Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring
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.
Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring is worth booking if you want a highly rated, well-priced base for walking to Nara's temples and deer park. It suits couples and solo travellers who pack light, because guests say rooms are compact.
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This four-star hotel is at Omiyacho 1-1-6 in Nara. It lists a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and it is tagged for spa facilities. The name refers to a natural hot spring, but bathing facilities, hours and rules are not confirmed in our data, so check them directly.
Skip it if you travel with large suitcases or need space to spread out. Compact rooms are the most common complaint. Families needing family rooms should also look elsewhere, as none are listed.
Location and getting around
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 and say the deer park, local shops and places to eat are within walking distance. By our straight-line estimates, Kōfuku-ji is about 1 km away, around 13 minutes on foot. Tōdai-ji is about 2 km, roughly 25 minutes.
Yakushi-ji is about 3.6 km away, around 45 minutes. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All times are estimates, not measured routes. Parking is not listed, so ask if you are arriving by car.
What guests say
The 9.0 score comes from 4,366 reviews, joint second among the 8 hotels we compared in Nara. That is a large and consistent base. Staff are described as friendly, polite and accommodating with requests. The walk to the deer park, shops and restaurants is the other common plus.
Room size is the weak spot. Guests often find rooms tight, with little space to open suitcases, though some say the space is adequate.
Price compared with our other Nara picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €103.08 a night, about €206 for both nights. That is roughly 34% below the sample median of €155.49. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Henn na Hotel Premier Nara, is four stars, scores 8.6 and cost €96.14 a night. Our Luxury pick, Novotel Nara, is five stars, scores 9.0 and cost €142.99. Onyado Nono costs only about €7 a night more than the Budget pick for a clearly higher score, and about €40 less than the Novotel for the same score.
A buffet breakfast is listed. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Nara. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and price together. A 9.0 score across more than 4,300 reviews, at a price well below the median, made this the strongest all-round option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the reports of compact rooms, check the room size on the booking page and pack light if you can. Confirm hot spring access, opening hours and any rules, whether breakfast is in your rate, and how you will reach Yakushi-ji.
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Is Onyado Nono Nara close to the deer park?
Guests say the deer park is within walking distance. By straight-line estimates Kōfuku-ji is about 13 minutes on foot and Tōdai-ji about 25.
Are the rooms at Onyado Nono Nara small?
Many guests find them compact, with limited space for opening suitcases. Some say the space is adequate, so check the room size listed for your booking.
Does Onyado Nono Nara have a hot spring bath?
The name refers to a natural hot spring and the property is tagged for spa facilities. Details, hours and rules are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
How much does Onyado Nono Nara cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €103.08 a night. Check today's price for your dates.