Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・岡山蒜山高原 岡山蒜山高原萬豪旗下費爾菲爾德酒店

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland is a limited-service hotel located in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, within the Hiruzen Highland area and adjacent to Roadside Station Kaze-no-Ie. Just a 2-minute drive from the Hiruzen IC on the Yonago Expressway and situated along Route 482, the hotel is highly accessible for guests traveling by car. From JR Ebi Station, it is approximately a 20-minute drive, making it convenient to incorporate into road trips from the San’in side as well.

The Hiruzen Highland area surrounding the hotel is known for its pastoral scenery, including grazing Jersey cattle, with views of Mount Daisen and the Hiruzen Mountains in the background. Seasonal attractions such as lavender gardens, sunflower fields, and the scenic Yamanoori Gorge are scattered throughout the region, making it a suitable base for highland drives, cycling, and outdoor activities.

The hotel offers 99 guest rooms, all unified at approximately 25 square meters. Room types include King rooms (one 180 cm-wide bed) and Twin rooms (two 120 cm-wide beds), equipped with Simmons mattresses. Interiors feature warm wood accents and a simple, uncluttered design that prioritizes rest and functionality over decorative elements—ideal for relaxing after long drives.

All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a 49-inch flat-screen TV, an empty refrigerator, an electric kettle, a safety box, a hair dryer, room wear, slippers, dental kits, and shampoo/conditioner/body soap. A small table area functions as a workspace, sufficient for light PC work or photo organization between excursions. The “compact yet functional” style common to Fairfield’s Roadside Station hotels is fully reflected here.

The bathrooms are shower-only and do not include bathtubs. Each features a rain shower that produces a soft, enveloping water flow. By eliminating tubs, more space is devoted to the sleeping area and luggage layout, supporting a travel style where guests simply “rinse off after outdoor activities and rest.” Bidet-equipped toilets, towels, and basic amenities are provided, making it easy to pack light.

Shared facilities include a lobby lounge, a communal kitchen corner, vending machines, a coin laundry (paid), and free parking. The lounge offers table and sofa seating with access to Wi-Fi and power outlets, allowing guests to plan their routes or do light work. Microwaves and toasters are available, enabling guests to warm meals purchased from Roadside Station Kaze-no-Ie, such as local bentos, produce, bread, and sweets.

As is standard for Fairfield by Marriott’s Roadside Station series, the hotel does not include a full-service restaurant or public bath. Dining takes place at the neighboring roadside station or local restaurants. At Kaze-no-Ie, guests will find a restaurant serving Hiruzen soba, a farmers’ market, and light meal options. Local specialties such as Jersey milk, yogurt, cheese, Hiruzen yakisoba with miso-based sauce, and freshly made soba featuring local buckwheat are readily accessible.

The surrounding area includes numerous attractions such as Hiruzen Kogen Center Joyful Park, Hiruzen Jersey Land, Hiruzen Horse Park, Hiruzen Herb Garden Herbill, and the adventure park “Boken-no-Mori HIRUZEN.” These facilities offer amusement rides, horseback riding, farm visits, herb garden walks, and athletic courses, giving families a wide range of activity options for one- or two-night stays.

For those seeking hot spring experiences, nearby day-use facilities such as Hiruzen Yatsuka Onsen Kaitokan are within easy driving distance. Known for its natural radon hot springs, Kaitokan features open-air baths, jacuzzis, and saunas that allow visitors to enjoy the nature of Hiruzen while soaking. Since the hotel does not offer a large bath, combining a stay with nearby hot springs enhances the highland resort experience.

Access is straightforward, with the hotel located just off Route 482 immediately after exiting the Hiruzen IC on the Yonago Expressway. It also serves as a convenient stopping point for drives connecting the San’in area (Yonago, Daisen) with the Sanyo region (Okayama, Kurashiki). Free, first-come-first-served parking is available in front of the hotel, and additional spaces are available at the roadside station. Standard check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00.

Overall, Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the natural scenery, farms, flower fields, and day-use hot springs of the Hiruzen Highland area while staying in a simple, stress-free hotel. With functional 25-square-meter rooms, rain-shower bathrooms, a lounge and communal kitchen, a coin laundry, and free parking—combined with the convenience of Roadside Station Kaze-no-Ie—it serves as a practical base camp for drives and family trips throughout the highland region.