Guesthouse RICO
640-8111 Wakayama, Wakayama, Shintori 5-6, Japan – Great location - show map
It has a cool feel to it and the owner gave great recommendations. Bunk room was nice and glad we get small discount on the sento close by

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Guest house RICO is located in Wakayama, a 45-minute bus ride from Kansai International Airport. It offers simple yet stylish rooms and free WiFi. Guests can choose to stay in a Japanese-style room fitted with tatami (woven-floor) or dormitory rooms with bunk beds. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. There is a shared lounge at the property. Guests can make use of the free luggage storage service. Wakayama Marina City is 5.6 mi away. Shiotsu-kō is 6.8 mi from Guest house RICO, while Shimotsu-kō is 8.7 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Guesthouse RICO has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 3, 2016- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar

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- Nathan
Japan
“It has a cool feel to it and the owner gave great recommendations. Bunk room was nice and glad we get small discount on the sento close by” - Alex
United States of America
“Best hostel over ever stayed in. So clean, SUPER cool common space, stocked kitchen, big rooms, nice and communicative staff, and bathrooms with everything you need.” - Maricris
Japan
“I loved everything about the guesthouse… the staffs are so kind and approachable. The place was nice too.. Thank you for letting us stay😊❤️” - Eric
United States of America
“Everything. It was a beautiful hostel. Cozy vibes and very cycling friendly” - Taylor
United States of America
“the ethnic is wonderful. you can tell they’ve thought about a lot of things and they’ve done their best to make everything as convenient and work as smoothly as possible. The shared kitchen is awesome with lots of books. The elevator runs quickly....” - Georgina
Japan
“My stay at guesthouse RICO was great. The dormitory was clean and comfortable. I enjoyed using the kitchen and coworking space. The cheesecake is very good too!” - Zoey
United States of America
“Very hospitable owner, adorable property, and great common area to hang out with a coffee or drink!” - Thanh
Vietnam
“Renovation from 50-year appartment to modern mixed tradition guesthouse” - Markens
Hong Kong
“Very nice place with lots of charm and character, vintage look, good vibes, nice staff, nice dorm not cramped. Loved this hostel.” - Arry
Indonesia
“Truly like family place, we can connect with a lot of new friend”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi! do u provide luggage storage service?
Hi! If you mean you would like to store your luggage before check-in & after check-out, we provide luggage storage. . Does my answer make sense?Answered on 22 February 2023こんにちは。今日から、一泊の予約をしたいのですが、予約サイトにチェックイン時に現金で支払うことができると書いていても、予約を完了するにはクレジットカード番号の入力必要があります。 事前の予約なしに、今日の午後5時〜午後6時頃直接ゲストハウスに来ることは可能ですか?
すみません。現地決済の方でも、クレジットカード番号の入力をお願いする設定にしております。直接でも大丈夫ですよ。お支払いは現金、カード、キャッシュレス決済など可能です。Answered on 22 April 2021Hi, I want to book double room w/ private bathroom. Is there a bidet or automatic toilet? Does it have own kitchen? What is the nearest train station?
Hi. There is not bidet or automatic toilet in the double room with private bathroom. There is only one bidet toilet in the shared area. In that's ro..Answered on 14 May 2023Free Parking available?
No. We don't have fee parking. There are any coin-parking near by for 300 or 400 yen per day.Answered on 30 July 2022Is the quadruple room equipped with private bathroom including toilet , not sharing with other guests?
A toilet and a shower room are located indoors. Washstands are shared.Answered on 2 August 2023Hello do you have 2 Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom for 31st night ?
Sorry, we don't have 2 Quadruple Room. We have just a room for max 10 people.Answered on 30 July 2022- Still looking?

Managed by Takashi Miyahara & Mari Tachibana
Property info
Languages Spoken
English,JapaneseArea info *
Amenities of Guesthouse RICOGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Guesthouse RICO accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Guesthouse RICO
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Guesthouse RICO is 1,000 feet from the center of Wakayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Guesthouse RICO include:
- Bed in Dorm
- Twin
- Double
- Family
- Quad
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The prices at Guesthouse RICO may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Guesthouse RICO is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guesthouse RICO offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental