Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Kashima Shrine

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Exterior
Exterior
Public bath
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$126
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Explore the area

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348 Ohmetsudomari Yamauchi, Minabe, Wakayama-ken, JP
  • Kashima Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Adventure World
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Shirahama Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Japanese-Western style, 2 singlebeds and 2 futon beds, Ocean/Sea view

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View (Japanese Western Style)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room with 2 single and 1 sofa and 2 futon beds, Ocean/Sea view

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Japanese style, 4 futon beds, Ocean/Sea view

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the area

Minabe

At Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Kashima Shrine and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Suga Shrine. Highlights at this beach hotel include indoor private hot tubs, free WiFi and fireplaces. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to hot springs and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Minabe hotel include Adventure World and Sandanbeki Cave.

What's nearby

  • Kashima Shrine - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Suga Shrine - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Adventure World - 22 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Shirahama Beach - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Senjojiki - 28 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Shirahama Station - 30 min drive
  • Shirahama (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪もとや魚店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪CoroCoro珈琲 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪海鮮房井乃芳 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪カフェ ド マンマ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪和風レストラン くーる - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa

Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Kashima Shrine
Some rates at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa offers its guests hot springs, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Minabe hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 324 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa offers 324 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors and feature indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. This Minabe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a safe and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath, outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from noon to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,960 to 3,960 for adults and JPY 1,980 to 1,980 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot springs
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Pick-up shuttle service from the train station is available at 11:50 AM, 2:25 PM, and 4:25 PM daily.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3960 to 3960 for adults and JPY 1980 to 1980 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 July and close on 15 September.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the on-site public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kishu Minabe Royal
Kishu Royal
Kishu Royal Hotel
Kishu Royal Hotel Minabe
Kishu Minabe Royal Hotel Minabe-Cho, Wakayama Prefecture
Kishu-Minabe Royal Hotel
Kishu-Minabe Royal
Hotel Resorts WAKAYAMA-MINABE
Resorts WAKAYAMA-MINABE
Kishu Minabe Royal Hotel
Mercure Wakayama Minabe & Spa
Hotel Resorts WAKAYAMA MINABE
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort Spa
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Hotel
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Minabe
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa Hotel Minabe

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

Yep, Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$125.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

The closest beach to Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is Shirahama Beach (10.6 km).

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa have a pool?

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open from July 01 to September 15.

What makes Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Hot tubs in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa.

Is Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

No, Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.