Hotel Wellies
389-0111 Nagano, Karuizawa, Nagakura 2350-160, Japan – Great location - show map – Train Access
Hotel Wellies
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Located along a peaceful tree-lined street in Karuizawa, Hotel Wellies offers a British country hotel experience in the highland resort area. There is an English style garden with a lawn and gazebo and it comes with an English-language library, homemade British meals and spacious guest rooms that went through renovations every year since opening from 2013 to 2016. Free WiFi is available at public areas and all guest rooms. The whole hotel is nonsmoking inside and all guest rooms include a 32-inch flat screen TV and a fridge. A hairdryer and toiletries are included in the private bathroom. All rooms has views of surrounding greenery, and some rooms feature great views of Mount Asama. Guests at Wellies Hotel can leave their luggage and ski/golf equipment at the property, or use a safety deposit box. Free parking and bicycle hire are available. The property's signature dish is a hearty, hot full English breakfast with homemade sausages, home-cured bacon and black pudding (included in the room rate). A 4-course meal, including authentic dishes such as fish & chips, beef stew, Yorkshire pudding and home smoked salmon is also available at a surcharge. Property staff are able to recommend local restaurants to guests who wish to eat out. The on-site bar offers local and imported beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, including many Scotch whiskeys. A welcome tea is served to guests arriving before 18:00. Both Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, an outlet shopping mall, the Prince Ski Resort, Shiozawa Lake and the Kyu-Karuizawa area are all approximately a 10-minute drive from the property, while Naka-Karuizawa Station on the Shinano Line is a 3-minute drive. The Hoshino area with hot spring baths, the Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Harunire Terrace and Karuizawa Stone Church are a 5-minute drive away. The Yu River and local temples and shrines can also be reached within a 5-minute walk.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
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United States of America“The decor was very cute and curated. Felt transported to an English countryside inn.” 
Andrew United States of America“Gracious & responsive owner Chris, very friendly customer oriented staff. Quaint cozy hotel that felt like a large English tavern with distinctive bedrooms upstairs and large dining room & bar downstairs. Spacious well- appointed relaxing room...”
Mihai
Singapore“The staff was great, the food was really good (though Western only), and the location was reasonable. It is close enough to several ski resorts, but obviously you're gonna need a car to get around. We had a good experience staying here for a long...”- Agnes
Canada“I had such a warm welcome from Chris who was extremely helpful in planning my stay in Karuizawa. He cooked me a terrific breakfast and then offered a ride to help reduce the number of kms on my walk the next morning. Such a beautiful location and...” - Alison
New Zealand“A change from the more corporate hotels. Great place to enjoy family as guests as well” 
Lisa
Japan“The wonderful hospitality with a distinct Fawlty Towers vibe, the very yummy authentic British food and the great modern British decor.”- Johanna United States of America“Friendly and helpful staff and really good breakfast.”
- Michael
Qatar“Wonderful stay, great food and friendly helpful staff. Appreciated very much the rides we received by Chris to and from the train station.” 
Xin
China“Welles is a unique British style hotel which is close to Naka-Karuizawa station. The room is comfortable and quite, the garden is beautiful, the breakfast is pretty good, I love the tableware very much, all of them are stylish. Hosts are very...”
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Taiwan“We really enjoyed staying at Hotel Wellies. Chris, the owner of the hotel and his team were very helpful, especially Chris who picked us up from and drove us to JR station. Also, he gave us a ride to the tourist spots at Karuizawa. We were very...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hello, We are Muslim, If we order breakfast, is that available with halal meat?
Hi, We have a fish breakfast which consists of home smoked mackerel and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Everybody can choose either the Fish Breakf..Answered on 15 December 2021Hi, I have a reservation for Apr 15-17. Do you offer free shuttle service from Karuizawa Station and in the Hoshino area?
Hi, We can only pickup from the Naka Karuizawa Station, South Exit. We are happy to call taxis for you or you can rent bicycles from Hotel Wellies. We..Answered on 19 March 2023Hi! We travel with 2 kids(7&5yo) can we stay at twin room but pay extra person for 7 yo? In case 2 beds can push together, thank you so much!
Hi, If you do not mind sleeping 2 to a bed, it is okay with us. When you book, please add a note that there will be 4 people and let us know how many ..Answered on 12 August 2022Hello, are you able to accommodate vegetarians?
Hi, We can do breakfasts for vegetarians. We do not do vegan though. We look forward to your reservations. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Chris, Jud..Answered on 23 September 2021How can you reach hotel from Karuizawa or Nakakaruizawa Stations. Also, is it breakfast buffet? Thanks
Hi, The Karuizawa Station has taxis outside of both exits. It is about a 12 min, ride. From Naka Karuizawa Station, it is about 4 min. by taxi and 6-7..Answered on 23 January 2023Hi! 1) breakfast/dinner: looks great!. How many people in the restaurant? (I have avoided restaurants due to pandemic), 2) vegetarian possible? Thanks
Hi, Thank you for your inquiry. Our dining room space is about 80 square meters with at least 1 meter spacing between tables. We seat a maximum of 20 ..Answered on 23 March 2021- Still looking?
Managed by Chris Price, owner
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Languages Spoken
English,JapaneseArea info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- レストラン #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Hotel WelliesGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Ski storage
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Stand-up comedy
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Darts
- SkiingOff-site
- Hot tub
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Japanese
House rulesHotel Wellies takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 3 are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Hotel Wellies may be able to provide early check-in / late check-out, depending on conditions. A free pick-up service from JR Karuizawa Station, Naka-Karuizawa Station and from the Hoshino area may also be provided. Please contact the property directly or leave a request in the comment box at time of booking.
Please note that children 3 years old and younger cannot be accommodated at this property. Adult rates are applicable to children 7 years and older. Guests with children are required to specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 佐久保健所指令25佐保第11-6号
FAQs about Hotel Wellies
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Hotel Wellies offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
- Stand-up comedy
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Hotel Wellies has 1 restaurant:
- レストラン #1
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The prices at Hotel Wellies may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Hotel Wellies can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
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Hotel Wellies is 2.1 miles from the center of Karuizawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Hotel Wellies is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at Hotel Wellies include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Family
- Double
- Suite
