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Merveille Arima

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near Mount Rokko where they can soak in mineral hot springs and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine after a day of exploration.

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A stone hot spring with a wooden wall and a stone wall surrounding the area. - Merveille Arima (Kobe)
The exterior of the Merveille ARIMA hotel with a glass entrance, surrounded by greenery and pink flowers. - Merveille Arima (Kobe)
A traditional building with a stone facade and a wooden balcony, illuminated by warm lighting. - Merveille Arima (Kobe)
A sauna with multiple tubs and a separate shower area, featuring tiled walls and a wooden floor. - Merveille Arima (Kobe)
A traditional Japanese hotel room with tatami flooring, a low table with a book, two beds, a desk, and a sliding shoji screen. - Merveille Arima (Kobe)
Merveille Arima offers a quiet retreat near Mount Rokko. Guests relax in indoor mineral hot springs and enjoy local flavors at two on-site restaurants. The hotel provides free WiFi and luggage storage, ensuring visitors can fully unwind during their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a sliding door leading to a traditional Japanese room.

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Arimacho, a neighborhood in Kobe, Merveille Arima is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. The Museum of Ceramic Art and Osaka Castle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Omote Daimon and Sasayama Castle. Arima Onsen and Mount Rokko are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kobe travel guide
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1670-5 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 651-1401

What's nearby

  • A waterfall surrounded by large rocks, a red bridge, and stone steps leading up to the bridge.
    Arima Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kin no yu
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arima Toy Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arima Main Road
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tosen Shrine
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Arima Onsen Station
    1 min walk
  • Kobe Arimaguchi Station
    3 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • 三ツ森本店
    4 min walk
  • 汸臼庵 有馬温泉店
    5 min walk
  • メインダイニング 蘭
    5 min walk
  • あり釜めし くつろぎ家
    6 min walk
  • 三津森カフェ
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,220 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Hanagoyomi
  • Kouyou

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Full-service spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 107 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
This property is unable to accommodate most dietary and food allergy restrictions.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2220 per person

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Merveille Arima pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merveille Arima?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Merveille Arima?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Merveille Arima located?

Located in Arimacho, this spa hotel is steps from Arima Onsen and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mount Rokko. Omote Daimon and Tamba Traditional Craft Park Tachikui Sue-no-Sato are also within 20 mi (32 km). Arima Onsen Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Merveille Arima Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lok Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location near railway station, good quality beverage and quiet and clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food. Stuff there are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Very nice!

This is a wonderful experience! The room is nice and tidy with a city view. Though it's close to the train station, but you don't hear anything at all! The dinner was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfectly nestled right behind the railway station (2mins up hill). Inside the hotel it is a little dated in the rooms but you won’t be spending much time there anyways! They offered both an outdoor onsen and an indoor onsen-sauna area with generous opening hours. It let me explore the surrounding area until late in the evening because I knew the onsen facilities would still be open and available! They have a free beverages inside the hotel alongside a few vending machines, but they’re also just 2 minutes away from a family mart. The breakfast included was quite nice! Good variety of foods with some unique offerings like steam your personal size tofu and grill your own personal portion of fish! Overall, I highly enjoyed my stay and would recommend this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean, a bit old but authentic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chung Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the Main Street and station. Convenient is an advantage. Nice food. Friendly staff. The facilities are quite old but tidy and clean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pui Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
We visited Arima Onsen in Golden Week (by accident!). So both hotel and the town itself were super busy. We were probably the only ‘westerners’ in the hotel. This is v much a Japanese hotel. Only a handful of the signs were in English and none of the staff could speak any English. Breakfast was a feast for the Japanese and rather pathetic excuse for a breakfast if you didn’t want to eat fish and other traditional Japanese breakfast foods. Non Japanese breakfast was some packaged croissants, sweet yoghurts, tinned fruit. There was ham sausages and Japanese omelette but we are vegetarian so coukd only eat the egg. The onsen, which I guess is what made the rooms so expensive, is not huge and I was the only non Japanese person in there w no instructions in English (luckily I’d been to one before so knew the score). The hotel is a bit shabby and dated but it’s v central to the town and the rooms are spacious, but the beds are very hard! A v disappointing and expensive stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel. Location was next to the train station which is a must in this hilly town. Property nice and clean. Food was excellent. Kaiseki dinner with meat was tasty and filling. Breakfast was very good. Unfortunately the outdoor onsen was closed. Indoor onsen was large and had a variety of pools. Overall a memorable stay and I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

彰信

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
満足しました
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設はそれなりの懸念劣化はありますが、食事もよくゆっくり過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shigeru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんの対応が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室、浴場ともに清潔感のある施設でした。スタッフの方の対応も気持ちの良いもので、気分良く過ごすことができました。朝ごはんも種類の多くて美味しかったです。また機会があれば利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

SUGURU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
夕食朝食とも料理が美味しかった
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kam mun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
客房整潔，職員有禮親切！只是施比較古老！但温泉可以一次享受有馬温泉的金湯&銀湯
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
安定した良さです。（食事、清掃、スタッフの方の対応）
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

KAZUHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
客室がリフォームされてて清潔感があった。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋でのWIFI接続が悪く（できなかった）ため、改善していただけると、更によくなると思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅近で食事も美味しかったです。 のんびり過ごすことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

さとこ

Liked: Staff & service
スタッフの対応がとてもよく心地よく過ごせました。チェックアウトが11時で朝からもゆっくり温泉に入れて良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
通常１５時からの駐車を１３時から受け付けてもらえて、荷物の預かりもしてもらえました。番号札をもらうだけのシンプルな方法でよかったです。温泉も金と銀の二つがありゆっくりつかれました。ただひとつだけあるシャワー室（シャワーがずっと出てくる）の排水が悪く、髪の毛が詰まっているのかと探ってみましたが全くダメでした。どんどんお湯が溜まってくるのがいい気持ちではなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

みさき

Liked: Staff & service
料理も美味しくて良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
お世話になりました。 平日ということもあり、混雑なく利用させていただき、くつろぐことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

かおり

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
１３時から駐車場を利用出来、その間観光を楽しめました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
温泉が気持ち良く、ジャグジーは疲れるがとれました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024