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Hotel Sonia Otaru

4.0 star property
Recharge by soaking in natural hot springs or sipping a cup of coffee. Enjoy effortless exploration from this ideally located hotel.

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Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Hot springs

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 38 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Large Twin C, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 33 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Large Twin B, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Large Twin A, Non Smoking, Eco Plan - No Cleaning Service

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin B, Canal View, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Family Triple Non Smoking

Deluxe Family Triple Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Superior Twin, Canal View, Non Smoking

Superior Twin, Canal View, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin A, Canal View, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe King, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 38 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room (Single Use), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Large Twin C, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 33 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Large Twin A, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Large Twin B, Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Large Twin B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0031

What's nearby

  • Sakaimachi Street - 1 min walk
  • Otaru Canal - 2 min walk
  • Otaru Music Box Museum - 14 min walk
  • Shin Nihonkai Ferry - 3 min drive
  • Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Otaru Station - 9 min walk
  • Teine Station - 21 min drive
  • New Chitose Airport (CTS) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪小樽ビール 小樽倉庫No.1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪おたる政寿司 ぜん庵 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪麻ほろ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ISO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪北海あぶりやき運河倉庫 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sonia Otaru

Upscale hotel near Otaru Canal
An indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Sonia Otaru. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. The on-site restaurant, 寿司バル イルオナイ（IL ONAI）, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 149 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 1,200 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (JPY 1,200 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 寿司バル イルオナイ（IL ONAI）

Things to do

  • Hot spring

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 39 ºC
  • In-room massages
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

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 path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4500.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1200 per night
  • Extended parking fee: JPY 1200 per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Sonia
Hotel Sonia Otaru
Sonia Hotel
Sonia Otaru
Hotel Sonia Otaru, Hokkaido
Sonia Hotel Otaru
Hotel Sonia Otaru Hotel
Hotel Sonia Otaru Otaru
Hotel Sonia Otaru Hotel Otaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sonia Otaru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

As of 6 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sonia Otaru on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$130.28, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1200 per night. Extended parking is available for JPY 1200 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sonia Otaru?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Sonia Otaru located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is steps away from Sakaimachi Street and Otaru Canal. Nichigin-dōri and Otaru City General Museum Ungakan are just steps away. Otaru Station is 9 minutes by foot and Minami-Otaru Station is 21 minutes.

Hotel Sonia Otaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! I wouldn't think twice about staying here again. Cafe was great & breakfast was also excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Devin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel, however property was surprisingly dirty on close inspection. Mold in bathroom for example, damaged furniture. While staying here i became very ill, however staff were very accomodating and area around hotel is very ideal. Lots of tourist areas and very walkable. Main issue was cleanliness of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Nice hotel, but for the price, the amenities should be better. General feel is of a two or three star hotel. Staff has little foreign language skill but is very nice. No flexibility in check in times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sean, Bellevue

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

KC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuchun

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Li

The hotel feels quite old and could use some updates. Be aware that the staff does not assist with luggage, which might be inconvenient for some travelers. Additionally, the humidifier in the room had mold, and overall cleanliness could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Otaru, walking distance to the center of things in this quint little town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUNGKI

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

8/10 Good

Kung KA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Food was great in hotel restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herman Kin Hei

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently close with views to the Otaru canal. Onsen bath within the hotel. Parking available onsite with reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious Room
Nice large room and good amount of space as we were recommended this hotel by friends. Fixtures are dated but functional. Great view of the canal from our room! My only complaint is the layout of the bathroom with the toilet in front of the doorway I tripped and fell on the hard tile floor. Consider reversing the door swing so that the toilet is not immediately in front of the opening.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HOON CHIAT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I was rather disappointed with this hotel. The lobby was very nice and open, upon check in, the service was excellent. However, the rooms are quite old, especially the bath room. There were hair and small dirt marks ok the bed sheets, and for some strange reason, the pillow are small and in a square shape (like a small European pillow). The hotel is made up of 3 wings, but only has one small restaurant, so in the morning the line is crazy and the food area is overcrowded. The food choice was very limited as well. The location of the hotel is great, right next to the Otaru Canal, easy walking distant to most of the tourist attraction.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kamen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Average Japanese hotel, complicated parking.
The hotel is not new but reasonably maintained. Mattresses are a a bit squeaky. Overall a clean place. We didn’t use the onsen. We came with a small baby. It was a rainy day. We appreciate it was an hour early for check in, and no problem with us. But showing the reception staff that there are no cars at all in the parking lots they still asked us to go away, park in a public car park, and come back to park at the time of check in. Rules may be rules, but really…? Eventually we parked, but when we drove out in the rain on our rerun found there was no longer parking for us, as we hadn’t reserved our spot, only paid. We found parking in the end, but why so complicated? Anyway, we do not recommend this hotel for guests with a car. Parking in Japan is relatively inexpensive and not complicated, except here. The breakfast we also rate below average for both Asian and European standards, but not a deal breaker. Lots of other breakfast places nearby. I seldom write such reviews. Otaru is a charming town and worth visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
location is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lai won

Beds not comfy and furniture very old fashioned
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jianming

Travelled with family
Location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5