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Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

K
Kristina
From
United Arab Emirates
Loved it from the get go. Beautiful scenery, handy location for the ropeway, nice traditional rooms, very kind staff, tasty buffet style breakfast, lovely onsen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
Price from
US$229.54
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Terence
From
Malaysia
The hospitality of the staff is the best, they are friendly and helpful. The location of the report is great , just opposite the ski resort
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$170.03
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen, 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Hammond features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

J
Jordan
From
Australia
The onsens were great! Both the outdoor and indoor one. The room was spacious having a toilet and bathroom. Staff were very nice and had free toiletries. Lots of amenities such as a kitchen and a big area to relax and eat. There is also a massage experience available, however you need to book in this at the front desk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 421 reviews
Price from
US$87.58
1 night, 2 adults

Onsen & Stay OAKHILL

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

M
Maryana
From
Indonesia
Wonderful location, in my opinion the best in Zao. Western room was spacious comfortable. Great shower. Hotel facilities are very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$118.34
1 night, 2 adults

Takamiya Hotel Jurin

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

L
Liang Tso
From
Taiwan
Location is convenient for ski enthusiasts, onsen was very comfortable, and room was very comfortable and spacious for family stay. Can see the lift right from the window of the hotel room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$262.12
1 night, 2 adults

ロッヂ スガノ

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

p
pasara
From
Thailand
Very friendly staff. Very close to ski slope by walking 1min.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$194.76
1 night, 2 adults

Sailer Hütte

Hotel in Zao Onsen

Set in Zao Onsen and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 700 metres, Sailer Hütte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

B
Brooke
From
Australia
Absolutely amazing location, snowboard right to the front door! The room we booked was a twin room with private ensuite and it was spacious and had everything we needed. Bed was really comfy but the pillow not as much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$103.05
1 night, 2 adults

Takasagoya Ryokan

Zao Onsen

Takasagoya Ryokan offers a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Zao Onsen, 200 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

A
Aaron
From
Hong Kong
perfect stay the food is great the hospitality is overwhelming, way over the japanese standard
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$180.33
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Inn Sangoro

Zao Onsen

With Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable in 3.1 km, Forest Inn Sangoro offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

I
Ingibjorg Bjorgvinsdotti
From
Japan
The food, restaurant, and ambience are so great. It's ski in, ski out, and caters very well to skiing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$122.37
1 night, 2 adults

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Zao Onsen

Featuring a garden and a bar, Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte is located in Zao Onsen. The 3-star guest house features mountain views and is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

C
Chong
From
Malaysia
First, the design of the house is super western and super beautiful just right infront of ski slopes. I have a once in a lifetime view from my room and also breakfast area! Second, that's the only hostel comes with private room (as far as I know). Third, I actually paid for the breakfast and dinner and I NEVER REGRET to do so (even though you can have some food out there but is abit far). The dinner is just WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL. Experience yourself and you will know what I meant. It is Extremely exceeded my expectation, even after so many days I am back to my country while I writing this review, I am still so in love of everything I have experience here. Come here during winter, must come. And I'm super pleased to be served by the old couple, so simple, so genuine, soooo awe!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$161.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews

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Budget hotels in Zao Onsen and nearby

Situated within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and less than 1 km of Lina World, HOTEL ALPHA - Adult Only features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kaminoyama.

From US$128.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews

Located in Yamagata, within 13 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 4.3 km of Yamagata Station, Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Minami -Daigaku Byoin Mae- provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi...

From US$86.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath.

From US$269.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Offering mountain views, Wakamatsuya in Zao Onsen provides accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden, a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen in the Yamagata region, with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room features accommodation with free WiFi and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Set 500 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Pension Puutaro offers 3-star accommodation in Zao Onsen and features a garden.

From US$193.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms.

From US$544.08 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Zao Onsen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen, 300 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Yoshidaya has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$191.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Providing a restaurant and a bar, Lodge Scole is located in Zao Onsen, not far from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Complimentary WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

From US$193.21 per night

Zao Sunvalley Hotel is set in Yamagata, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

From US$244.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Jurin offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

From US$396.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Situated in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星 has a garden. It is located 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort and provides luggage storage space.

Set in Kaminoyama in the Yamagata region, 蔵王ライザウッディロッジ offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$128.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Yuuyu No Sato Yusa offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and 2.9 km of Lina World.

From US$330.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, Zao Plaza Hotel features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 600 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

Hotels located in the centre of Zao Onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen, しばママのお宿 ShibaMamas Casual Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

From US$170.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, ロッヂ スガノ features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$194.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Set in Zao Onsen and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 700 metres, Sailer Hütte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

From US$103.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Situated in Zao Onsen, 700 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Onsen & Stay OAKHILL features views of the mountain. With ski-to-door access, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$250.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Located in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Snow Freak Sunrise provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and ski-to-door access.

Located in Zao Onsen, Yamagata region, YuiLocalZao is set less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. This ryokan provides free private parking and a shared kitchen.

From US$128.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Zao Onsen, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$584.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter.

FAQs about hotels in Zao Onsen

What guests said about Zao Onsen:

8.0

Nice village style ski resort.

Nice village style ski resort. Not busy except for the weekend, which ended up a long weekend as it was the Emperor's birthday on the monday. Always good to check public holidays when going to a ski resort and arrive on a Sunday afternoon.
Guest review by
Christian
Australia
8.0

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing.

Lots of snow during our stay in December. Great skiing. Ideally stay around ski lifts so its easier to get to the lifts.. Just be aware to choose a sunny day to take the ski lifts to view the Snow Monster! Takes around more than 1 hour to get on the ski lifts. Many tourist and queue is long. You wont be able to see much if the weather is bad. Never short of snow in Zao Onsen. Nice little village with Lawsons, Family Marts to get your usual Japanese stuff. Limited restaurants but can get by with simple meals. If you want to get to Yamagata City its only 30 mins away by taxi. You have a choice if you want more varieties.
Guest review by
Meng
Malaysia
8.0

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays.

In the summer, Zao is very quiet during weekdays. It rains almost every day, so it's advisable to pack quick-dry clothes and sturdy shoes for walking uphill and downhill. If you prefer fruits and vegetables, make sure to bring some with you, as there's no fresh market in town and the only local convenience store doesn't offer many healthy choices. If you happen to encounter a serow, don't make the mistake we did by running away thinking it was a hyena—quite silly of us!
Guest review by
NANTANA
Thailand
8.0

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains.

Zao onsen is a lovely getaway in the Japanese mountains. Mostly tailored to skiers and snowboarders though, with the many hills and ski facilities. But it's also a lovely place for a brief visit if you want some relaxation and onsens. We visited mainly for seeing the Zao Snow monsters and relaxing at a nice hotel. Unforuntately the Snow Monsters had already melted when we were there, and only one cablecar worked going up the mountain, so there was a huge line. The town is cozy with a few restaurant options. We did not ski and stayed for two nights which was just the right amount of time, as there's not that much to experience in the town, other than ski, visit onsen and take the cablecar (if it's working properly)
Guest review by
Camilla
Denmark
10

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a...

It's good for a few days of hitting the slopes and had a surprising number for eateries compared to some of the other onsen towns. The juhyo (snow monster) is an interesting sight (depending on the weather) especially since you will have to go right to the top of the mountain to see it. It has a night viewing session depending on the season for the juhyo also. And if you're driving, Yamagata town is just a short 30mins drive down the mountain and you'll have more eateries to choose from.
Guest review by
Ed
Malaysia
10

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful...

I stayed in Zao Onsen in mid October and had a beautiful time absorbed in the energy of the mountains and blown away by the ‘koyo’ autumn leaves 🧡 In the off season, it proves a serene escape to soak in the onsens, and take in the clean air and stunning views on various hikes. I can only imagine how much fun it would be when covered in snow!
Guest review by
Tamsyn
Australia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
A respectble ryokan that once even entertained the imperial family. If you want to know what traditional Japanese hospitality means, you must certainly go there. The whole place is infused with small of highly acidic mineral water where you are expected to bathe. Be careful - the onsen bath feels pretty hot but you are sure to survive and even enjoy it!
Guest review by
Maderna
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
As always very polite staff and a traditional Japanese hotel room made this notable. The hotel helped us get a reservation at a sushi place and did speak some English to help us. There was a man to help carry cases in.
Guest review by
Elliot
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Literally Ski in Ski out. At the bottom of lift 29. Hosts were great, so friendly and helpful giving us lifts into town, to the Onsen and to the Bus station with our luggage
Guest review by
Tom
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
A wonderful stay in a beautiful place, Zao Onsen. The traditional tatami rooms were perfect. The breakfast was magnificent. We also appreciated the hot Onsen baths.
Guest review by
Anonymous
Australia
From US$544.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
Excellent food. Nearly Ski in ski out from resort. Mice indoor outdoor onsen.
Guest review by
Tony
Hong Kong