WeBase TAKAMATSU

Not too far from the station. Every bed has 2 hangers and is equipped storage area. There is a double door to get to the kitchen, vending machine and washing machine + drier, which reduces the noise from outside. The fridge was equipped with pen+paper+tape in case you need to leave your food or drinks. The staff was very kind when asked for information about the area around.

The smoking room is through the kitchen, and despite the good ventilation system you could smell the smoke every time that door is opened while you're eating in the kitchen. Also, besides not being able to get in through the double door without the card, you also cannot get out - it makes you not forget the card, but it's also a bit annoying when your hands are full of toiletries.

Good location: a little far from Takamatsu Station & the port area, but you can hop a bus easily. As well, the place is right next to some shopping & dining arcades, which meant I could explore the hubbub of Saturday night social events. Bed areas were comfortable & large enough even for tall people, with an adjustable light inside. The common area had a fridge, microwave & hangout spaces for small groups to gather too. Free manga collection on each floor! It’s all in Japanese so foreign tourists might not be able to use it, but it’s still a unique touch and you can still enjoy it if you’re a manga fan. Coin laundry was really helpful for backpackers like me who have to carry their used clothes with them, and the staff were very helpful!

There were some guests who were a little bit loud even late at night, but even so, that isn’t the hotel’s fault. Also, the steps for the upper pods are in front of the entrance for the lower pods, so if you’re in a lower pod you should mind your head as you exit.

I really enjoyed my stay here. Very clean and comfortable place with capsule beds where you can pull down the curtain to have privacy. Although there are many beds, I never got bothered by the noise of other guests. There is a shared kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave and you can even cook your own food! From the kitchen, there is an amazing view of the city. Nice shower rooms with shampoo and soap supply and there were even skin creams and stuff available! But my biggest enjoyment was the buffet breakfast. You pay a little bit more but wow, I've never had such an amazing buffet breakfast and I travelled a lot in my life! I had to try all the different kinds of food and even while writing about it now I wish I could go back to enjoy it again. Must-stay place in Takamatsu.

If I have to be picky it was that the light in the room wouldn't go out earlier than 11 PM (I go to bed earlier) and also the constant noise of the air refreshing machines. The locker system works, but seems many guests have issues using it.

My husband stayed here for 3 nights. He stayed at dormitory area and he was very satisfied with it. Also the staff in hotel were very helpful for everything. His SIM card had a problem during his stay, and he needed to be helped by them. The problem was SIM card and a staff gave him a router, it was very helpful. Thank you so much for this generous help!!!

He didn't mention about the negative part. He compared the same kind of hotel at Kobe, and he really liked here much better than the others.

Excellent property in the main heart of Takamatsu! Friendly staff, helpful and welcoming. The dorm rooms were spacious and the sleeping pod was comfortable. Noise travels a bit within though. The available kitchen space was convenient for use in food prep or otherwise. Not many amenities for those staying in shared spaces but it was still very nice. The location is very convenient to main shopping areas and walkways. About 15-20 minutes walking from Takamatsu JR Station to WeBase.

WiFi connectivity was good but speeds were quite slow... about 50-100KB/s average for anything.

Really nice stay! The staff were friendly, and the capsule was clean and comfortable. There was a huge selection of provided toiletries, and replacing the towel each morning was a nice touch. The location was excellent and close to the shopping streets, and the wifi both in the room and the common area downstairs was strong (I was watching a livestream event on my phone throughout the weekend evenings without any issues). Definitely recommended to anyone visiting Takamatasu!

Although there was a set of lockers directly by my bed, none of them were actually FOR my bed, as mine was down in the corridor. The showers and bathrooms were excellent, but it would've been nice to have a changing room so I could get changed in the morning without doing so in the capsule.

The property is located a few bus stations away from Takamatsu JR station accessible by many buses. Our twin room have two semi-double beds. The layout of our room has two sections: a living room and shower/toilet in the front, and sleeping area in the back. It comes with two TV and Nespresso machine. The staff are very helpful. There are many pamphlets available at the lobby in English and a neighborhood map on the wall that shows many restaurants within a 5-min walk radius. It has coin laundry. Complimentary ochatsuke at night is a nice touch.

The location is in the center of the city, so it is easy to find some nice restaurants and cafes near by the hotel. The breakfast is fantastic, there were many kinds of food. The hotel staffs were friendly and helpful. The room was also clean and there were some nespresso capsels, we could drink some nice cup of coffee in the room.

We had to wash our clothes at the laundry after long journey, so we need more place to hang our washed clothes in the room. It was just for our problem, so nothing wrong for the hotel side.

This is my second time staying at WeBase Takamatsu; I chose to stay here again after a good experience in December 2020. Back in 2020, I remembered that the staff were so sweet, and the room (even though it was small) was comfortable enough; at that time, there weren't many other guests. This time, I visited Takamatsu again for the Setouchi Triennale, and was happy for WeBase to see that business was booming; there were many guests when I visited. I got the single room again, and I found it comfortable. The bed was soft, and the art of the sleeping cat was really cute. I also appreciated the Nespresso capsules. The staff, as always, were very nice and friendly, and I enjoyed the free ochazuke at night. I also like the lounge; it's spacious, well-lit, and cozy, although this time I sadly didn't have enough time to just chill in the lounge. (Also, since there were lots of people, it was a bit noisy, and... I was already tired from a long day, so I decided to just have quiet time in my room.) If I had more time, though, I would've liked to maybe relax and hang out a bit longer (WeBase's check-out time, 11:00, is an hour later than most accommodations in Japan, which is great for those who want to sleep in and/or rest a little longer. I wanted to do that, but unfortunately I had to catch an earlier ferry for the Triennale!) Anyway, even though there are hotels that are closer to Takamatsu Station, I still prefer WeBase for its vibe, homey atmosphere, and reasonable cost. (I tried the breakfast before, and it was good and very filling; too bad I didn't have time to have the hotel's breakfast this time.) I hope to be able to stay at WeBase again next time, though it's quite a popular hotel so I'd have to book early!

Personally I don't really have anything to complain about, but just a heads up that for solo travelers who are tall and/or who have a lot of luggage, the solo room and the toilet might be too narrow for you. Also, I think it would be nice if the hotel had more coin laundries (if possible)!

The dormitory was almost empty. Although it's mixed, the staff assigns each gender beds in different aisles. They also provide a fresh towel every day, which was surprising for a dormitory. The staff speaks English surprisingly well and is very helpful. It's located very conveniently next to a very large shopping street, about a 20 minute walk to the main station or a 10 minute bus ride.

There is a very loud ventilation exhaust in the dormitory. Luckily by bed was in a different aisle, otherwise sleeping would have been impossible. Also, the pods don't have ventilation inside, thus they get very hot during the night when you close your bed curtain. The sink in the bathroom only provides warm water at a fixed temperature. You can't change it nor set it to cold.