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Reviews of DogoYaya 4 stars

790-0841 Ehime, Matsuyama, Dogo Takocho 6-1, Japan

#14 of 56 hotels in Matsuyama

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 75 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed felt just a little uncomfortable.

    Great location, near the Dogo Onsen and has free orange juice in the lobby. Provides plenty of ammenities.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2024

    8.0
    The good and the bad
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    "What is this, a room for ants?!" Shower seemed a bit old and dirty, and the whole space seemed a little dingy and claustrophobic.

    It's difficult for me to come up with a rating for this place. It felt to me like Yaya was a former business hotel that was bought out and renovated to try and become something a bit more upscale... The room is absolutely tiny and if you have large luggage you will have difficulty placing and opening it inside. The window was small and frosted, making the space feel even more cramped. The shower seemed a bit dirty and old, but I think the intention here is that you're going to go bathe at Dogo Onsen. But whatever was lacking in the room was made up in the amenities -- the mikan juice on tap was a nice feature and we certainly drank our money's worth over the time we stayed here, and the breakfast buffet was excellent, with far more choices than I expected. You have a whole salad bar, hot food made to order, curries, hamburg, breads, soups, fish, fresh orange juice, coffee, etc etc etc. So, if you're staying in Matsuyama to visit Dogo and that's it, this place is a great place to be for a night. If you're visiting for a few days, I would go elsewhere, or see if they have larger rooms available.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable and comfortable futon type beds

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Discounted tickets to Dogo Onsen, which is only a few minutes walk from the hotel. Towel bar and orange on tap in the reception. Amenities bar includes face masks and mouthwash. Free supper of rice with dashi. Very clean hotel. You are required to remove your shoes before entering the room. Love the depth of the bathtub in the room.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location and free use of yukatas!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was lovely with comfortable mattresess but it was very small.

    DogoYaya was excellently located walking distance to the two main onsens in town. There is a delightful shopping strip which includes lovely restaurants nearby and heaps of parking on site if you are driving. The hotel itself had great staff who did their very best to speak to us in English. The have a nice resting space in the lobby where you can have tea and coffee and free champaign during happy hour on the evening. They also provided yukatas complete with tabi socks and shows for us all to wear when we went to the onsen.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great breakfast and friendly front desk staff. Also love the orange juice at the entrance and the snacks at night.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nil.

    Culture experience.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    10
    Nice and comfortable room. We liked the hotel very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hope the kimono set was overlapping better. It's very pretty but we couldn't wear them because they would split when we walked and showed our legs.

    Very nice accommodation closed to Dogo Onsen. Very good breakfast and plenty of orange juice.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was quite small, we could not lay down our suitcases simultaneously.

    The hotel was well located and the breakfast was quite good. Many restaurants nearby and very close to the famous Onsen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    wouldn’t provide extra pillows

    walking distance to Dogo Onsen free orange juice great toiletries and towels selection

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Nice location.
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    Our room was nice size. Free orange juice. And the location just right.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Hotel provides all amenities and also orange joice from taps!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny double room.

    Good location, in a middle of Dogo onsen town.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    We enjoyed our stay here! Excellent reception service and facilities. The breakfast spread, and not forgetting choices o
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and excellent service

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the room was smaller than I expected but we just slept for 2 nights and most of time was we were out so that was enough! about the shower, it was more simple and easy one compared to Onsen- Yado(Japanese traditional style hotel)but most of guests who use this hotel take a bath at Dogo-Onsen and we olso did so that is also not a problem.

    All the staff were amazing! We went to earlier cuz we wanted put our lagguage and they were so kind to us.Even if we din't checked-in on that they told us that we can have free orange juice. and you can have choose Towel every time you go Dogo-onsen to use it! So you can try which IMABARI TOWEL you like! that was amazing!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Orange juice from the tap! Plenty of amenities available should one wish to go to one of the onsen nearby. The hotel also has free yukata and towel rental

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Would like to compliment staff Yamada san for his helpfulness and patience from checking in and detailed explanation of
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and has various supply of amenities

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel, but not for light sleepers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our first night we had no neighbors so it was an absolutely perfect night of sleeping. The second night, the neighbors checked in at 11:30 pm. They made terrible noise through the wall even when speaking normally. Unfortunately their bathroom was next to our bed such that every time they would flush the toilet or run water it wakes you up, loud!

    Fabulous location just a few minutes walking to onsens and shotengai, smoke free, great staff, perfect choice of breakfast selections, very nice beds, standard twin room includes toilet and shower and is not at all too small of a room. But the catch is if you have anyone in the room next to you…

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    I enjoyed the long stay. Matsuyama Castle is worth visiting and if you can. Take the boat from Takahama over to Hiroshim
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning doesn’t work properly, so in my room (606) the air conditioner and humidifier had to be on if not the quality of the air was so poor without. And it was really loud.

    It’s so central. And easy to navigate around. The staff is amazing and the breakfast is really good, you should try the toast and honey tea! The double room is big enough for one person :) (but really small)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Splendid!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are exceptionally small

    The juice on tap and towel selection for guests.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    My second visit, little has changed in 10 years. I would look forward to returning in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative to say

    Dogo Yaya is exceptional as a mid- range hotel and deserves the many industry awards it has received. Staff are most welcoming and helpful in explaining the accommodation facilities and inclusions (morning breakfast and evening sea bream rice), also the discount ticketing for the three Dogo Onsen baths, available through the hotel, and complementary yukata, geta, towels, soap, etc. All has been considered for guests to have a relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    4 min away of the onsen!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s close to the onsen and the staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very helpful and safe place to stay, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Was lovely breakfast and good choices of food and nice place to eat, very helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    Friendly staff, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, walking distance to Dogo Onsen. Rooms clean, modern yet traditional. Towel menu in reception. Free Yukata to wear to Onsen. Discount vouchers for Onsen.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wifi

    staff

    Stayed in July 2023

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