Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, food and service.
9.01,314Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at Shintori 5-6.
Unique Rooms Selection Guesthouse RICO offers a choice between traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring or cozy dormitory rooms with bunk beds. Each room is designed to provide a comfortable and stylish stay for guests.
Shared Lounge and Facilities The property features a welcoming shared lounge where guests can relax and socialize. With shared bathroom facilities and a free luggage storage service, convenience and comfort are top priorities at Guesthouse RICO.
Convenient Location Located just a 45-minute bus ride from Kansai International Airport, Guesthouse RICO is the perfect starting point for your Wakayama adventure. Explore nearby attractions such as Wakayama Marina City, Shiotsu-kō, and Shimotsu-kō during your stay.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Wakayama? Book your stay at Guesthouse RICO now!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Bar
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 1,314 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.9
- Service9.4
- Location9.4
- Rooms8.3
- Amenities8.9
- Value8.3
- Food & drink9.4
Guests mention
Stylish accommodationsHelpful staff
TakamitsuJapanまた泊まりたいです！！
自分の用途に合った部屋を選べる所です！部屋それぞれの良い点があるので、一人での利用も団体での利用も可能と思います！
５階なのですが、ドミトリーの方々の多くは共用洗面台がある側のトイレとシャワーを使っていた印象でした。中々難しい事情とは思いますが、何処かにもう一つトイレがあれば更に良いと思いました！
MIKIJapanもっと前から知っておきたかったです。
とてもシンプルなお洒落なおやどなのに、どこか懐かしい感じがする不思議な雰囲気でした。
動線がうまくできていて、たくさんの方が滞在しているのに、とても落ち着けます。
一階のカフェのお料理もとても美味しかったです。
朝カフェで簡単なモーニングがあったら、すごく嬉しい。
JalalCanadaBe careful with private rooms some are in bathroom
Amazing staff and kind .
Room literally is in bathroom where everyone go .
The entrance is inside bathroom too . 🙈
You can hear people cleaning their nose washing face .. I think I just had a bad luck and other rooms…
NatsukiJapan最高
スタッフの対応が良い
施設がキレイでオシャレ
広々としていて開放感がある
食事が美味しい（バスクチーズケーキ、焼きたてパン）
間借りのFiveYelloCoffeeさんのコーヒーも美味しかった
TaechangKorea, Republic of엘리베이터 에어컨 식당
Laura CamilleBelgiumChambre super spacieuse, mega équipée, propre.
La chambre était vraiment belle et très confortable pour 2 personnes.
Le rooftop et les communs sont vraiment super.
Aucune insonorisation.
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Shintori 5-6, Wakayama, Japan
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note, additional fees apply for late check-in after 22:00. Please contact the property directly for details.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Guesthouse RICO
What time is check-in and check-out at Guesthouse RICO?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Guesthouse RICO allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Guesthouse RICO have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Guesthouse RICO?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
How do I book Guesthouse RICO?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Guesthouse RICO?
Shintori 5-6, Wakayama.
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