Best hotels in Otaru

Explore Otaru with 142 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
9.0 (1,373 reviews)

Grids Premium Hotel Otaru ★★★★

📍 1-3-13 Inaho, Otaru

"The hotel is in a great location, just a short walk from the Otaru Canal and the shopping street. There is also a convenience store right downstairs, which is very convenient. However, parking is quite limited, so it may be difficult if you’re traveling by car. The biggest downside is the bathroom. The toilet and shower are combined into a very small unit, making it feel cramped. The hairdryer is also quite weak and takes a long time to dry your hair. I also wasn’t impressed with the provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, so I’d recommend bringing your own toiletries if possible. Overall, the location is excellent, but the room amenities could be improved."

Otaru Kourakuen
9.7 (230 reviews)

Otaru Kourakuen ★★★★

📍 5 Chome-18-2 Shinko, Otaru

"An absolutely worthwhile night! The private onsen was high quality and the hotel offered great privacy. Both meals we had were delicious, and the service was excellent. The scenery was breathtaking. It was one of those places you never want to check out of. They even offered complimentary snacks upon departure, and the bar had a wide selection of food in the evening. Strolling in the snow after dinner was also beautiful."

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
9.0 (1,406 reviews)

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal ★★★★

📍 5-7, Ironai 1-chome, Otaru

"The hotel is super convenient to the Otaru canal and walking distance to all other locations as well. The breakfast was great, will be better if the daily bf can be different dishes. Excellent to have a massage room service arrangement, appreciated much. And Also, they have gone extra mile to transfer my son's sweatpants to our Sapporo Hotel with an estimation delivery fee lower than they quoted as well. And we got it before check out too. We are very delighted and glad we have chosen Torifito Otaru Canal. Will come to the same hotel if we visit Hokkaido again."

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring(Reopening on August 1, 2026)
9.2 (1,124 reviews)

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring(Reopening on August 1, 2026) ★★★★

📍 3 Chome-9-1 Inaho, Otaru

"The room was a bit small, and there were hairs on the towels. However, the hot spring was great; it's rare to find one like this in the city center. They also offered complimentary ramen, ice cream, and comics at night. The breakfast was quite luxurious for a business hotel, but we had to wait for a table."

Hotel Nord Otaru
9.1 (499 reviews)

Hotel Nord Otaru ★★★★

📍 1 Chome-4-16 Ironai, Otaru

"Hotel is in an excellent location with views of the canal and the sea. Rooms are moderately big. Mechanised carpark is also very convenient. Highly recommended!"

OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts
9.0 (215 reviews)

OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts ★★★★

📍 1-6-31 Ironai, Otaru

"Pretty hotel in otaru, good service and everthing"

Grand Park Otaru
8.9 (1,093 reviews)

Grand Park Otaru ★★★★

📍 Chikko 11-3, Otaru

"Nice view and nice room"

Little Barrel
8.3 (100 reviews)

Little Barrel

📍 3 Chome-4-17 Hanazono, Otaru

"This is a very clean hotel. The room we stayed in was a four-person room, but we only had two people, so the space felt huge. While everything was great, the only downside was the kitchen. Although it was small and beautiful, the ventilation after frying and stir-frying seemed poor, so the kitchen was filled with smoke, and we ended up smelling burnt from the kitchen. This was the only thing I found regrettable. However, check-in and check-out were very simple and convenient, and the room was kept very tidy and clean, making it a very comfortable place to stay. If you're only staying one night, I would recommend it."

Granbell Hotel Otaru
9.0 (285 reviews)

Granbell Hotel Otaru ★★★★

📍 1-1 Sakaimachi, Otaru

"First, the cons: The room is really small, so much so that two slim people (1.6m tall) would barely fit. Once you open your luggage, there's absolutely no space to stand. Everything else is fine. The location is great, just a 5-minute walk from Otaru Canal. Behind the hotel is a shopping street, and convenience stores are just around the corner, with plenty of food and drink options. I highly recommend the rooftop bath. Don't bother showering in the tiny room; just head straight up there. You can enjoy the sauna, hot springs, and even an open-air bath. Watching the snow fall while you soak is truly beautiful. My child spent a long time happily building a snowman up there."

Find the perfect stay for your travel style in Otaru

Hotel Neu Schloss Otaru Hotels in Otaru

Hotel Neu Schloss Otaru

"very impressed by their restaurant dinner service. old hotel with old times vibes but that’s the charm and we love it. private onsen was amazing. great hotel all around."

Guesthouse Otaru Wanokaze Hotels in Otaru

Guesthouse Otaru Wanokaze

"The price is not low, but it is basically the most backward and ordinary hotel I have ever stayed in. Because the room is very crowded, it can only fit two single beds, and the toilet is shared and at the door, which is very inconvenient. The bathing is also shared, in the corridor, separated by men and women. There are no bath towels, you need to go to the front desk to buy them. The price of the hotel is basically no other living services except sleeping, all of which are charged. The boss is an old lady who is not very mobile, so it is quite troublesome to check in and check out, which is quite time-consuming. It is recommended that young people who like efficiency avoid pits. The only advantage is the retro style"

Tabist Kaihourou Otaru Hotels in Otaru

Tabist Kaihourou Otaru

"Far from hotel station , but can walk short to street market with steep way New inside old building front nice"

Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Hotel Musashitei Hotels in Otaru

Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Hotel Musashitei

"Overall good. The breakfast is rich and recommended. Remember to book the hotel free bus in advance. It runs once a day at 9:30 in the morning to Otaru JR Station, which is very convenient. But I suggest that the first floor hot spring ♨️ would be more perfect if it provided facial cleanser, moisturizing water and body lotion."

Ginrinsou Hotels in Otaru

Ginrinsou

"Best hotel of my trip. The service was impeccable and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Everything is so thoughtful. The food was excellent and the room is huge. The onsen was awesome and looks beautiful"

Pension Shadow Classe Hotels in Otaru

Pension Shadow Classe

"Small ski resort in 5 mins walk. Great value accommodation."

Otaru Retreat Kuramure by Onko Chishin Hotels in Otaru

Otaru Retreat Kuramure by Onko Chishin

"Thumbs up! ! ! Superb environment and service! ! We arrived at the hotel later and the driver couldn't find the door and helped us find it, but after a while, a staff member ran down and asked if we had booked a room, really running! ! Then the driver parked the car, then helped us pick up our luggage, and ran up again! ! ! The service was so good that our whole family was stunned! ! Entering the hotel, the air conditioning is very good, because the outside is -10 degrees, but the interior is very warm, and not baked, so very comfortable, the room is not big, but with all the traditional Japanese room things, the furnishings are very beautiful, However, if the luggage is larger and more, it becomes very crowded, but actually feels like home. Because one night two meals, so there is a full dinner breakfast, are exquisite kaiseki cuisine, each meal also have staff to the room in advance to lead us to the restaurant, their own room, no one disturbed. The hot spring area has indoor and outdoor, not big, but enough, we soaked twice and did not bump into anyone, chartered, great! ! After check out, the staff bowed to not see our car! ! There is a traditional Japanese etiquette! ! ! We will definitely come back to experience this one! ! !"

Winkel Village Hotels in Otaru

Winkel Village

"I booked the most expensive room, which cost over JPY80,500 per night. It had an open-air bath, but the bathtub was too small and the water was not hot, so I didn’t know how to use it. The entire house has two floors of usable space, and it is claimed to accommodate up to 7 people, but in fact the house is very small, with a total practical space of less than 50 square meters on the two floors, and there are only two toilets and one bathroom. There were 6 adults in total, and it was completely insufficient. We had to drive to a nearby large bathhouse to take a bath. In addition, the attitude of the waiters in this hotel is extremely bad. They always communicate via email in Japanese. When I reply to them in English, I only receive responses in Japanese. It feels like they are just trying to make money and have always made things difficult for customers with their service, which affected my holiday mood during my precious trip."

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Grids Premium Hotel Otaru ★★★★
"This is my 2nd time I stay in this hotel. I stay here 2 years ago. This time I booked the twin the twin need and the bed is arranged close to each h other without walking path in between. I found out that the facility is a bit run down such as the public bath area. There’s a loud noise not sure is it the sound from the pump. The sauna and outdoor pool is not open at night. The instant coffee provided dues not taste good. The location is ok except not much eating choice near to hotel especially at night."
★★★★★
2026-05-07
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Otaru Kourakuen ★★★★
"The entire stay was a dream. I can only recommend going here. It was very pricey for us but well worth it. The staff is exceptional, the facility beautiful, the food fresh and local and the atmosphere pure relaxation. If I had to pick something that could be improved, it's that the bonfire could run a little longer in the summer to enjoy it after dark."
★★★★★
2026-06-25
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Couple
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal ★★★★
"Great location. Within walking access to the famous canal and shopping street. The hotel had its own onsen and it was really popular. Across the street there was a really good restaurant serving tempura and soba. Hotel staff made us really felt welcome. Paid parking was a bit expensive but it was expected."
★★★★★
2026-06-20
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Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring(Reopening on August 1, 2026) ★★★★
"Right outside JR Station, super convenient. We stayed here 9 years ago too. Breakfast was great, and we booked a Japanese-style room. The hotel has an onsen on the upper floors, which was lovely. It's an easy walk to Otaru's city center, and there's a bus stop right across the street for Mt. Tengu."
★★★★★
2026-03-20
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Hotel Nord Otaru ★★★★
"The hotel is located at the tourist spot, easy to find and walk around. The hotel provides parking lot with fee."
★★★★★
2026-03-24
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OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts ★★★★
"Really enjoyed my stay at OMO5! It's my 2nd time in Otaru, and I stayed at Grids premium before - while the room size is similar, the amenities here are definitely better (very new, smart toilet, the bed is comfortable too!) there's a family mart right opposite & you can also walk to the shopping street + music box museum (it's a straight line so no GPS needed literally). Good location! Really love how chill this little town is & I will definitely come back to OMO5 the next time I am back"
★★★★★
2026-05-05
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Couple
Grand Park Otaru ★★★★
"Connected to the hotel is a big shopping mall, which makes it easy to get food or go for shopping. Hotel is a bit aged, with the late 90’s type of decor. Parking is convenient, so for those who do self driving, this is one of the better locations."
★★★★★
2026-08-07
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Little Barrel ★
"Everything was stylish and retro rather than old! It was great that it was within walking distance of the Otaru Canal and great for eating out! The baths were clean and the price was reasonable, so everything was great! However, it's uphill from the station to the inn, so if you have a carry-on, it might be a bit difficult to walk. Other than that, it's great!"
★★★★★
2025-12-01
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Granbell Hotel Otaru ★★★★
"Very convenient! The hotel is right by the Otaru Canal, which is great. Parking is also cheap and it's easy to find food. The room is spacious and comfortable, and the bed is large and so soft it just swallows you up! I'll definitely stay here again."
★★★★★
2026-02-18

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Number of reviews

10,125

Total properties

142

Weekday Avg. Price

$201

Weekend Avg. Price

$225

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