I Looked Into HOTEL&SPA Century Marina Hakodate

Besides campsites, I've been continuously researching detour options for those times when you think, 'Let's skip camping today and go on a hotel-cation instead'—it's practically become a series on this blog. This time, I've put together another writeup as one such hotel-cation detour candidate.

This time, I looked into HOTEL&SPA Century Marina Hakodate, drawn in by its location just 5 minutes on foot from Hakodate Station and the phrase 'top-floor infinity spa.' Since I don't drive, a hotel close to the station is a huge plus for me, so I decided to check out the official website.

What Kind of Hotel Is HOTEL&SPA Century Marina Hakodate?

This hotel is located in the port town area of Hakodate City, Hokkaido, and apparently had its grand opening in May 2019. It's about 5 minutes on foot from Hakodate Station, roughly 1-2 minutes on foot from Hakodate Morning Market (the exact wording seems to vary slightly even within the official site), and about 10 minutes on foot from the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse—so it seems to sit right in the heart of Hakodate's sightseeing area.

It apparently has 317 rooms in total across 20 different types, all non-smoking modern rooms, so I got the impression there's a pretty wide range of room options to choose from. Room rates seem to fluctuate based on availability through the official site's search, but going by listings on outside travel sites, there appear to be plans starting from around 25,000 yen for two people sharing a room with breakfast included. Reservations can apparently be made through the official website or by phone.

The Top-Floor Infinity Spa Is What Catches My Eye

Apparently floors 14 and 15 house what's described as the largest spa zone in Hakodate, and the top floor features an open-air bath called the infinity spa, set high up in the sky. According to the description, it offers panoramic views of the bay area and Mt. Hakodate, and even from the photos alone, you could tell the night view must be gorgeous.

After bathing, there's apparently also a space called Stella Lounge where you can cool down while looking out at the night view, so it seems like there's time set aside to relax even after your bath. That said, as for day-use bathing (day spa), it looks like it's limited to specific dates each month, announced on the official site as 'available day-use bathing dates,' and I wasn't able to confirm the specific pricing, hours, or available dates in this research. If you're curious, checking the latest updates directly on the official website seems like the safest bet.

In-House Facilities Worth Checking Out for Indoor Types

The in-house facilities beyond the baths also seem to be pretty extensive. As far as I could find, the following were mentioned.

• Voyager Bar: apparently serves craft beer and wine from Hokkaido, among other things.
• Yuyo Marche Shop: seems to carry original sweets and locally grown vegetables.
• Fitness Gym: apparently equipped with machines made by Technogym.
• Esthetic Salon: seems to have its own original treatment menu exclusive to Century Marina.
• Breakfast Buffet: built around a concept of vegetables, brown rice, and fresh Hokkaido ingredients, apparently featuring over 100 different menu items. There also seems to be a set menu available for kids.
• Dinner: there appear to be three charcoal-grill dinner restaurants, including one serving charcoal-grilled Genghis Khan (Mongolian-style grilled lamb).

As for specific check-in and check-out times, or whether parking is available and its cost, I wasn't able to find any mention within what I checked on the official site's top page or FAQ. It seems like a good idea to confirm this directly on the official website before booking.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked this facility's location using Rakuten Mobile's official "my Area Coverage Simulation," the overall rating came back as 'AAA.' Given that it's also in an urban area close to Hakodate Station, it seems like it should be easy to use in terms of signal too.

Nearby Sightseeing and Food Spots

It's apparently just 1-2 minutes on foot to Hakodate Morning Market, making it a great distance for a stroll before or after breakfast. The Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is also about 10 minutes on foot, so it seems like you could use this as a base—heading out sightseeing and coming back to unwind at the spa in between.

As for the Mt. Hakodate Ropeway or Goryokaku Tower, I couldn't find any specific distance or travel time listed from the hotel on the official site, so I wasn't able to confirm this in my research this time. If you're planning to visit, it might be a good idea to check the route separately.

Wrapping Up

To sum it up again, my impression of HOTEL&SPA Century Marina Hakodate was a hotel located just 5 minutes on foot from Hakodate Station, with a top-floor infinity spa offering panoramic views of both Mt. Hakodate and the bay area. There were some things I couldn't confirm even on the official site, like the details of day-use bathing or check-in times, but overall it felt like a solid candidate—whether as a home base for sightseeing or as a hotel-cation detour.

Rakuten Mobile signal conditions came back with an AAA rating. If you're curious, you can check it yourself using Rakuten Mobile's official tool, so it might be worth doing a quick check before you head out.

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