Clover Heights

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Clover Heights in Tamade, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place tucked away in this residential corner of Osaka. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you’re not trying too hard to impress anyone, and this little hotel gets that perfectly.

The thing about staying in Tamade is that you’re actually living like locals do, not just passing through tourist central. You’ve got the Nankai Main Line right there (seriously, like a 3-minute walk to Tamade Station), which means you can zip into Namba in about 10 minutes, but when you come back at night, it’s quiet – I mean really quiet for Osaka. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel with tiny ramen shops and convenience stores where the staff actually remembers your face after a couple days. There’s this particular takoyaki stand just around the corner that I stumbled onto because the smell practically dragged me there – honestly, better than half the stuff you’ll find in Dotonbori.

What surprised me most about Clover Heights was how they’ve managed to feel both efficient and welcoming without trying too hard. The lobby’s small but thoughtfully arranged, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no endless forms or upselling, just “here’s your key, here’s the wifi password, the convenience store across the street is open 24/7.” The rooms are compact (this is Japan, after all), but everything actually works properly. The air conditioning doesn’t sound like a helicopter, the shower has decent pressure, and – this matters more than you’d think – the walls are thick enough that you’re not listening to your neighbor’s phone conversations. I stayed during Golden Week when everywhere else was packed and chaotic, but walking back to Clover Heights each evening felt like stepping out of the madness.

The staff clearly knows their neighborhood, too. When I mentioned wanting to find a good sento, the front desk guy didn’t just point me toward the famous ones downtown – he told me about this local bathhouse two blocks away that’s been family-run for decades. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you can’t Google. And parking – if you’re driving, which most people aren’t in Osaka but some do – there’s actually space here without the nightmare of navigating tiny streets in Namba or Umeda.

I mean, it’s not luxury, and it’s not trying to be. The breakfast is simple, the decor is understated, and you won’t find a rooftop bar or spa services. But what you will find is a solid base for exploring Osaka without the tourist markup or the crowds. Plus, that 8.3 rating isn’t inflated – it reflects exactly what this place delivers: reliability, cleanliness, and staff who seem to actually care about helping you figure out the city rather than just processing your payment.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $74. One-Bedroom Apartment with 6 bunk beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Siew from Malaysia – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location is perfect — Clover Heights is easy to find and conveniently situated just a few stations away from Namba Station. It offers great value for money, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking for comfort and accessibility.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe can consider to provide floor mat, especially in the bathroom.

• Lukas from Poland – 18 April 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment was clean. Bathroom was great, nice big and modern (especially the bathtub)
  
  The location wasn't bad. It's right next to the tram and 10 min walk to the subway.
  
  Price was good 👍
  
  What could be improved: I hated the kitchenette. I don't know how you are supposed to cook anything there without at least a knife, cutting board or rag… there is a pan, a pot and some chopstick / plastic forks. That's it.
  
  We bought tomatoes for sandwiches but had to eat them whole like an apple instead.

• Leticia from Panama – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  the neighborhood is quite. it was near a station
  
  What could be improved: nothing at all. google map sent me the wrong way. the property was in the principal road

• Aehr from Japan – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

  it is clean and very comfortable😊
  
  What could be improved: it said that it has towels, but there is none.. luckily we brought ours… that is all.. over all its super comfortable😊 and the place is clean😍 and very affordable price😊

• Po from Hong Kong – 12 June 2025 (8/10)

  Great location close to two metro stations, a whole market, 7-11, and supermarket. Many facilities including washing machine, microwave, stove, 2 showers and a toilet. Quite affordable. Great for tourists.
  
  What could be improved: The mattresses were a bit thin and lumpy but that is to be expected from a bunk bed. The air conditioner automatically switches to 19C despite setting it to 22C the night before.

• Najib from France – 8 April 2025 (9/10)

  Clean

• Mohammad from Malaysia – 28 September 2024 (9/10)

  Good location and house very clean,my client left earing and host massage for inform me,tq host,i think u can serve the towel for next time,

• Mahesh from United Arab Emirates – 20 May 2024 (9/10)

  Room & Location was perfect.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Makiko from Japan – 7 November 2024 (7/10)

  コインパーキングがすぐ近くに何個かあって車を停めるのに困らなかった。お風呂に入って寝るだけだったので料金が安くて良かった。
  
  What could be improved: バスマットとフェイスタオルが欲しかった。バスタオルに髪の毛がついていて気持ち悪かったので使わなかった。エアコンのリモコンが埃で汚かった。

• An-li from Taiwan – 13 June 2025 (9/10)

  廁所浴室算蠻大的，設備很齊全，而且一出門就有站牌可以搭車，很方便。
  
  What could be improved: 行李箱全部打開就沒有空間了，但以日本來說空間已經很大了！

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