Arima Royal Hotel vs Waseido Zen
Both are in Takarazuka, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Yamaguchicho-Koukaen
Arima Royal Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Ryokan★★★★Yamaguchicho-Koukaen
Waseido Zen
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.
Choose Arima Royal Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 40 / 8)
Choose Waseido Zen if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 40)
Why is Arima Royal Hotel better than Waseido Zen?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
Why is Waseido Zen better than Arima Royal Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (518 vs 159), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arima Royal Hotel vs Waseido Zen: which hotel is better? | Arima Royal Hotel | Waseido Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 159 | 518 +359 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 63 |
| Rank in Takarazuka | bottom 29% +6% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Yamaguchicho-Koukaen centre | 1.0 km | 930 m |
| To public transport | 370 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79 | 78 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | 8 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Arima Royal HotelWaseido Zen
- Waseido Zen is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- Arima Royal Hotel: €293 a night on average · Waseido Zen: €124 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Takarazuka by month
All months
| Month | Arima Royal Hotel | Waseido Zen |
|---|---|---|
| December | €289 | €124 |
| January | €274 | €110 |
| February | €285 | €110 |
| March | €298 | €110 |
| April | €265 | €140 |
| May | €251 | €119 |
| June | €236 | €119 |
| July | €267 | €119 |
| August | €378 | €171 |
| November | €388 | €113 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Arima Royal Hotel prices by monthWaseido Zen prices by month
Location
110 m apart
Arima Royal Hotel: city centre: 11 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 18 km, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Waseido Zen: city centre: 11 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 18 km, 78 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Arima Royal Hotel or Waseido Zen: common questions
Which is cheaper, Arima Royal Hotel or Waseido Zen?
Over the year Waseido Zen costs about €124 a night on average against €293 at Arima Royal Hotel, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Arima Royal Hotel and Waseido Zen?
The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score