When you stay at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka. Also, Port of Hakata and Tenjin Underground Mall are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and access to public transport. Public transportation is just a short walk: Kushida Shrine Station is 10 minutes and Gion Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
118 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax will be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1000 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Smile Hakata Ekimae
Smile Hakata Ekimae Fukuoka
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Hotel
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Fukuoka
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae Hotel Fukuoka
Frequently asked questions
Does Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What's the area around Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae like?
Smile Hotel Hakata Ekimae is a short 10-minute walk from Kushida Shrine Station and 7 minutes' walk from Canal City Hakata.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Nov 7, 2024
No Wifi security. No stay here anymore.
Wifi is unsecured without password. Biggest no no. Will not stay in Smile anymore.
C’mon, isn’t this a common protocol, internet hygiene factor?
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 9, 2024
Carson
Carson, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 9, 2024
Easy access to all places
Very convenient in access to eating and shopping areas. Close to main train and bus station.
Richard
Richard, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 21, 2024
Staff members is ok , but we didn’t get any room cleaning for staying 4 nights .
Vincent
Vincent, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Close to many restaurants and station. Little loud at night from people at a popular ramen shop across from hotel, but it was mostly fine. Would stay again.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
Good value for the money. Be sure to buy a voucher for breakfast a day before to save 300 yen.
Harold
Harold, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
evelyn
evelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2023
Good stay, lots of dining options in the area and not too far from Hakata train station!
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 4, 2023
budget stay
it is a budget hotel that i would recommend for business trip or young folks, definitely not for couple
Man Hei
Man Hei, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 3, 2023
I got fresh towels everyday👍. The hotel is very near Hakata Station. A popular local ramen shop is just around the corner of the hotel. A local bus stop is just one block away. Very comfortable place.
nelia
nelia, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2023
A nice little hotel near the station and easy access to the centre of town, staff were polite and friendly and apart from lack of storage space for clothes (a normal thing in Japan hotels) everything was really good.
David
David, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2023
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2023
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2023
i like that you can see the status of the washing machine and dryers on the TV in your room (although I didn't find it until the second night).
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2023
Joseph
Joseph, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 6, 2023
Kuuleimomi P
Kuuleimomi P, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2023
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2020
I appreciated how welcoming the staff was, and how comfortable the room was. The breakfast was very delicious as well. I think it would be nice to extend the breakfast time to 10:00.
ナスラ
ナスラ, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 23, 2019
YUJUNGw
YUJUNGw, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 25, 2019
No luggage rack, no coffee, no shaving cream...If I can book it again, I won't book it again.
Fung
Fung, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 12, 2019
Good to stay at Smile
Convenient for transportation & delicious Fukuoka foods
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2019
nice place, clean, nice staff, not far from station.
Ja-Oh
Ja-Oh, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2019
Fukuoka trip
Good stay and friendly staff
Shi Wai
Shi Wai, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2019
This hotel is very near to Hakata JR station. The staff are friendly and they can speak English very well. However, the room is pretty small.