Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama -Dlight Life & Hotels- Reviews
Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama -Dlight Life & Hotels-
Kawakami-cho 728, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8202, JapanView hotel details
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Service9.8
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XiaozhenguoeroO
Premier Twin Room with View
Stayed in Feb 2026
Family
7 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
The views are great, the hotel staff are very friendly and helpful, and there are plenty of activities at the hotel, including a free private hot spring. In the evening, there's a bus that takes us up to the top of Mount Wakakusa for sightseeing.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay. We were delighted to read your kind words regarding the scenery and the service provided by our staff. We are especially pleased to hear that you enjoyed the hotel's activities, the complimentary private baths, and the stargazing tour at the summit of Wakakusayama. It is a great honor for all of our staff that your stay was a memorable one for you. We will continue to strive to provide even more satisfying service in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Fishvibes
King Room
Stayed in Feb 2026
Couple
35 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Mar 9, 2026
Wonderful stay with excellent food, but a bizarre late-night experience
We had a generally fantastic stay at ANDO Hotel Nara Wakakusayama. The dining experience was exceptional—both the breakfast and dinner were incredibly delicious and well-prepared. We also highly recommend the nighttime stargazing activity. The hotel thoughtfully provided warm tea for everyone during the session, which was a very sweet and cozy touch.
The hospitality was truly top-notch. The staff were incredibly friendly, and since they knew we were celebrating my wife’s birthday, they went out of their way to make special arrangements for us. It made our celebration very memorable.
However, there was one very bizarre issue during the night. Between 2 AM and 4 AM, we heard constant, loud running footsteps coming from the floor above. It was so loud that it almost sounded like someone was running right inside our room. The weirdest part is that the space directly above our room was supposed to be the hotel lobby or the parking lot. We just had to convince ourselves that it was some energetic small animals running around up there!
Overall, it is a beautiful hotel with amazing service and food, though the late-night noise was definitely a bit spooky and affected our sleep.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We also sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback.We are truly delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and enjoyed our dining experience, including both breakfast and dinner.It is also a pleasure to know that you enjoyed the nighttime stargazing activity and the warm tea served during the session.Furthermore, we are honored to have been a part of your wife’s birthday celebration. We are very happy to hear that our team could help make your special occasion memorable.However, we sincerely apologize for the unusual noise you experienced during the late night. We understand how concerning and disruptive this must have been, especially during the early hours.Your comments have been taken very seriously, and we will promptly investigate the cause to ensure a more comfortable and restful stay for our guests in the future.We truly appreciate your kind recommendation despite this inconvenience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again.
Guest User
Comfort Twin Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Family
17 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Really loved the whole experience! From the shuttle bus that was meticulously planned to all the activities available and the delicious selection of food. It would have been nice if they collected our dietary preferences / restrictions ahead of time though so we would have more time to review the available options.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We also sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your kind feedback.We are truly delighted to hear that you loved the overall experience, including our shuttle service, activities, and dining selection.At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your valuable suggestion regarding dietary preferences and restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and will take your feedback into careful consideration as we continue to improve our services.We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Wu414
Twin Room with Panoramic View
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 18, 2025
We had a comfortable stay at the hotel. Staffs are absolutely helpful and considerate, the star appreciation activity and marshmallow roasting are rare but enjoyable experience as well. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your kind feedback.We are delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay and that our staff’s service was helpful and considerate. It is also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the stargazing activity and the marshmallow roasting experience, which are special offerings of our hotel.Your recommendation means a great deal to us and is a great encouragement for our entire team.We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future.
Hayl
Stayed in Sep 2023
Family
4 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Nov 2, 2023
Check-in was swift and service was splendid. Room is spacious and comfy. Love the stay.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing our hotel. We are very glad to know you have enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you next time~
Explorer2023
Penthouse Suite
Stayed in Mar 2024
Couple
78 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 8, 2024
We stayed at the penthouse which oversaw the whole Nara city and its cherry blossoms so the view from the room is spectacular. The room has a private outdoor bathtub which is available 24/7. It was so nice to take a hot bath outdoor with the view of Nara. The penthouse also has a fireplace which is a nice spot at night for sky glazing.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a wonderful review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the penthouse and the spectacular panoramic view over Nara, especially during the cherry blossom season. It is also wonderful to know that you were able to fully enjoy the private outdoor bathtub while taking in the beautiful scenery of the city.We are very pleased that you appreciated the fireplace in the penthouse as well, and that it provided a relaxing atmosphere for stargazing at night.Your kind words are truly encouraging for our entire team. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future.
Butingxidelvxing
King Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Travelling with friends
78 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 4, 2025
The Japanese-style hotel has a full Japanese style of architecture and decoration. The hot spring is very comfortable, the food is of five-star standard, and the Japanese service is extremely delicate and warm. I accidentally left my lotion in the room, and the hotel contacted me by phone in time and sent it to my next place with a handwritten letter. It was really touching.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartwarming review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the traditional Japanese atmosphere of our hotel, as well as the hot spring experience and dining that you kindly described as high quality. It is also truly rewarding to know that our service left a positive impression on you.We are especially grateful for your kind words regarding the item you left behind. We are glad that we were able to safely return it to you and that our handwritten note was appreciated.Your encouraging feedback means a great deal to our entire team. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future.
Chongqingjianmeixiansheng
Premier Twin Room with View
Stayed in Mar 2025
Other
13 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 22, 2025
A mountaintop hotel that you must stay in when you go to Nara. It has a good environment, good service, and a private hot spring on the top floor. The best thing is that the food here is so delicious. The free dinner is worth the room fee**
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6/9
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a wonderful review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our mountain-top location, the natural surroundings, and the attentive service provided by our team. It is also wonderful to know that you were especially satisfied with the private open-air bath on the top floor and our dining experience.Your kind words about our cuisine are truly encouraging and mean a great deal to our chefs and all staff members.We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Nara.
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Comfort Twin with No View
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
6 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 5, 2025
The room was very quiet. The hotel also arranged to take us to the top of the mountain to see the stars. The food was also very good. There was also an outdoor private hot spring. My mother was very happy.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your kind feedback.We are delighted to hear that you found your room quiet and comfortable, and that you enjoyed our stargazing experience to the mountain summit. It is also wonderful to know that you were satisfied with the dining experience and the outdoor private hot spring bath.We are especially pleased to hear that your mother had a happy and enjoyable stay with us.Your warm words are truly encouraging for our entire team. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future.
Anonymous User
Premier Twin Room with View
Stayed in Sep 2024
Family
11 reviews
8.2/10
Very good
Posted on Oct 4, 2024
Hygiene: Yellow stains that had not been cleaned were found on the toilet
Environment: Halfway up Mount Wakakusa, isolated from the outside noise. The overall design style is modern Japanese. If you want to experience pure Japanese living, you should pay attention to the difference
Service: The service is still worthy of praise. The driver and front desk staff are very enthusiastic. They helped arrange the car to go up the mountain in the morning. It was very lucky to see 👀 deer🦌 on a rainy day
Food: Most of the food arranged is made from local ingredients in Nara. The ingredients are not gorgeous, the taste is OK, and it is more down-to-earth
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback.We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the peaceful location on the mountainside of Mount Wakakusa, the modern Japanese-style design, and the overall concept of our hotel as a retreat away from the city’s noise. We are also very glad that you were able to enjoy seeing the deer even on a rainy day, which made your experience special.It is also wonderful to know that you were satisfied with our staff’s service, including the shuttle driver and front desk team. Your kind words about their hospitality are truly encouraging for us.Regarding the dining experience, we appreciate your comments about the use of local Nara ingredients, and we are glad you found the meals approachable and authentic.However, we sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issue you encountered in your room. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we take your feedback very seriously. We will immediately share this with our housekeeping team and reinforce our cleaning and inspection procedures to prevent recurrence.Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a more comfortable stay in the future.
Rebeikatang
Premier Twin Room with View
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
30 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 12, 2024
The hotel is elegantly decorated, the quality of breakfast and dinner is excellent, and the service is also in place (language communication requires translation software, which is ok), and the pick-up station is free, which is very convenient!
Because it is located halfway up Mount Wakakusa, if you don't order a meal, you have to go down the mountain by yourself for dinner, so it is recommended to book a room with two meals.
The stargazing activity at 8 o'clock in the evening, the winding mountain road is a bit dizzy, but the scenery on the top of the mountain is worth it. If it is a sunny day, you can see the stars, and it will be more exciting with the lights of thousands of houses below the mountain. If you want to go to the top of the mountain the next day, hiking is also feasible, but the winding mountain road is a bit tortuous and requires physical strength.
There are cherry blossoms in spring and snow in winter. The scenery of Mount Wakakusa is endless. I will come again next time.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the elegant design of the hotel, as well as the high quality of our breakfast and dinner. It is also wonderful to know that you found our shuttle service convenient and appreciated the support of our staff despite language communication through translation tools.We also appreciate your comments regarding our location on the mountainside of Mount Wakakusa and your helpful advice about booking a plan including meals.We are glad that you were able to join the stargazing activity and enjoy the beautiful night view from the summit, even though the winding mountain road caused some discomfort. Your description of the scenery is truly appreciated, and we agree that the view on a clear night is especially remarkable.Thank you also for sharing your thoughts about hiking access to the summit and the seasonal beauty of Mount Wakakusa throughout the year.We are truly honored by your kind words and your intention to visit us again. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back in a different season.
Guest User
Twin Room with Panoramic View
Stayed in May 2024
Couple
15 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 15, 2024
The experience is great, especially the private hot spring bath, a must for everyone, relieves fatigue
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback.We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience, especially enjoying the private open-air bath. It is also great to know that it provided you with a relaxing and refreshing moment to relieve fatigue.Your warm words are truly appreciated and encourage our entire team. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future.
Anonymous User
Western\Japanese-style non-smoking
Stayed in Apr 2024
Travelling with friends
12 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 27, 2024
Needless to say, it was clean. The bed was big enough to accommodate two adults and one child. The dinner was impressive. I experienced an unprecedented Japanese kaiseki cuisine. From the selection of ingredients to the presentation of the dishes, the chef's love for Japanese cuisine and his recognition of local ingredients were revealed. He was really rigorous and serious about it. Although my aesthetic taste for top Japanese food has not reached a high level of taste appreciation, I have to admit that the craftsmanship spirit was brought to the extreme by the hotel chef. The standard of breakfast was also very high, including the hotel, service, and private soup at night. If it hadn't rained and I couldn't see the starry sky, this trip to Ando would have been perfect. I hope I can see the brilliant Milky Way next time I go there.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.We are delighted to hear that you found your room clean and spacious, and that it comfortably accommodated your family.We are especially honored by your kind words regarding our kaiseki dinner experience. It is truly rewarding to know that you appreciated the chef’s dedication, from the selection of ingredients to the presentation, and the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship behind each dish. We are also very pleased that you enjoyed the high standard of our breakfast, as well as the overall service and the private open-air bath at night.Although the weather did not allow for stargazing during your stay, we are glad that your overall experience at ANDOHOTEL felt close to perfect. Your hope to see the Milky Way on a future visit is truly wonderful, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you again under clear skies.
Guest User
Twin Room with Panoramic View
Stayed in Jul 2024
Family
7 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 7, 2024
The view from the room was amazing.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback.We are delighted to hear that you were pleased with the view from your room.Your warm words are greatly appreciated and encourage our entire team.We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future.
Guest User
Twin Room with Panoramic View
Stayed in Feb 2024
Solo traveller
6 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 3, 2024
The scenery and view are unparalleled, the hotel service is very friendly, and there are group activities in the evening to take you to the top of the mountain to watch the night view. The only drawback is that the cherry blossoms bloomed late this year, which wasted my careful selection of hotels for so long.
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6/8
Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing ANDOHOTEL Nara Wakakusayama for your recent stay.We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views, our warm hospitality, and the evening group activity to the mountain summit for night scenery.At the same time, we are truly sorry that the cherry blossoms had not yet fully bloomed during your visit. We understand how much you were looking forward to experiencing the sakura season, and we regret that the timing did not meet your expectations.We sincerely appreciate your kind understanding and hope that we may have the pleasure of welcoming you again in a different season, when Mount Wakakusa offers another beautiful landscape.