Awaji Island is the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea in Japan. It is connected to Kobe City by Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in the north, and Naruto City by Naruto Bridge in the south. The south is divided into three areas: Awaji City, Sumoto City, and Minami-Awaji City. Awaji City has Akashi Strait Park and several theme parks. Sumoto City has always been famous for the ruins of Sumoto Castle and hot springs, and South Awaji City has the famous Naruto whirlpool attractions and many other places. Beaches.
2026｜A compilation of newly opened hotels on Awaji Island
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring Hotel | Kame no I Hotel Awaji Island | Awaji Island | 2025 |
| Hot Spring Hotel | Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort and Spa | Awaji Island | 2024 |
| Mid-range hotel | Fairfield Inn Hyogo-Awaji Island Higashiura | Awaji Island | 2023 |
| Mid-range hotel | Fairfield Inn Hyogo-Awajishima Fukura | Awaji Island | 2022 |
| Boutique design | Boeing Terrace Suite Villa Anhu | Awaji Island | 2023 |
| Boutique design | Hotel The Compact | Awaji Island | 2023 |
| Boutique design | Picnic Garden Awaji Island | Awaji Island | 2023 |
| Boutique design | MOUNTLAKE re:sort | Awaji Island | 2023 |
| Boutique design | SolaVilla Minamiawaji Ocean Terrace | Awaji Island | 2022 |
| Boutique design | Awaji Island C side ocean terrace | Awaji Island | 2022 |
| luxury camping | Big Dipper 135° Chariot Hotel | Awaji Island | 2020* |
Top Rated Accommodations in Awaji Island
Awaji Island focuses on Sumoto Hot Spring. Sumoto City gathers the most Japanese-style hot spring hotels, making it the best place to stay in winter. However, Awaji Island also has many beaches and theme parks. In summer, you can also choose from Awaji City and Minami Awaji City. stay.
- Awaji Paradise Vacation: Awaji features Akashi Kaikyo Park and theme park, top ratedCharriot Hotel,Hotel Nikko Awaji.
- Hot Spring Resort in Sumoto City: There are many hotels in Sumoto City that call for Sumoto Hot Springs, and the best rated ones areTian Yuan Hotel,Flower Season Inn,New Awaji Hotel,Dream Spring View Hoteland so on.
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Hot Spring Hotel: A well-equipped star-rated resort hotel
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa
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The Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort Hotel, formerly known as Minami-Awaji Hotel & Resort, officially opened on April 1, 2024. It became Accor's first Grand Mercure hotel in Japan, boasting panoramic views overlooking the Naruto Bridge and the Naruto Strait. The resort features a buffet restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, large public bath, sauna, and children's play area. Operating as an all-inclusive resort, guests enjoy complimentary breakfast and dinner, as well as unlimited drinks, soft drinks, and snacks in the lounge area.
- Accor's all-inclusive luxury experience blends French elegance with a spa resort:Accor Group's Grand Mercure brand makes its debut in Japan, with a completely renovated restaurant and hot spring bath. It also introduces an amazing all-inclusive service model, including buffet breakfast and dinner, unlimited drinks in the lounge, hot spring facilities, and some seasonal events.
- Spacious guest rooms with sea and mountain views, Japanese-style rooms are a favorite among families:All 326 guest rooms are over 35 square meters. Sea-facing rooms offer panoramic views of the Naruto Strait and the Seto Inland Sea. Some rooms have tatami space suitable for children and the elderly. However, Japanese-style rooms mostly offer mountain views, while sea-facing rooms can be either Western-style or Japanese-Western style.
- From Awaji beef and seafood to onions, savor the delicious flavors of Awaji Island all at once:The buffet restaurant adopts an elegant and refined style, using a large amount of local ingredients such as onions, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables, as well as premium Awaji beef dishes. The lobby lounge offers complimentary drinks and snacks all day, with unlimited alcoholic beverages, and also features a large public bath and spa facilities.
- Overlooking the Naruto Strait and the Seto Inland Sea, Kobe is just a 90-minute drive away.Located on a high platform at the southern tip of Awaji Island, it is a 90-minute express bus ride from Sannomiya, Kobe. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus service and free parking. It is a 5-minute drive to the Naruto Whirlpool Viewing Boat boarding point and the Ōnaruto Bridge Memorial Hall.
Recommendation rating: ★★★★☆4.5 / 5.0)
- Recommended for: Families traveling with children, couples on vacation, three-generation families, friends who enjoy drinking, and road trip travelers.
- Recommended because: All-inclusive service means you don't have to worry about meals or drinks; spacious rooms; excellent hot spring facilities; and a wide variety of buffet options.
Reminder:
- Most room types come with an all-inclusive package. If you don't drink alcohol or have a small appetite, you might find it a bit expensive. You can consider adding an all-inclusive package to your order.
- Due to its proximity to Osaka and Kobe, the hotel is very popular on weekends and holidays. However, its location is somewhat remote, so it's recommended to drive yourself or join a day trip.
Mid-range hotels: High-value mid-range star-rated hotels
Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Higashiura
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Hyogo Awaji Island Higashiura opened in the summer of 2023. The hotel has a total of 87 rooms, including four-person rooms suitable for families. Located on the first row of Ura Kenmin Sunshine Beach on the east side of Awaji Island, it has a beautiful view of the sunrise and is suitable for early risers. There is no restaurant on site, but breakfast boxes with Awaji Island characteristics are available.
Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Fukura
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The Fairfield Inn & Suites Hyogo Awajishima Fukuhara is slated to open at the end of 2022. Offering 100 guest rooms, it will be the first Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on Awaji Island. Located near Fukuhara Port in southern Awaji Island, guests can take a boat to the Naruto Strait for up-close views of the famous whirlpools.
Big Dipper 135° Chariot Hotel. GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei 135°
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The 110-room Charriot Hotel, located in the highest grassland and flower area of Awaji Island Park, opened on May 16, 2018, promoting luxury camping. The hotel underwent renovations on June 1, 2020, introducing new Naruto-themed rooms. The hotel offers a variety of round log cabins for two and four people. Located in the highest grassland and flower area of Awaji Island Park, the park features a restaurant, enzyme baths, foot baths, saunas, and other dining and leisure facilities. Guests can also enjoy the park's various leisure and recreational facilities nearby.
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Awaji Hamarikiya Bessori Zhuang Duohai. Awaji Hamarikyu Takumi
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- Star rating: 3.5 stars
- Number of rooms: 17
- Year of renovation: 2019
