Honestly before I went there I was a little skeptical, but since my sister had booked a night there we might as well give it a try. The hotel turned out to be quite pleasant and the onsen quite enjoyable. Place is next to JR/Nankai Shin-imamiya and Subway Dobutsuenmae stations. And it's right next to Shinsekai, where you will find... More

Do note that the Festive Gate Shopping Centre (next to SpaWorld) is no longer in operation. The whole building has been abandoned hence making SpaWorld a bit isolated and hard to find if you are not taking subway at Dobutseuenmae . I travelled with my hubby and parents. We stayed 1 night in the Japanese room. Though small, just nice... More

I loved Spaworld! Each floor has a series of different themes. Depending on the month, females get the even floors and males the odd, or vice versa. I only tried it when it was on a certain theme. They have different pools, hot, warm, cold, super-cold, and even some with medicinal properties for the health. I loved the salt sauna... More