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Reviews of Hotel Sonia Otaru 4 stars

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

#25 of 44 hotels in Otaru

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Review score

Based on 379 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location but needed updating bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room bathroom facility needs renovation. Dated. Does not match rest of hotel

    Great location !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Fab location, Spacious rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a car and didn't find parking in the parking lot in front of the hotel. The hotel staff didn't tell us about the parking lots behind the hotel. We parked in a paid parking - and the staff did ask us to check if there is a 24 hr maximum charge (which we did). The restaurant was super busy at b'fast so we didn't end up having it there...

    The location as advertised was opposite the canal. Very convenient with a couple of museums near by as well. We had booked a canal facing room and were able to get side by side rooms with our children. The room itself was quite spacious.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay to explore Otaru . Book early to get the rooms with a balcony .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no parking space that day but it could be because of the festival .

    It’s very central , the canal is right in front and as it was Usio festival , we could see the fireworks clearly from our balcony !

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a challenge but it turn to be a blessing as we got cheaper parking.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    7.0
    No Frills Hotel with an Excellent Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with River View Main Building - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Size of the room was small. Bathroom was also very small - I got a big surprise at first! Felt like the bathroom of a cruise ship!

    The advantage of this hotel is its location. From my room, I can look down into the canal - great view and oh so relaxing. Of course, it's close to the impt shopping areas. Would be great if coffee was provided in the room, if we didn't have to help ourselves to it from the lobby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Great stay, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom a decent size, but needs to be updated. The room furniture was old with many scratches and not closing properly.

    Conveniently located to many shops and restaurants. I have a view of the canal, which was nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff not helpful if you are foreigner

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Only one short night here without breakfast but perfect for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if 2 bottles of water would be provided as in most hotels we stayed in during our trips here

    Conveniently located with canal view and nice Onsen. Parking was convenient as well

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Twin Room Main Building - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good if the cafe opened a bit earlier than 10 am. But then, that’s most of the cafes in Otaru

    Excellent location and well appointed rooms. Easy parking

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    7.0
    Great Location, Average Facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very cramped, climate control could not be adjusted so the room was stuffy. The air was too dry even though we turned on the provided humidifier.

    Walking distance to all the attractions and to excellent food. Centrally located.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

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

    AC cannot be set to heat or cool by guest, it was May but rather warm so we had to settle for heating mode or just air circulation. We slept with window open and let AC circulate the air.

    Central location, beautiful sunrise views from canal facing room balcony, car park for 1200 Yen per day

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    7.0
    A comfortable stay with canal view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel used antique or antique looking American wood furniture. Some are quite worn n the coffee table actually felt greasy on its top.

    Directly facing the canal n godowns. Also like the massage couch in the lounge of public bath.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room A with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and particularly bathrooms could do with upgrades

    Historic building in a great location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size is quite small and a bit old than expected.

    Location is good.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Service was good. Furniture in the room rather run down. Overall satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and services.

    The service by front-desk staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    Nice hotel at a great location. But needs attention to get rid of off-putting odour
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed on 9th floor, there seemed to be some cleaning happening when I arrived and I smelled something dead or rotten. The unpleasant smell did not linger through to my room but it stayed outside my room. As soon as I stepped out of the door going to the lift, the smell was quite pungent and disturbing.

    I liked the location, hotel's interiors look relatively modern and the supplies (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotions, are of high quality.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit outdated but a great location!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    The nice hotel in the touristy spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Twin Room Main Building - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The first staff we met were not quite friendly to us. I think they may feel a little bit bored of the tourists. The parking lot is not free, it costs 1,200 JPY per night. I think the hotel should be more genorous for their guests about this.

    The hotel is well decorated. The aminities in the room are sufficient for our stay. The hotel is well located in the famous spot of Otaru town. It takes around 10 - 15 minutes walk to the train station. There are a lot of shops, restaurants and etc. nearby.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    You have chosen a place that is worth it for both accommodation and breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not yet

    A place where you can take your time exploring important spots around the city, especially the Otaru Canal.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lights in the room are not very bright.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room B with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture is kind of old, and the room is a bit narrow. The room doesn't have enough space for 2 pieces of luggage.

    The location is good, the room is great, and we can view the canal.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room A with Canal view - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed for the Otaru Canal Light up with room facing canal. Lovely hotel and breakfast and facilities. Only annoyance was being phoned in our room to hurry and check out right on 11am, we were ready but have never experienced this push to get out of a hotel before. Would stay again though.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room B - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    more lighting be provided

    The view of the room

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Great place, will definitely come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Twin Room Main Building - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much.

    Good location, situated opposite the otaru canal. Sakaimachi street is within walking distance. Family Mart and restaurant nearby, very convenient. Beds are comfortable, in house onsen. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in December 2024

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