Reviews of APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae 3 stars
630-8228 Nara, Nara, Kamisanjomachi 29-1, Japan
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpotlessly clean, helpful staff , all amenities were excellent
I liked everything
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed a comfortable stay. We look forward to welcoming you again. Front Hosoi
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewConvenient location next to Kintetsu station and all the main sights in Nara. Keeps the good standard of APA hotels, which are all very similar to each other (clean, well organised, etc).
Nothing to complain.
Thank you for booking a room at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae. We are delighted to receive your kind words about APA Hotel, and all of our staff are very pleased. We will continue to do our utmost to ensure that you choose us again in the future. Please visit us again when you come to Nara. Front Desk Staff, Ohnaka
Thank you for booking a room at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae. We are delighted to receive your kind words about APA Hotel, and all of our staff are very pleased. We will continue to do our utmost to ensure that you choose us again in the … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPleasant and hassle-free stay. The property is clean, and the staff is courteous and helpful. Overall, it offers a quiet and comfortable experience.
Thank you for staying at 〈APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae〉. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Nara. Front Desk Staff, Ohnaka
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPosition of the hotel
The rooms are a bit too small
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae. Although our rooms are compact, we are able to offer them at reasonable prices by maximising their functionality. We appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you again. Front Desk Staff, Imura
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae. Although our rooms are compact, we are able to offer them at reasonable prices by maximising their functionality. We appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat central location. Near the train station and deer parks and shrines.
Very very small rooms.
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel 〈KINTETSU-NARA EKIMAE〉. Although compact, the rooms are equipped with a bedside controller, a 50-inch LCD TV, and our original “cloud fit” beds. The rooms are also designed with the environment in mind, from the architecture to the facilities. We will continue to strive to be a hotel that is chosen by many people. Front Itaya
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel 〈KINTETSU-NARA EKIMAE〉. Although compact, the rooms are equipped with a bedside controller, a 50-inch LCD TV, and our original “cloud fit” beds. The rooms are also designed with the environment i… Show more
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was the most spacious hotel we stayed of of the 6 hotels we stayed during our visit. Love the location.
Rooms still small compared to U.S
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae. We look forward to seeing you again. Front Desk, Hosoi
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location between two rail stations Staff very helpful and friendly
Tiny rooms
Thank you for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are very pleased to receive your compliments on our location and the hospitality of our staff. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the size of your room. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by the small size of your room, but we have focused on the quality of the beds and amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Thank you for your kind attention. Thank you for your kind attention. We will continue to make every effort to be your choice in the future. Front Desk Ohnaka
Thank you for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are very pleased to receive your compliments on our location and the hospitality of our staff. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the size of your room. We are so… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation.
Check-in process. Nobody speaks English. Requires processing personal data (Passport, card CVV, etc.) without any justification and legal basis (no extra policy, forms, and reasons for data processing, do not delete your data after checkout, even if requested). Rooms and beds are extremely small and not proper for two people. Breakfast is served in a nearby coffee shop and does not meet the standard (the quality of breakfast)
Thank you very much for choosing APA Hotel <KINTETSU-NARA EKIMAE>. Regarding your comment about our staff, we will share the problem with all our staff members and make improvements to satisfy our guests. Regarding the passport issue, we are required by Japanese law to ask all overseas guests to submit their passports. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will take it into consideration in the future. We will continue our efforts to become the hotel of choice for many guests in the future.
Thank you very much for choosing APA Hotel <KINTETSU-NARA EKIMAE>. Regarding your comment about our staff, we will share the problem with all our staff members and make improvements to satisfy our guests. Regarding the passport issue,… Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat personel and spacious room. Great for the price. Ideal location near Train Staitions and attractions
Thank you very much for choosing APA Hotel <KINTETSU−NARA EKIMAE>. We are very pleased to read that you were satisfied with our services. Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule to write this heartwarming message. We will work hard every day to continue to be your choice, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel. Front Itaya
Thank you very much for choosing APA Hotel <KINTETSU−NARA EKIMAE>. We are very pleased to read that you were satisfied with our services. Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule to write this heartwarming message… Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAll good
Thank you for choosing APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are very pleased to hear that you are satisfied with our services. Thank you very much for your kind attention. We hope to see you again soon. Front desk Ueda
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified review3 minute walk to the train and bus station, immaculate hotel
Area is a bit quiet after hours
Thank you for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are glad to hear your compliments about our location. We look forward to welcoming you again. Front Desk Staff Imura
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel has a good location, and the room is clean.
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We will continue our efforts to be the hotel of choice for many guests in the future. We look forward to welcoming you again. Front desk staff Tanida
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt's an APA hotel — you know what you're getting. The room isn't spacious but it's perfect for a solo traveler. The hotel is always in a convenient location to public transit. There's laundry in the building. The staff are always very helpful and patient.
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are very pleased to receive your compliments. We hope that you will patronize our hotel again when you visit Nara. Front desk Tanida
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
Small rooms
Thank you for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the size of your room. Although the rooms are compact in size, we have paid special attention to the bedding and amenities. We hope you will understand. We look forward to welcoming you again. Front Desk Staff Ohnaka
Thank you for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the size of your room. Although the rooms are compact in size, we have paid special attention to the bedding and amenities. We hop… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was perfect for me. The staff is very kind. It's a great cost benefit.
The room is very small.
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are glad to hear your compliments about our staff. We look forward to welcoming you again. Front Desk Staff
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewRoom was impeccable, staff was extremely friendly, we found everything we needed and more.
Nothing to dislike
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are very pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us during your stay. We hope that you will patronize our hotel again when you visit Nara. Front Desk Tanida
Thank you very much for staying at APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>. We are very pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us during your stay. We hope that you will patronize our hotel again when you visit Nara. Front Desk Ta… Show more