Hotel Maira
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Maira is a sensible booking if you want a low-cost, simple room within walking distance of Okayama station, the castle and Kōraku-en. Skip it if you want hotel facilities beyond the basics, or if reports of drain smells in some bathrooms would bother you.
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This is our Budget pick in Okayama. It suits solo travellers, couples and rail travellers who want a cheap base near the station, shops and restaurants. Guests also like the access to snacks, ice cream and drinks.
It is a two-star hotel, and the listed facilities are short: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. If you want a restaurant, a hot spring bath or a gym, look at our other picks. Guests also report drain smells and small flies in some bathrooms.
Location and getting around
The address is Kita-ku Nishiki-machi 8-16, in Kita Ward. Guests say it is a short walk to the train station, shopping malls and many restaurants.
Okayama Castle and Kōraku-en are each about 1.3 km away, roughly 16 minutes on foot, so a morning at both is easy without transport. Kibitsu Shrine (Bitchū) is about 6.6 km, around 83 minutes on foot. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
Walking times are straight-line estimates. The location score is 8.2.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 1,464 reviews, joint fourth of 5 eligible properties in our sample. It is a solid score, but Okayama's other options rated higher.
Location and value lead the praise. Guests mention the short walk to the station and restaurants, low rates, and access to snacks, ice cream and drinks.
Bathrooms divide opinion. They are described as spacious and clean, but some suffer from drain smells and small flies.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
We saw €59.85 per night for 2 adults in one room. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates. That was 47% below the sample median of €114.
Our Best Value pick, Dormy Inn Okayama Natural Hot Spring, was €125.25 a night with 3 stars and a score of 8.9. Our Luxury pick, ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG, was €225.84 with 4 stars and 8.7.
Hotel Maira costs less than half of Dormy Inn. The trade is a lower score and fewer facilities, so decide how much time you will spend in the room.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible properties in Okayama. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice is reserved. Hotel Maira took it at €59.85, with an 8.3 score from more than 1,400 reviews and a walkable location for the main sights.
Before you book
Breakfast is not listed in our data, so treat it as not confirmed and check with the hotel or plan to eat out. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Parking is not listed either. If you are driving, confirm options and costs before arrival.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Maira close to Okayama station?
Guests describe it as a short walk to the train station, malls and restaurants. Check the exact route on a map.
How far is Hotel Maira from Kōraku-en?
Kōraku-en and Okayama Castle are each about 1.3 km away, roughly 16 minutes on foot. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
Does Hotel Maira serve breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel, or plan to eat at one of the nearby restaurants guests mention.
What extras does Hotel Maira offer?
Guests mention access to snacks, ice cream and drinks. Whether these cost extra is not confirmed, so check what is offered during your stay.
Are there problems with the bathrooms?
Bathrooms are described as spacious and clean, but some guests report drain smells and small flies. Read recent reviews before booking.