9 Best Family-Friendly Hotels with Kids' Pools in Wakayama

Wakayama, located in the southern part of Kansai, has a warm climate and a resort feel. There are plenty of spots in Wakayama that you can enjoy with your kids, such as Porto Europe, where you can see pandas at Adventure World and play to your heart's content with kid-friendly attractions. What's more, if your hotel has a kids' pool, you can enjoy the summer even inside the hotel.Recommended if you want to enjoy playing in the water with the whole family.

In Wakayama, there are many hotels with kids pools that are popular with children. There are many variations of pools, so the whole family can play to their heart's content. At Shirahama no Yado Yanagiya Ryokan, which has a full kids' corner, the kids' pool with an elephant slide is very popular! "Hotel Belvedere", which is full of services that are great for families with children, has a shallow pool where even babies can play. We will introduce other hotels where you can enjoy onsen, as well as facilities and services for children.

"SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE" can be accessed in about 10 minutes by car from "Shirahama Station" and "Adventure World", which is famous for its pandas. Convenient for sightseeing around Shirahama, a resort area on the southern coast of Wakayama. The hotel has a children's pool with a depth of 40cm to 50cm, and the pool offers a panoramic view of the white sand beach, making children very happy! There is also a playroom with a children's area, so the whole family can have a fun and comfortable time together.

If you want to relax in your room, we recommend the “Suite Room”. The suite room has large windows and an inner terrace. You can see the panoramic sea. Beautiful sunsets and ships coming and going. Children are fascinated by the shining starry sky! In addition, in the rooms on the Shirarahama side, you may be able to see the fireworks on the day of the fireworks display. It is recommended when you want to enjoy fireworks while avoiding crowds with children.

onsen are free-flowing from our own source. You can enjoy it in all large public baths and open-air baths. For families with small children who find it difficult to enter onsen, we recommend the “Infinity Footbath” where you can enjoy the feeling of onsen and the superb view. The 30-meter-long footbath offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. A blissful moment watching the sunset and feeling the sea breeze. Calm time of parent and child will flow.

Breakfast is served at the buffet restaurant "by the ocean" on the first floor. It's a buffet style, so even children who have a lot of likes and dislikes will be satisfied. In the live corner, you can sometimes see how pizza is made using handmade dough that is carried from a dedicated pizza kiln. It is also recommended for children's food education.

“Family and Shirahama no Yado Yanagiya Ryokan” is located about 15 minutes by car from “Shirahama Station”. Facing the sea of Shirahama, you can enjoy the resort feeling. There is also a well-equipped kids' corner, a sales floor selling baby goods, and a karaoke room, so you can spend a fulfilling time with your children. In the children's pool that can be enjoyed during the summer season, there is an elephant slide that children will love.

All guest rooms have an ocean view. You can enjoy the sea of Shirahama from your room, and there are also rooms where you can see the fireworks in the summer. There are three types of guest rooms: Japanese-style, Japanese-Western style, and Western-style. This is a Japanese-Western style room that is recommended for families with babies who are crawling. There is a massage chair in every room, so moms and dads who are tired from traveling can relax. If you wish in advance, you can prepare a "baby rental set (for a fee)" such as Milton and baby futon.

If you choose a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western room, you can enjoy dinner and breakfast in your room. You can enjoy meal while relaxing with your family. Children's lunches are available for dinner and breakfast, and you can choose according to age. You can also order a la carte, so children will be very satisfied. Please inquire as children's lunches must be ordered by 5pm the day before. Adult dinner is a dinner menu made with carefully selected ingredients, and breakfast is Japanese and Western cuisine. Moms can relax, free from the hassle of preparing and cleaning up. Please spend some peaceful time with your family.

About 15 minutes by car from "Shirahama Station" and about 7 minutes by car from "Nanki Shirahama Airport", "Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel" is in a great location for families with children who have difficulty getting around. About 10 minutes, "Shirarahama" is also about 3 minutes on foot, perfect for sightseeing. Located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the summer-only outdoor pool has a children's zone with a depth of 57cm. You can play inside the hotel, so this hotel is recommended for active families.

There are meal like this one supervised by "Adventure World" that children will love! Children will be delighted by the cute smiling pandas. There are also chairs for children of different ages, such as high chairs and baby cots, so you can enjoy your meal at your own pace.

The hotel also has a "Kids Room" like this one. It can be used for a long time from 8:00 to 21:00, so it's convenient when your child gets bored with the room. In addition, there is a nursing room on the 4th floor with a microwave, so you can warm up baby food.

Shiraraso Grand Hotel, which is located about 15 minutes by bus from Shirahama Station, is a direct 30-second walk to Shirarahama Beach, which has an impressive white sandy beach and crystal clear waters! The hotel boasts hot onsen and kaiseki cuisine centered on seafood. It's close to the beach, but the pool is open during the summer. It is safe because there is a shallow part with a depth of 60 cm where even children can play. You can imagine the faces of children who are overjoyed at the sea and the pool♪

This is the "panda room with an ocean view". It is a concept room limited to one room where you can spend time with pandas after enjoying "Adventure World", which is about 10 minutes by car from the hotel. Panda and bamboo motifs are on the bed and walls of the two-room Japanese-style room. It is a room where both adults and children can get excited. Children's yukata, tanzen, sandals, and slippers are also available in small sizes. In addition, there are colored yukata for adults and children, so you can take a commemorative photo against the backdrop of Shirarahama ◎

We also rent children's items. From chairs for children to a stepping stool that can be used at the washbasin, cleaning tools for baby bottles, vegetable detergent, baby wipes, and trash cans for diapers. We also sell paper diapers at the shop, so you can reduce your luggage. You can also rent out toys such as Life Game and Jenga, so how about enjoying some games with your family? It's nice to have a family-friendly environment, such as a baby bed and a trash can for diapers, in the large public bath.

meal are kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients. Children can also have meal like this for breakfast and dinner. In addition, you can order single items such as plain udon noodles, dashimaki omelet, and children's curry, so you can choose the meal content according to the amount your child will eat. The restaurant has tables, sunken kotatsu, and children's chairs for rent, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

"Yukai Resort Premium Hotel Senjo" is located next to a scenic spot that can be reached in about 7 minutes by bus or car from "Nanki Shirahama Airport" and in about 3 minutes on foot to "Senjojiki", a nationally designated cultural property. there is. The hotel boasts an infinity open-air bath, a premium buffet with luxurious local ingredients, and a natural onsen pool that can be used all year round, including an infant pool. In addition, there is a kids park, manga corner, kids bouldering, putter golf, table tennis, and other facilities that both adults and children can enjoy.

There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western-style rooms where you can relax. This is a kids room Japanese-style room with a space where children can play safely. Papa and mama can relax while watching the children play. You can spend a relaxing time here. Yukata for children are also available, so you can reduce your luggage a little.

The historic Nanki Shirahama onsen has been loved for over 1400 years. From the infinity open-air bath "Senju no Yu", the horizon of the Pacific Ocean and the water surface of the open-air bath become one, and you will be fascinated by the magnificent view that spreads out. You can take a bath 24 hours a day, except during cleaning hours, so when the children are asleep, you can take turns soaking in onsen. Baby beds and baby chairs are placed in the public bath, so you can take care of your baby without rushing.

Dinner is a premium buffet where you can enjoy the blessings of the Kuroshio in luxury. Local ingredients such as broiled local chicken, grilled seafood, beef steak, and Kinokuni mandarin oranges are served in an open kitchen with a sense of live performance, and the children will be thrilled! In addition, there is a chocolate fountain, etc., and children's eyes are sparkling. Children's chairs are also available, so you can eat a lot with your family and be immersed in a sense of happiness.

"Nanki Shirahama Resort Hotel" is located about 7 minutes by car from "Shirahama Station". The hotel has a castle-like atmosphere in Europe, and is famous as a filming location for many dramas and movies, including "Alice in the Boundary". The children will be thrilled to be able to feel like princesses and princes♪Although it is basically used in the summer, the pool is indoors, so you don't have to worry about the weather. There is also a shallow pool for children, so you can spend quality time with your family. There is also a golf course, so it is also suitable for golf-loving families.

This is the "Royal VIP Suite Room". With an area of 120 square meters, you can spend a relaxing time here. The interior also has a luxurious European feel, making it perfect for families with children who love playing princesses and princes. You can also take a lot of nice pictures. There are also Japanese-style rooms that are comfortable for families with babies.

For meal, you can choose between Japanese and Western dishes. The restaurant also has a solemn atmosphere, and you can enjoy the feeling of becoming an aristocrat. We recommend the modern Japanese kaiseki cuisine, where you can enjoy local ingredients and fresh seafood in a fusion of Japanese and Western styles. For moms and dads, we also recommend the special red wine♪ In the summer, for a limited time only, there is the "Summer Buffet" where you can eat a variety of Japanese and Western dishes as much as you want. Children will be delighted with the buffet where you can eat as much as you like.

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is located about 10 minutes by car from Nanbu Station.
" It is right in front of you at "Omotezuhama Beach," where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. The circular kids' pool is about 35 cm deep, and there are simple indoor showers and toilets nearby, so you can spend time here safely even if you have children.

The "Classic Twin Family Room" is recommended for families with children. The raised floor of the room has tatami mats, so it is also recommended for babies who are still crawling. The "Japanese-style Ocean View" room is a room with tatami mats on all sides. It is about 62 square meters in size, so you can feel safe even if your children make noise.

At the breakfast buffet, you can enjoy local cuisine unique to this area. If you prefer Western food, we recommend petit hot dogs and pancakes. If you have children who like sweet pancakes, they will gobble them down. Free flow drinks such as juice, coffee, tea, smoothies, and sparkling wine are available.

"Nanki Susami Onsen Hotel Bellevedere" is located about 5 minutes by car from "Susami Station". There are spots where you can enjoy bougainvillea and hibiscus in the hotel, and you can also enjoy a walk. If you use a car, it takes about 25 minutes to Shirahama Beach and Adventure World, making it convenient for sightseeing. The outdoor pools include a 25m pool, a medium pool, and a small pool for children with an elephant slide, so you can have a great time. I can spend The kids room on the first floor has playground equipment and toys.

Rooms with open-air baths are recommended for families with children. This is "Isaribi" where you can see the Pacific Ocean. There is a Japanese-style room, so even children around the age of one can spend their time with peace of mind. It's barrier-free, so it's perfect for when you're planning a trip for three generations ◎We have yukatas for children in three different sizes, from 75cm to 105cm. onsen, also known as the "beauty hot spring," has 5 types of open-air baths that will make you feel like a resort, and children will be delighted.

The dishes are seafood and mountain delicacies. You can enjoy seafood caught in the nearby Kuroshio Current in the best condition. There are multiple kaiseki menus available, so choose one that fits your budget. Wakayama pike conger dishes are also popular in summer. For children, you can also prepare single items such as children's lunch and udon. Breakfast is a buffet with about 40 kinds of local ingredients. You can recharge your energy in the morning.

Wakayama Marina City Hotel is located about 15 minutes by bus from Kainan Station. This resort hotel is adjacent to the popular theme park "Porto Europe" and "Kuroshio Market" where you can buy souvenirs. The garden pool is for hotel guests only, so you can enjoy it in a relaxed atmosphere. There are 3 pools with different depths and sizes, including a kids pool, so it's a great place to have fun with your family.

All guest rooms have an ocean view. The furniture is made in Italy, so you'll feel like you've traveled abroad with your children. This room is a double room with an ocean view bath and balcony, measuring 40 square meters. You can see the ocean from the bathroom, and the king-size bed allows three people (parents and children) to sleep in a "river-shaped" position. Children's pajamas are provided, and a baby bed (only for infants, reservation required) is also available free of charge. Please ask the inn for more details.

Guests can get a bathing ticket for Kishu Kuroshio onsen, which is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel. From onsen, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the "Wakanoura sea"♪ Guests can take a bath as many times as they like, so they can refresh themselves when they feel tired from their trip.

For breakfast, you can enjoy about 50 kinds of Japanese and Western dishes at the "Marugoto Wakayama Breakfast" buffet. Wakayama specialties such as “Kaisendon”, “Wakayama Ramen”, and “Arita Mikan Juice” are available. The corner where you can eat and compare more than 10 types of umeboshi is also recommended for umeboshi lovers.

“onsen Onsen Saiga no Yu Futagoshimaso” is located about 10 minutes by car from “Wakayamako Station”. It is within a 10-minute walk to "Bandokoro Teien" and "Saikazaki Lighthouse" that can be enjoyed with children. The water depth of the kids pool is about 60 cm. There is a sandy beach just below, so you can feel free to enjoy the sea bathing feeling. The sea can be seen from the pool, and both children and adults are having a blast!

This is the "Ocean View Standard Room". You can enjoy the view of Wakanoura, which is famous for its beautiful sunset, from your room. It's a Japanese-style room, so even if you have a baby, you can roll around, and it's safe for crawling babies and toddlers. It's nice to have small children. There are also rooms with open-air baths and corner rooms with large windows, so please choose according to your family's preference.

If the weather is good, you can see the scenery of "Kitan Strait" and "Awaji Island" from the large public bath "Hanafuri" with a superb view open-air bath. It is popular for its hot bathing effect, which uses the hot spring source that gushes out from the foot of Mt. After swimming in the pool, it would be nice to take a bath in onsen with your family.

For meal, you can enjoy seafood caught at a nearby fishing port. The seasonal kaiseki cuisine is perfect for children's dietary education. This is "Hamo Kaiseki". Being able to eat ingredients that you don't usually get to eat is a unique experience of traveling. In addition, there are menus that use branded meat from Kishu, such as "Kumano beef grilled shabu", so children who like meat will also eat a lot. Japanese kaiseki meals are available for upper elementary school students, and children's lunches with fries are available for infants and lower elementary school students.

Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa is located about a 15-minute walk from Kushimoto Station, and has a free shuttle bus, making it convenient for families with lots of luggage. The spectacular view of the vast Pacific Ocean spreads out before your eyes, and you'll be amazed! It's about a 15-minute drive to Shionomisaki Tourist Tower, which offers a spectacular view of the southernmost point of Honshu, and Hashikuiiwa, which looks like a row of bridge piles. You can also see the ocean from the garden pool and feel the sea breeze. The children's pool is about 30 cm deep and has a circular shape that makes it easy to keep an eye on them, so it's safe.

There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms that are perfect for families with children, so you can choose the one that suits your family's style. The rooms facing the ocean also have a great view from the room. It looks like the whole family can have a comfortable stay here.

For breakfast, try the Japanese and Western buffet. You can enjoy dishes unique to Kushimoto, Wakayama, such as bonito chazuke, which has long been a popular dish in Kushimoto Town, and a bowl of boiled whitebait caught in the local sea and tuna on top. There are also dishes that children will love, such as freshly baked croissants and pancakes. Both parents and children will be very satisfied.

About 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Kii-Katsuura Station. "Taiji onsen Hanairodori no Yado Kayu" is a small onsen inn that stands by the sea surrounded by blue sea and flowers. It's about a 2-minute walk to the "Whale Museum", which is popular for whales and dolphin performances, and about a 10-minute walk to the "Dolphin Swim," where you can swim with dolphins and interact with dolphins. is. In the summer, the pool with a view of the sea is open. There is also a children's pool.

All 41 guest rooms have an ocean view. This Japanese-style suite room "Hualien" is wrapped in Asian-style furnishings that make you feel like you are at a seaside resort. Enjoy the scenery outside while rocking on a unique chair, or relax with your family. Strollers can be borrowed for free, so we recommend taking your family for a walk in the 4,000m2 spacious lawn garden decorated with flowers.

onsen has a good reputation for its moist, whitening effect and hot spring quality that warms you from the core. In the open-air bath overlooking the sea, the sound of the waves and the sea breeze caressing your cheeks are soothing and enchanting. Over the sea, you can see the World Heritage Kumano Mountains and Nachi Falls. In the indoor bath, let's be soothed by the scent of cypress and the natural onsen. Baby baths and bath chairs can be borrowed for free.

Dinner is a casual full-course meal, packed with fresh seafood landed in the Kumano Sea, the bounty of the land of Kumano, and delicious foods from the mountains and sea. We look forward to every ingredient, including the super-fresh tuna, the firm spiny lobster caught in the Kuroshio Current, and the branded Kumano beef. There is also a luxurious children's course meal like this for children, which will have them beaming with joy. At breakfast, a resident pianist performs live every morning at the venue, and requests can also be accommodated.

Katsuura Onsen onsen Katsuura Gyoen is about a 15-minute walk from Kii-Katsuura Station. From the upper floors along the coast, you can see Nachi Bay and the mountains of Nachi♪ You can reach "Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka" and "Nachi no Otaki" in about 20 minutes by car. The summer-only outdoor pool also has a children's pool, so it's recommended when you want to have fun with your family.

This is Tsukuyomi, a room with an open-air bath. Recommended when you have small children but want to fully enjoy onsen springs. The bed is made by Simmons, which is one class higher, so even in-room dining and dads who are tired from traveling can meal soundly.

onsen is a self-sourced hot spring with 200 liters of hot water per minute, which is said to have a moisturizing effect on the skin. This is the open-air bath "Takiminoyu" at dusk. From the garden open-air bath overlooking the sea and mountains, you can see the World Heritage Kumano Mountains and Nachi Falls in the distance, and at night you can see the fantastic fishing fire. The large public bath, which is said to be one of the largest in western Japan and is made entirely of cypress, is a healing space enveloped in the scent of cypress. Take a deep breath and enjoy onsen bath.

For breakfast, the Japanese set meal, with a well-balanced spread of Wakayama's seafood and mountain produce, is very popular. Among them, the "dashimaki" rolls made by an experienced chef are known for their soft and delicious texture! It's a great way to start your morning with the family. You can also bring baby food, so it's a great option.

The hotels in Wakayama that we introduced this time not only allow you to enjoy kids' pools, but are also comfortable accommodations for families with children. With the kids corner and Japanese-style rooms that are perfect for families with children, you'll be sure to make many summer memories with your family. If you are interested in a hotel, please come and visit it during your summer vacation.