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Pension Puutaro, hotel in Zao Onsen

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

The location is excellent. The lady who runs it is so welcoming and will go out of her way to help. The rooms are large and traditional Japanese which we liked. Has a drying room with own entrance.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
216 reviews
Price from
£114.58
1 night, 2 adults
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte, hotel in Zao Onsen

Boasting mountain views, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Private parking is available on...

Fantastic location, right on Uwanodai slope - actual ski-in ski-out. Host was extremely friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great and good value. Nice draught beer! Shower in room with a shared hot bath that could be booked for free. There's a ski/boot room in the basement that opens onto the slope. The decor is a bit dated but in a very charming way.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
137 reviews
Price from
£113.54
1 night, 2 adults
Lodge Christmas Rose Zao, hotel in Zao Onsen

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

It is a fantastic location within walking/skiing distance to the lifts! But we can't thank the owners enough for all they did for us!!
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
230 reviews
Price from
£115.15
1 night, 2 adults
Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage, hotel in Kaminoyama

Set in Kaminoyama, Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage features a pool with a view. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

Truly wonderful hosts. The meals are extraordinary.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
87 reviews
Price from
£67.71
1 night, 2 adults
Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星, hotel in Kaminoyama

Featuring a garden, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 is located in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. The guest house features family rooms.

This is truly the best place to stay!!! The most amazing hosts, fabulous big breakfast and nothing is ever too much trouble - they are so kind! They picked us up from the bus stop, took us to hire our ski gear, sorted our ski passes and dropped us at the slopes and picked us up! Their hospitality is the best in Japan! The accommodation is sooo cosy and warm! The beds are really comfortable and we loved everything about our stay! You can not find better hosts! It is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again! Highly recommend staying here!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
68 reviews
Price from
£114.25
1 night, 2 adults
Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分, hotel in Yamagata

Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

Amazing convinience to a ski lift or shops. Perfect location
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
16 reviews
Price from
£95.05
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Mintaro Hut, hotel in Yamagata

Situated within 18 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata, Guesthouse Mintaro Hut offers accommodation with seating area. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

Staff were very welcoming and cooked a lovely dinner for us. Warm room and comfortable bed.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
£44.79
1 night, 2 adults
半芸ハウス, hotel in Yunohara

Set in Yunohara and only 35 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 半芸ハウス offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Very nice and friendly owner, ping pong table, well-appointed kitchen, many different sleeping options, no TV! :), many books and beautiful art all around home
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£153.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: £135.41
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 216 reviews
    Great location, just 1 min walk to the cable car station and 30s walk to ski-rental shop. The hotel provided the rental discount coupon, only 2500 yen per day!
    Weichia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 55 reviews
    Hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. They made sure we were comfortable with an extra futon, recommended vegetarian places, and showed us the onsen and where to rent equipment. It has a communal vibe, so extroverted people would love it.
    Abigail
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 309 reviews
    Great location, 5 mins by foot to the ski lift, great sauna, staff removed snow from my car, good breakfast, clean and quiet room, great view of the forest
    Joshua
    Group
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 309 reviews
    The hotel location is quiet yet convenient. The facilities and onsens are exceptional 👌
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 55 reviews
    Great place to stay Taka, Oraphin and Yui are great hosts and we really enjoyed our time in Zao. The location is perfect easy access to #3 and restaurants in the village.
    Rob
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £135.41
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 216 reviews
    Cozy rooms, friendly host, great location
    Zanna
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 55 reviews
    Lovely hosts, great location, clean spacious traditional rooms, electric heater available, nice view from the window, well appointed kitchen, and friendly dining room.
    Katia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £135.41
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 216 reviews
    This is a fairly simple guest house, but the host is absolutely wonderful. We could not have been looked after better, and this made it our favourite place to stay during a 2 week trip through Japan. We didn't dine there in the evening (we had only booked for 1 night) but wished we had, as the breakfast we had was incredible, and I've no doubt the dinner would have been just as good. Highly recommended. In addition, the property is well located, within easy walking distance of everything in the village.
    Stevie
    Group
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 205 reviews
    very friendly hosts. great location. large cosy rooms. very good value. happy to hold luggage before/after stay.
    Lewis
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 205 reviews
    Our hosts were lovely! Fabulous drying room and great location. Japanese breakfast was delightful. Loved the collection of music equipment and eclectic wall hangings
    Rosanne
    Young couple