A short drive from downtown Kobe across the scenic Akashi Strait Bridge, The Westin Awaji Island Resort and Conference Center features luxurious Western and Japanese-style guest rooms with lush views of the surrounding Awaji International Garden City. Seasonal menus spotlight fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables at the hotel's two restaurants, and the adjoining conference center offers simultaneous interpretation in six languages. Play tennis, swim and unwind in the spa or relaxation room. At night, don't miss the romantic views of Osaka Bay from Centellino, the hotel's main bar. Special Condition Rates confirmed in USD are guaranteed in U.S. dollars when paid in U.S. cash or traveler's checks. Payments made by credit cards at the hotel will be charged in the local currency equivalent based on the daily exchange rate used by the hotel. Currency conversions by banks or credit card companies in processing payments are not within the control of the hotel and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Barber/Beauty Shop
Business Center
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Free Parking
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Newspaper
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Fitness Center or Spa
Tennis
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
VIP Rooms/Services
Rate Disclaimer
Actual rates may vary depending upon availability and season.
Miscellaneous Information
Japanese Yen is the native currency.
Check in time is 3 PM
Check out time is 11 AM
Time Zone is GMT + 9 Hours
Opened in 2000
201 rooms.
0 suites.
10 floors.
Directions
Take Hanshin Highway, cross the Akashi Strait Bridge to Highashiura Interchange, then take Route 28 to the hotel.
Take Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Highway, cross the Oh-Naruto Bridge and take Route 28 to the hotel.
Take the ferry to Tsuna Port. Then take a cab ride along Route 28 or take a bus bound for Iwaya to arrive at the hotel.
Nearby Airports: * Kansai International Airport - 33 Kilometers * Osaka Airport - 46 Kilometers Nearby Cities: * Kobe - 30 Kilometers * Osaka - 50 Kilometers * Kyoto - 85 Kilometers
Kansai International Airport - 33 Kilometers; Osaka Airport - 46 Kilometers
Guarantee Policy
Mandatory credit card guarantee on all reservations.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy will depend on which rate plan and date(s) are being booked. Please see "Rate and Policy Information" when checking availability.
Local Attractions
* Awaji Island - 0.0 mi/0.1 km * Akashi Strait Bridge - 4.3 mi/7.0 km * Awaji Country Club - 8.7 mi/14.0 km * Harima - 13.7 mi/22.0 km * Awaji Goshiki Resort Country Club - 14.9 mi/24.0 km * Kobe - 18.6 mi/30.0 km * Sumoto Golf Club - 18.6 mi/30.0 km * Hanshin Tigers Stadium - 24.9 mi/40.0 km * Osaka - 31.1 mi/50.0 km * Kyoto - 52.8 mi/85.0 km * Nara - 54.1 mi/87.0 km * Hiroshima - 136.7 mi/220.0 km * Tokyo - 279.6 mi/450.0 km
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