Title: The Gran Resort Akou - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Gran Resort Akou Hotel in Ako with free parking ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42442000/42441921/ec0001e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42442000/42441921/cd94b616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42442000/42441921/87690206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42442000/42441921/c241160f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42442000/42441921/87d8b966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Gran Resort Akou offers a genuine escape from everyday life. Enjoy the garden's natural beauty or relax in the indoor public bath. Unwind with refreshing drinks at the bar. 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Guests can also expect to find a bar. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and free newspapers - A front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at The Gran Resort Akou boast comforts such as air conditioning. 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Guests must be at least 20 years of age to stay in a smoking room. ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from February 5 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number 兵庫県指令赤保第61-1 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 A car is not required for transportation to and from this property Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as The Gran Resort Akou Ako The Gran Resort Akou Hotel The Gran Resort Akou Hotel Ako ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gran Resort Akou pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Gran Resort Akou? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Gran Resort Akou? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Gran Resort Akou located? > Situated in Ako, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Setonaikai National Park and Ako Onsen. Myodoji Temple and Osake Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gran Resort Akou Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 5.8 Amenities ### 6.8 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### QINGWEI Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything is excellent but no shower inside room. The breakfast and dinner are amazing. ##### QINGWEI Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kazuyo Nov 9, 2024 フロントの男性の方が 親切でした また　機会があれば利用したいです ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EC5B5EBB76AB34E3D8E3EDCA4EC971BF1556B64F1731193412183.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### kazuyo Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### トモヒロ Dec 1, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 全くホテルで泊まった気がしなかった。 まるでキャンプしてるみたい。 ##### トモヒロ Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### さとみ Oct 27, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities 他の部屋は分かりませんが、私たちが泊まった部屋に置いている冷蔵庫が古くずっと大きめな運転音が。冷蔵庫のそばに寝た人が眠りにくかった。部屋は新しくしていて綺麗でした。 ##### さとみ Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### ?? Oct 8, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 電話問い合わせも不親切。 部屋は電波が悪く、wifiの表示もない。 部屋に電話はあるがフロントには繋がらず。 自動販売機もないのでお気をつけください。 ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Toshiki Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities スタッフのサービスは問題なし。 リーゾートホテルなのに山側の部屋で 最悪だった。 ##### Toshiki Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### あつこ Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 静かでとても落ち着きました。またすぐ海に出れるので良かったです。 ##### あつこ Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Makoto Dec 10, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Makoto ### 6/10 Okay #### Katsuki Oct 9, 2023 ##### Katsuki Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ming N Leung or Ricky Jul 28, 2023 ##### Ming N Leung or Ricky Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### taguchi Mar 29, 2023 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### taguchi Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Akiomi Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Akiomi Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Tokyo-Disney-Celebration-Hotel.h21163232.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono](https://www.expedia.ca/Niseko-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Niseko-Hanazono.h38527384.Hotel-Information) > > [Konansou](https://www.expedia.ca/Fujikawaguchiko-Hotels-Konansou.h9145049.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°](https://www.expedia.ca/Awaji-Hotels-Grand-Chariot-Hokutoshichisei-135.h34745847.Hotel-Information) > > [Yumotokan](https://www.expedia.ca/Otsu-Hotels-Yumotokan.h7028149.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard By Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Kyoto-Shijo-Karasuma.h20518950.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Okinawa-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h5117262.Hotel-Information) > > [Kawaguchiko Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Kawaguchiko-Hotel.h12991356.Hotel-Information) > > [ASO Farm Land](https://www.expedia.ca/Aso-Hotels-ASO-Farm-Land.h11868090.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Yamanakako-Hotels-Fuji-Marriott-Hotel-Lake-Yamanaka.h17705474.Hotel-Information) > > [HOSHINOYA Okinawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Okinawa-Hotels-HOSHINOYA-Okinawa.h40226148.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji View Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-View-Hotel.h2333483.Hotel-Information) > > [Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention](https://www.expedia.ca/Niseko-Hotels-Rusutsu-Resort-Hotel-Convention.h3948188.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Tokyo-Bay.h35893302.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Speedway Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.ca/Oyama-Hotels-Fuji-Speedway-Hotel.h82927328.Hotel-Information) > > [Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Wakakusa-No-Yado-Maruei-Ryokan.h6136631.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Clad](https://www.expedia.ca/Gotemba-Hotels-Hotel-Clad.h38381266.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Bessho SASA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Bessho-SASA.h14626817.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen](https://www.expedia.ca/Fujiyoshida-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Hotel-Kaneyamaen.h14626290.Hotel-Information) > > [Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Oriental-Hotel-Tokyo-Bay.h1041843.Hotel-Information) > > [Ooike Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Ooike-Hotel.h5620879.Hotel-Information) > > [La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-La-Vista-Fuji-Kawaguchiko.h15976788.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeland Hotel Mizunosato](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Lakeland-Hotel-Mizunosato.h10608801.Hotel-Information) > > [Fufu Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-FUFU-KAWAGUCHIKO.h33760212.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Highland-Resort-Hotel-Spa.h990130.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Onsenji Yumedono](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-Onsenji-Yumedono.h9635420.Hotel-Information) > > [Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan](https://www.expedia.ca/Hayakawa-Hotels-Nishiyama-Onsen-Keiunkan.h37148164.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-HOTEL-MYSTAYS-Fuji-Onsen-Resort.h16114229.Hotel-Information) > > [Kasuitei Ohya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Kasuitei-Ohya.h13002262.Hotel-Information) ### Packages > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations)