What’s the Cheapest Hotel Near Tokyo Disneyland?

If you’re like me, you’re hopelessly addicted to visiting Japan and Tokyo Disney Resort, home to Tokyo Disneyland and the incredible Tokyo DisneySea. Or perhaps you’re on a tight budget and looking for every way to save money on an upcoming trip to Tokyo. What’s the Cheapest Hotel Near Tokyo Disneyland? I’ve found it, and it’s called APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi. During my most recent visit in June I stayed 7 nights total and paid an average of ¥7,747, which around $52 USD a night at the time this article is being published. That’s an unbeatable deal.

How are the rooms? How close is it to Tokyo Disneyland? Is the low price too good to be true? Keep reading to find out.

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What’s the catch? There’s a few, but in my opinion they are extremely minor considering how cheap it is.

A few things to keep in mind as you read this review and consider this hotel:

• The maximum number of guests per a room appears to be 3. I’ve searched dozens of dates on the hotel’s website, but I can’t find anything with availability for four or more people.
• The hotel is not located on Tokyo Disney Resort property but I absolutely loved the location anyway. It’s just a 12 minute train ride with only three stops away from Tokyo Disney Resort. Even better, it’s also only a 10 minute train ride from the hotel to Tokyo Station. This gives you you a unbeatable perk where almost all of Tokyo can be accessed with a short train ride to Tokyo Station.
• The standard single and double rooms in this hotel, which is what we are reviewing in this post, are small, at just over 107 square feet. Personally, I spend as little time in my room as possible when I’m in Japan so this did not bother me. Remember, this is about keeping things cheap.

Another great thing about the hotel is that it’s not far from Shiomi Station, which is the train station you’ll use to get to Tokyo Disney Resort or Tokyo Station. In fact, you can see the hotel while standing on the train platform. APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi is located in a quiet area off of a non-busy street, so it took me under 3 minutes to walk from the train station. It’s so nice not having to walk far after a long day of exploring Tokyo.

Here’s a look at the lobby which does have some seats to relax in. Also, the front desk will store your luggage if your room isn’t ready or if you’re checking out.

Check-in/out is done at these kiosks, which have a full English language option. Staff is on hand to help out if needed.

A restaurant called La Veranda located just off of the lobby. This is where breakfast is located if you wish to add it onto your reservation. The breakfast option costs around 2000 Yen per a day. I did not partake in this option, but it’s worth mentioning since breakfast add-ons are popular with travelers.

One of my favorite things about APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi is the Lawson convenience store located off of the lobby. I’ve been to Japan 11 times now, and every single day during my visits I eat salmon onigiri (aka a rice ball) for breakfast. It’s cheap, around $1, and delicious, so having a convenience store to grab one on my way out every day was extremely convenient.

The Lawson has an entrance from inside the hotel lobby and outside of the hotel. Besides food and drinks you’ll also find basic toiletries, umbrellas and ponchos for when it rains.

Here’s a look at the room. As you can tell it’s a little tidy. Rooms received a refurbishment in mid-2023 so everything was in good condition.

Also included in the room is mini fridge, water kettle, free Wi-Fi internet, and a TV with free on demand movies and local channels. You also get a free bottle of water in the room after you check in.

As someone who works from home and does work on the road with a laptop, the desk with a decently comfortable chair is a huge plus for me.

Here’s a look inside the fridge.

The bed is 47 by 77 inches. I am 5’10, 170 pounds and fit comfortably into the bed with a decent amount of room to spare. Anyone over 6 and a half feet will have their feet dangling off the end. If you haven’t been to Japan before you may be unaware that a lot of the Japanese brands of hotels have beds that are very firm. Much more firm that Americans like myself are used to. It’s not uncomfortable, but it’s also not nearly as plush as other hotel brands.

On the headboard is this lighting control panel with electrical outlets. You can control every light in the room with this panel.

The desk drawer contains a hair blow dryer and pajamas.

There is no closet, but there is some hooks with hangers along with a suitcase rack underneath.

There’s no way to sugarcoat this. The bathroom is tight and cramped. Like I mentioned earlier, I’m 5’10, and while sitting on the toilet I had about 8 inches of room between my knees and closed the bathroom door. However, it has everything you need for your stay, including a glorious bidet toilet.

The shower has a removable head with excellent water pressure. You can also fill the tub for a relaxing bath.

The sink also has good water pressure and while it’s a tight space, I was able to stand and shave and have enough room to get read each day.

Body soap, shampoo and conditioner are included. This is great because the less items I have to bring with me, the better.

The amenity kit in each room contains a toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, razor, cotton swabs, Q-tip, and washcloth.

Overall I found APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi had enough room and everything I needed to stay comfortably for an entire week. While I would much rather stay on-site at Tokyo Disney Resort in Hilton Tokyo Bay or Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, staying here for a third of the price is much more appealing if I’m on a tight budget. The location of APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi was also perfect for exploring the city, which is what I do during the majority of my trips to Tokyo. This hotel is a great choice for budget-conscious solo travelers or couples. This hotel may also be a good option for families or groups of three who want to spend slightly more money and get one of the Triple Rooms, which have three beds.

What do you think of APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi? Would you stay there? Do you have any questions? Let me know in the comments.

Note: APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi did not sponsor this post and did not pay for, or receive copy approval.