A 4-minute drive from Happo-One Ski Resort, Hotel El Mayo features free WiFi and rooms with mountain views and private bathrooms. It offers free shuttle services to/from JR Hakuba Station and nearby ski resorts. Simple rooms are furnished with a private bathroom and heating. Japanese-style rooms have traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, while Western rooms come with beds. El Mayo Hotel has a soothing public bath, which is separate for male and female guests. Facilities also include a shared lounge, drinks vending machines and coin-operated washing machines. Free parking is available. A mixed Japanese-Western breakfast is served daily at the dining room. Hotel El Mayo is a 15-minute drive from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, and a 15-minute drive from Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park. JR Hakuba Train Station is a 5-minute drive. A bus to Happo-One Ski Resort can be found a few steps from the property, while a convenience shop is a 10-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel

Ski-to-door

Public Bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hakuba

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Xavier
    Australia Australia
    Lovely staff and cosy rooms with great beds. Breakfast was delicious too! Thanks for having us 😄
  • Dylan
    Australia Australia
    We liked the location, cleanliness and overall atmosphere of hotel el mayo
  • Jackie
    Australia Australia
    The owners were just the most accommodating and helpful couple, dropping us off at ski resorts and picking us up as well as helping us with returning ski equipment. The breakfasts were great value and the dinners were delicious and also amazing...
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were so lovely and kind. The shuttle bus for skiing was perfect. Very comfortable rooms and beds. We loved it so much we extended our stay. Thanks for a wonderful time in Hakuba.
  • Elise
    Australia Australia
    Great location super close to the Main Street of echoland for restaurants. The couple who ran the hotel were so kind and lovely and helped so much even though they have limited English google translate helped a lot. They were always helpful.
  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were so lovely and kind. The breakfast was amazing. Accomodation was beautiful. Great location near Happo and Echoland. Great value for money - could not recommend enough!
  • Oona
    Australia Australia
    The most amazing hosts we’ve had, so friendly and very accomodating !!
  • Jason
    Australia Australia
    The loverly couple that own the hotel were amazing and did everything they could to ensure I had a great time. The food was amazing and I would highly recommend staying here. It's located only a 2min walk from a main strip with plenty or...
  • Candice
    Australia Australia
    Loved our stay at El Mayo the couple who run to place are both legends. The shuttle bus is so handy and they do their best to take care of all the guests even when we came back from the slopes with injuries, they had handy little medical heating...
  • Gogj976
    Mongolia Mongolia
    Great homemade Japanese breakfast. Optional Japanese dinner is exceptional. Lovely and helpful hosts.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel El Mayo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
      Additional charge

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Family rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Wellness

    • Public Bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Hotel El Mayo takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities. Opening hours for the public bath are16:00 - 2200

    To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Please inform Hotel El Mayo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Hotel El Mayo

    • Yes, Hotel El Mayo is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Hotel El Mayo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Public Bath
    • Hotel El Mayo is 1.1 miles from the centre of Hakuba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Hotel El Mayo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hotel El Mayo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Hotel El Mayo include:

      • Quadruple
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Family
    • Guests staying at Hotel El Mayo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian