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Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.5 out of 5 (7,185 reviews). Guests report that Kobe Port views open out from the terrace and the guest rooms, and that the breakfast buffet has items children love, such as colorful doughnuts and soft-serve ice cream. Cribs and bed guards are also available. On the other hand, some families report that the route from ground level up to the front desk on the third floor is long, and that the summer heat made it tiring with children.
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Kids Facilities
Crib and children's slipper rentals
Crib and children's slipper rentals
A crib is available for an additional 1,210 yen. Cribs are not available for children who pull themselves up to stand or for children aged 1 and over. Children's slippers are also available to borrow, as are bed guards.
- •Cribs cannot be provided for children who pull themselves up to stand, or for children aged 1 and over
- •Strollers are not available to borrow
Dining with children at the restaurants
Dining with children at the restaurants
Children are welcome at every restaurant except the VIEW BAR. Children's chairs are available and can be requested when you book. At the breakfast buffet, preschool-age children from age 3 up to elementary school age pay 1,200 yen, and children of elementary school age pay 1,900 yen.
Family order-style buffet at Tokashun
Family order-style buffet at Tokashun
Tokashun, serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, offers an order-style buffet the whole family can enjoy. It also has private rooms with views over Kobe, which suit a family gathering.
Overview
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel is a resort hotel standing on the Naka-Tottei pier in Kobe Port, with a balcony in every room. Views open out in all four directions - east, west, south and north - and all guest rooms are Western-style. There is no communal bath or onsen, so guests use the bathroom in their room, and the indoor pool is limited to guests aged 18 and over, so children cannot use it. Children are welcome at every restaurant except the VIEW BAR, and cribs (conditions apply, for a fee) and children's chairs are available.
Rooms
The hotel stands on the Naka-Tottei pier in Kobe Port, and every room has a balcony. From its position at the southernmost tip of Meriken Park, you can take in views in all four directions - east, west, south and north. All rooms are Western-style; there are no Japanese-style tatami rooms. For families there is the Standard Twin (26.8 sq m, for 1 to 4 guests). Other choices include the Semi-Double North View (18.7 sq m, for 1 to 2 guests) and the Standard Double East View (21.1 sq m, for 1 to 2 guests), as well as roomier suite types such as the Junior Suite (a 48.37 sq m room with a 28.0 sq m balcony) and the Junior Corner Suite (a 50.4 sq m room with a 36.0 sq m balcony). An extra bed can be added for 6,000 yen, and a crib for 1,210 yen.
Dining
Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet served at Terrace & Dining ALL FLAGS. It costs 3,800 yen for adults, 1,900 yen for children of elementary school age, and 1,200 yen for preschool-age children from age 3 up to elementary school age. Children are welcome at every restaurant except the VIEW BAR, and children's chairs can be requested when you book. Tokashun, serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, offers an order-style buffet the whole family can enjoy, and it has private rooms with views over Kobe that suit a family gathering. Room service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Baths
There is no communal bath, onsen or open-air bath, so guests use the bathroom in their room. There is an indoor pool, but it is limited to guests aged 18 and over (high school students cannot use it), and there is no children's pool, so children cannot use it.
Family-Friendly Features
Cribs are available for an additional 1,210 yen, but they are not available for children who pull themselves up to stand or for children aged 1 and over. Children's slippers are also available to borrow. Strollers are not available to borrow, so if you need one, bringing your own gives peace of mind. If the only guests staying are minors, a consent form from a person with parental authority must be submitted.
Access
The hotel is about 10 minutes by car from Sannomiya Station, and a free shuttle bus also runs. It is about 5 minutes by car from JR Kobe Station and about a 15-minute walk from Motomachi Station on the JR and Hanshin lines. Parking is available for 290 vehicles, and staying guests can use it for 1,800 yen per night. Checkout is normally at 11 a.m., but you can relax in your room until noon.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 5-6 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042 [Hotel Code 10] 0570-051-153 |
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| directions_carAccess | A shuttle bus runs between the hotel and JR Sannomiya Station. Osaka is about 20 minutes away, and the hotel is about a 15-minute walk from Motomachi. |
| trainNearest station | Sannomiya Station / Motomachi Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 290 vehicles. The rate is 1,800 yen per night, covering noon on your check-in day until noon the following day. No reservation is required. |
| callPhone | +81-78-325-8111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kobe-orientalhotel.co.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
What are the rates for babies and toddlers co-sleeping or having meals?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children. Babies and toddlers with both meals and bedding pay 100% of the adult rate. Bookings with only one of the two - meals or bedding - are not accepted, and children with neither meals nor bedding stay free of charge.
What time does check-in start?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to midnight, and checkout is at 11 a.m. These times may differ depending on the accommodation plan.
Can we check out later than the standard time?
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Late checkout is available. There is an additional charge of 30% of the base room rate for up to 3 hours past the checkout time, 50% for up to 6 hours, and 100% for 6 hours or more. It may not be possible depending on room availability on the day.
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