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Pension Puutaro, hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski resort, Pension Puutaro offers Japanese-style rooms, a French course for dinner and free Wi-Fi.

The staff was helpful and kind. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location was not too far from the bus terminal.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
183 reviews
Price from
£114
1 night, 2 adults
Lodge Christmas Rose Zao, hotel in Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen and only less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Lodge Christmas Rose Zao features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
215 reviews
Price from
£115
1 night, 2 adults
Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage, hotel in Zao Onsen

Set amidst a natural landscape, Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage offers a peaceful retreat. Just a 2-minute drive from Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, it provides cosy rooms.

Quiet and lovely couple running it. Peaceful natural surroundings, amazing gardens
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
85 reviews
Price from
£62
1 night, 2 adults
Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星, hotel in Zao Onsen

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.

The hosts were friendly and helpful. Our room had 4 single beds, very comfortable for a family of 4 and enough space on the floor to put our bags as well. Shared bathroom just outside the room. The area is very pretty; it is surrounded by houses with beautiful gardens that are actually open to the public to view during spring and summer. The hosts allowed us to use their kitchen to heat up our porridge for breakfast.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
47 reviews
Price from
£91
1 night, 2 adults
半芸ハウス, hotel in Zao Onsen

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 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£153
1 night, 2 adults
CASA DE YOSHi 一棟貸し, hotel in Zao Onsen

Featuring a shared lounge, CASA DE YOSHi 一棟貸し provides accommodation in Yamagata. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Cozy house with lots of wonderful places to curl up to read a book or play games with friends. Very family friendly. The host was very responsive to all our needs. There is an amazing supermarket close by so you don't need to cook but there are also good supplies for cooking your own meal. TIP 1: To lock the door, pull the rear panel towards you so the lock can engage. TIP 2: To get the fire going 1. Add pellets in the back compartment 2. Click the black button which is below a white cylinder (it'll compress the cylinder) 3. Light a pelletman firestarter (found in the brown box) and place it in the front area (just behind the glass) 4. Turn on the machine (it will blow air to keep the flame ignored)
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
51 reviews
Price from
£208
1 night, 2 adults
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte, hotel in Zao Onsen

Located within the Uwanodai skiing ground, the charming Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte offers ski-to-door access, cosy Western rooms and French course dinners.

Right on the slopes, and the staff was very friendly.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
118 reviews
Guesthouse Mintaro Hut, hotel in Zao Onsen

Guesthouse Mintaro Hut provides basic rooms, free use of a kitchen and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Free-use laundry facilities are available.

Thank you Hide san for your kind hospitality! The food was just excellent and couldn't be made better...🙏
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
327 reviews
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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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Guest houses that travellers love in Zao Onsen

  • Avg. price/night: £114.38
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 183 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 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 49 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
  • Avg. price/night: £187.59
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 249 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
  • Avg. price/night: £187.59
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 249 reviews
    The hotel location is quiet yet convenient. The facilities and onsens are exceptional 👌
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 49 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: £114.38
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 183 reviews
    Cozy rooms, friendly host, great location
    Zanna
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 49 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: £114.38
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 183 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 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 211 reviews
    very friendly hosts. great location. large cosy rooms. very good value. happy to hold luggage before/after stay.
    Lewis
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 211 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
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