小田別荘 難波 ODA Villa Namba

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about ODA Villa Namba? It’s tucked away in this quiet residential pocket of Suminoe-ku that honestly feels like a completely different world from the chaos you’d expect being so close to Namba. I mean, you’re literally a stone’s throw from all the action, but when you’re walking down Kohama street to get there, it’s got this almost suburban vibe with local convenience stores and the kind of small restaurants where salarymen grab their morning coffee.

The villa itself – and I guess that’s what they’re going for with the name – actually does feel more like staying at someone’s really well-appointed home than a typical hotel. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that overly formal hotel ceremony, and the staff seemed genuinely happy to see guests rather than just going through the motions. What really impressed me was how they’d thought about the little things that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than just a night or two. The rooms have this lived-in comfort that’s hard to fake – proper lighting for reading, outlets where you actually need them, and honestly some of the most comfortable bedding I’ve encountered in Osaka. The whole place has this clean, minimalist aesthetic but it doesn’t feel sterile like some of those ultra-modern hotels can.

Here’s the thing about the location that took me a while to fully appreciate – you’re about a fifteen-minute walk to the heart of Namba, which initially seemed like a drawback, but it’s actually perfect. You get to experience a slice of real Osaka neighborhood life on your way to and from the tourist madness, plus you can actually sleep at night without the constant hum of late-night revelers. The walk takes you past some fantastic local spots too – there’s this tiny ramen shop about halfway that I stumbled into on my second night that doesn’t appear in any guidebooks but serves some of the best tonkotsu I had during my entire trip. The nearest train station is Sumiyoshi-Taisha, and while it’s not the most convenient if you’re planning to hit multiple areas of the city in one day, the trade-off is worth it for the peace and quiet. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was doing a longer trip where I wanted a proper base rather than just a place to crash between sightseeing marathons.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $140. Three-Bedroom House with 3 futon beds, 2 single beds, 2 futon beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Wannakorn from Thailand – 14 April 2024 (9/10)

  Good location .

• Stephen from United States – 3 December 2023 (7/10)

  Itis a brand new house in perfect condition. There is enough room for a family of 7. The location is an easy walk to two different train stations. There are a few good restaurants nearby.
  
  What could be improved: The freezer door doesn't close all of the way so things do not stay frozen and ice accumulates.

• Samuel from Australia – 11 April 2023 (8/10)

  Location!!! Location!!! Location!!! So close to Metro (Tamade) and Nankai line. The property is also very modern and extremely well maintained. The host has also kindly provided us a high quality stroller, with baby cot, high chair and baby bathtub, much appreciated 👍
  
  What could be improved: The cooktop and oven, and dishwasher were out of order during our stay. If they were also provided, the stay will be perfect.

• Isabelle from France – 12 August 2023 (9/10)

  What could be improved: le canapé pourrait être changé car inconfortable mais le reste de la maison très bien. assez loin des sites principaux mais station de métro a 5 minutes à pieds très pratique

• Takayuki from Japan – 11 July 2023 (8/10)

  ハードウェアはとてもいい。広くて４人で宿泊するには十分以上。風呂、洗面所、トイレ等良し。洗濯スペースが広くてプラス。
  
  What could be improved: 自炊するための器具が貧弱。食器や調理器具がかなりぎりぎりで、足りないものがいくつかあったので自分で購入した。ただし、そのことをオーナーに伝えると、鍋、フライ返し等の料金を負担してくれた。

• 河内 from Japan – 7 January 2024 (8/10)

  建物はほぼ新築のようで設備も整っており利便性もよく
  快適に過ごせました。
  
  What could be improved: 全体的には満足しておりますが、お風呂場のカビ、換気扇や空調などのホコリが酷く残っていたのでそこは改善して欲しいです。

• Kohori from Japan – 9 October 2023 (8/10)

  大人4人、子供1人と家族5人で利用させていただきました。
  ホテルのように下の階の方や、隣の部屋の方に気を遣う事なく快適に過ごせて良い思い出になりました。
  
  What could be improved: 玄関のドアの鍵を外から開けたり閉める際に、不具合がみられました。
  家の中からの鍵は、心配ありませんでしたが、んーっと思った所はそこだけです。

• 河内 from Japan – 3 January 2025 (7/10)

  ロケーション
  
  What could be improved: 掃除がもう少し丁寧にしていただければ良かったです。

• 佐久間 from Japan – 2 April 2024 (8/10)

  大変広々として、清潔な空間で過ごせました。
  また機会があれば是非宿泊したいです。
  
  What could be improved: よくない点は無いです。

• いいだ from Japan – 15 August 2023 (8/10)

  部屋がとても広くトイレも2箇所あるので不自由なく過ごせました。駅からも近いため周りに飲食店やコンビニが多くその点も良かったです。
  清掃もきちんとされており良かったです。
  
  What could be improved: ほぼないですが、しいてあげるのであれば少し布団が薄く体が痛くなる人がいるかもしれません。しかし、畳なので慣れている人は問題ないかと思います。
  あと、お風呂場の換気をどうしたらいいか悩みました。

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