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Smile Hotel Sasebo

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant. - Smile Hotel Sasebo (Sasebo)
A hotel room with a bed, a control panel, and a wall-mounted phone. - Smile Hotel Sasebo (Sasebo)
A church with a statue of a robed figure and a cross on top. - Smile Hotel Sasebo (Sasebo)
A buffet with various dishes, including a large bowl of soup, several platters of food, and condiments. - Smile Hotel Sasebo (Sasebo)
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Located close to Miuracho Catholic Church and Sasebo Harbor, Smile Hotel Sasebo provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Semi-double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Smoking (A)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Smoking (B)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Single Room, Non Smoking (B)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Economy Double Room, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sasebo is home to Smile Hotel Sasebo. Yumiharidake Lookout and Kujukushima Aquarium are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kujukushima Zoological and Botanical Garden and Huis Ten Bosch. Sasebo Harbor and Miuracho Catholic Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Sasebo travel guide
Map
8-8 Tokiwacho, Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, 857-0053

What's nearby

  • A stone building with a glass entrance and a flagpole.
    Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A city intersection with a church, a red building, and various shops.
    Miuracho Catholic Church
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Two people sitting on a bench by a waterfront with buildings and hills in the background.
    Sasebo Harbor
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • An aerial view of a coastal city with a large harbor, dense urban areas, and surrounding green hills.
    US Navy Sasebo Base
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Huis Ten Bosch Station
    24 min drive
  • Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー佐世保松浦公園前店
    1 min walk
  • Brooklyn Beach
    1 min walk
  • 岩崎本舗 佐世保三ヶ町店
    2 min walk
  • 白ばら
    2 min walk
  • 暖家
    2 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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Housekeeping is included for stays of 4 nights or more.

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Sasebo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

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

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Sasebo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Sasebo located?

Situated in Sasebo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miuracho Catholic Church and Sasebo Harbor. Yumiharidake Lookout and Saikai National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Smile Hotel Sasebo Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good. Decent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent basic hotel in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little area next to so many shopping centers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Jynae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile hotel is my go to hotel in Sasebo. If you’re in town and planning to go to bars it is the perfect place to stay including the ginza and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Segrazche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quite, close to convenient store
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is located in a great spot and not expensive. The room was very small and appearance was very dated.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Yes, clean and quiet. CNo amenities in the room, so that was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful staff greeting at front desk. Nice to have clean room to checknon to relax after ling day with work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile hotel is my favorite place to stay when I am in Sasebo.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near base
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were amazing and the staff helped me with a getting a taxi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked cleanliness and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

The Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and kinda old but the best thing is the surrounding area is really good ( bar , restaurant, shopping center )
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shukhrat

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Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Lorraine Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant. The room was small.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lewi

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Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Emilayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, smell like cigarettes everywhere (I had a non smoking room), bed was not comfortable, old room and appearance in general..but it was affordable, breakfast was great and staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ayano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Masaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
満足できた！！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

eiji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
受付の対応も親切で良かったです
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026