Hotel Mystays Premier Narita: Onsen, Shuttle & Airport Hotel Review

Hotel Mystays Premier Narita: Airport Hotel with a Real Onsen

Most Narita Airport hotels are functional boxes — a clean bed, a shuttle bus, and not much else. Hotel Mystays Premier Narita (ホテルマイステイズプレミア成田) breaks from this pattern with a genuine natural hot spring bath (天然温泉) on-site, an indoor pool, and facilities that make a layover feel less like dead time.

According to the official Mystays site, the hotel is about 5 minutes from Narita Airport by free shuttle bus. Standard rooms start from approximately ¥12,000-18,000 (~$80-120) per night depending on dates, placing it in the mid-range between budget airport hotels and premium properties like the Hilton Narita.

The onsen is the headline feature — and the reason to choose this hotel over cheaper alternatives. For a broader look at Narita-area accommodation, see our Chiba hotel guide.

Rooms: What You Get for the Price

Standard and Superior Rooms

Standard double rooms at Mystays Premier Narita are compact — typical for Japanese hotel rooms — but clean and functional. Expect a double bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a refrigerator. Check-in is 15:00 and checkout is 11:00.

Many visitors on TripAdvisor note that standard rooms feel small, especially for travelers accustomed to Western hotel sizing. If you are staying just one night for a flight connection, the standard room is adequate. The room is a place to sleep and shower; the onsen downstairs is where you actually relax.

Rates vary by season: expect ¥12,000-18,000 (~$80-120) for standard rooms, with prices rising 10-20% during Golden Week, summer vacation, and New Year periods. Book through the hotel's official site or Japanese booking platforms like Jalan.net or Rakuten Travel for the best rates — they sometimes offer packages that include breakfast.

Executive Rooms and Upgrades

For travelers staying more than one night or wanting more space, the executive room tier offers larger rooms and lounge access. If you are spending a full day at the hotel between flights, the upgrade is worth considering. Confirm current executive room pricing when booking.

The Onsen: Natural Hot Spring at an Airport Hotel

Hours, Access, and What to Know

The hotel's onsen (大浴場) uses genuine natural hot spring water — source-spring flow-through (源泉かけ流し), not artificially heated bath water. This is rare for airport-area hotels anywhere in Japan, and it is the primary reason this property stands out.

According to the official site, onsen hours and pricing are:

	Details
Morning session	6:00-10:00
Evening session	15:00-1:00 AM
Guest access	Free
Day-use visitors	¥3,300 (~$22)
Reservation	Not required

The evening session is especially valuable for travelers arriving on late flights. You can check in, soak in natural hot spring water, and recover from jet lag before bed. If you arrive after 1:00 AM, the onsen reopens at 6:00 for a morning session before your flight.

Onsen Etiquette for First-Timers

If this is your first Japanese onsen experience, the basics: wash thoroughly at the shower stations before entering the bath. No swimsuits — the baths are gender-separated and everyone bathes nude. Bring a small towel for modesty (but do not dip it in the water). The hotel provides soap and shampoo at the washing stations.

Tattoos can be an issue at Japanese onsens — some facilities refuse entry to tattooed guests. Mystays Premier Narita reportedly offers tattoo cover stickers at the front desk. Ask when checking in if this applies to you.

Shuttle Service and Getting to the Airport

The hotel operates a free shuttle bus (シャトルバス) to all Narita Airport terminals. The shuttle runs every 15-30 minutes and the ride takes approximately 5-10 minutes. According to visitor reports on TripAdvisor, the shuttle operates around the clock, including early morning departures for 6:00 AM flights.

No reservation is needed — just show up at the shuttle stop in the hotel lobby. During peak times (early morning, evening), shuttles run more frequently. At quieter times, confirm the next departure with the front desk to avoid unnecessary waiting.

If driving, the hotel has on-site parking for ¥1,500 (~$10) per night. The hotel is about 5 minutes by car from the airport, accessible via Route 295.

From central Tokyo, take the Narita Express from Tokyo Station (approximately 1 hour) to Narita Airport, then catch the hotel shuttle. Total journey time from Tokyo Station to the hotel is roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Dining, Shops, and Other Facilities

The hotel's restaurant, Gardenia, serves a breakfast buffet with both Japanese and Western options. Breakfast is not included in the standard room rate — it costs ¥2,420 (~$16) per adult. The buffet includes the usual Japanese hotel spread: rice, miso soup, grilled fish, salad, eggs, toast, and pastries.

Whether the breakfast is worth ¥2,420 depends on your schedule. If you have an early flight and want to eat before the shuttle, it is convenient. If you prefer to save money, the hotel has a FamilyMart convenience store on-site where you can grab onigiri, sandwiches, and coffee for a fraction of the price.

Other facilities include an indoor pool (free for guests, open 6:00-23:00) and a fitness area. The pool is a bonus for families with children or travelers wanting exercise after a long flight.

Is It Worth It? Who Should Book This Hotel

Book Mystays Premier Narita if:

• You want to use a real onsen between flights — this is the only Narita airport hotel with genuine natural hot spring bathing
• You have 10+ hours between flights and want to use the pool, onsen, and restaurant
• You prefer mid-range comfort over bare-minimum budget stays

Consider a cheaper alternative if:

• You just need a bed for 6 hours before an early flight — budget options like Garden Hotel Narita or Narita Tobu Hotel cost less and still have shuttle service
• You are in transit without clearing immigration — the in-terminal transit hotel at Narita Airport is more practical
• You do not care about onsen or hotel facilities beyond a clean room

The onsen is what separates this hotel from the pack. If soaking in natural hot spring water after a 12-hour flight sounds appealing, Mystays Premier Narita is the only game at Narita Airport. If you just need to sleep, cheaper options deliver the same shuttle convenience at lower cost.