Title: Dogo Grand Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=43865077&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dogo Grand Hotel Indulge in tranquility as you soak up the natural beauty of Dogo Hot Spring. Treat yourself to rejuvenating spa services or unwind with modern comforts. ## Photo gallery for Dogo Grand Hotel ![Hot springs - Dogo Grand Hotel (Matsuyama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/f0185f06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hot springs - Dogo Grand Hotel (Matsuyama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/1b1ee6ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Dogo Grand Hotel (Matsuyama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/095cb7d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free toiletries, slippers, towels - Dogo Grand Hotel (Matsuyama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/2ec24106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hot springs - Dogo Grand Hotel (Matsuyama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/b8c599af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Dogo Hot Spring, Dogo Grand Hotel offers a serene escape with its indoor public bath and rejuvenating spa services. Relax in comfort with free in-room WiFi, hot springs on site, and convenient amenities like a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Parking available - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 5 - Jan. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 6 - Jan. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=43865077&PinnedHotelID=43865077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Toilet and Bathroom ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/72a37765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room with Toilet and Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Toilet, Room Only ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/72a37765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room with Toilet, Room Only ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bathtub and shower In-room safe Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Toilet, Breakfast included ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/72a37765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room with Toilet, Breakfast included ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bathtub and shower In-room safe Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Toilet, Half board ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43870000/43865100/43865077/72a37765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room with Toilet, Half board ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bathtub and shower In-room safe Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### Japanese Style Room with Toilet (13 sqm), Room Only ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Futons ### Japanese Style Room with Toilet (13 sqm), Breakfast ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Futons ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Hot springs on site, self parking (surcharge), and a vending machine - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe - An elevator, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers Room features All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Japanese Modern Room with Private Hot Springs, "Theme: BAMBOO STORY," Non Smoking 37 ㎡【3F】 | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24225700/24225631/335667b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHAHARU Hanare Dogo Yumekura Dogo Hot Spring - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews CA $272 CA $303 total Jan 13 - Jan 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=24225631&PinnedHotelID=24225631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22680000/22674700/22674679/3f052ba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan Dogo Hot Spring - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=22674679&PinnedHotelID=22674679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144900/10144820/4bef555d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Katsuragi Dogo Hot Spring - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Self parking on site (JPY 500 per night) - Limited onsite self parking ### Food and drink - Free breakfast available - A restaurant ### Things to do - Hot springs ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Spa - Hot springs - Public indoor bath (no minerals) - Public outdoor bath (no minerals) ### Accessibility - Elevator (31 inch wide door) ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Heating (climate-controlled) - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Self parking fee: JPY 500 per night 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property 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 Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Dogo Grand Hotel Hotel Dogo Grand Hotel Matsuyama Dogo Grand Hotel Hotel Matsuyama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dogo Grand Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Dogo Grand Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dogo Grand Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Dogo Grand Hotel? ### Where is Dogo Grand Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Dogo Grand Hotel Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities MAP was wrong, wrong, wrong! I used Safari It looks like hotel is RIGHT across the street from Dogo Onsen. This is the only reason I chose this hotel. It is not there, but 3-400 meters away. Hotel itself was great. Staff were very nice. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 21, 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 従業員は○、建物は△ 建物が、古く温水洗浄便座付きトイレが収まるスペースがギリギリすぎて、ズボンを下ろすのにも苦労するくらいだった。 従業員のサービスは丁寧で好感が持てた。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 建物はやや古かったですが、部屋は広く快適に過ごすことができました。風呂は温泉にしてはシンプル 食事は夕朝食共に満足できました。駅から近い便利な場所にありますが、グーグルの地図が不正確で迷いました。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yuki Oct 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Yuki Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 15, 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### daiki Mar 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### daiki Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### MAKI Mar 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### MAKI Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Le Westin Tremblant](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Tremblant-Hotels-Le-Westin-Resort-Spa.h549008.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Houston](https://www.expedia.ca/Houston-Hotels.d178265.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178296-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Glacier National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Glacier-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6089371-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Gladstone House](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Gladstone-House.h2397165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels.d178315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Elk + Avenue Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-The-Elk-Avenue-Hotel.h189909.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Sur Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Costa-Sur-Resort-Spa.h1200059.Hotel-Information) > > [Corazon Cabo, a Noble House Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Cabos-Hotels-Cabo-Villas-Beach-Resort-Spa.h658819.Hotel-Information) > > [Abigail’s Bed & Breakfast Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Medford-Hotels-Abigails-Bed-Breakfast-Inn.h4966403.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Langford](https://www.expedia.ca/Langford-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6215644-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels.d602873.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from gregorio luperon intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/pop/flights-from-gregorio-luperon-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Lihue (LIH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/lih/ottawa-to-lihue) > > [Flights from Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/180002/flights-from-edmonton) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Bali (BLC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/blc/toronto-to-bali) > > [Flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Mestre (VCE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxe/vce/saskatoon-to-venice) > > [Flights from kangerlussuaq airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/sfj/flights-from-kangerlussuaq-airport) > > [Flights from Newark (EWR) to Lisbon (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ewr/lis/newark-liberty-intl-airport-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bom/toronto-to-mumbai) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Barrigada (GUM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/gum/toronto-to-guam) > > [Air India Richmond (YVR) to New Delhi (DEL) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-india-from-vancouver-intl-to-indira-gandhi-intl/ai/yvr/del) > > [Flights from Sudbury (YSB) to Regina (YQR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ysb/yqr/sudbury-to-regina) ### Cars ### Cruise ### Activities ### Packages ### General