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HOTEL SONIA Otaru

Otaru, Hokkaido

The Fun Awaits

Dining service availableNo need to go out for meals! This accommodation provides a restaurant.

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 902 m to Otaru Station

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4.4/5

GoodFrom 5 reviews

4.6/55 Jul 2022

I would stay there again with confidence because the price is fair. The hotel is across the street from the canal. The winter light festival is celebrated from the hotel. It was also a short walk to Sacaimachi shopping street and otaku train station. The room was spacious, unusual for Japan. The door to the room was small. I had to be careful not to bump my head in. The bathroom was a little odd. It was clean but the sink and mirror were lowered. Not ideal for taller western visitors.

4.6/518 Jun 2022

We stayed here for 2 nights to explore Okataku. We got a view of Okataku Canal, it was the most beautiful view ever. It was in a wonderful location. Close to the convenience shop, there are many restaurants around the hotel. The hotel itself was excellent, with both a breakfast buffet and a fine dinner. When we heard strange sounds at night, the receptionist arrived really quickly. We can't wait until Covid 19 is gone. Then we can come back to visit.

4.6/530 May 2022

I will return again. The room is small for Japanese standards, comfortable, clean, and European in style. We had lunch at their restaurant which served mostly Japanese cuisine. It was really good and the price was very affordable. Otaku Canal is just a one-minute walk from the hotel! It has a public bath, but we didn't use it.

4.2/530 Mar 2022

Although the hotel has a large lobby with European decoration and furniture including a fake fire place, the room is very outdated we probably got the room in the old wing with the very old chest of drawers cupboard. The pillows are also very small and hard, not comfortable at all to sleep on. The saving grace is we booked a canal view room that overlooks the beautiful canal in the snowy winter. The heating in the room is also a welcome refuge from the harsh cold winter air outside. This hotel has an in-house onset and charges 150 yen per adult regardless if you use it or not. The price is very reasonable, and after days out in the freezing cold winter it is really a pleasure to soak in the heated large onset pool. Even though the hotel is walking distance to the otaku or train station, it is still a good 1520 minutes walk and having to lug luggage on the slick icy floor is not easy. But the famous otaku canal and some nearby restaurants are only a stones throw away. Be aware that the hotel staff can't speak English well, making it difficult to communicate our needs. Even though we arrived early in the morning from the airport and had jet lag, they also follow the book and didn't allow us to check in sooner.

4.2/58 Jan 2022

The location is ideal as it is close to the train station and overlooking the canal. The small rooms are clean and cozy with a view of the canal. The restaurant is excellent but must order by the place itself. The start was decent with a view of the canal.

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WiFi

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Restaurant

Luggage Storage

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Public Facilities

Elevator/Lift

Restaurant

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Luggage Storage

24-hour Front Desk

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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Free WiFi

Location

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1-4-20, Ironai, Otaru

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Accommodation Rules

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[Bathing tax] Guests over the age of 16 will be charged a bathing fee of 150 yen per person.
[Notice regarding the introduction of an accommodation tax from April 1, 2026]
Thank you for your continued patronage of HOTEL SONIA Otaru.
We would like to inform you that an accommodation tax will be introduced in Hokkaido and Otaru City for stays starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The accommodation rates listed on our website do not include the accommodation tax.
Please pay the tax at the front desk upon check-in.
■ Accommodation Tax (per person per night)
Accommodation fee under JPY 20,000: JPY 300 (JPY 100 for Hokkaido, JPY 200 for Otaru City)
Accommodation fee between JPY 20,000 and JPY 50,000: JPY 400 (JPY 200 for Hokkaido, JPY 200 for Otaru City)
Accommodation fee over JPY 50,000: JPY 700 (JPY 500 for Hokkaido, JPY 200 for Otaru City)
The accommodation fee is based on the room rate only, including service charges, and excludes meals and consumption tax.
Even if you make a reservation before April 1, 2026, the accommodation tax will be levied for stays from April 1 onwards.
This information may change without notice. Please check the official website of each local government for the latest information.
Akaigawa Village
If the room rate is JPY 8,000 or more and less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more: JPY 500

•Shimukkapu Village
If the room rate is less than JPY 20,000: JPY 100
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 500

•Rusutsu Village
If the room rate is less than JPY 20,000: JPY 100
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 500

•Otaru City / Asahikawa City / Kushiro City / Obihiro City / Kitami City / Abashiri City / Otofuke Town / Koshimizu Town
Flat rate: JPY 200

•Kutchan Town
Flat rate: 3% (The 3% includes the Hokkaido Prefectural Tax)

Cancellation policy is different for each rate plans. Please check rate plan details.
Starting April 1, 2026, guests will be required to pay the Hokkaido Prefectural Tax and the Municipal Accommodation Taxes at the revised rates directly to the property at the time of check-in. The taxes are charged on a per person, per night basis, calculated from the room rate as follows:

•Hokkaido Prefecture
If the room rate is less than JPY 20,000: JPY 100
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 500

•Sapporo City
If the room rate is less than JPY 50,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 500

•Hakodate City
If the room rate is less than JPY 20,000: JPY 100
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more and less than JPY 100,000: JPY 500
If the room rate is JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 2,000

•Furano City
If the room rate is less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 300
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 500

•Toyako Town
If the room rate is less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 500
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 1,000

•Niseko Town
If the room rate is JPY 5,000 or less: JPY 100
If the room rate is JPY 5,001 or more and less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 500
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more and less than JPY 100,000: JPY 1,000
If the room rate is JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 2,000

•Shintoku Town
If the room rate is less than JPY 5,000: JPY 50
If the room rate is JPY 5,000 or more and less than JPY 20,000: JPY 100
If the room rate is JPY 20,000 or more and less than JPY 50,000: JPY 200
If the room rate is JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 500

The conditions of the housekeeping service vary depending on the length of stay. Please contact the property for more information.
There is an additional breakfast charge for children. Please contact the property directly for more information.
To follow the Invoice System, one receipt will be issued for each payment or transaction. Receipts that split the room fee for one night or for only part of the total amount cannot be issued.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in16:00:01

Check-out12:00

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About HOTEL SONIA Otaru

Enjoy this Otaru hotel, featuring hot springs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a vending machine. Dine at the hotel's restaurant, 寿司バルイルオナイ（IL ONAI）, or enjoy the coffee shop/cafe and room service. Buffet breakfast is available daily (fee applies). The hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self-parking is available onsite (charges apply). The 149 individually decorated guest rooms offer refrigerators, LCD TVs, and digital programming. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Phones, safes, and desks are also provided. Located in the historical district, Hotel Sonia Otaru is steps from the Otaru Canal and a short drive from Shin Nihonkai Ferry. It's also convenient to Kokusai Ski Resort (18. 9 km) and New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS).

Room Type and Price

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - Sat, 25 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children