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Providing city views, Appi Life is Beautiful in Hachimantai provides accommodation, free bikes, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A fridge and kettle are also provided. Hiking, skiing and cycling are possible within the area, and Appi Life is Beautiful offers a ski pass sales point. Morioka Station is 46 km from the accommodation, while Appi Kogen Ski Resort is 300 metres away. Iwate Hanamaki Airport is 78 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
3 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
4 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kaaren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts could not be more accommodating. Pick you up from the station, drop you to the ski slopes and make delicious food- to suit your taste. I recommend Japanese every time. The sushi was the best we have ever had. Really worth a return trip!
  • Hui
    Singapore Singapore
    The lodge is walking distance to the ski resort and the food is delicious for both breakfast and dinner. Free shuttle was offered to and from the ski resort (but I walked since as it was not snowing and I needed the warm up stroll). Refreshing trip.
  • Benjamin
    Australia Australia
    Our family of 5 adults enjoyed a six night stay in Appi Kogen in three double bedrooms at Appi Life is Beautiful. The location is nice, within the village. Tom runs you up the hill to the ski resort each morning and picks you up at the end of...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Very nice husband and wife place.. Very welcoming to me as I was the only non local there... beautiful people as in the name.. will be staying there next time I'm in appi... language barrier was easily sorted.. I felt right at home...
  • Honnie
    Australia Australia
    Owner was super helpful and friendly. Room clean and comfortable. Well priced
  • Simone
    Australia Australia
    The location is great, the dinners were fabulous & Tom & the team were more than accomodating for any request.
  • Chi-wei
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Comfortable environment and delicious food. Our family have a very happy time here.
  • Maaike
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner is such a kind person. Trying to help where he can. Helped us with finding lively hikes. He and his staff cook fantastic! Such a treat in the evening.
  • Lucinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely guesthouse for the money. food in the restaurant was amazing!
  • Ken
    Australia Australia
    Warm and friendly hosts. I had a couple of personal issues during my stay and they helped willingly. Guesthouse is about 1km from the ski hill but Tom san does a great job getting everyone to and from the mountain. Meals were excellent especially...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Life is Beautiful
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • French • Italian • Japanese • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Appi Life is Beautiful
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

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

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

    Reception services

    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Strollers
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Executive lounge access
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Appi Life is Beautiful takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 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 05:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The property has a curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.

    You must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Please inform Appi Life is Beautiful 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.

    While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    License number: 岩手県指令県保第7013-7号

    FAQs about Appi Life is Beautiful

    • Room options at Appi Life is Beautiful include:

      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quadruple
      • Suite
      • Family
    • The prices at Appi Life is Beautiful may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Appi Life is Beautiful offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Tennis court
      • Entertainment staff
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Public Bath
      • Tennis equipment
      • Pub crawls
      • Cooking class
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Walking tours
    • Appi Life is Beautiful is 8.1 miles from the centre of Hachimantai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Appi Life is Beautiful on this page.

    • Appi Life is Beautiful has 1 restaurant:

      • Life is Beautiful
    • Check-in at Appi Life is Beautiful is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Appi Life is Beautiful is popular with guests booking family stays.