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ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Presidential Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Family Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Interior entrance
Presidential Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Located near Nara Park, ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ offers family-friendly comfort. Enjoy the outdoor pool, kids' pool, indoor public bath, multilingual staff, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

Standard Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Panoramic Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Panoramic Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Presidential Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View

Presidential Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Presidential Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 110 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Twin with No View

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room with Garden View

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premier Twin Room with View

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe Two Double Room with Panoramic View

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Two Double Room with Panoramic View

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room with Panoramic View

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Family No View

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Poolside Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Terrace Suite With private open-air bath

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Nara, ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ is in the historical district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Shoppers can check out Nara Family, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Nara Kenko Land.
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Map
Kawakami-cho 728, Nara, 630-8202

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min drive
  • Tanakura Station - 13 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪三山亭食堂 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪東京庵本店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ゐざさ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪鹿屋 本店 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Nara Park
Located close to Todaiji Temple and Nara National Museum, ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and games
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a ballroom
Room features
All guestrooms at ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 50-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and freezers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 15,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1964
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers train shuttle pickup service from the JR Nara station and Kintetsu-Nara station only.
Meals for children age 2 and younger are not included in the room rate. Guests may bring their own food for children.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3000 per person
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 15000

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
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

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

Heijo Inn Nara
Heijo Inn
Heijo Nara
Heijo
Yu-Kei no Yado Heijo Hotel Nara
Yu-Kei no Yado Heijo Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is ANDO HOTEL NaraWakakusayama～DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS～ located?

This family-friendly Nara hotel is located in the historical district, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nara Park, Todaiji Temple and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Nara National Museum and Sarusawa Pond Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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