Name: Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain
Address: 389-2253 Nagano, Iiyama, Iiyama 11492-331, Japan, Iiyama 11492-331, Nagano, 389-2253, Japan
Rating: 9.9

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Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain

389-2253 Nagano, Iiyama, Iiyama 11492-331, Japan – Excellent location - show map

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Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain is located in the heart of the Japanese Alps in Madarao in the Nagano Region, just a 100-minute train ride from Tokyo. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. The ski slope is only a flat 100 metre stroll from the property. The property features a lounge with a fireplace and comfortable couches, in addition to a Japanese-style bath and a games room. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. A restaurant/bar is situated nearby. A free breakfast and complimentary welcome drink is offered to all staying guests. The property staff also runs mountain tours and introduces key ski and board locations in the area. There are 6 ski resorts within a 30-minute drive from the accommodation and guided tours are offered to explore the area such as the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Activities in the area include Japanese soba noodle making classes, sake brewery tours and show shoeing. Other snow activities are offered on site. Guests can enjoy Japanese paper making at Kamisukiya in Kijimadaira as well as meditation with Buddhist monks at Jofukuji Temple in Iiyama.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free parking available on-site

Public Bath

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 large double bed

1 single bed

and

1 large double bed

Standard Triple Room

1 large double bed

2 single beds

and

1 large double bed

Deluxe Suite

Bedroom 1:

1 large double bed

Bedroom 2:

1 large double bed

Deluxe Family Room

2 large double beds

2 single beds

and

1 large double bed

Suite with Hot Tub

2 sofa beds

and

1 large double bed

Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

Comfort

Value for money

Location

High score for Iiyama

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vanessa
Switzerland
“amazing hosts. loved everything about this place. highly recommend”
Boris
France
“Absolutely fantastic Chalet. Great welcome by Dan and his team : very helpful to organise anything in the resort. Very cozy atmosphere - feels like home immediately. Great breakfast. I will definitely be back.”
Judy
Singapore
“It is a very beautiful place with an amazing team of staff . We really enjoyed our stay and Dan , the owner is so warm and helpful :)”
Jeremy
Australia
“Breakfast, first class. Location would be very hard to beat. The owners and staff were very friendly and welcoming.”
Daniel
Australia
“Thank you Dan for the memorable experience. My partner and I loved our stay and plan to make this a yearly trip. Access to the ski hill, lessons, and restaurants were all organized thoughtfully by Dan and the staff at the Chalet were lovely....”
Catherine
Australia
“Dan and Andy are the best hosts and they made sure we had the best experience while staying at the chalet. Great location, 5 minutes walk to Aki ski school. Amazing breakfast and drinks selections.”
Z-kent
Hong Kong
“Fantastic lodge and very kind and awesome group of staff. The breakfast is great and the whole place was very cosy and it’s an ideal location for a ski trip in Madarao. Would definitely return.”

Hosted by Dan and The Snowball Chalet Team

Host review score

Dan and The Snowball Chalet Team

Snowball Chalet is our dream ski chalet. When we go on holiday we want to be blown away by our accommodation and room. We want it to feel special and luxurious. At Snowball Chalet the lounge is cozy and gorgeous, the rooms are warm, comfortable and beautiful and the beds are crazy comfy. You will never want to leave. The Chalet is located just 100 meters from the start of the ski run. Strap on your board or skis and enjoy the amazing powder of Madarao!

After traveling the world and working 7 back to back ski seasons, Dan and Andy Solo have finally found the perfect place to settle their skis and snowboards and share their love of adventure, Japan and snow with guests from all over the world. Without a doubt, Japan is the best destination for a winter holiday! The wonderful people, fabulous food, powder snow, incredible culture, history, bullet trains, sumo, gardens, sake, scenery, temples, onsens (hot springs), ice sculptures, fire festivals all contribute to giving people an unforgettable experience.

Snowball Chalet is located right near the ski run in a gorgeous little area surrounded by lovely Ski Chalets. It is just 100 meters away from Aki's Cafe and Ski School which runs English speaking lessons and the most amazing Back Country tours into the magic of the Madarao Mountain back country. Madarao is in a fabulous location right near other activities like Snow Monkey Tours, Paper Making, Soba Cooking classes and Sake Tasting experiences (and much more) which we can organize for you when you are ready for a break from the skiing and boarding.

Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules
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Check-in

From 14:30 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

17+ years

Extra bed upon request

¥9,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please inform Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain 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.

Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Temporary art galleries
- Bicycle rental
- Tour or class about local culture
- Public Bath
Yes, Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain is popular with guests booking family stays.
Check-in at Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.
Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain is 5 miles from the centre of Iiyama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain include:
- Double
- Triple
- Suite
- Family
The prices at Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain on this page.