eeGee STAY Kamata
This is a highly recommended capsule hotel for solo travellers and those on a budget, offering a clean, well-located, and amenity-rich stay, particularly for first-time capsule guests.
eeGee STAY Kamata offers a modern capsule hotel experience directly opposite Kamata Station, making it an ideal choice for those seeking convenience and value in Tokyo. Guests sleep in spacious, enclosed pods, many of which are large enough to stand in and accommodate medium-sized luggage. The property is renowned for its exceptional cleanliness, with bathrooms and common areas meticulously maintained around the clock. While the mattresses are noted by some as firm, the overall comfort is enhanced by a 'pillow and blanket bar' for customisation. The hotel provides a quiet and respectful environment, though some street noise may be audible in pods facing the station. A standout feature is the complimentary amenities, including unlimited soft-serve ice cream, a drink bar, and daily snacks, adding significant value to the stay. The hotel operates a strict midday cleaning schedule, requiring all guests to vacate the premises between 10 am and 3 pm, which can be an inconvenience for some travellers.
♀ Reviews mention rooms divided between males and females, and a separate women's capsule area.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Kamata122 m2 min walk
- Kamata129 m2 min walk
- Hasunuma591 m7 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 957 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The property is generally described as quiet with respectful clientele, contributing to good sleep. However, some noise from neighbours or street traffic (if facing the station) can be an issue.
“Quiet.”
“Quiet, civilized clientele”
“My son was underneath in the men’s capsule and could hear a lot of the neighbor upstairs and couldn’t sleep well because the beds were somewhat stiff.”
Pod comfort
Pods are generally spacious, with room to stand up and store bags, and some even mention a 'pillow bar' for customisation. However, several guests found the mattresses thin, hard, or firm, which was uncomfortable for longer stays or side sleepers.
“The bed itself was very hard and uncomfortable.”
“The bed was pretty firm which is ok for one night but not for longer I would say”
“Mattress was a bit thin which isn't ideal for side sleepers.”
Privacy
Guests consistently praise the privacy offered, noting the spacious pods with room for personal belongings and the feeling of security, even allowing luggage to be left inside the pod.
“The capsule pods are MUCH bigger than a standard capsule, and there is even space to stand up, which is unheard of in a capsule hotel. All capsules also have space next to the bed for storage of bags etc.”
“I left my luggage in the pod and felt it was safe.”
“You never thought you could get that much privacy in such a small shared space.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a standout feature, with guests repeatedly describing the facilities, bathrooms, showers, and lounge areas as 'squeaky clean', 'spotless', and 'immaculate' 24/7. The daily cleaning schedule, though inconvenient for some, ensures high standards.
“Squeaky clean. Quiet. Did I say it’s so clean??”
“The capsule hotel was very clean and had excellent amenities. The shared lounge had a soda and coffee machine as well as soft serve ice cream all free of charge. The bathrooms were spotless and had everything you needed for an easy and comfortable stay.”
“Squeaky-Clean, I mean clean facilities, toilet, shower, wash basin sparkling 24/7. Lounge with drink and ice cream server also kept immaculate.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are consistently praised for their cleanliness, spaciousness, good water pressure, and provision of toiletries. The main drawback is potential waiting times for showers on the female floor during busy periods due to a limited number of units.
“The bathrooms were spotless and had everything you needed for an easy and comfortable stay.”
“The water pressure in the shower was really good! They thought of all the little products that you might need for a short stay”
“Squeaky-Clean, I mean clean facilities, toilet, shower, wash basin sparkling 24/7.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a significant drawback, particularly for those with large suitcases or top pods. While some pods can accommodate medium-sized luggage, there's no dedicated secure storage outside the pods, forcing guests to either store bags at the front desk or carry them up ladders. This is inconvenient for many, especially those with heavy items.
“There was no place to put my big luggage, it had to stand at hole way unsecured. It would be great if they just make a place to secure. One hotel had a lock bar in common area, at least it was locked, would be nice to have something similar.”
“The front desk will store large luggage for you but I would have loved to have had a luggage locker instead so I didn’t have to get my suitcase up to the top bunk area. Also the bed was pretty firm which is ok for one night but not for longer I would say”
“Don't recommend a top pod if you have a lot or heavy luggage.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as friendly, helpful, and providing good customer service, often using translator apps for non-Japanese speakers. However, their absence between 10 am and 3 pm for cleaning can be highly inconvenient for international travellers needing assistance or luggage access during those hours.
“Spent one night here and was immediately given great customer service by the gentleman at the front.”
“The service was amusing!”
“The staff are also pretty helpful, and although they did not speak English, they had translator apps.”
Location & access
The location is a major highlight, described as excellent and incredibly convenient, being immediately in front of Kamata Station (a 30-second to 1-minute walk) and a short train ride from the airport. It's surrounded by restaurants, convenience stores, and shops, making it easy to find and access.
“Excellent location.”
“Furthermore, the hotel was only a short train from the airport.”
“location couldn't get better immediately in front of Kamata Station.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is generally quiet and respectful, leaning more towards a silent sleep-machine than a social hostel. The shared lounge with free drinks, ice cream, and snacks is a popular feature, but the division of floors by gender limits social interaction for groups or families.
“The shared lounge had a soda and coffee machine as well as soft serve ice cream all free of charge.”
“Drink & ice cream bar were great options for me since it was dangerously hot in Tokyo when I stayed there.”
“Unlimited soft serve in the eating area was the best and the water pressure in the shower was really good!”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate eeGee STAY Kamata as excellent value for money, highlighting the reasonable price for a clean, amenity-rich, and well-located capsule experience. The generous freebies like ice cream, drinks, and snacks further enhance its perceived value.
“Super clean, quiet, civilized venue with tons of amenities for a price just can't beat.”
“Over great stay for the price.”
“Luxurious capsule experience, have a plan for luggage”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- firm mattresses
- limited luggage storage for top pods or large suitcases
- staff unavailable during midday cleaning hours
- inability to mingle with family/friends on different gendered floors
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