3 Chome-8-18 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0011, JapanView hotel details
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Guest User
Semi Double Room Non smoking
Stayed in May 2026
Family
11 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 11, 2026
The room facilities are complete, and it's clean and hygienic. The location is excellent, within walking distance of Hakata Station, and there are many restaurants nearby. Ramen shops, chicken restaurants, and motsunabe (offal hotpot) are all within a five-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel breakfast is rich and offers a wide variety of choices.
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6/7
Anonymous User
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Solo traveler
39 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 6, 2026
Facilities: The single room isn't huge, but it has everything you need, including a mini bathtub. The bedding is comfortable.
Cleanliness: Japanese hotels are generally very clean, and this one is no exception.
Environment: It's about a ten-minute walk from Hakata Station, which is quite convenient compared to other hotels in the area.
Service: As an economy hotel, I didn't expect much in terms of service, and there wasn't a lot to speak of. Being able to store luggage was a nice bonus though.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, including the bedding and the location. We will continue to strive to provide even greater satisfaction in our services. We will do our best to help make your trip enjoyable, and we would be honored if you would choose to stay with us again when you visit Fukuoka. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back. Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
Wanderlust2023
Semi Double Room Non smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Traveling with friends
14 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Apr 6, 2026
Staff are very nice. Location is about 8-10 mins walk from station and near to shopping malls.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae. We were delighted to read your high rating of "Excellent" and your kind words regarding our staff's service. We are also pleased that you found our location, with its convenient access to the station and shopping malls, to be a great advantage. We will continue to strive to provide a clean and comfortable space and heartfelt service. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
Horstkwok
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Family
9 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 28, 2026
The location is super convenient, with three convenience stores right nearby.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our location. We will continue to strive to provide excellent service, not just relying on our convenient location. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
Jijiwaiwaijiligulu
Twin Room Non smoking
Stayed in Jun 2026
Traveling with friends
40 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Jul 7, 2026
Stayed for one night as a layover. It's very close to the station and pretty standard overall. The curry at breakfast was really good, and the coffee was nice too.
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Guest User
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveler
75 reviews
9.7/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 6, 2026
This hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hakata Station, making it very convenient for taking the JR lines and subway. If you're coming from Fukuoka International Terminal, you can take a bus to Hakata Station East Gate for 310 JPY, then walk through the station concourse. A direct taxi would cost around 2000 JPY. From the domestic terminal, a subway ride to Hakata Station is 260 JPY. There are also many convenience stores nearby.
Like many Japanese hotels, the single rooms are quite small, but they are clean and tidy. I found it perfectly adequate.
The breakfast buffet was pretty good.
You can store your luggage on the day of check-in and check-out.
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6/7
Response from Property: Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae. We are honored by your high praise for all aspects of our stay. We are also delighted to know that you were satisfied with your experience and the breakfast. We will share your kind feedback with our housekeeping and breakfast staff. We will continue to work with all our staff to provide you with an even more comfortable stay in the future. We sincerely hope you will choose to stay at our hotel again if you visit Fukuoka in the future. Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
Guest User
Double Room Non smoking
Stayed in Jun 2026
Family
18 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jul 9, 2026
The hotel is decent, can't expect too much for the price. It's very close to the subway station, which is super convenient.
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Zuo-zi
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in Nov 2025
Traveling with friends
25 reviews
7.0/10
Posted on Mar 9, 2026
The single room in the hotel was very small, but clean. Basic toiletries were not provided. It's not far from Hakata Subway Station, making it relatively convenient for getting around. There's also a good bakery nearby.
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for your stay at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae and for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the hotel's location and the cleanliness of your room. However, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced regarding toiletries. Our hotel does not provide toiletries in your rooms; instead, you can use them at the toiletries area in the lobby. We also recognize that there is room for improvement in the variety and quality of toiletries available. We will continue to strive to improve our service quality to provide a more comfortable stay for all our guests. We sincerely welcome you to choose our hotel again if you visit Hakata in the future. We look forward to your next visit. Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
m08362084
Double Room Smoking
Stayed in Nov 2025
Traveling with friends
35 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
The hotel is conveniently located very close to JR Hakata Station, with Kintetsu Department Store and Yodobashi Camera nearby. It's also quite close to Nakasu. Across from the hotel, there's a supermarket and a popular dessert shop with a queue – if you have time, you should definitely try it; the cakes aren't too sweet and are really delicious. I feel like Smile Hotel isn't as good as it used to be. When we arrived, the only smoking area was on the third floor, and the hallway outside our room smelled strongly of smoke. Plus, the room itself was very small. It was just okay.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Hakata Station Smile Hotel. We also appreciate your feedback on the hotel's surrounding facilities and location. Although there is a designated smoking area outside the hotel, and smoking is permitted on the second and third floors, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the smoke and odors in the public areas. We will strive to improve the hotel environment to ensure you have a more comfortable stay. We also sincerely apologize that the room size did not meet your expectations. We will use your feedback as a reference for future improvements. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We will continue to work hard to improve our service and strive to become an even better hotel. Hakata Station Smile Hotel
Anonymous User
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in May 2026
Solo traveler
2 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 20, 2026
Lively stay at this hotel near Hakata Station. Staff was very friendly and the hotel is clean. Also affordable given the location.
Response from Property: この度はスマイルホテル博多駅前にご宿泊いただき、誠にありがとうございました。博多駅近くという立地を活かし、快適にお過ごしいただけたご様子を大変嬉しく拝見いたしました。また、スタッフの対応やホテルの清潔さにつきましてもお褒めのお言葉をいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。さらに、価格にもご満足いただけたとのこと、大変光栄でございます。これからも、ご利用いただく皆様に「また泊まりたい」と思っていただけるよう、サービスの向上と快適な環境づくりに努めてまいります。お忙しい中、温かいご感想をお寄せいただき誠にありがとうございました。また福岡へお越しの際は、ぜひスマイルホテル博多駅前をご利用くださいませ。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。スマイルホテル博多駅前
Guest User
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Solo traveler
4 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 19, 2026
As my last stop before leaving Fukuoka, this hotel is super close to Hakata Station, just a few minutes' walk away. There are two convenience stores nearby and plenty of restaurants. The room was a bit small, but perfectly fine for one person. The main selling point is definitely its proximity to the station!
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Response from Property: この度はスマイルホテル博多駅前にご宿泊いただき、誠にありがとうございました。福岡での最後のご滞在に当館をお選びいただきましたこと、心より御礼申し上げます。博多駅からのアクセスの良さや、ホテル周辺のコンビニエンスストア、飲食店などの利便性にご満足いただけたご様子を拝見し、大変嬉しく存じます。ご出発前のひとときを快適にお過ごしいただけたのであれば何よりでございます。また、お部屋につきましても、一人でのご利用には十分とのお言葉をいただきありがとうございます。当館はコンパクトなお部屋ではございますが、快適にお過ごしいただけるよう清潔で過ごしやすい空間づくりに努めております。また福岡へお越しの際には、ぜひスマイルホテル博多駅前をご利用いただけますと幸いでございます。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。スマイルホテル博多駅前
Patrick Vale
Semi Double Room Non smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Couple
14 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on May 30, 2026
A little further away from tourist destinations than preferred, but it’s right next to the station.
The cleaning people missed a day, and didn’t come back the next day to clean.
There was also a terrible horrible sound constantly coming out of the phone that’s right by your head at the bed. Woke me up multiple times throughout our stay.
Response from Property: この度はスマイルホテル博多駅前にご宿泊いただき、誠にありがとうございます。立地につきましては駅に近く利便性を感じていただけた一方で、観光地までの距離についてはご期待に沿えない点もあったかと存じますが、その中でもご宿泊いただきましたことに御礼申し上げます。清掃につきましては、環境配慮の取り組みの一環として、当館では連泊時の客室清掃を原則3泊ごとに1回とさせていただいております。ご案内が十分に行き届かず、ご不便をおかけしましたことをお詫び申し上げます。また、ご滞在中に客室設備の音によりご不快な思いとご不便をおかけしてしまい、誠に申し訳ございませんでした。快適にお休みいただくべき環境に支障が生じたことを重く受け止めております。いただいたご指摘につきましては直ちに客室設備の確認および点検を実施し、早急な改善対応を進めてまいります。お忙しい中、貴重なご意見をお寄せいただきありがとうございました。スマイルホテル博多駅前
Nunubao
Single Room Non smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Traveling with friends
97 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 26, 2026
I stayed in a single room that was well-equipped but small. There wasn't really enough space to walk around once my suitcase was open.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae and for taking the time to share your feedback. Despite the inconvenience caused by the size of your room, we are very grateful for your high praise of the facilities, amenities, cleanliness, surrounding environment, and service. Although our space is limited, we will continue to strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible through our efforts and improvements. We will continue to aim to be a hotel that satisfies all our guests, so please consider staying with us again when you are in the area. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back. Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae
Qiangweisiyue
Double Room Non smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Family
45 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 13, 2026
The hotel's location is great; it's a short walk to the Hakata transportation hub and about 1 km from Canal City Hakata. The breakfast is Japanese style. The room is a bit small, but that's understandable for Japan.
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Response from Property: この度はスマイルホテル博多駅前にご宿泊いただき、誠にありがとうございます。当館の立地につきまして、温かいお言葉をいただき大変嬉しく拝読いたしました。博多駅まで徒歩約5分とアクセスが良く、キャナルシティ博多へも徒歩圏内のため、多くのお客様に便利にご利用いただいております。また、朝食もお召し上がりいただきありがとうございます。和食中心のメニューで、一日の始まりを気持ちよく迎えていただけておりましたら幸いです。お部屋の広さにつきましては、ご理解をいただきありがとうございます。限られた空間ではございますが、より快適にお過ごしいただけるよう、清潔で使いやすい客室づくりに努めてまいります。また福岡へお越しの際には、ぜひスマイルホテル博多駅前をご利用くださいませ。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。スマイルホテル博多駅前
Dr.WZS
Semi Double Room Non smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Couple
31 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 29, 2026
Great location, close to Hakata JR Station and the bus terminal, making it super convenient for getting around. The breakfast was excellent, and the room was quiet, clean, and comfortable. Definitely good value for money! I'll choose this place again next time I'm in Fukuoka. Highly recommend!
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Response from Property: この度はスマイルホテル博多駅前にご宿泊いただき、誠にありがとうございました。博多駅やバスターミナルからのアクセスの良さにご満足いただけたこと、また朝食、お部屋の静かさや清潔さにつきましてもお褒めいただき、大変嬉しく拝読いたしました。快適にお過ごしいただけたご様子を伺い、スタッフ一同大変光栄に存じます。さらに、コストパフォーマンスについても高くご評価いただき、「また利用したい」とのお言葉を頂戴できましたことは、私どもにとって何よりの励みでございます。今後もより快適にお過ごしいただけるホテルを目指し、サービスの向上に努めてまいります。またご利用いただける日を、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。スマイルホテル博多駅前