Name: Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe
Address: Higashi Maiko-cho, 18-11, Kobe, 655-0047, JP

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Kyle

Absolutely wonderful hotel. Right by the beach, easy access to Awaji Island, not far from the train station and convenience store, and access to a wonderful bath.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Paul

Beautiful view with great food and helpful staff!

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Eva Suk Wah

We had dinner at the Japanese restaurant, the staffs were helpful and nice. Breakfast was excellent!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Tatiana

My Japanese friend who lives in Kobe recommended this hotel and I am so happy to have followed her advice. The views of the Akashi Kaikyo bridge from the room (and the spacious bathroom) were stunning, especially at night when the bridge was illuminated. We had a corner room with a bathroom, in which a bathtub was on an elevated platform with a floor-to-ceiling panoramic view of both the bay and the bridge. The room was very quiet and spacious; the beds were comfortable. My sister and I really enjoyed a buffet breakfast at the hotel, and our visit to Arisugawa - a Japanese restaurant on premises, was memorable. We are already planning our return to Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe and next time, we will stay for longer. The hotel has a spa, which we did not have the time to enjoy on our most recent trip, and the area itself has so much to offer for pleasant walks on the promenade, in the park, and on the beach.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Michaella

My second time going to this hotel and I can’t wait to go back again! It’s amazing I love it!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Cathy

The spa was amazing!!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Kurt

Breakfast was excellent
Saunas were very relaxing and refreshing
Staff was very helpful

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Heidi

Place was perfectly clean with great staff! The only thing is the breakfast and the dinner are the same every day, some variations will be greatly appreciated! But other than that, a lovely place and I will go back!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Dustin

No availability for massages

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

YONGJIANG

very nice place to stay at; reasonably priced and well maintained

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Mark

Currently the closest Hotel location next to the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. Just a short Elevator/tram ride down to the park area. Note: If you get a room with the bridge view, those rooms will seriously heat up as they face west. Sure air-condition is available, but it will lose the cooling competition. Make sure the curtains are closed prior to going out (Japanese hotels switch off indoor power when you leave the room w/door keys)

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Masaharu

Spectacular sunset view of Akashi bridge and Setouchi sea.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Jane

The room is too hot. With the window open, train and motorcycle are very noisy.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2025

Shaw Jiun

Ok

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Peter

Very clean rooms and all the staff were very friendly. Beautiful gardens.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Matt

The service at the front desk wasn’t impressive. The restaurant didn’t help. I had to get up and find someone to place my order and later to pay.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

ETHEL

Even though the annex is s bit of a hike, the recently remodeled room was marvelous. And the staff is always wonderful!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

David

I am Canadian and recently retired from my position as President of a famous Japanese company in both
Canada and USA.

I have been to Japan upwards of 50 times and I have been spoiled staying at some of the most wonderful hotels and resorts throughout Asia, North America, Caribbean etc.

I am currently spending 90 days in Japan therefore, within budget, I am staying at moderately priced hotels throughout the country and I came upon this hotel.

With my many experience over the years, there is no doubt...this is in the top 5 of the BEST HOTELS I have ever stayed at!

It is absolutely beautiful and elegant in that wonderfully understated Japanese way.

1. Lobby
It's the first thing we usually notice when entering a hotel.
This lobby is beautiful, spacious and elegant.

2. Room
As a solo traveller on a budget, I chose a single room. But it was perfect. Unlike North America, Japanese hotel rooms are relatively small, but so well organized.

3. Breakfast
This is without doubt one of the BEST buffet style breakfasts I have ever had! Not only is the selection wide and varied, but the quality of the food and taste is absolutely outstanding!

4. Pool
Yes, as noted in other reviews, there is a cost for using the swimming pool. BUT, that is somewhat common in Japan.
When we consider the amazing low nightly cost for the room, so what. Paying for use of the pool is no big deal.

In conclusion: I plan to return to this hotel again before my trip is over. I LOVE this hotel!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

miki

Great view & clean room and facility

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Fred

Nice view

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Tiffany

Lovely stay.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Brian

I stayed here because of the unimpeded view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It did not disappoint. Recently refurbished, the hotel is extremely luxurious for the price. Take the breakfast buffet option. There is an abundance to choose from and the staff are extremely friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed my stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Matthew

Very nice

Slightly dated but high class hotel. Luck of the draw if reception speak english. Breakfast buffet outstanding choices. Close enough to both stations.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Simon

Fabulous hotel stunning views of Kobe Awaji bridge

Wonderful hotel in terms of comfort, location, luxury. Great onsen nearby, stunning view from 7th floor room, ten minutes walk to beach, fabulous meal in hotel's Japanese restaurant. 10 stops from Sannomiya in central Kobe. Perfect hotel justifies relatively high cost.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2024

Ksenia

Great property, but was definitely a step down from Sheraton at Rokko island. Beautiful area and views. Beds are much harder than Sheraton, and bathroom smaller, for a similar price.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Keith

Great breakfast buffet. Gracious staff. Very clean and elegant space.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Andrew

I enjoyed the beautiful view of the bridge, and the public bath available to guests.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

Jesse

Mattresses a bit stiff & could use updating. At least this hotel was cheaper than any other hotel in Kobe because of Chinese New Year.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2023

Isebella

Good \"escape\"spot for the weekends. Enjoyed the relaxed environment and seaside views from the hotel. Great place for morning and evening walks along the seaside. A little disappointment as some hotel restaurant closed due to Pandemic but hopefully they may reopen later. Buffet at the major restaurant was not outstanding but we enjoyed having relaxed meals there..
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8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2023

Jestar

A great place to stay and walking distance to the beach and bridge area.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2021

jonah

View was great, lobby spacious. Although obviously few visitors, refused to bend on 3pm check-in, 11a.m. check-out. Restaurant very expensive and low quality. Few ala carte offerings, and these expensive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2020

Marc-Eric

The staff did a great job of trying to keep people distanced and safe. The new hot spring and spa is very nice . The poole was way too crowded though.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2020

Barbara

Very clean, and friendly staff. Location is lovely, and close to train station.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2020

Grace Mc

Room view is beautiful

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Nice view of the bridge and the park, we enjoyed the unique location of this hotel. Buffet dinner and included breakfast were great. A relaxed stay during our visit to Maiko. Shuttle bus was very helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

very good hotel position and good quality hotel room and restaurants

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2019

KEVIN

We enjoyed everything about our stay. We are so glad we decided upon the Maiko Villa Kobe.

All staff gave great service. At breakfast, the one waiter offered to take our photos with my phone. He then made sure we got a few great mementos of our stay.

Our room was overlooking the water. We had a prime view of the bridge. The night view was incredible. We watched ships coming and going, and we watched the bridge lights changing colours.

There was a set of steps alongside the hotel, leading down to the beach promenade. We enjoyed a few walks along the beach and under the bridge.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Vincent

Maiko villa review

Close to train station and seven eleven convenience store

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Ma Ka Chun

Spectacular seaview, delicious breakfast!!!

All rooms facing the Akashi Bridge are fantastic! My wife & I love the scenic view & we enjoyed the breakfast most because it has such a large variety of dishes compared to other hotels. Room is spacious. If the room can install a safety box, that would make it more convenient. This is my second time staying in the hotel & definitely will go back soon!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2019

Murray

Good Hotel But A Little Far From Central Kobe

The hotel is very nice but the pool was not in use and hadn’t been for some time, there was a nice outside terrace area but no sun beds or even tables and chairs on it.
Room was in good condition and very clean.
Breakfast was good and supposed to be available until 10 but food started to be cleared away around 09:45
Communication was not great, some of the information was only in Japanese and some desk staff didn’t speak English.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

View view view!

Clean rooms, amazing view! Too high prices for dinner at the hotel. Nothing special.
Pool too small, not worth the money. Nice breakfast (buffet).
It’s all about the view!

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2019

Yasuyo

Disappointment was 1) public bathroom was under construction and I was notified when I booked the hotel, and 2) my son used kiddy pool and was charged, in addition to that charge, they charge towel rent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2019

anonymous

Good location with nice ocean view. Newly renovated.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2019

Ros

Wonderful position overlooking bridge and seaside. Good dining. Good sized room, needs deodorising, beds a little hard for western people.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Spacious room with ocean view

The room was very spacious and clean. We enjoyed the ocean view from our room. Check in/out was very smooth and staff was very friendly. The hotel was about 10 minutes walk from the closest train station. The hotel offers a free shuttle service (every 30 minutes or so on a set schedule).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2019

Barbara

the beds where very very hard and not enough pillows. everything else was really great.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2019

Chau Yee

Overall the stay was good. However, I was disappointed with the services. First, there were no one helping on the luggages, which is fine, but what is not fine was there is quite a bit of walk from the entrance to the reception front desk. In addition, when we have found a dinning place but the GPS couldn't gave us a location using telephone number shown on the restaurant website, so, when I tried to ask some help from front desk to see if they can call the restaurant to confirm the phone no. and location, the front desk asked me to call myself using my phone number (which will be using roaming charges) or go to my room to use the phone from the room and refused to help.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2018

Wasabi

Very nice hotel. Great view. Enjoy great buffet breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2018

Joseph

Excellent breakfast venue.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2018

alice

Nice hotel with a beautiful seaview.

The hotel is beautiful and clean. The beach is very nice. The room is clean and spacious. Staff does not speak english. A good place to laze because there are sumptuous buffet lunch or dinner. There is a free shuttle bus from the Maiko JR station which is about 20mins train ride from Kobe-sanomiya train station. At this vibrant Sanomiya station, you can make inquiries at the tourist information centre. There are English and Chinese speaking officers. After enjoying a nice unagi lunch at the basement of Sanomiya station, we took a bus to the popular place, Arima Onsen.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2018

Mark

This hotel has a lovely view of the Akashi Bridge which you can walk to and explore a museum with walkways high up over the water. The rooms are huge and comfortable with stunning views. A shuttle takes you to the JR station too. I recommend it but it is a little far from the main sights in Kobe, so if you want to pop in and out of Kobe with your JR pass on the Shinkansen, then this might not be the best choice. For a quiet respite from the tiny little rooms in Tokyo with a great view, its good.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2017

Chih Wei

Perfect Short Trip from Kyoto to Akashi

Amazing view from the room window facing directly to Akashi Bridge. View of sunset made this trip the most memorable this year. Room was spacious with great rates. Seaside neighborhood, although a bit windy and cold during Winter but comfortable to stroll around.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Would go back again

Helpful friendly yet polite employees, wonderful selection of breakfast buffet, the view from the window, some tourist attractions around including outlet mall, it was a great experience.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2017

Terry

Views of Bay

Extra bed was roll out mattress on floor that had to be made up. Breakfast was reasonable facilities considered standard reastaurants in area not open for long last orders 9pm.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, Good view. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent location to Akashi bridge, park, and Maiko station. (5 to 10 minutes walk.) There is shuttle service between hotel and Maiko station.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2017

Francisco

Seaside ok?

Rooms were a mile away from main
Lobby. Cigarette smoke from the party room area and walls thin.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Nice location overlooking water

This hotel was in a nice location overlooking the water and the Akashi Kaikyo bridge. Close to a nice walking path and shopping. The lobby is very nice. The rooms are a bit in need of updating, but were comfortable.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Good for a business trip.

Morning view of the Akashi bridge was great. As the hotel's right next to the ocean, air's refreshing, too. Room is somewhat old, and the bed was pretty hard. Room service food was below expectations. A fine hotel for a business trip.

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to the beach and train station

Very friendly staff and clean hotel, good location ~6 mins walking distance to the beach and train station. nice view and restaurants with variety of foods.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2016

CHIA JUNG

VERY GOOD OVERALL

VERY CLEAN, EVERYWHERE. BIG TUB. IF YOU WANT TO BUY SOMETHING AT A CONVENIENT STORE, YOU MUST TAKE SHUTTLE BUSES TO MIKO RAILWAY STATION.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2015

Annie

Our view was just like the advert.

The reception area is out of this world, so bright, airy, roomy. Our room view was the same as shown in the advertisement. We wanted to arrange for our luggage to be picked up and sent ahead to the airport, so we didn't have to carry it through several train stations and on to the Shinkansen, and as we do not know any Japanese, and the staff had limited English, thought this may have been a problem. It was not, between us, we were able to sort this with the staff who were so helpful and patient, we were so very grateful.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2015

Yann Mei

sea view

First time staying in this hotel. Fantastic view. Thanks to the hotel for giving me a room with sea view. peaceful surroundings. Sunset was beautiful. Is only a little pity that the hotel don't provide breakfast for the package i'v choose.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2014

Tina

My stay at Maiko Villa

My stay was excellent. The staff was very polite and considerate and went above and beyond. The restaurants were really top notch and the service there was excellent. Was also in very close proximity to Tarumi station with lots of shopping and restaurant choices and even closer to Maiko stations, which is a little smaller but with it's own perks! I would highly recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Had a outstanding time, very nice and quite hotel to relax. The view of the bridge from my hotel room was amazing. Would love to come back to this hotel again.

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

SHINPEI

モーニングが良かった。

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

yutaka

スパにはロクシタンとリファのシャワーヘッドがあり快適でした。
本館最上階に宿泊しました。エレベーターがスムーズに進むので、とても便利でした。

明石海峡大橋が美しく見えて夕日に夜景と素晴らしい海の景色でした。
朝食は種類豊富で、明石のタコ飯や、淡路島牛乳のソフトクリームなど、その地の物が沢山食べられました。

屋外のプールは7月25日辺りから8月末まで、1人500円で次の日の12時まで何度でも使えるそうです。

楽しい滞在でした。ありがとうございました。

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

HIDEJI

明石海峡大橋が部屋から眺められ（夜景を含む）非常に良かった、次は三泊以上の連泊で泊まります。

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Po Chun Joey

房間舒適整潔景觀優美看到日落早餐豐富員工友善

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Sawako

部屋も浴槽もTOILETも広くて
綺麗で良かった。

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

MAN YING

Good stay. I like here, good view and clean

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Jong Hwan

합리적인 가격에 아주 깨끗하고 조용한 호텔이었습니다.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Daichi

最高

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Noriko

宿泊客に対して朝の食事のスペースが狭すぎます。どころか、ゆっくり食事も出来ませんでした、これで😭3000円は高すぎます。
2度と朝ごはんは食べません。

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

SHINYA

明石大橋が望める部屋に浴室もあり非日常を味わえとても満足する滞在でした。
大浴場やサウナを重視する人はＳＰＡタワーを選ぶのがおススメです。
普段食べない朝食も種類が豊富でとても美味しかったです。
また神戸に来た際には泊まりたいと思います。

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Akihiko

トイレのウォシュレットの水圧が非常に低かったのが残念だった。SPA棟の350。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Hiromori

ドライヤーの吸気側のネットが目詰まりしそうで、思わず綿棒で少し掃除しておきました。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

TERUMI

家族旅行で利用しました。回りも静かで
くつろげました。また利用させていただきます。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Mayumi

スタッフの対応が優しかったです。

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Wai

it’s a good experience to stay in this hotel, it’s good in location as I was planning to visit Awaji, the breakfast buffet is great, and the staff are very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Shuji

部屋からの眺望が素晴らしい、部屋の掃除が行き届いており気持ちよかった。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

HARUKO

設備は古いが手入れが良く
エントランスやロビー、廊下などが広くて
ゆったりとしていた
大浴場はリニューアルしたところで
気持ち良かった。
14階のバーからの夕陽も良かった。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Masaichi

持ち込みました

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

TOSHIYUKI

親切な対応に感謝してます

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

MIKA

道路からエレベーターあり便利。広いロビーから中庭前のオープンレストラン、眺望良好。大浴場も新しく清潔でタオルなどアメニティ完備。１４Ｆ展望レストランは眺め最高。パスタとワインとたも美味しく頂きました。広々して快適なホテル。また何度もリピートしたいです。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

YASUHIRO

とても綺麗だった

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

AKIRA

立地と景観がとても良かったです。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

NAOKO

明石海峡大橋の眺望が素晴らしいホテルでした
部屋も広々としていてリゾート気分を楽しめます
こんなに風光明媚なホテルが舞子にあるとは知りませんでした
またゆっくり来たいと思います

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

KAZUHIKO

よろしく

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

guy

tres bien . prestations exeptionnelles

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Shigeru

JR舞子駅からやや遠く、高台にあります。クルマでゆくなら問題ありませんが、徒歩だと季節によってはしんどいかもしれません。視界が海側と山側の部屋がありますが、料金について差はあるものの、それほど大きくないです。淡路島の海と明石海峡大橋を眺められるのがこのホテルの一番の売りなのですから、それらがいずれも部屋から見られない山側の部屋は海側の部屋より料金の差を大きくしてもっと安く設定してよいと思います。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Akihiro

清潔でした

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

???

景色も良いし朝食もおいしくてとても良かった