stinks !” .. also when we was public ONSEN smell not right smell like toilet Perfume .. really strong smell at ONSEN uncomfortable smell. makes me Headache .5years ago they don’t have thin kind smell at all We went a lot ONSEN but never had smell like that. This hotel is not same as 5years ago. Really disappointed never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Great hotel, strange SPA

A great hotel located by the bay in the city. The room was really big and nice with a balcony facing the harbour. How ever we where very surprised when the reception told us that the check-in time was 17:00 (5:00pm). We then showed them that the check-in time in our booking was 15:00 (3:00pm) they let us check-in at 15:00. Very strange with no explantion. Then they charged us extra for beeing having a better view. How ever we never asked for this. When it comes to the SPA, it was quite a disapointment. Men’s and Women had separate pools. So since we wanted to spebd time together we went to the outdoor pool, that was not included in the original SPA-price. So we ended up paying extra for going to the pool at a SPA-hotel!? Not a big fee, but just very strange. So if you are looking for a really nice hotel you should really stay here. But if you are a couple that wants to enjoy the SPA together, go somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

huijuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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