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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hofu with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Reception
Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets
Laundry room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$145
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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1-45 Ekiminamicho, Hofu, Yamaguchi-ken, 747-0801
  • Place, Hofutenmangu Shrine
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Yamaguchi University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ube (UBJ-Yamaguchi - Ube)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Non Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Semi Double Room Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Single Room Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Single Room Non Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Twin Room Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Single Room Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Single Room Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Semi Double Room Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Semi Double Room Non Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Smoking

Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Semi-Double, Non-Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking

Desk, free wired Internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

Comfort Single Room-Smoking

Air-conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

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Bathroom

Family Room

Air-conditioning
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Hofu

At Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hofu Science Museum and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Hofutenmangu Shrine. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Hofu hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Suokokubun-ji Temple and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Mori Museum and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Hofutenmangu Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mori Museum and Garden - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Yamaguchi University - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Ishin One Hundred Year Memorial Park - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park - 29 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Hofu Station - 5 min walk
  • Fukuoka (FUK) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪長崎ちゃんめん 防府駅前店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪サンエトワール 防府駅店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪や台ずし 防府駅前丁 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ステーキ&和食 ボンバーズ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪カルビ大陸山口防府店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Hotel in Hofu with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae. Self parking is free.
  • 207 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae offers 207 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
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, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$144.68, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Yep, Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

No, Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 454 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members excellent service and breakfast is great
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality and you made me wonderful memories. My family could drive to see me ( priority). I will chose this hotel again. Thank you so much from USA!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

YOSHITAKA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayako, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is so many option, so I will stay the hotel again with family. Just 3 minutes from Hofu station, Minato exit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

pleasant buffe style breakfast

I was really satisfied with stay at this hotel, especially with the buffe style breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If going to hofu this is the place to stay. Staff is excellent
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

KAORI

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luggage was waiting in our toom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to stay in Hofu. Very friendly for foreigners and great breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAZUKI

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tsutomu

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARUTO

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHUN TAI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAKAYUKI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Naoto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yuichi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hisano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

いいホテルだが・・・

いいホテル。部屋も広いし、大浴場、ランドリーもある。ただスタッフみなさん若い方は、客の無理難題に疲れてしまったかのよう。今どき、館内の自動販売機での牛乳の購入の仕方が分からないからと言ってスタッフを呼びつける客とかがいて仰天。何か旅行すること自体が、若年層と高齢者層との摩擦の場所になっている気がする。別にここだけの問題ではないが、旅行をよくする身には自省するいい機会になった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tetsuya

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEGUMI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023