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Zao Kokusai Hotel
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.
Setiawan
Indonesia
Onsen beautiful, location near rope way
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
299 reviews
Price from£142.96per night
Takamiya Hotel Jurin
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Offering ski-to-door access right across from Uwanodai Ski Area, Hotel Jurin features a hot spring bath, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and a restaurant.
Cindy
Singapore
Ski in and ski out resort. Breakfast and dinner are the same menu throughout your stay. The staff are helpful and friendly.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
92 reviews
Price from£192.35per night
ロッヂ スガノ
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.
pasara
Thailand
Very friendly staff.
Very close to ski slope by walking 1min.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
17 reviews
Price from£74.49per night
Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Takamiya Rurikura Resort boasts ski-to-door access from Yokukura ski slope, an outdoor hot spring bath and karaoke rooms.
Borwornsom
Thailand
Great location. Just steps from the cable car/rope way. Great onsen.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
111 reviews
Price from£158.68per night
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Hotel in Zao Onsen
Only a 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Hotel Hammond Takamiya offers public hot-spring baths. Guests can use free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and at the public areas.
Jacinda
New Zealand
The location was amazing
The vibe was amazing
Staff was friendly and super helpful
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
194 reviews
Price from£66.97per night
Meitoya So
Zao Onsen
Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.
Geoffrey
Hong Kong
Location is good as it is a walking distance to the ski lift. Staffs are nice. They have English speaking and Chinese speaking staffs that provide better service to foreign guests. The dinner and breakfast are good and well serve.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
533 reviews
Price from£108.17per night
Zao Shiki no Hotel
Zao Onsen
Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter.
BYONGWON
South Korea
good food, good location with mizubasho field behind the hotel, good trail, the best I ever experienced.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
250 reviews
Price from£118.83per night
Takamiya Hotel Lucent
Zao Onsen
Situated in the Zao Onsen hot spring area, Hotel Lucent Takamiya is just a 2-minute walk away from Zao Chuo Ropeway's Onsen Station. The property offers hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi at public...
Yan Hung
Hong Kong
Good value
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
100 reviews
Price from£119.39per night
Matsukaneya Annex
Zao Onsen
Located in Zao Onsen, Matukaneya Annex offers 3-star accommodation with hot spring baths including a free-flowing natural hot spring bath. The property features a restaurant serving unique cuisine.
Ellen
Hong Kong
A traditional Japanese hotel with tatami futon mats. Wonderful staff who were super helpful and always making sure that I was taken care of. They even had English instructions on how to prepare my sukiyaki / shabushabu. The food was awesome, I stayed for 3 nights and the courses were never repeated. They offered discounted lift pass and rental so just ask. They also had shuttle service to the bus terminal & ski lift, but it was just a 5-min walk to the ski lift anyway. (The lady at tourist information at the bus terminal was nice enough to call the hotel for me for pickup when I was asking for a phone booth.) Walking to the main streets wasn't too bad as well so I took a stroll out there every day. Loved the onsens especially after a long day of snowboarding. Overall a very pleasant stay for a ski trip.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
151 reviews
Price from£113.78per night
Yoshidaya Ryokan
Zao Onsen
Located in the Zao hot-spring area just a 5-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations with mountain views.
Augustus
United Kingdom
The staff where amazing and really nice
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
96 reviews
Price from£81.12per night
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What guests said about Zao Onsen:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.
Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
CamillaDenmark - 10Scored 10
It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...
It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.EdMalaysia - 10Scored 10
I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...
I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
TamsynAustralia - 4.0Scored 4.0
I booked for a group of 3 families.
I booked for a group of 3 families. When I checked in they assumed that the Japanese family is the primary contact. The hotel front refused my ID and address and INSISTED that the Japanese family should be the primary contact and address. This is unacceptable considering that I am the one booking. It caused a lot of confusion and uncomfortable to my group. If you do not want foreigner to book the property then why bother listing it in the booking.com?Reza SurjaJapan - 8.0Scored 8.0
Interesting for its hot springs one can find almost...
Interesting for its hot springs one can find almost everywhere and its location in a charming mountain are. The little town itself doesn't offer much and is rather boring. Few restaurants that close early at about 3 pm and hardly any shopping facilities. Fortunately, there is at least a small convenience store. The sulphurous smell of the hot springs can be noticed all around the area.GerdGermany - 10Scored 10
Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot...
Staying at the Christmas Rose Hotel was perfect for hot springs ( onsen ) and also close to convenience store. The owners are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Free rides to zao hp town and had coupons for the four main hot springs there. Tatami mat flooring and Japanese type hotel. Perfect for relaxing away from major city type hotels. Peaceful time memories. I have videos on youtube also about it. Highly recommended!! Zao Onsen is an amazing place.
Rockitfish RayUnited States
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- From £91.84 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 96 reviewsThe english-spoken staff is helpful, as well as other staffs were nice. The private onsens are exceptional. There are 7 types of private onsens, and 5 of them are absolutely FREE! We love the stunning scenic view from both hotel area and also from private onsen. There was a bottle of delicious milk provided as after-bath service. The hotel also provide a ride to(and from) bus terminal and ropeways, as well as ropeway's discount voucher. The location is on the steep hill, good exercise if you get there by walking.AtchaThailand
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 173 reviewsAmazing location, about 2 minutes walk maximum to the gondola. 4-5 minute walk to a lovely public onsen with an outdoor area. few minutes walk to restaurants in the area. The host lady was phenomenal, so helpful, kind and friendly. She recommended to get a taxi from the stop before Yamagata as we traveled Friday night and there was no buses. Booked our taxi and it was very cheap. Room was comfortable and we enjoyed the Kotatsu in the room. Hot bath area was fine :).DavidJapan
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 119 reviewsWe love the meals, services, big rooms and the strategic location to Zao Sky Cable. It is quite a walk to Sanroku Ropeway but the hotel offers pick up and drop off service whenever you want, which is a total plus. Breakfast and Dinner are just marvelous. The facilities are quite old but it is clean and very traditional Japanese. The Onsen is the best in town and it's open 24 hrs.... Overall, we love it and definitely will go back.PoppyTaiwan
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 80 reviewsHands down best breakfast buffet I've had at a hotel stay. The food was fresh and gourmet with plenty of varieties. The location of the lodge was right on the ski slopes, so it was a true ski in ski out experience. The staff here work around the clock to make the stay comfortable for their guests. They even picked us up on a ski cat on the first day after getting off the gondola to get there.
HikariUnited States - From £89.80 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 241 reviewsPerfect hosts, they are so accommodating and kind. They made recommendations about everything I asked, made sure the stay was comfortable and even went above and beyond for me so I can better experience the area (like giving me towels even after I checked out) I highly recommend this place if you’re in Zao Onsen! Will definitely stay again when I’m back.NNirThailand
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 299 reviewsThe service was excellent. From front desk to dining to housekeeping. Everyone was very friendly and all smiles. The rooms were very clean, spacious and new. The private and foot bath were great. I especially loved that the hotel does not have many rooms so service is personal and the baths and dining areas were not crowded
SabrinaSingapore - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 83 reviews- there was breakfast although we did not book it (was coffee and toast but since we did not book it…) - free pick up and drop off from the Zao Onsen bus terminal - quick reply to our questions beforehand - they would have driven us to any spot in Zao Onsen and asked us every time we passed the receptionFlummi86Germany
- From £91.84 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 96 reviewsvery friendly staff. many of them can explain in simple english. Private onsen is very fantastic. great room for family. the hotel is a bit far from bus terminal but no problem because hotel provide free shuttle van from hotel to many ropeway and also shuttle van from Yamagata st. to hotel (round trip).McmanawatThailand
- From £213.27 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 144 reviewsEverything is perfect! The amazing experience was starting from the transportation service. Then the check-in and dinner services, everything feels perfect! I can feel the staffs are all proud of this Hotel and its history and spirit. Thanks for Takamiya gave us such warm experience!Ray MingTaiwan
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 54 reviewsThe location is good, there are many ramen restaurants and cafes around, and the food at the hotel's restaurant is also great. Clean and tidy. The staff service is very good, Can be said to be excellent service . Impeccable. There is also a very cute dog named Yuki.
LANG NEEMalaysia - From £137.76 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 78 reviewsSuperb customer service. Thanks a lot for help us to get on the bus on time and get to the cable car. Appreciate. The room is big and clean, with a fantastic room view. There is onsen in the hotel for 24 hours. Love it so much! Highly recommended!CLAIREMalaysia
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 173 reviewsThe house is clean and under good maintenance. It’s just opposite to the ski resort which is very convenient. The room is not big but good enough for 3 of us. The host is super helpful and thoughtful and I’m really appreciated it.Tiffany Pui YeeHong Kong
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 533 reviewsLove the ambiance. We loved our room. Normally we make our own futon in Ryokans but here in Meitoya, they make the bed for us. We were late for dinner but the staffs were really nice they even called to remind us. Love the onsen.
Joy MarieJapan - From £152.10 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 250 reviewsLovely hotel, with very large, comfortable rooms. Inside and outside onsens are gorgeous, they even have massage chairs Modern and clean luxury hotel feel. Let down with only a couple of fixable issuesKarenAustralia
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 31 reviewsThe accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
MagnusJapan - 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 194 reviewsSpacious Japanese style room with great view. Friendly staff and service; Flexible check in process; A lot of entertainment facilities, although I only used Onsen.
RichardAustralia - From £157.15 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 111 reviewsThe hospitality of the staff is the best, they are friendly and helpful. The location of the report is great , just opposite the ski resortTerenceMalaysia
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 80 reviewsEverything, the atmosphere of the hotel, the warm welcome of the staff as well as the delicious dinner, everything was perfectJeanJapan
- From £152.10 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 250 reviewsJust a normal hotel that is not on the ski slopes The bed was comfortableLaurenAustralia
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 221 reviewsIt's a very cozy place run by an older Japanese couple.KenTaiwan
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