The Centurion Sauna Rest & Stay Sapporo Male Only
A well-rounded capsule hotel ideal for male solo travellers seeking a central base with excellent onsen and sauna facilities in Sapporo.
The Centurion Sauna Rest & Stay Sapporo offers a comprehensive capsule experience tailored for male guests, combining compact sleeping arrangements with extensive wellness facilities. Guests can choose between curtained personal rooms or more spacious deluxe cabins, some equipped with a work table. The property is particularly noted for its impressive onsen and sauna, providing a relaxing retreat after exploring the city. While the sleeping pods are generally quiet, some guests have noted that bedding comfort can vary. The multi-story complex includes a restaurant, gym, and various common areas, fostering a balance between quiet relaxation and social interaction. Its central location in Susukino is a significant advantage, placing guests within easy reach of Sapporo's main attractions and transport links.
Cleanliness is a consistent strong point, with both common areas and bathing facilities maintained to a high standard. Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, including assistance for foreign visitors. Although the large scale of the property can sometimes lead to an impersonal feel, the overall value for money is considered good, especially for those who appreciate the on-site amenities. The main inconveniences include the need to use elevators for showers on different floors and limited post-checkout luggage storage.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station377 m5 min walk
- Station409 m5 min walk
- Station434 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,714 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Many guests praise the quietness of the pod areas, describing it as surprisingly quiet and relaxing. Occasional noise from other guests is mentioned, but this seems to be an exception rather than the norm.
“Quiet, quiet quiet. Relaxing and allowed me to dream.”
“It was well organized and surprisingly very quiet.”
“Apart from some noises from some people who stay next to my area, there is nothing to dislike”
Pod comfort
Reviews indicate a mix of pod types, from curtained personal rooms to larger deluxe cabins. While some find the space comfortable and well-equipped with sockets, others note issues with bedding and flat pillows.
“I stayed at the personal room without door just a curtain to cover.”
“The bedding are not very comfortable.”
“Pillow too flat”
Privacy
The property offers various levels of privacy, from curtained personal rooms to larger deluxe cabins with their own space and tables, which guests appreciate for solo travel and relaxation.
“I stayed at the personal room without door just a curtain to cover.”
“I book the higher class so I have my own area, not sharing with anyone, it got a table for work and is generally larger than most conventional cubical hotels”
“The Delux cabin was perfect for solo travel and the room has enough space to relax.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across the property, including common areas, public baths, and the pod areas.
“Very clean.”
“The common areas are well maintained, it’s clean, and very central.”
“public baths, which are also very clean”
Shared bathrooms
The onsen and sauna facilities are a major highlight, described as amazing, great, and very clean. The main drawback mentioned is the inconvenience of having showers on a different floor, requiring elevator use.
“The facilities are good. They have onsen, sauna, gym.”
“Sauna and the hotbaths room and a special corner with 2chairs and a fan!”
“The onsen and sauna”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage options vary, with some cabins offering private lockers. General locker areas are described as 'big enough' but can be narrow. A common complaint is the inability to store bags after check-out.
“The locker area is quite narrow and located in the middle of a hallway.”
“Lockers were 'big enough'”
“Usual niggle about not being able to store bags after you've checked out - but that appears to be a Japan thing.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, kind, and foreigner-friendly, with basic English spoken. Some guests felt the high volume of people made interactions impersonal, and one review mentioned communication issues.
“staff, clean”
“Staff is very friendly and helpful.”
“the staff and the beds.”
Location & access
The location is consistently highlighted as excellent, being central, close to Susukino train station (10-minute walk), Odori Park, Tanukikoji shopping street, ramen alley, and various public transport options. It's also near entertainment and nightlife.
“The location is excellent, just a 10 min walk from the train station (susukino). The surrounding area is vibrant and well equipped, with a wide selection of restaurants, kombini, and various amenities within walking distance.”
“Few blocks away from odori park and tanukikoji shopping st.”
“Great location”
Wifi & working
The property offers dedicated working areas and some deluxe cabins include a table for work. However, one guest noted an issue with e-cigarette smoke in shared working spaces, suggesting a need for smoke-free zones.
“I had to work while I was there but unfortunately there was no place I could be that was free of the smoke of electric cigarettes. For non-smokers this is very annoying, especially in small closed spaces. I suggest having at least one clean place for this. Like in the 3rd floor, for example, which already have a nice coworking space.”
“working area and gym area”
“I book the higher class so I have my own area, not sharing with anyone, it got a table for work and is generally larger than most conventional cubical hotels”
Atmosphere
The property offers a range of common areas including a restaurant, resting areas, and a gym, allowing for both quiet relaxation and social interaction. While some appreciate the extensive facilities, others found the large scale and high throughput of guests made the experience feel impersonal.
“If you want a quiet area, they have. If you wanna see people u can join in common areas like the dining area.”
“The bath, the facilities, the cafeteria/restaurant, the rest room, the staff and the beds. The hotel is so good that sometimes I even wanted to just stay there instead of exploring the city!”
“Large facility with multiple storied complex, got restaurant, resting area, working area and gym area, you dont have to go out to find food and drink, you can order them at the restaurant.”
Value for money
Most guests consider the property to offer good value for money, especially given the extensive facilities like the onsen and sauna. One reviewer found it 'quite expensive for a POD', suggesting perceptions of value can vary.
“Good value for money. Recommended”
“Price”
“It is quite reasonable for that price.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- bedding not always comfortable
- showers on a different floor
- locker area can be narrow
- no post-checkout luggage storage
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