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3 out of 5
Himawari Hotel
PMB 252 BOX 10003 Garapan, Saipan

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 278 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 278 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariz Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wonwoo

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff here are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Plus, they offer bicycle rentals, which is a great way to explore the area. Another perk is the large store conveniently located on the ground floor, perfect for grabbing quick snacks or anything else you might need. The hotel is within walking distance of some amazing beaches in Garapan, which is a huge bonus. And the room... they're ridiculously spacious! I couldn't help but laugh when I first entered mine because it was so much bigger than I had anticipated. However, it's worth mentioning that the hotel is quite old, and this shows in some areas. The bed was a bit uncomfortable, some amenities are broken, and the room wasn't the cleanest. Overall, I think this hotel would be a good choice for budget travellers like me. I really enjoyed staying at Himawari and I will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice staff here and friendly. The only thing was that there was a renovation of hotel while i was staying there. So, it was a bit aloud of working. Except this, i would be happy to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

NATASHIA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To me, the hotel is so nice, has good service friendly people, clean and neat, but only the problem is, we cannot get our refund of the hotel, because we didnt stay for 4 nights just as we booked and reserved for 4 nights. We only stay for 2 days and 1 night, so when we checked out, we asked for refund, but one of the ladies at the front desk told us or told me that we cannot receive refund...Everything is nice at the hotwl and the employees, but the only problem is the refund.Please next time, please let there be a refund for this kind of guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Rose on Oct 29, 2019
Thank you for your good ratings!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Rose on Oct 16, 2019
Thank you for your ratings we appreciate your time and stay at Himawari

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Rose on Oct 16, 2019
Thank you for staying at Himawari. We appreciate your ratings.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room set up and convenience of restaurant/shop, but the bed was way too firm for me to sleep comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Rose on Oct 16, 2019
Thank you for your stay at Himawari Hotel. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

J.L.J., Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was rather dated, but excellent for the price and rooms were large. Great food and Japanese supermarket at the ground level. Restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, convenient hotel
Easy check in and out. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Danny

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Himawari is in a decent location to night life on Garapan (8 minute walk). If you are a Westerner than the beds will be hard and uncomfortable. They do have the best Japanese restaurant on the island and a convenience store which makes it very convenient. If you want room comforts than I would recommend someplace else but it isn't easy on Saipan. You have Fiesta and Hyatt both of which cost at least $150 per night. Value wise Himawari is 2.5 stars in the Western world.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Response from Rose on Jun 19, 2019
Thank you so much for your feedback. Please visit us again in your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, clean rooms, affordable, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Rose on Jun 19, 2019
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to assist you and hope you will stay again at our hotel in your next visit

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is the only value it holds. The check in process is done by a notebook where your name is listed. The receptionists are also cashiers of the supermarket/bakery/bento place. Which is not ideal since the place is always full of customers shopping. The hallways have lights but are very dim due to low wattage if I’m not mistaken. The floors of the hallway even if they’re being cleaned daily, are dirty and black. I had a leaking toilet in my room that I immediately informed them about, I was told someone will fix it the next day but no one ever came. The room was adequate, good size bathroom, Japanese style toilet and the beds are soft but firm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

sungwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location.
Convenient and spacious room for business work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elvie, Saipan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked that there are useful items in the room that can be used such as kitchen utensils, shower soap, shampoo and conditioner and most especially a refrigerator with a freezer. I also liked that theres cable and wifi!!! The cleaning is okay however the floor feels like it is never swept when i put the sign "make up room". We always had to use our slippers in the room because the floor was very dirty. Overall, its good!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a good location. Staff very friendly and helpful, even when they are super busy. The FOOD is excellent here. Safe location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Felixberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saipan Trip Oct 2018
I enjoyed the overall ambience. The water pressure was amazing and love the size of the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

EMILY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had no elevators no iron/board, no complimentary coffee or tea, aroma from restaurant permeates in room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Hongjin, Seoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good grocery store is on the first floor. A variety of Japanese-style lunches and foods are available.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Rose on Jul 17, 2018
Thank you for your positive feedback. We value your comment.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Rose on Jul 17, 2018
Thank you for your stay. We hope that you satisfied in our service during your stay in our hotel

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Walking distance to most restaurants, stores, shopping, etc... in garapan hotel street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Rose on Jul 17, 2018
Thank you for your positive feedback. We hope that we give the good service during your stay in our hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cold aircon and hot water. Store / cafe / bodega thing inside has some good, cheap food. For the price point, an amazing hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not Quite What I Expected
The reception is located in a grocery store, so kinda weird. The beds and pillows were really hard, but it may have been a cultural thing. The location, though “centrally” located, was in a weird, “shady” side street. however the rooms were large and clean. I also loved the Japanese restaurant attached to the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Stay
Great Location, convenient store below, close to bars and restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

JIYOUNG, SEOUL KOREA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I checked in early in the morning, there was nobody at the check-in counter but in a couple of minute one staff helped me to check-in. Check in procedure was so simple, I gabe her my name and she gave me room key. Room was not so good when compared the pictures in the website. Most of the staffs were kind enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
An ok place to stay.
It was ok. Best was it had plenty of parking. Restaurant was rated best, but we don't like Japanese food so didn't eat there. It was a nice experience. Check in was easy. Bed ok. Pretty clean. Would probably stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Amy, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great for inexpensive
Great location, walking distance to Garapan and good food, and the hotel was above a delicious bakery and deli. The actual hotel room was smelly, old, but clean. Definitely a budget hotel but worth the price because it was so cheap and I loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Xingde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Thank you for staying at our hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Shoshanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good, very convenient to Garapan
This was a very nice place. The room is big (huge bathroom), everything works well except the internet wi-fi which is sometimes too slow to function. Shower is hot and has good pressure. Toilet is heated and has multiple rinse settings. The light in the bathroom isn't great for makeup application. Refrigerator and A/C are cold. There is a safe with a key, a water hot pot, an iron, hair dryer, dishes, soaps/shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes. The tv has limited channels, pretty much just USA and a PBS station in English other than ads. Market downstairs with lots of food, drinks, furniture, anything you might need and a restaurant that I haven't tried. Best if you speak and read some Japanese, but everyone is very nice and helpful if you only speak English. Easy walk to all of Garapan.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Thank you for staying at Himawari Hotel. Thank you also for your positive feedback.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Would Stay Again~!
Himawari is a very basic hotel with no frills. It reminded me of college dorms. If you are looking for a budget hotel but don't want to stay in thise tacky motel-esque places, this is the place for you. There is nothing fancy but has all the necessities. The staff is warm and friendly. The hotel had a super-market on the first floor so it was convenient to pick things up on the way. There is also a restaurant attached to the hotel which I hesr great reviews about from the locals for Japanese food. It is a ten -fifteen minute walk to Micro beach by Fiesta & Hyatt Regency hotel. The DFS store is five minutes away and there is a I LOVE SAIPAN shop where you can pick up souvenirs nearby also. I would not recommend a single lady to walk around at night alone as it can get a little dark and sketchy. I'd stay here again if I were to visit Saipan again!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Hope when you come back here in Saipan you will prioritize Himawari Hotel to stay.

8/10 Good

EUNJUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient Stay
Our stay at the Himawari Hotel was great. The first night we got there we weren't so sure about how the hotel would be because of the exterior condition but when you get inside the rooms they are clean and comfortable. The hotel was also located above a local mart where you can buy sushi/rice sort of lunchboxes to go. The convenience factor of the stay was awesome. Really glad we stayed at the Himawari instead of one of the more expensive resorts as it was quite good and plenty less expensive. Hope other travelers take a look here.

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost perfect...A/C not cold
A/C was not cold even if set to lowest temperature. Someone smoked in the room before. TV but no cable. Other than that, it's a nice room and good for the price. Good supply of hot water. The best part is the availability of food below. Nice location!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In need of repair and a good cleaning
Hotel is rundown, things falling apart, and room smelled. The neighborhood it is located in is run down, kind of worry about your safety walking back from the main drag at night. I won't stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Rogelio

Liked: Room comfort
Close to the main district and beaches
I have stayed here four years ago. I just need a place to sleep at night and its close to the main district (Garapan). A bit noisy during daytime due to ongoing construction. Japanese food are available on the ground floor store which is convenient. Having work in hotel before and had travel a lot, I would recommend the front staff get more training on customer service. Not bad, but a customer friendliness and being a little bit flexible goes a long way.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would rather stay in a Motel-6
Extremely hard mattress. Construction in the hotel daily.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Great stay close to everything
I enjoy staying at this hotel when I travel to Saipan resturant is great grocery store and bakery cant ask for anything else

8/10 Good

Ross, Yona Guam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Himawari. Saipan
Good inexpensive place to stay for a few days.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great stay close to everything bentos are great
Great stay deeper cleaning is needed mostly dusting otherwise I would stay there again. Fresh bakery everyday is wonderful

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Water is super salty. Ants everywhere.
I read other people's review about water being salty. I had experienced Saipan tap water being bad, but this hotel's water was as salty as seawater. Due to this reason, it was difficult to take shower since I tasted salt.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value, large room
The room was quite large. But mattress was very hard. Grocery store below the hotel was very handy. Staff was friendly and helpful.

4/10 Poor

lucy, s

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty and old than i expexted for a japanese hotei
The only goid things is cheap. Far from the major road, room is old and tasty.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Happy
The hotel was very basic, but it was comfortable and cheapz the Japanese toilet was cool too.

8/10 Good

L, San Francisco

Liked: Room comfort
Good Stay
The hotel is definitely basic, but it is way cheaper than any other option in Saipan. It is comfortable enough (and I am pretty picky). There are washing machines in the hall, a cool Japanese toilet and a store downstairs.

8/10 Good

Aram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service