Title: Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9337&destination=Sakai%2C+Osaka+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=63598821&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka This peaceful retreat sits just steps from Ishizugawa Station, offering travelers round-the-clock conveniences including laundry facilities and vending machines. ## Photo gallery for Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka ![Exterior detail - Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka (Sakai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63600000/63598900/63598821/w2048h1364x0y79-e56f8805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka (Sakai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63600000/63598900/63598821/937d0528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka (Sakai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63600000/63598900/63598821/w1550h1536x259y0-52b70b82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka (Sakai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63600000/63598900/63598821/w1034h1536x518y0-478c4732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Parking - Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka (Sakai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63600000/63598900/63598821/w2048h1364x0y79-f0b6af8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Nishi Ward, this Sakai Ōsaka guesthouse offers a genuine respite for travelers. Beige-toned rooms feature sound-insulating windows for a quiet stay. 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[Visit our Sakai travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sakai.dx9337) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.55906%2C135.45226&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L1TBfXvmltaw9AVCS_naPZrFOzM=) Sakai, Ōsaka ### What's nearby - ![浜寺公園のバラ庭園](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276828/067293a6-bc39-42bd-a5d8-0edae8c6415d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hamadera Park 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![The Million Dollar Night View of Kobe from Mount Rokko, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan; Shutterstock ID 559688635](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771379/249cfa36-0a25-46a1-96a9-d3d0d8de1108.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd. 3 min drive \- 2.0 km - ![Universal Studios Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/f5803b09-414f-4c28-9b01-d2c002629558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Universal Studios Japan 20 min drive \- 17.8 km - Nanshu-ji Temple 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - Tsukuohachiman Shrine 5 min drive \- 2.9 km ### Getting around - Ishizugawa Station 3 min walk - Ishizu Station 7 min walk - Kobe Airport (UKB) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - 資さんうどん 堺浜寺店 3 min walk - マクドナルド 堺石津店 6 min walk - 丸源ラーメン 堺出島店 12 min walk - CoCo壱番屋 堺浜寺石津店 5 min walk - 丸亀製麺 7 min walk ## About this property ### Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka Hotel located in Nishi Ward Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka provides amenities like free breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - An elevator Room features All guestrooms at Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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Free breakfast available ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Dryer - Heating - Iron/ironing board ## 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 You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention 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 ### Property is also known as Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Osaka Hotel 93425 Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Osaka Sakai ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka? ### What time is check-out at Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka? ### Where is Breakfast included Standard single Smoking / Sakai Ōsaka located? ## Have a question? 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