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Reviews of Hotel Gate In Kagoshima 3 stars

892-0831 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Funatsucho 5-20, Japan

#11 of 66 hotels in Kagoshima

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    Trip to Kagoshima
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect :)

    The location of the hotel was perfect! Not far from the central station, the city centre and the main attractions of Kagoshima. The structure was modern and very clean, our room was quite big and the view from the terrace was amazing. The staff was lovely, very friendly and always ready to help. I will definitely choose it again in the future. Thanks :)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Great value, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in one of the rooms with a bath on the balcony which was great (very low price for a room of this sort) it doesn’t have a view, but it is fab after a day of walking to have a soak nonetheless. Hotel had everything you could need, comfy bed, very close to entertainment area and a less than 10 minute walk to the port or even closer to the shopping area. Lovely helpful staff who gave us great recommendations and how tos for bookings etc Highly recommend for a great value place to stay. We were always leaving to early, so we were gutted to miss the all you can eat bread and jam breakfast that’s available! They always had various ice teas and hot drinks available in the lobby for free too!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    Great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have provided more hooks/hangers for hanging up clothing

    Friendly reception, good refreshments (coffee, tea, water) at the lobby, water dispenser on each floor. Bed was comfortable and you can help yourself to extra pillows of different types. There’s smart TV with Netflix and YouTube. We did use the outdoor bath and it was quite a unique feature for a business hotel. Great location as well, walking distance to good Izakayas and both the main shopping area & the ferry/seaside area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    I stayed for 1 night. Wish I had stayed longer. Conveniently located to all the restaurants and shopping area. The room had all the amenities you need in the room, extra towels, charging sockets by the bed and table, charging wires, hair dryer, flat iron and even curling iron. The room I booked had a tub, bath powder for soaking was provided as well. Every inch of the space was thoughtful designed. Would stay again next time I am in Kagoshima.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    9.0
    Good business hotel with a pinch of luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    I loved the private bathtube on the balcony. Amenities included hair curler among other things. The location is perfect if you're gonna use one of the nearby ports.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    9.0
    Surprisingly comfortable and thoughtful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very smart, charming and well equipped hotel... but also laid back. I was expecting a "typical business hotel" and found a very comfortable place to be. Many nice touches (coffee machine in lobby, laundry in a light airy place rather than dank windowless room, multiple chargers in room, etc.)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely fantastic hotell with great location. Make sure to book a room with balcony bath.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The light-switches above the bed have a weird green glow when the lights are off. It's so strong that it actually lights up the room and can make it har to sleep if you happen to turn towards them. It's a weird design flaw and the only thing I didn't like about this hotell.

    Your own private bath on the balcony is such a nice luxury that I'm going to miss it now on every other stay. Rooms are perfect size for one person, I would not recommend staying in a "double" room with two as it would feel very cramped. Everything was great at this hotel, cleanliness and service was top notch. The hotel uses a sign system where you put on your door what kind of daily service you want. No service, full service or just refill of amneties. I almost never need full cleaning so I really appreciated this system. Location wise the hotell is excellent also in the middle of Tenmonkan easily reachable by the city's tramline. I seldom return to hotels as I like to experience different ones but I think I'll make an exeption for this one as it was so good.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Good,helpful staff.comfortable bed,quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for the purpose of our stay which was to visit family in the area.
    • Couple
    • Compact Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and tidy, helpful staff, and central to city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Convinient and nice facilty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Concept Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed was a little bit too small for two people, and difficult to access to desk and bed every time.

    Location, stuffs and facility was nice. Easy access to major tourist spots by trams and buses

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’m looking forward to see the new 10th floor which in my stay it is under construction.

    Among this area I found basically every hotel is so similar to the others. Here I like the special bath tube which is located outside in a terrace, I like this setting. Overall, everything is perfect for me. Also, the check out time is 11am when many others is 10am.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Value to recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vending machine was hard to operate. The first time used washing machine didn’t work. The front desk staff came to help me. However, he also didn’t familiarise how to use. After press various button, the machine started to work. After the specified time, the machine cannot open. After that I didn’t dare to use the machine again.

    房間設施很齊全 甚至連捲髮器也提供

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Nice, quiet, polite staffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Terrace - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to downtown, easy access from train station by streetcar.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Triple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfy business hotel with views of Sakurajima, in walking distance (10-15 minutes) to the ferry port.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked it so much I stayed there twice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Very good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The switch panel above the pillow was very annoying - the green lights were very bright and we had to cover them with a cloth so that we could fall asleep.

    The semi-outdoor bath was very good. Bath salt was given to us for free. Spacious and clean bathroom. Comfy bed as well. Excellent location - walkable distance to Yakushima pier, and located very close to major shopping area. Only a few min walk to airport bus. Staff speak very good English and were very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    Overall great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed with Terrace - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Laundry room/dryer was a little confusing

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    Beyond expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Terrace - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Clean, a balcony, great location for accessing both the main downtown and the ferry, high quality provided toiletries, comfortable bed, very easy check in and check out, available laundry machines that aren’t expensive (and have a volcano view!), quiet, easy to find, etc.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect for very short stays when not spending much time in the room. Room was equipped with all the ameneties one could need (including charging cables)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    9.0
    Perfect for a city trip to Kagoshima
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed with Terrace - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very goog location in Tenmonkan with lots of food and shopping options around the hotel. Small but comfortable room, especially loved the "pillow-bar" where you could choose an extra pillow to your liking! Good laundry options with several coin washers and dryers. Nice balcony with seating area.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    10
    Great hotel in heart of Kagoshima
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed had two backlit switches which light could not be disable during the night

    The hotel is located a few minutes walk from Kagoshima’s Tenmokan with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. The hotel staff spoke an amazing English - which helps a lot - was always helpful when I needed tips or advices. The room was perfectly clean and silent, with brand new furniture. At the last floor there is a small balcony with a magnicent view over Sakurajima dake.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Concept Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit too small for 2 people.

    Super helpful and suportive staff, the room was clean and quiet.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    6.0
    Functional hotel within walking distance to Tenmonkan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Small Double Bed and Semi Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was small and not very comfortable

    The semi outdoor bathtub was a memorable quirk that made the room seem bigger than it was.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    highly recommended for people looking for good value and super hotel staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Compact Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the staff were amazing and made the stay perfect. the room was very nice as well. great location.

    Stayed in June 2025

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