REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS
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Guests praise the depth of service for families with children and for railway fans: Welcome Baby-certified rooms, free disposable diapers in sizes S, M and L (5 of each, with unlimited top-ups), the private-hire family bath, the communal bath with a sauna, and the Chuggington and Iyotetsu collaboration rooms. Families also value the convenience of being a 1-minute walk from Matsuyamashi Station and the free co-sleeping for children aged 18 and under, which makes it good value for a family trip.
Kids Facilities
Welcome Baby-certified rooms
Welcome Baby-certified rooms
Rooms certified as Welcome Baby accommodation by Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute. There are 2 types: the Superior Room (24.2-26.2 sq m, 1-3 guests, on floors 7 and 11) and the Deluxe Room (31.5 sq m, 1-4 guests, on floors 7 and 11).
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- •Co-sleeping is free for children aged 18 and under (sharing the room with parents or grandparents)
- •Breakfast is free for ages 0-5; children aged 6 and over pay
Chuggington Room and Iyotetsu Room
Chuggington Room and Iyotetsu Room
Railway-themed rooms created in collaboration with Iyotetsu Railway: the Chuggington Room and the Iyotetsu Room (24.2 sq m, 1-3 guests, on floors 11-12, two of each).
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Children's items to borrow (front desk)
Children's items to borrow (front desk)
A wide range of items to borrow for families traveling with babies and young children, available by asking at the front desk.
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- checkChildren's slippers, 20 cm
- checkChildren's thermometer
- checkChildren's step stool
- checkDisposable diapers in sizes S, M and L, 5 of each (unlimited, more available)
- checkOne pack of baby wipes (unlimited)
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- checkDVD/Blu-ray player (no discs included)
- checkChildren's toothbrush and toothpaste
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- •Please ask at the front desk
- •Disposable diapers and baby wipes can be topped up without limit
Communal bath (with sauna, 3rd floor)
Communal bath (with sauna, 3rd floor)
A communal bath with a sauna on both the men's and women's sides: a dry sauna and cold-water bath for men, and a mist sauna for women. It is fitted with Mirable plus shower heads, a diaper-changing table and bath chairs, making it easy to use with a baby.
- •Open 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (last admission 9:30 a.m.) and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. (last admission 12:30 a.m.)
- •Free for staying guests; day-use bathing is 1,000 yen
- •Entering the bathing area while wearing a diaper is not permitted, although children who use diapers may use the bath
- •Boys in the women's bath and girls in the men's bath are allowed up to age 5
- •Tattoos are permitted only if they can be covered with two 8 x 10 cm cover seals
- •Bring your bath towel and wash towel from your room; face towels are provided at the communal bath
Private-hire family bath
Private-hire family bath
A private-hire family bath where you can feel the warmth of wood. You can enjoy a soak together with a small child.
- •Available 3 p.m. to midnight (reservation required)
- •3,000 yen for 60 minutes
Breakfast: A Journey Through Matsuyama and Ehime
Breakfast: A Journey Through Matsuyama and Ehime
A breakfast buffet built around ingredients from Matsuyama and Ehime. Baby chairs and children's tableware are available for children.
- •Breakfast for staying guests: 1,800 yen for adults, 900 yen for children ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under
- •Breakfast is free for co-sleeping children ages 0-5; children aged 6 and over are settled separately at check-in
- •For non-guests: 2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and under
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Overview
REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS is a city hotel a 1-minute walk from Matsuyamashi Station on the Iyotetsu line. It has rooms certified as Welcome Baby accommodation (the Superior Room and the Deluxe Room), free disposable diapers in sizes S, M and L (5 of each), a private-hire family bath and a communal bath with a sauna, adding up to generous service for families with children.
A 1-minute walk from Matsuyamashi Station on the Iyotetsu line, about 15 minutes by car from the Matsuyama Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway, and 24 minutes from Matsuyama Airport. This is a city hotel in the VESSEL HOTELS group's REF brand, known for its communal bath with a sauna. There are 208 rooms in total.
Rooms
Two room types are certified as Welcome Baby accommodation: the Welcome Baby Superior Room (24.2-26.2 sq m, 1-3 guests, on floors 7 and 11) and the Welcome Baby Deluxe Room (31.5 sq m, 1-4 guests, on floors 7 and 11). Co-sleeping is free for children aged 18 and under when they share the room with their parents or grandparents, and breakfast is free for ages 0-5.
Baths and Onsen
The communal bath on the 3rd floor has a sauna on both the men's and women's sides (a dry sauna and cold-water bath for men, a mist sauna for women), and is fitted with Mirable plus shower heads, bath chairs, a diaper-changing table, a scale and a water cooler. It is open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. The family bath is reservation-only and costs 3,000 yen for 60 minutes, from 3 p.m. to midnight.
Rental Items
There is a wide range of items to borrow for children: a crib, a bed guard (not available for children under 18 months), a stroller, children's slippers in 20 cm, a thermometer, a step stool, disposable diapers in sizes S, M and L (5 of each, unlimited, with more available), a pack of baby wipes (unlimited), a diaper trash bin, a bed-wetting mat, a children's toilet seat, a baby chair for the breakfast room, children's tableware, a baby-bottle sterilizing set, picture books, toys, a DVD/Blu-ray player, a children's toothbrush and toothpaste, and a bath set, among others.
Rooms
There are also a Chuggington Room and an Iyotetsu Room (two of each), created in collaboration with Iyotetsu Railway and popular with children who love trains. Every room has a BALMUDA electric kettle. A co-working space is set up in the 2nd-floor breakfast room (noon to 9 p.m., 500 yen per 2 hours), and the laundry is open 24 hours. Checkout time (11 a.m.) can be extended by one hour, until 12 p.m., for 1,000 yen including tax.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 5-2-2 Minatomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0012 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 1-minute walk from Matsuyamashi Station on the Iyotetsu line; about 24 minutes from Matsuyama Airport; about 15 minutes by car from the Matsuyama Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway; about 26 minutes from Matsuyama Port. |
| trainNearest station | Matsuyamashi Station (Iyotetsu Railway) |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is at the Iyotetsu Shieki Nishi Parking, a 2-minute walk from REF Matsuyama City Station. It is a multi-story garage where you drive to your own space, on a first-come, first-served basis, at 1,000 yen per night. |
| callPhone | +81-89-915-8111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.vessel-hotel.jp/ref/matsuyama/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of October 12, 2026 (stay 2026-11-07). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS 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.
Does REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS?
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Parking: Parking is at the Iyotetsu Shieki Nishi Parking, a 2-minute walk from REF Matsuyama City Station. It is a multi-story garage where you drive to your own space, on a first-come, first-served basis, at 1,000 yen per night.
How do you get to REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS?
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About a 1-minute walk from Matsuyamashi Station on the Iyotetsu line; about 24 minutes from Matsuyama Airport; about 15 minutes by car from the Matsuyama Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway; about 26 minutes from Matsuyama Port.
Can a child who is not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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Children who use diapers can use the communal bath. However, entering the bathing area while wearing a diaper is not permitted, at any age.
Is co-sleeping free for children?
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Children aged 18 and under can stay free of charge, but only when co-sleeping in the same room as their parents or grandparents. If one adult and one child use a twin room, however, the rate for 2 adults applies.
Can children have breakfast here?
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There is a Japanese and Western buffet breakfast. The children's rate for ages 6-12 is 900 yen, and it is free for ages 5 and under.
What time is check-in?
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Check-in is at 2 p.m. and checkout is at 11 a.m. Times may differ depending on the accommodation plan.
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