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Reviews of Guesthouse kukuru

640-8341 Wakayama, Wakayama, Kuroda 97-15 , Japan

#39 of 39 hotels in Wakayama

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Review Score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Ventilation of room, ventilation fan wasn’t working ?

    All were good. Things were very neat and tidy. Safety measures being taken, access card required to get in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Great guesthouse of kukuru
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Male and female had to be on different floors

    Asweome room bigger than expected, staff was great waited for us to check in late and very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Great value and location near Wakayama station. Clean and well-designed facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Check-in was not until 1700, and there was no way to contact the property without a cell phone plan (I had a data only eSIM) to store luggage. Another guest had the same issue. We ended up returning to the station, and I paid for a coin locker. An alternative way to store luggage/contact the staff would be helpful in the future.

    The location near JR Wakayama station and value are great. In addition, the capsules are well-maintained, spacious, and thoughtfully designed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Main door was noisy when opened and closed. I guess cannot be helped as it also depends on the consideration of the guests.

    Fantastic location and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No reply my message

    Clean and quite

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    No problem. Clean place. Nice staff. My first bunk/capsule sleep experience...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No coffee or tea.

    Very helpful staff. Easy to check-in and check-out. My first experience with "capsule" hotel. Capsule is closed with plywood doors so private is enough even you can here what is going outside.... Inside TV, sockets, headphones, enough place to sleep and put backpack inside. But not suitcase - it stays outside your bunk. It is super close to train station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Great experience at a capsule hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was continently located near Wakayama station. The staff were helpful and friendly. The place was clean and comfortable and inexpensive. Check in was flexible too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    comfortable space
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the female floor is located on the second, so you've to walk up an outdoor staircase, which could be difficult for elder people. Also, the microwave is really dirty, I used some tissues to wipe it, it's all brown.

    Location is great, around 10 minutes walk from the train station. the bed is clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Convenient location, friendly staff, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is conveniently located in walking distance to the station. A supermarket, restaurants and convenience stores are in walking distance as well. The capsules are very modern with aircon, a small TV and even a small foldable table. The shared facilities were decent and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my stay a lot.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    A good accommodation for solo travelers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wasn't aware that there are no staff members working there all the time. I had hoped to store my luggage there before check-in time, but upon arriving early, I found the door locked with a sign instructing to call the staff. So, I made an international call from my phone to inform them of my early arrival. Fortunately, a staff member arrived promptly and assisted me with an early check-in, which I appreciated. In general, offering WhatsApp or Line accounts for foreigners to contact the staff would be a more convenient and friendly option.

    Guesthouse kukuru is very close to Wakayama Station. It is a 5-minute walk from the station to the guesthouse. The capsule, the open area for dining, bathrooms, and shower rooms were clean and well-organized. In the open area, there is a fridge, a water boiler, and a TV, so guests can relax there. Overall, it is a good spot for solo travelers.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The capsule room The owner, she was so nice, cool and helpful The place The food in the fish restaurant would come again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Please beware that before check-in time, there is no staff at all. So, you can't deposit your luggage before 5 pm.

    The guesthouse is very close to Wakayama station. Also, everything is new and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    9.0
    Fuss free capsule hotel near train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Late check in is 5pm and they do not allow for baggage storage after check out. JR train station had public lockers for 300-700¥

    Excellent and safe location, 5 mins walk from JR train station. Very spacious capsule and clean common showers, great to have amenities like microwave and oven too. Reception didn’t speak English but was very helpful and did his best to use google translate to communicate.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    If check in time more flexible , it would be better.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location with nice dark dorms

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A place to put bigger luggage would be handy

    Great location, very comfortable bed and everything super clean and well thought out. Had excellent sleep both nights! Great value. Owner was kind too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance door to the capsules' room is very noisy. It wakes you up every time someone enters or goes out

    Kind staff and confortable beds

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    8.0
    A good capsule hotel, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed space - I had the lower bunk and it’s too low (it’s basically on the floor)

    Price - good value for money, I was going to stay for 2 nights but due to a change to my travel plan, I actually stayed 4 nights Location - within 5 minutes from Wakayama station, it’s easy to go anywhere Staff - friendly and helpful despite they only spoke limited English (but very good with translation app) Facilities - clean and modern, overall it’s comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None.

    It was really easy to get to from the JR Wakayama Station, and there's a shopping mall and convenience store nearby, so the location is really great! Facilities are amazing and clean. The capsule itself is comfortable, with TV, clock and you can adjust the air-con as well. The staff that checked me in too was really friendly and welcoming. Truly enjoyed my stay here!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not friendly to the traveler who is sensitive to nose

    Very close to the station,cheap price and nice service.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No staff during checkout.

    Small but cozy, you'd get everything you need in the cabin. The shower area is very clean and user friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    8.0
    great stay and great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Female with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the pillow is tiny and hard like rock. i would change the pillows:)

    super clean and cozy - only 5 minutes from the station which was perfect. this way i could leave early in the morning towards Koya Dan day trip and the next day to the Shirarahama Beach day trip.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly and talkative staff but sadly cannot speak English very well.

    Very close to train station

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    9.0
    special beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Capsule Room for Male with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Great bad cabins

    Stayed in May 2023

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