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Novotel Nara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Novotel Nara offers an inviting atmosphere with a rooftop terrace, indoor public bath, and laundry facilities. Savor the flavors at the on-site restaurant or grab a coffee at the café – with free in-room WiFi and bicycle parking available for your convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is ฿3,391
฿4,104 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access

Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room with 2 single beds, Lounge Access

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Room with 2 single beds, Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Club lounge access (Shower Booth)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Club lounge access (Shower Booth)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Junior Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Junior Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

Executive Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Tatami Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Japanese Tatami Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Japanese-Western Twin, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Japanese-Western Twin, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Club lounge access (Bathtub)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Club lounge access (Bathtub)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Executive Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
7-1-45 Omiya cho Nara City, Nara, Nara Prefecture, 630-8115

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nara National Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Shin-Omiya Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪すぎ乃新大宮店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪梅光軒 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Silk Road Dining - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪麺屋やまひで - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Nara

Luxury hotel near Nara Park
Located close to Nara Woman's University and Kofuku-ji Temple, Novotel Nara provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, トラットリア・ポンテ 奈良, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and bike hire
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
Room features
All 264 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Children's slippers, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Covered parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ソーシャルラウンジ
  • トラットリア・ポンテ 奈良
  • ルーフトップテラス

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Piano
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2024
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Additional fees of 1650 JPY apply to children 7-12 for breakfast when booked in a breakfast rate plan and sharing existing bedding with their parent. Fees are collected at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, LINE Pay and WeChat Pay

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Novotel Nara Nara
Novotel Nara Hotel
Novotel Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Nara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Nara?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Nara on 1 Dec 2025 start from ฿3,391.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Novotel Nara?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1500 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Nara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Nara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Novotel Nara located?

Situated near a boardwalk, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nara Park, Nara Woman's University and Kofuku-ji Temple. Nara National Museum and Todaiji Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km). Shin-Omiya Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 18 minutes.

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Novotel Nara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 217 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again; great front desk!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and hotel in good condition
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, breakfast and clean and modern rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and facilities! Great size! Best hotel we had in Japan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were like clouds after a long day walking around. Great place to stay, and was good to see a part of home with the bottles of Chandon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laarni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place yo stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fabulous breakfast, love the rooftop bar. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4-star hotel with 5-star service. Fantastic breakfast buffet. There are lunch and dinner buffets available. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Expensive dining options. Staff were amazing. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Very clean - nice breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice. Room is clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast and the room is in good size. We enjoyed the stay in this hotel very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fenqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean everywhere, excellent breakfast and friendly staff, great value!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, I would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time but ambience was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, great onsene. Very good buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not particularly close to major attractions, but was such a great hotel! Super comfortable, clean, and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily one of, if not the nicest hotels I've stayed in, to the point where i was looking for hidden costs for things because of how cheap it was to book. Thankfully, there wasn't any, and it is just an awesome hotel. Highly recommend if you are planning on staying in Nara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Hotel I have every stayed at. I will definitely stay there again on my next visit to Nara.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality hotel! Couldn’t be happier with my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xingqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025