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Authent Hotel Otaru

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Otaru Canal

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Exterior
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 3000 per person)
Elevator
Authent Suite(for 2 person) Non Smoking (54 square meter) | City view
Authent Hotel Otaru, near the scenic Otaru Canal, offers thoughtful amenities like a coffee shop/café and dry cleaning services. Guests can book spa massages or enjoy French dishes at one of three restaurants. Visitors praise the helpful staff and well-maintained property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Semi Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Double Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Double Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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2 Single Beds with 1 Extra Bed(for 3 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

2 Single Beds with 1 Extra Bed(for 3 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(37 square meter) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(37 square meter)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room(for 1 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living area | LED TV

Japanese Room A

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Japanese Room B

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Japanese Room C

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Barrier-Free Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Authent Suite(for 2 person) Non Smoking (54 square meter) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Authent Suite(for 2 person) Non Smoking (54 square meter)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Semi-double bedroom(for 1 person)Non Smoking(18 square meter)

1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Semi-double bedroom(for 1 person)Non Smoking(18 square meter)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Semi-double bedroom(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter)

1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Semi-double bedroom(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Authentic Suite Salon Class Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

ROYAL SUITE

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room（single Use）

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Semi Double Room（Double Occupancy）

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-15-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0032

What's nearby

  • Otaru Canal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Otaru Music Box Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shin Nihonkai Ferry - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Otaru Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Otaru Station - 7 min walk
  • Inaho Station - 20 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪あまとう - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中華食堂 桂苑 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ニュー三幸 小樽本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カサブランカ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ビストロ小泉 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Authent Hotel Otaru

Hotel near Otaru Canal
Located close to Otaru Music Box Museum and Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Authent Hotel Otaru provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and French cuisine. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 175 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and bidets
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,000 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Captains Bar
  • Casablanca
  • Irifune
  • Kaioh
  • Ondine

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting room

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 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
This property's public bath will be closed from November 17-18, 2025 due to maintenance.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 17 2025 to November 19 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, 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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3000 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (in/out privileges)

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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Authent Hotel Otaru
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Otaru Authent Hotel
Authent Hotel Otaru Hokkaido
Authent
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Frequently asked questions

Is Authent Hotel Otaru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Authent Hotel Otaru?

Self parking is available for JPY 1500 per night.

What time is check-in at Authent Hotel Otaru?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Authent Hotel Otaru?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Authent Hotel Otaru located?

Located in the heart of Otaru, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Otaru Canal and Otaru Music Box Museum. Shin Nihonkai Ferry and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway are also within 3 mi (5 km). Otaru Station is 7 minutes by foot and Minami-Otaru Station is 17 minutes.

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Authent Hotel Otaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 891 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time in this hotel and is getting better and better
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near shopping arcade and a short walk away from the JR station. Grand looking hotel with helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lots of dining options, great location. Everyone friendly. Wish we’d stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Keung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Service was great. Check out the bakery for some nice Japanese style breads in the morning. Major Otaru attractions are a short walk away. Elevators could be very busy during high traffic times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yin Yin

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel looks and feels dated. Bathroom could have been brighter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sungkyun

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Loralei

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay if you are flying late into or have an early flight out of CTS. Hotel is dated, but very clean. Very convenient to shopping and dining at CTS depending on the time of day you are there. Restaurants and shops closes by 9p.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AKEMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm very glad to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and allow for late check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ee Beng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charm Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good environment
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Hung

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

Nice and convenient

Convenient location. Just 2 min walk to the scenic Otaru canal, and lots of nice restaurants. Hotel staff is nice, speaks good English, and has arranged Japanese style room with tatami as requested. Great fun for a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chee Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, close to city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takenori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narongchai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Naoyuki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located within walking distance to tourist spots in the city. The staff's response was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness

Renovated Lobby but not room

As with many hotels experienced in Japan the lobbies are renovated and inviting. The rooms .. not so much and small. Onsen set up confusing, no bathrobes, bring your towel and with someone at the Onsen giving u instructions. Location from Canal and touristy shopping street 8 min walk down the hill
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Otaru top stay

The STAFF are amazing they were the BEST, helped all the time. We only stayed one night but would stay again. Having the breakfast food option was great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable with excellent service. 10/10 rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heineken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Linh

Liked: Staff & service
Bed not comfortable as we would like. Backache sleeping on the bed for 2 nights. Location is walking distance from tourists attraction.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wan Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very poilet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

TONG

good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

satoshi

Skipw
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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