Grand Mercure Wakayama, a Certified 'Welcome Baby Inn,' Introduces Two New Room Types

Family Superior Twin (with bed pulled out)

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa (Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture / General Manager: Kazunori Tanaka), an all-inclusive resort hotel offering views of the magnificent Pacific Ocean from all guest rooms, has begun selling two new room types: the 'Family Superior Twin' and the 'Standard Triple.' These rooms are designed to provide a more comfortable stay for family and group travels. In November 2025, the hotel acquired the 'Welcome Baby Inn' certification as an accommodation facility friendly to babies and small children. The newly introduced room types are designed specifically for family and group trips, offering a memorable stay tailored to various travel styles, ranging from families with small children to girls' trips and travels with friends.

In conjunction with the launch of the new rooms, the hotel is also offering exclusive accommodation plans that highlight the unique features of each room. For the projector-equipped 'Family Superior Twin,' there is an accommodation plan that allows guests to enjoy a theater time in their room with special baked goods and drinks prepared by the hotel chef. For the 'Standard Triple,' which features three semi-double beds, a plan recommended for girls' trips and group travels comes with a skincare set and beauty appliances.

[New Room Introduction] Family Superior Twin

Projector-equipped Family Superior Twin Room

This new family-oriented room was created to make family trips more comfortable and enjoyable. The 36-square-meter room is a no-shoes zone, allowing guests to relax barefoot, making it safe for crawling babies and families with small children. In addition to the Hollywood-style beds, a pull-out kids' bed is installed under the main bed, making it recommended for two adults and two children.

Furthermore, the room is equipped with a projector and a cushion sofa, creating a space where the whole family can enjoy watching movies and videos. It provides a stay where the time spent in the room becomes a cherished family memory in itself.

Exclusive Plan

[Full of Benefits] Celebrating the New Family Room: Theater Stay in a No-Shoes Room <Includes Dinner & Breakfast>

Along with a stay in the barefoot-friendly 'Family Superior Twin,' this plan offers special baked goods and drinks prepared by the hotel chef. Furthermore, at the first-floor shop, guests can enjoy a limited-time food experience perk that touches on the unique tastes and culture of Wakayama. The offer includes an all-you-can-eat supply of ice cream made with Wakayama plums and mandarin oranges, or an all-you-can-stuff supply of 'Tsurigane Manju,' a sweet shaped like the bell from the Anchin-Kiyohime legend of Dojoji Temple, Wakayama's oldest temple. This accommodation plan is highly recommended for family trips, allowing guests to fully enjoy both a private theater time in their room and local experiences.

<Plan Overview>

Accommodation Period: Until Thursday, December 31, 2026

Includes: Hotel chef's special baked goods, drinks, all-you-can-eat Wakayama plum and mandarin ice cream OR all-you-can-stuff Tsurigane Manju (one time per room), 1-night/2-day stay, buffet dinner and breakfast, lounge access, and hot springs.

Details: https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/plan/newrooms2026/

* The all-you-can-eat ice cream or all-you-can-stuff Tsurigane Manju benefit depends on the stay date. Guests may use one or the other.

[New Room Introduction] Standard Triple

A new room offering three semi-double beds in a spacious 36-square-meter layout. Guests can stay comfortably even with three people without the need for an extra bed, making it ideal not only for family trips but also for traveling with friends or on a girls' getaway. You can enjoy a stay that suits each travel style in this relaxing room.

Exclusive Plan for the New Room

[Triple Stay] Reward Plan with Beauty Appliances & Skincare Set <Includes Dinner, Breakfast & Lounge Access>

This accommodation plan allows guests to enjoy a personalized, relaxing time even while traveling, in a room equipped with beauty items. It features beauty appliances and a skincare set, making it a highly recommended choice for girls' trips, staycations, or travels dedicated to supporting favorite idols/characters (oshi-katsu).

<Plan Overview>

Accommodation Period: Until Thursday, December 31, 2026

Includes: Skincare set (mini bottles / 1 set per person), beauty appliances (room amenities), 1-night/2-day stay, buffet dinner and breakfast, lounge access, and hot springs.

Details: https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/plan/newrooms2026/

Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa

Standing on elevated ground in Minabe-cho, it offers a breathtaking location overlooking the ocean below. Guests can enjoy bathing in the open-air hot springs while feeling the sea breeze, and savor alcoholic beverages and drinks in the lounge.

This all-inclusive resort hotel is located in Minabe-cho in the central part of Wakayama Prefecture, recognized as Japan's top plum-producing area (*1). Guests can freely enjoy buffet-style meals for breakfast and dinner, drinks including alcohol during dinner, and drinks including alcohol as well as local sweets offered in the lounge, all included in the accommodation fee. In addition, guests can view the magnificent Pacific Ocean scenery from various places within the facility, such as guest rooms, open-air baths, and footbaths drawing water from hot springs, fully enjoying a resort stay away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

(*1) Reference: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 2025 Crop Statistics Survey https://www.maff.go.jp/j/tokei/kouhyou/sakumotu/sakkyou_kazyu/pdf/syukaku_biwa_25.pdf

Albacore Tuna Carpaccio with Plum Vinegar Jelly (Dinner), Umee~ Katsu Burger (Breakfast), Three types of Kishu Nanko Ume: Honey, Bonito, and Shiso (Breakfast)

[Location] 348 Ometsudomari, Yamauchi, Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 645-0012

[TEL] 03-6627-4732 (Reservation Center)

[Access] About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Minabe Station (advance reservation required); about 10 minutes by car from Minabe IC

[Official Website] https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/

About Grand Mercure

Under the concept of 'Discover Local Grandly,' Grand Mercure is a premium brand that honors the cultural richness unique to each locality and provides a high-quality stay experience where tradition, elegance, and authenticity harmonize. Rooted in the essence of each destination, it brings profound immersion to guests through experiences that awaken the five senses and storytelling that respects local charms. Valuing local customs, food culture, art, and connections with people, every experience is carefully woven as a tribute to the land. By fusing international-standard hospitality with local individuality, it offers a rich and premium stay while remaining deeply rooted in the local community. Currently, Grand Mercure operates over 80 hotels in more than 10 countries, with flagship hotels including Grand Mercure Mysore in India, Grand Mercure Belém do Pará in Brazil, and Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro.