Hotel Sonia Otaru, Otaru ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Japan, Hokkaido

Great

8.2

/10

3.3

4.1

“The hotel is perfectly situated near the scenic Otaru Canal, making it super convenient to explore the charming city and enjoy local dining.”view full review

Hotel Sonia Otaru, a 4-star Otaru hotel rated 8.2/10 on Booking.com, features spacious rooms and offers distinctive dining options, including local sushi made by sophisticated chefs. This hotel is well-regarded for its impressive European style exterior, harmonizing with the landscape along Otaru Canal.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Hotel Sonia Otaru include larger options like Deluxe Twin and Deluxe Double, as well as a variety of compact twin rooms, some offering canal views. All accommodations feature modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and air purifiers.

Dining Options

Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the on-site restaurant, which specializes in Hokkaido local sushi and offers inventive sushi dishes. Nearby dining options include SUSHI & GRILL Il Onai and Otaru-ajinoeiroku, within 0.5 km of the hotel.

Leisure & Services

Recreation opportunities at Hotel Sonia Otaru include a local hot spring named Otaru Unga no Yu and complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring the area. The property features a 24-hour front desk for convenience and offers luggage storage services.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is within walking distance of several landmarks, including the Otaru City Art Museum and Otaru Canal Terminal, both about 0.5 km away. The nearest airport, New Chitose Airport, is 40 km from the property; private parking is available on-site for a daily fee.

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Hotel Sonia Otaru offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room B Canal view Non-Smoking

2 persons

240 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Large Twin Room B Non-Smoking

2 persons

280 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Twin Room Non-Smoking

2 persons

390 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Large Twin Room C Non-Smoking

2 persons

360 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Hotel Sonia Otaru offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Onsen!

“The onsen facilities were clean and beautifully maintained, providing a perfect spot to unwind after a long day in the snow.” view full review

Cozy Comfort!

“The canal view room had a lovely sitting area, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the Snow Light Path Festival right from our window.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of tasty options, ensuring we started our day on the right foot.” view full review

Unique Parking System!

“While the pay parking had a bit of a quirky reservation method, it ultimately worked smoothly and allowed for convenience during our stay.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.2/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Sonia Otaru Location

1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Japan, Hokkaido

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1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Japan, Hokkaido

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Kitaichi Glass Otaru

3900 ft

Museum

Otaru City General Museum

4600 ft

Landmark

Otaru City Art Museum

2100 ft

Landmark

Otaru Sakaimachi Street

3800 ft

Landmark

Takuboku Ishikawa's Tanka Inscriptions

2100 ft

Landmark

Kamome Yobu Shojo Statue

2400 ft

Museum

The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

2100 ft

Landmark

Ryugu Shrine

4400 ft

Nearby

5 Minatomachi

Otaru Canal

1200 ft

1 Chome-3-1 Ironai

Otaru Art Base

500 ft

The Site of Temiya Line

1100 ft

1 Chome-1-8 Ironai

Otaru Taishou Glass Palace

1800 ft

2 Chome-1-20 Ironai

Otaru City General Museum Canal Museum

700 ft

1-3-10

Former Mitsui Sumitomo Bank Otaru Branch

500 ft

1-1-12 Ironai

Otaru Canal Terminal

700 ft

1 Chome-8-6 Ironai

Former Hokkaido Bank Head Office

900 ft

1-11-16 Ironai

Otaru Museum

1000 ft

1-3-1 Ironai Otaru Art Base

Nitori Museum of Art

600 ft

1-1-6 Ironai

Taishougarasu Museum

1000 ft

1-6-25

Kokkaido Kamishoji Bldg

500 ft

2-11-1

Former Yasuda Bank Otaru Branch

600 ft

1-6-32 Ironai

Former Otaru Chamber of Commerce and Industry

400 ft

1-2-18 Ironai

Former Tsushin Densetsu Hama Building

400 ft

1-6-27 Ironai

Former Tsukamoto Store

400 ft

2-1-20 Ironai

Former Otaru Warehouse

700 ft

1-10-21 Ironai

Former Dai-Ichi Bank

800 ft

1-20 Sakaimachi

Musicbox Laboratory Kaimeiro

1300 ft

1-9-5 Ironai

Otaru Bungakukan

1000 ft

2-3-12

Former Ohie Warehouse

1100 ft

2-4-7 Ironai

Former Hayakawa Branch Store

1100 ft

Restaurants

Otaru Soko No.1

800 ft

5-4 Minatomachi

Sizzle

600 ft

1-4-16 Ironai Hotel Nord Otaru 2F

Hokkaiaburiyaki Ungasoko

900 ft

5-4 Minatomachi

Ironai Soba

1000 ft

1-5-8 Ironai

Cafe Ironai Shokudo

900 ft

1-6-27 Ironai

Uroko Banya

500 ft

1-5-16 Ironai

Otaru Chinese Restaurant Hao

1300 ft

1-2-18 Ironai Kyowahama Bldg.

Sawasakisuisan Kaisenshokudo

1300 ft

1-17 Ironai Otaru Denuki Koji 1F

Masazushi Zenan

1200 ft

1-2-1 Ironai

The Ball

1400 ft

1-8-25 Ironai Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru 1F

Sushiko

800 ft

2-2-6 Ironai

Getting around

City Centre

Otaru6 min · 1700 ft

Airports

Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)58 min · 24.0 mi

New Chitose Airport (CTS)128 min · 53.0 mi

Train

Otaru Station3 min · 700 ft

Minami Otaru Station18 min · 5000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:00

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at JPY 1200 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of JPY2,420 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:

147

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Sonia Otaru from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 648 verified reviews

8.1/10

Great

81%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Comfort

8.3/10

Facilities

8.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.2/10

Location

8.9/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.4/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

7.9/10

based on 288 reviews

3.5/5

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