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Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa
forumWhat families say
Families praise the all-inclusive plan - which includes a free rate for children of elementary-school age and younger - as excellent value. Guests traveling with young children also highlight the summer-only kids' pool (35 cm deep), the Senrihama Onsen open-air bath, and the well-stocked baby amenities in the Welcome Baby certified rooms.
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Kids Facilities
Kids' Space (1st floor, free for hotel guests)
Kids' Space (1st floor, free for hotel guests)
An indoor kids' space with cushioned mats on the floor, play equipment, and picture books.
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- •Location: 1st floor
- •Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- •Fee: free for hotel guests
Outdoor pool (oval pool 1.3 m deep + round kids' pool 35 cm deep)
Outdoor pool (oval pool 1.3 m deep + round kids' pool 35 cm deep)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- water_dropWater depth:Approx. 35 cm
An outdoor pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, made up of two pools: a large oval pool (1.3 m deep) and a round kids' pool for small children (35 cm deep). Free for hotel guests.
- •Free for hotel guests (not available to day visitors)
- •Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during a multi-night stay; 12 noon to 7 p.m. on the check-in day; 10 a.m. to 12 noon on the checkout day
- •On July 1 the pool opens at 12 noon; on September 24 it closes at 12 noon
- •Changing rooms available (you cannot move directly from the pool to the onsen; you must change first)
Kishu Minabe Senrihama Onsen communal bath (open-air bath and sauna)
Kishu Minabe Senrihama Onsen communal bath (open-air bath and sauna)
A communal bath separated by gender, with an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna. Only the open-air bath is genuine onsen water (the indoor bath is not onsen). The water is a sodium chloride spring (hypotonic, neutral, low-temperature), said to help with fatigue recovery and muscle aches. Day-use bathing is also accepted. A crib is kept in the changing area, and the indoor bath has a chair for young children and a chair for those needing assistance.
- •Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (last entry 9:30 a.m.) / 3 p.m. to midnight (last entry 11:30 p.m.)
- •Spring quality: sodium chloride spring (hypotonic, neutral, low-temperature); only the open-air bath is onsen water
- •Day-use bathing: adults 2,000 yen, elementary school children 500 yen, preschool children free, seniors (65+) 1,500 yen, towel rental 500 yen (day-use hours 3 p.m.-12 a.m., last entry 8 p.m.).
- •Indoor bath amenities: body soap, shampoo, conditioner, a chair for young children, and a chair for those needing assistance
- •Changing area: crib, cold-water dispenser, scale, hair dryer, fan, lotion, toner, and cleansing oil
- •Tattoos are allowed only if they can be covered with two 8 cm x 10 cm cover seals (sold in the hotel)
- •No private-hire bath, and bathing is not available late at night (midnight to 6 a.m.)
- •Steps between the changing area and washing area, and between the washing area and the tub, are no more than 3 steps; the tub has a handrail, and some higher-seated washing-area chairs are available
- •Neither the official site, the Rakuten Travel listing, nor other OTAs state whether children not yet potty trained may bathe - confirm with the hotel before your visit
Kids' buffet corner / baby food
Kids' buffet corner / baby food
A kids' buffet corner with a dedicated low-height counter lets children enjoy picking out their own food. Children's tableware and cutlery are available, and baby food is also provided.
Baby and kids' items (free)
Baby and kids' items (free)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Welcome Baby certified rooms come with an array of baby and kids' items provided free of charge, including rental items. Strollers, baby baths, toilet-training seats, baby chairs, and other items are available to borrow.
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- •Advance reservation is required, as quantities are limited.
- •Cribs are available in Western-style rooms only.
Overview
An all-inclusive resort hotel in Senrihama Onsen, Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture. It offers rooms certified as a "Welcome Baby" inn by the Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute, a summer-only outdoor pool (an oval pool 1.3 m deep plus a round kids' pool 35 cm deep), the Kishu Minabe Senrihama Onsen open-air bath, and family-friendly facilities including a kids' space and a kids' buffet corner.
An Accor-group resort hotel located at Kishu Minabe Senrihama Onsen. It is certified as a "Welcome Baby" inn by the Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute, and certified rooms such as the Family Superior Twin come equipped with a crib, baby bottle steam sterilizer and dryer, diaper bin, bed guard, baby soap, and step stool, so families with babies can settle in and relax right after arrival.
Pool
A summer-only outdoor pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean (an oval pool 1.3 m deep plus a round kids' pool 35 cm deep for small children) operates seasonally. In 2026 it is scheduled to run from July 1 to September 24, and hotel guests can use it free of charge. The 1st-floor kids' space is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (free for hotel guests), stocked with cushioned mats, play equipment, and picture books. There is also a kids' buffet corner (a dedicated low-height counter) and baby food.
Bath and Onsen
The communal bath is separated by gender, with an indoor bath, the Kishu Minabe Senrihama Onsen open-air bath (only the open-air bath is genuine onsen water), and a sauna, open 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to midnight. The all-inclusive plan includes a dinner and breakfast buffet, drinks in the lounge, the onsen, and activities.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 348 Yamauchi Omezutomari, Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama 645-0012 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from Minabe IC (Interchange). About 20 minutes by car to Tenjinzaki, known as the "Uyuni Salt Flat of Wakayama." |
| trainNearest station | Minabe Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 260 vehicles. Parking is also available before check-in and after checkout. Two EV chargers are available (fee applies). |
| callPhone | +81-739-72-5500 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JACCS, CF, Takashimaya |
| languageOfficial site | https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cribs and other baby items available?
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Yes. Welcome Baby certified rooms such as the Family Superior Twin come with a crib (Western-style rooms only), stroller, baby bath, bed guard, potty seat, diaper bin, baby soap, step stool, and baby sofa. Quantities are limited, so reserve in advance.
Can kids use the outdoor pool?
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Yes. The seasonal outdoor pool (open July 1 to September 24, 2026) has a large oval pool 1.3 m deep and a round kids' pool 35 cm deep for small children. It's free for hotel guests, and children who are not yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper.
Is there an onsen the family can use together?
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Yes. The Kishu Minabe Senrihama Onsen communal bath has separate sections for men and women, with an indoor bath, an open-air onsen bath, and a sauna (only the open-air bath is genuine onsen water). It's open 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to midnight, but whether children not yet potty trained may bathe is not stated on the official site, Rakuten Travel, or other OTAs - please confirm with the hotel before your visit.
What meals and dining options are available for kids?
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The all-inclusive plan includes a dinner and breakfast buffet with a kids' menu, a kids' buffet corner set at a lower-height counter, and children's tableware. Baby food is provided only for guests staying in the Welcome Baby certified rooms.
How do you get to the hotel?
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It's about 10 minutes by car from Minabe IC (Interchange). Free parking is available for 260 vehicles, including before check-in and after checkout, plus two EV chargers (fee applies). Tenjinzaki, known as the "Uyuni Salt Flat of Wakayama," is about 20 minutes away by car.
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