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REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS
forumWhat families say
Families praise the Welcome Baby-certified rooms, the free disposable diapers in sizes S/M/L (5 of each, with unlimited additional supply), the private-hire family bath, the communal bath with sauna, and the Chuggington/Iyotetsu collaboration rooms as thorough support for families with young children and train-loving kids. Guests also highlight the convenience of being 1 minute on foot from Matsuyamashi Station and free co-sleeping for children 18 and under, calling it a hotel with strong value for family trips.
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Kids Facilities
Welcome Baby-certified rooms
Welcome Baby-certified rooms
Rooms certified as 'Welcome Baby' accommodations by Miki House Child Research Institute. Two room types: the Superior Room (24.2-26.2 sq m, 1-3 guests, floors 7 and 11) and the Deluxe Room (31.5 sq m, 1-4 guests, floors 7 and 11).
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- •Co-sleeping is free for children aged 18 and under (sharing a room with parents or grandparents)
- •Breakfast is free for ages 0-5; a fee applies from age 6
Chuggington Room & Iyotetsu Room
Chuggington Room & Iyotetsu Room
Train-themed rooms created in collaboration with Iyotetsu Railway. The Chuggington Room and the Iyotetsu Room (24.2 sq m, 1-3 guests, floors 11-12, two of each).
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Rental items for children (front desk)
Rental items for children (front desk)
A wide selection of rental items for families with babies and young children, available on request at the front desk.
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- checkBed guard (not available for children under 18 months)
- checkStroller
- checkChildren's slippers (20 cm)
- checkChildren's thermometer
- checkStep stool for children
- checkDisposable diapers in sizes S/M/L (5 of each, unlimited additional supply)
- checkBaby wipes, 1 pack (unlimited)
- checkDiaper trash bin
- checkBed-wetting mat
- checkChildren's toilet seat
- checkBaby chair (breakfast room)
- checkChildren's tableware
- checkBaby bottle sterilizing set
- checkPicture books
- checkToys
- checkDVD/Blu-ray player (no discs included)
- checkChildren's toothbrush and toothpaste
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- •Ask at the front desk
- •Disposable diapers and baby wipes are unlimited with more available on request
Communal bath (with sauna, 3rd floor)
Communal bath (with sauna, 3rd floor)
A communal bath with a sauna in both the men's and women's sections. The men's section has a dry sauna and cold-water bath, and the women's section has a mist sauna. Equipped 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 entry 9:30 a.m.) and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. (last entry 12:30 a.m.)
- •Free for hotel guests; JPY 1,000 for day-use bathing
- •No entry to the bathing area while wearing a diaper (children who use diapers may still use the bath, out of the diaper)
- •Boys may use the women's bath and girls may use the men's bath up to age 5
- •Tattoos are allowed only if fully covered by two 8 x 10 cm cover seals
- •Bring your own bath towel and washcloth from your room (face towels are provided in the communal bath)
Private-hire family bath
Private-hire family bath
A private-hire family bath with the warmth of natural wood, where you can enjoy bathing together with young children.
- •Available 3 p.m. to midnight (reservation required)
- •JPY 3,000 for 60 minutes
Breakfast: 'A Journey Through Matsuyama and Ehime'
Breakfast: 'A Journey Through Matsuyama and Ehime'
A breakfast buffet featuring ingredients from Matsuyama and Ehime. A baby chair and children's tableware are available for kids.
- •Hotel guest breakfast: JPY 1,800 for adults, JPY 900 for children (ages 6-12), free for ages 5 and under
- •Breakfast is free for co-sleeping children aged 0-5; a separate charge applies from age 6, settled at check-in
- •Non-guest breakfast: JPY 2,000 for adults, JPY 1,000 for children (ages 4-12), free for ages 3 and under
Overview
REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS is a city hotel operated by VESSEL HOTELS, about 1 minute on foot from Matsuyamashi Station (Iyotetsu Railway). It offers Welcome Baby-certified rooms (Superior Room / Deluxe Room), free disposable diapers in sizes S/M/L (5 of each), a private-hire family bath, and a communal bath with sauna - the hotel is known for its thorough support for families traveling with young children.
About 1 minute on foot from Matsuyamashi Station (Iyotetsu Railway), about 15 minutes by car from the Matsuyama Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway, and about 24 minutes from Matsuyama Airport. A city hotel in the VESSEL HOTELS group's 'REF' brand, known for its communal bath with sauna. 208 rooms in total.
Rooms
The hotel offers Welcome Baby-certified rooms: the 'Welcome Baby Superior Room' (24.2-26.2 sq m, 1-3 guests, floors 7 and 11) and the 'Welcome Baby Deluxe Room' (31.5 sq m, 1-4 guests, floors 7 and 11). Co-sleeping is free for children aged 18 and under (sharing a room with parents or grandparents), and breakfast is free for ages 0-5.
Bath & Onsen
The communal bath (3rd floor) has a sauna in both the men's and women's sections (a dry sauna and cold-water bath in the men's section, a mist sauna in the women's section), along with Mirable plus shower heads, bath chairs, a diaper-changing table, a scale, and a water cooler. Open 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. A private-hire family bath is available by reservation, 60 minutes for JPY 3,000 (3 p.m. to midnight).
Rental Items
A wide range of rental items for children is available on request from the front desk: crib, bed guard (not available for children under 18 months), stroller, children's slippers (20 cm), a thermometer, a step stool, disposable diapers in sizes S/M/L (5 of each, unlimited with more available on request), 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, a bath set, and more.
Rooms
The hotel also has Chuggington Rooms and Iyotetsu Rooms (two of each) created in collaboration with Iyotetsu Railway, popular with train-loving kids. A BALMUDA electric kettle is provided in every room. There is a co-working space in the 2nd-floor breakfast room (12 p.m. to 9 p.m., JPY 500 per 2 hours), and laundry facilities are available 24 hours. Checkout time (11 a.m.) can be extended by one hour, to 12 p.m., for a fee of JPY 1,000 (tax included).
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 5-2-2 Minatomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0012 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 1 minute on foot from Matsuyamashi Station (Iyotetsu Railway). 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 | Iyotetsu Shieki-nishi Parking Lot (about 2 minutes on foot from REF Matsuyama City Station), a self-park multi-story garage, first-come, first-served. JPY 1,000 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 |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is co-sleeping free for children at REF Matsuyama City Station?
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Yes. Co-sleeping is free for children aged 18 and under when sharing a room with parents or grandparents. Breakfast is also free for children aged 0-5, with children aged 6 and up settled separately at check-in.
Can babies who wear diapers use the communal bath?
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Yes, with a condition. Children who use diapers may still use the communal bath, but the hotel does not allow anyone, regardless of age, to enter the bathing area while actually wearing a diaper. Boys may use the women's bath and girls may use the men's bath up to age 5.
What baby and toddler items can we borrow at the hotel?
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The front desk offers a wide range of rental items on request, including a crib, bed guard (not for children under 18 months), stroller, children's toilet seat, baby chair, children's tableware, a baby bottle sterilizing set, picture books, toys, and unlimited disposable diapers (sizes S/M/L, 5 of each with more on request) and baby wipes.
What are the breakfast options for kids?
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The hotel serves a breakfast buffet featuring Matsuyama and Ehime ingredients, with a baby chair and children's tableware available. For hotel guests, breakfast is JPY 1,800 for adults and JPY 900 for children aged 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under (co-sleeping children aged 0-5 also eat free, with a separate charge from age 6 at check-in).
How far is the hotel from Matsuyama Station and the airport?
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The hotel is about 1 minute on foot from Matsuyamashi Station (Iyotetsu Railway), about 24 minutes from Matsuyama Airport, about 15 minutes by car from the Matsuyama Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway, and about 26 minutes from Matsuyama Port.
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