Hostel Marika
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forumWhat families say
Guests praise the owner's kind service and report sleeping soundly with peace of mind. Some also mention that having their luggage looked after let them take their time sightseeing, while others note that the property feels more like a guesthouse than a business hotel.
Kids Facilities
Family rooms
Family rooms
Family rooms have a capacity of 3 to 4 guests and can be booked from 3 guests. Rates start at 3,000 yen per person per night, and the bathroom and toilet are shared. Amenities such as shampoo and body soap are free to use.
- •Bookings start from 3 guests
- •The bathroom and toilet are shared
Mini kitchen and microwave (some rooms)
Mini kitchen and microwave (some rooms)
Some rooms have a mini kitchen and a microwave, so with advance reservation you can prepare or warm up food in your room. It is a handy setup for families with young children.
- •Advance reservation is required
- •They are installed in some rooms only
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Overview
Hostel Marika is a renovated high school dormitory in the castle town of Obi in Nichinan, Miyazaki. It offers only room-only plans, in private rooms and dormitories, and guests can cook for themselves using the shared kitchen and the supermarket right in front of the property. Family rooms have a capacity of 3 to 4 guests and can be booked from 3 guests, and child rates are available. There is no onsen on the property; guests bathe in the shared shower rooms and a stone bath that can be booked for private use. Obi Station is about a 10-minute walk away, and free parking is provided.
Rooms
This hostel in the castle town of Obi in Nichinan, Miyazaki, is a renovated high school dormitory offering room-only plans in private rooms and dormitories. The private rooms include single, double, twin and family rooms; family rooms can be booked from 3 guests and start at 3,000 yen per person per night. The dormitories have mixed-gender bunk beds, in rooms sleeping either 6 or 8. Every room uses shared bathrooms and toilets, and shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bath towels, toothbrushes and razors are provided free of charge. Rooms come with a refrigerator, a minibar and a hair dryer. A microwave and a mini kitchen are available in some rooms only and require advance reservation.
Dining
Both the private rooms and the dormitories are room-only, with no breakfast or dinner served. The shared kitchen is roomy enough to cook side by side, and the mini kitchens in some rooms (reservation required) can also be used for cooking. The local supermarket Super Tomura stands right in front of the property, so you can buy local ingredients and cook them yourself; some guests have bought Miyazaki beef and made their own steak. A convenience store, the FamilyMart Nichinan Obi Honmachi branch, is a 2-minute walk away.
Baths
There is no onsen on the property, and bathing is mainly in the shared shower rooms. There are 3 shower rooms, and a women-only shower room is also provided. A stone bath that can be booked for private use is also offered free of charge. Guests are also encouraged to visit an onsen elsewhere in Nichinan.
Family-Friendly Features
Child rates apply to ages 0 to 12. Family rooms can be booked from 3 guests, so they work well for a family stay. Accommodation plans include child rates, which makes the hostel easier for families to use. One plan, "Kigaru ni Sudomari" (Casual Room-Only Stay), is described as welcoming co-sleeping at no charge. As for accessibility, staff can provide assistance and support.
Access
The nearest station, Obi Station, is about a 10-minute walk away. Getting from the airport to Obi takes about an hour and a half by train and bus. Free parking is provided, and rental bicycles are available for 300 yen per day with advance reservation.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 6-7-56 Obi, Nichinan, Miyazaki 889-2535 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 10-minute walk from Obi Station. |
| trainNearest station | Obi Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking is available for 10 cars. |
| callPhone | +81-80-3378-4649 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://hostelmarika.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hostel Marika best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2). There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Hostel Marika?
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Parking: Free parking is available for 10 cars.
How do you get to Hostel Marika?
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About a 10-minute walk from Obi Station.
Can our child co-sleep with us, and how are child rates set?
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Child rates apply to ages 0 to 12. Family rooms start at 3,000 yen per person per night. On the "Kigaru ni Sudomari" (Casual Room-Only Stay) plan, co-sleeping is described as free of charge and welcome.
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