Niseko hotellia

Plussat: Loved the ski-in ski-out, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The onsen experience was particularly beautiful in the snow. Breakfast was full of choice and variety.

Plussat: Pirka Teppanyaki Restaurant. Concierge were brilliant. The room with the view of Mt. Yotei. The ski in and ski out facilities. Loved the onzen but it really needs upgrading. The shuttle to Sapporo Airport .the Activities such as snowmobiling.

Miinukset: I stayed here 6 years ago and I was disappointed to see the deterioration of the building and the onsen. The contract cleaners left a lot to be desired and did not present a typical Hilton standard. The hugely overpriced breakfast.

Plussat: The location of the hotel that close to ski resort, beautiful breakfast view.

Plussat: Niseko can be reached in 2hrs from Chitose airport. The hotel itself is located at the end of the slopes meaning it’s a ski in/out hotel and that’s always awesome. Rental equipment is available nearby and can be stored without extra charge at the hotel itself. 4 restaurants onsite and a small village with some stores at walking distance.

Miinukset: Everything Hilton worthy except the rooms which were a bit outdated and showing some wear and tear.

Plussat: 10m to ski Gondola - fantastic. Able to access all ski runs at Niseko without having to drive anywhere. The ski & boot room service was excellent - warm ski boots to put on each day. The room was spacious for the three of us with 2 queen sized beds. Bars and restaurants were excellent. We will definitely go back.

Miinukset: It was quite expensive, but overall the benefits of position and comfort outweighed this.

Plussat: The view ! And the proximity to the ski station right at the bottom of the hotel - the onsen was great too!

Miinukset: Nothing , except maybe far for everything but actually who have everything you need on the spot

Plussat: The shuttle busses saved us and the staff is super friendly I forgot my wallet there and I called them and they are gonna send it by mail. Amazing staff

Miinukset: There was something wrong with the sewage in the area so the second day of our stay started to smell really bad ! The whole hotel smelled like sewage !

Plussat: A nice onsen and a good breakfast The free shuttle to Annupuri and Moiwa and great to be able to ski back To the hotel from Moiwa Buy your ski passes for Moiwa at the hotel they are cheaper than the field

Plussat: Delicious breakfast buffet, friendly and responsible staffs, great location to Niseko United ski resorts.

Miinukset: They didn’t change out the pajamas event we leave it on the floor. We were there for 7 nights and we left the pajamas on the floor after the 3rd night it remain on the floor throughout the rest of our stay.

Plussat: Front office staff was great! very helpful and friendly!

Miinukset: The limited services from housekeeping - which wasn't a big issue

Plussat: The family suite is good with kitchen, Onsen is good

Miinukset: The shuttle is really rare, not enough for you to go dinner at town or even go annuipuri... The breakfast, the chicken salad is disappear...

Plussat: Friendly staff good breakfast great roomy units

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Staff makes this hotel (as every other hotel:)). Room was spacious and bed was comfy. Set meals in Tura restaurant are worth trying. Onsen feels as a great idea after slopes.

Miinukset: Its a nice hotel but location makes it a bit complicated. Hotel is providing bus transportation but if you want to be flexible, better rent a car. Price level raised expectations high even for Japan but reality was just a nice hotel.

Plussat: Great for skiing straight out the door and ski hire on site

Miinukset: the buffet dinner was a little expensive but still really good.

Plussat: The facility is perfect for ski-in ski-out. There is a gondola right outside the hotel which can take you right onto the mountain. Perfect for first time skiers as there are some smaller (but not too boring) slopes to go down and of course there are the bigger slopes for the more experienced. We received free breakfast for our entire stay which consisted of buffet style breakfast (Japanese and Western meals). If you stay at this hotel you also receive free access to the Niseko Village bus that can take you to neighbouring hotels (Hilton, Hinode Hills and Hirafu village). I would recommend to take full advantage of this as you can experience different restaurants and facilities with ease of free travel. I found the Green Leaf ski lessons to be quite expensive and we ended up booking at GoSnow Hirafu for 1 day ski lessons which turned out great to mix up the scenery as well. The onsen at Green Leaf was wonderful. It was our first time using the onsen and it was such a great experience as there is the outside onsen with snow around you while feeling so warm and relaxed. The spa service was also great for massages (although quite expensive!). Overall was a great place to stay for our first ski-in ski-out experience in Japan!

Miinukset: The food onsite isn't the best quality (although you can't expect too much from hotel food). I do recommend to get out to Hirafu village and experience some of the wonderful local restaurants. The rooms themselves can feel quite stuffy and there was air-con inside but it didn't seem to make a difference when the temp was adjusted. The laundry service is very expensive so if you can try and limit using the services if you can and if you do use it do not leave it until you have no other clean under garments or clothes as the turnaround is about 1-2 days. These were just minor issues though and overall it was a great experience.

Plussat: Ski in & out. Breakfast buffet was very diverse. Inhouse ski facilities (rental, skipass sales, ski lockers). Very nice onsen. The crew was very friendly and helpful!

Miinukset: Only a buffet restaurant, no a la cart. Very limited tv channels (4 international). No coffee serving after breakfast and before the bar opens.

Plussat: Third time to staycations at Green Leaf. Nice lobby and relax mood of music. New magic carpet is good for beginner. Excellent service. Improved service from carry luggage from bus stop to hotel. Also, carry luggage from hotel to bus stop. Great help for girls trip. Thanks. Will stay at the hotel again in the future.

Plussat: Excellent facilities and good location. Really enjoyed and made good use of the Onsen. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Miinukset: Paying AUD$11-00 for a cuppacino at the bar...way to expensive!

Plussat: Great place. Staff were friendly and helped us everyday. Location is great can get to all other mountains fairly easily. The Onsen is in my opinion better than the Hilton’s.

Miinukset: I would love to of had better coffee and a menu instead of buffet for dinner but I imagine when busy that’s the easiest. Good overall though!

Plussat: The Hot Spring outdoor Onsen is Awesome

Miinukset: facility needs to be upgrade or at least to bring to Today's standards. Everything looks old

Plussat: Breakfast & the Hot Springs were OK.

Miinukset: Location is not good if you dont have a car as the winter timetable doesnt link easily with other transport in the resort. Disppointed overall.

Plussat: Onsen was OK, a bit dirty and run down, but really the main focus of the Hotel, couples, though there were a number of males who did not want to wear a covering...

Miinukset: Staff, Room, beds, decor, peeling wallpaper, water stained furniture, corridors, WiFi, location. This is really a dirty and very run down hotel, with very small, poorly furnished and maintained rooms, with barely adequate beds and linens. It was quite pricey, $300\night for my Son and I, to share a very small room. 2 stars is a real stretch. Amazingly dirty for a Japanese facility. I could not recommend this Hotel.

Plussat: The breakfast is good. The onsen is nice and quite in day time. There are shuttle bus going to 3 ski resorts.

Miinukset: The onsen is too crowded in the evening as there are many guests from other hotels coming in the evening. And some of the people do not follow the rules in onsen. The hotel and room is a little old but still comfortable.

Plussat: The Traditional Japanese Room was great . The Onsen facilities are just great . The mixed outside onsen is just amazing .with snow falling around you .

Miinukset: The hotel is a little tired and needs a refresh .

Plussat: Onsen is amazing, breakfast was good

Miinukset: The hotel shuttles to around the different suburbs was very inconvenient especially for hirafu

Plussat: Less rigid on breakfast arrangements.

Miinukset: Too rigid on breakfast timings and set dinner choices.

Plussat: Amazing authentic Japanese dinner and a nice hotel for the price.

Miinukset: The distance from grand Hirafu was too much, once you were at your hotel it was an expensive taxi or free shuttle back but only to 8pm And then a taxi is your only choice

Plussat: The onsen was amazing, it is so big, with baths indoor and outdoor. It also has a mixed onsen. The staff was so kind and considerate. The room for 4 Japanese style is very spacious. Dinner was very generous and the breakfast buffet was very tasty. Totally recommend it.

Miinukset: You have to take a shuttle to the main Ski Spots but the onsen is worth it.

Plussat: The onsens were nice and there was a lot of food at dinner and beeakfast

Miinukset: The room had a strange odour like mildew

Plussat: Breakfast

Miinukset: Staffs at night shift when I did a check-in have a poor servicemind. Do not respect the customers.

Plussat: the view is beautiful

Plussat: Breakfast is good. Nice environment & relaxing.

Plussat: Good Breakfast

Miinukset: none

Miinukset: Terrible location, very far from the main town grand hirafu, and no shuttles leaving/returning past ~5pm until the official start of the season. Best case scenario you catch the shute, it makesmany stops and takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to get to grand hirafuand also charges a fare of 470 yen. otherwise, you are stuck at the "prison resort annupurri " with nothing to do as there are no nearby shops or restaurants. The area is not walkable as the sidewalks are not maintained during winter. The hotel desk staff was overall very unhelpful. The hotel advertised as having shuttle service to and from the JR station, however on arrival was told this service is not available until 930 AM. We asked the front desk to book us a taxi for our departure, however the day of departure taxi never arrived and we missed our train. The taxi company said they were never booked. We ended up having to pay extra to take the bus to the airport.

Plussat: Ski in and out! Good breakfast!

Miinukset: Perhaps the facilities need modernisation including ski renting process,,,, but not affecting anything in reality

Plussat: Excellent service and experience! Very convenient for ski in ski out.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The hotel service was excellent, with the staff being very helpful when required. The ski valet experience was particularly convenient, especially when coming back from a long day of ski and being able to simply give our equipment at reception. The hotel was very helpful when we asked to have the car bring us back when stranded in relatively distant locations with our gear. The rooms are comfortably sized with nice and large windows, and have a very refreshing and powerful shower. Dinner at the An restaurant is quite good! The Ki Spa therapists are excellent and I highly recommend getting at least one massage there.

Miinukset: The location is unfortunately not the most convenient, although everything is relatively at walking distance in Niseko, on a bad weather day it can be a bit troublesome to go out for a walk. Although the ski in is great, the ski out actually starts at the bottom of a small slope, which is not ideal. The breakfast buffet is the same every day which is a bit disappointing. The Japanese section however tastes great, but it does not cover the restricted options.

Plussat: Amazing in all aspects

Miinukset: Hot springs could be modernized a bit

Plussat: Great view ,Great service and staff was very nice.The hotel is very close the mountain that you can play ski or snowboarding

Plussat: Everything! The ski valet, best massage, concierge, breakfast, bed.

Miinukset: Literally nothing. Love it all!

Plussat: The hotel location is as close as it gets to the gondola, around 1min walking up, and you can ski right back into the hotel. The ski valet is a nice touch, they store all your gear as you arrive back in the hotel. The hotel itself is well designed, I really appreciated the view from my room (snow/resort) and the amenities such as smart tv, good wifi and the well equipped onsen. Would highly recommend and probably stay again

Miinukset: The breakfast had limited choices, I felt more warm breakfast dishes would be a good addition to the Japanese and continental options available. However still would rate the overall breakfast 4/5, its just a minor improvement point.

Plussat: Concierge service is great and convenient.

Miinukset: Onsen could be more enjoyable with an opening outdoor surroudning.

Plussat: Great breakfast Friendly staff Facilities, including the onsen and ski valet, are fantastic Comfortable rooms - would recommend one with a Mt Yotei view

Miinukset: Could have had a bathroom

Plussat: Good breakfast, gym facility

Miinukset: Inconsistence hotel shuttle bus time

Plussat: the pillows were hard

Miinukset: the pillows

Plussat: Breakfast was okay, predictable for primarily Japanese clientele. Not really special for my western tastes.

Miinukset: Would have preferred full duvets for the bed, not tucked-in sheets with a top comforter

Plussat: Helpful and polite staff

Miinukset: The room is too old. The wardrobe was full of dust

Plussat: I stayed in the hotel for 3 nights, i found it absolutely comfortable and relaxing. The breakfast has a decent spread. The onsen is big and clean, The room is of decent size for 3 adult, 4 might be a bit of squeeze, depending the number of luggages you have. You can rent your snowgear i.e snowboard and etc the day before and store in the locker, you wont be charge for that, only from the period of your intended usage , so you can hit the slopes early. Hotel have Shuttle bus from jr niseko station from a certain time, so you have to work around that. Hotel have Shuttle bus from hotel to annupuri slope and grand hirafu. Convenience store has bento pack lunch/dinner if you are on a budget. So that is good. Location wise, it is situated at a quiet part of town away from grand hirafu. So it you would like abit of activities after your day then this might not be a ideal place for you.

Miinukset: Nothing, really enjoyed it. Really recommend it.

Plussat: Lovely onsen, beautiful surroundings. Very handy to have ski/snowboard hire in the hotel.

Miinukset: We decided to have dinner in the lounge one night, where there are several sukiyaki sets available. There was actually one with vegetables and tofu instead of meat, which we were happy about. However the full set included sashimi. I asked the server there if we could have a different dish instead as we are both vegetarians, such as salad or tempura (which were also on the menu). She just said no. I asked at reception just in case I had misunderstood anything (I’m not fluent in Japanese) and she went with me to check with the server. The answer was still no - we were just told, “Don’t eat the sashimi.” We weren’t happy with this response or service - no effort at all to accommodate or help us. The hotel is popular with lots of visiting tourists and it’s a pity they can’t make small changes for vegetarians - not to mention people who are vegan/kosher/halal. The nearest other restaurant is a 20 minute walk away or you have to pay for a taxi. Was unimpressed by this lack of service or help.

Plussat: The Japanese/Western room was great

Plussat: cell is very clean

Miinukset: little bit smelly come out from the mix dorm

Plussat: Clean and cozy room Many beds in a room, but each beds are isolated Big private locker

Miinukset: No cooking

Plussat: I liked the fact that it's just by the ski slope. And if you wanna go to other resorts nearby (as moiwa is very small and limited) then you can take their shuttle in the morning. Also there is a locker area where you can put your ski or ski clothes so they can dry easily during the night and you dont have to bring wet clothes to the room although some people just dont understand this.

Miinukset: A few things that have to be changed.. First thing is one of the male employee at the reception. As an hotel owner I would replace that man that is not welcoming at all and moreover he gives wrong informations to the guest about transport or things to do around. Avoid him and better ask the girls if you need anything. Manager please contact me so I can inform you who exactly. Also, they did not change my bed sheets or did any cleaning during the 7 nights I was there although they inform that they clean every 5 days. Then the breakfast is exactly the same everyday. That is clearly annoying for people staying several nights, they could easily improve this and make.slight changes to.make their guest more happy and show the management care for them. Last thing is that they should implement some rules about being quiet in the dorm area after 10 pm or so. People go in and out anytime of the night and are noisy. That could be changed easily with a sign board informing about silent time.

Plussat: The lodge is located right infront of the ski resort. I booked a group room, it is small but it’s very clean. The front desk, shuttle bus driver and restaurant staff are friendly and accommodating. Shower room and comfort are nice and clean. The staff in Moiwa ski resort are nice too, they accommodated as warmly. The rent is cheaper than Annupuri ski resort. A nice place to start learning about snowboarding or ski if you dont want a crowded place. Quiet. And there’s an onsen nearby.

Plussat: very spacious even though it's a capsule...much larger as compared to other capsules which I stayed before. staffs are very friendly...bed is very comfortable.

Plussat: Super clean and friendly staff

Miinukset: It is quite far from the main town of Hirafu and the closest bus is a 20minute walk away. Taxis are very expensive!

Plussat: Friendly and helpful staff

Miinukset: Thin mattress

Plussat: Sijainti, ravintola, henkilökunnan avuliaisuus, lapset tykkäsivät

Miinukset: Ahdas huone, hidas wifi

Plussat: Slopeside to small resort. Friendly staff and clean cubicle style rooms.

Miinukset: Slightly out of the way, so hard to get around to other areas. Plus is that when it snows not alot of ppl.

Plussat: Nice and clean comfortable

Plussat: Michiko was an amazing host and was always there to answer questions, drop me off/pick me up in town, and play a game of billiards. They had an efficient dry room; my boots and clothes were always dry the following day. Dorm rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. Breakfast is pretty much the same (eggs, bacon, toast, yoghurt) but it's cooked well and fills you up for a day out on the slopes. There is also a great soup curry restaurant and a Lawsons within a short walk from the lodge.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: my whole stay was exceptional, michi and everyone else made me feel so at home and comfortable i didn’t want to leave when the time came :)

Plussat: Breakfast was fantastic and the staff beautiful people

Plussat: Friendly helpful staff & great support with shuttle to/from bus stop, ski field & shops. A great breakfast to start the day & tea/coffee available during day. Huge benefit to have a drying room for boots, gloves etc. Proximity to a resort bus stop for the shuttle as well as mini-marts & dining options.

Miinukset: No issues at all.

Plussat: Staffs were very helpful during our stay!

Plussat: Overall its good and nice. Have english version staff, have mandarin as well. Very good service have a nice stay just too bad no chance for room with onsen. Special highlight, 1st time check in are without standing & provided welcome drink since we reach at night snowy day. A very huge warming feels

Miinukset: Very far from city. 7-11 put 0.6km but actually are more far away.

Plussat: The room have outdoor hot spring , and dinner is good, breakfast need improve, like the marshmallow provide, and not very busy hotel.

Miinukset: not very clean. The location is not very convenient, hotel doesn’t provide lunch and near by don’t have any restaurant or store, shuttle bus only till about 12 pm in noon and 3 shuttle a day. And service attitude is just so so.

Plussat: It’s our second time staying here. It’s never disappointed us.

Plussat: Great place, 10 mins to Annupuri ski resort, a little bit remote but we like the fact it’s less busy than Grand Hirafu area. It’s a great place for you to relax and enjoy yourself in the Onsen after a day of skiing

Plussat: Everything!

Miinukset: Staff is forgetful, they did not complete my breakfast, i was pissed.

Plussat: Jenna was very accommodating and helpful! Answered every query and even provided transport to kutchan after my stay. Good bathing facilities.

Miinukset: Room was a little squeezy.

Plussat: Very great location, just 5 mins walking distance to Hirafu Intersection. Free shuttle bus stop just outside the house.

Miinukset: The room at 3rd has no openable window!

Plussat: Super location!!! Right in the center,easy acces to restaurants,bars,ski area!!! Jenna and Gostau are just amazing!!!!

Miinukset: Maybe a bit of change in breakfast options...

Plussat: Jenna is so awesome ❤️

Plussat: Location of the lodge was great.

Miinukset: Bathroom facilities were limited for the number of guests staying in the lodge. The staff were only helpful once prompted. Towels were not replenished during the stay.

Plussat: Fantastic location. Hostel feel which is great as it's always fun to meet other travellers/skiers and hear their stories. Basic breakfast included.

Miinukset: Ski and boot rooms were a bit small. Only 2 shower rooms

Plussat: Cute lodge in the centre of the action in Hirafu. Staff were friendly and breakfast was a real treat!

Miinukset: There's no dryer to dry your clothes after a wash and the toilet/bathroom is so far away from the far rooms. Something you can live with short term though.

Plussat: Property well located. Better options close by.

Miinukset: Safety and security concerns. Management.

Plussat: The staff were lovely. The room was nice. Excellent location, walking distance from the lifts and seicomart. If this is too far from anything you are weak and will struggle to ski anyway.

Plussat: Great location in town and access to ski lift and amenities. Clean tidy and cosy. Staff were very friendly and dining area spacious, breakfast was great before skiing.

Miinukset: Could be noisy at times but it is a low key ski lodge so wouldn’t expect anything different.

Plussat: Facilities, staff, and location were superb!

Miinukset: Overall the dinner was very nice. One point of concern, however, was that Foie Grace was served (cruel force-feeding of birds?!). Due to COVID-19 there was no choice of Western-style breakfast.

Plussat: The onsen is fantastic

Miinukset: Location is a bit far from anywhere. But probably will be good come skiing time.

Plussat: Room is very clean and tidy, can see panorama of Niseko. Outdoor onsen has good view. Large portion for Dinner with number of dish variety.

Miinukset: No.

Plussat: The onsen is fantastic.

Miinukset: The diner was not as good as we expected. Average only. The hotel location was too far from Niseko Village center.

Plussat: Great location next to the Annupuri Ski Area. Secluded and not as touristy as the Grand Hirafu area. Overall if you are looking for some peace and quiet with your family then it's a good location. Great place for kids.

Miinukset: Far from the center of activity where all the shops, restaurants and bars are located. Quite a peaceful place but the hotel is a bit dated but it's very well maintained with noticable upgrades.

Plussat: Breakfast had Western as well as Japanese options and was OK. Dinner had option of DIY BBQ (just fine) or Japanese Kaiseki, 9-course meal, which was excellent. Onsen was awesome and hotel was clean, welcoming and quiet. We liked the fact that Annupuri and this hotel are off the beaten track for most westerners, making this a cultural experience as well as a comfortable, excellent vacation stay.

Miinukset: Room was very hot at night even with heat turned completely off. Had to open windows. Would have preferred at least a minimal shower in room- any bathing had to be at the onsen. Toilet and sink in room were great and we quickly adapted to onsen living.

Plussat: Masa and the team at Milky House are all friendly and the meals there are incredible. Such a good vibe that made our stay enjoyable and comfortable.

Miinukset: Milky House is rustic which I didn't mind at all. Shared bathrooms and shower might be a drawback if you don't go to Onsens each night.

Plussat: Excellent hosts and a good location. My friend and I enjoyed meeting Masa and his team. They were very helpful and approachable. I look forward to visiting them in the future again and sharing more dinners. Kishor also played a guitar and we were entertained with a song each evening during dinner.

Miinukset: Only two bathrooms.

Plussat: We like the location it's very near to the Annupuri Ski Resort, it also has nearby restaurants, food was great & the staffs are very helpful...

Plussat: Nice cottage, located not far from ski site, wonderful dinner (book in advance)

Plussat: So many great things to say about this place, but here a just a few that I can think of off the top of my head right now. All the staff there were extremely friendly and welcoming. The owner, Masa, was personally working hard every day to ensure all the guests were happy and got whatever they needed, but he also has no problem setting aside time to chat with you. A lot of the staff are from different countries, so Milky House is a great place to meet new people from around the world whether they are guests or staff. All the food there was fantastic. A free breakfast is included and is a set meal that changes every day. Our first day was western style with some ham, scrambled eggs, fruits, and a small dessert. The second day was Japanese style with some seafood, vegetables, and miso soup. Cereal and oatmeal is also available for breakfast every day, along with hot or cold milk. Dinner can be added on for an extra 2,000 yen and will be a set multi-course meal that I believe is usually western style and is also different every night. The location is perfect, just a 5ish minute walk to Annupuri Resort which is far less crowded than Hirafu. Also within that 5 minute walk is the Annupuri Ski Resort bus stop where you can catch the Niseko United shuttle bus as well as the buses to New Chitose airport, Sapporo, and Otaru. Milky House has all the timetables and stop locations for the different buses and can easily help you figure out any transportation problems you might have. Definitely take advantage of their snow gear rentals and discounted lift tickets. Not only do they have lower rental rates than the resorts, but the gear is delivered straight to you at Milky House and will also be picked up from there the morning after your last day of rental; no need to worry about getting you gear back before a shop closes. Masa helped us order our rental gear during check-in and it arrived by the time we had been given a tour of the lodge and settled into our room.

Plussat: We stayed in the Milky Inn Cottage. Here are the things that we liked. 1. Impeccable Staff and Service - If there is one thing that I liked about this place is the staff. I have traveled many places and stayed in quite a few hotels but I can say that the staff here would be the BEST! First, everyone is just so accommodating. We traveled without a car, so it was best that we have Vrong who picked us up from Niseko Station and drove us to and fro the cottage to the main building! He was very friendly too. The staff at the Milky Inn main location is super friendly, they helped us booked our activities and helped in booking our buses going back to Sapporo. The lady who helped us gave us different options, shared the best time to leave and really attended to us really well! Honestly I would stay here again just for the staff! If you are looking for Diversity too, this is a prime example! I would love to meet the owner and so proud of him for being so inclusive!!! 2. The Food - Please just taste the hot milk in a cold winter morning and you will not forget why they name this place Milky Inn!!! The food they serve everyday is just amazing! It is plated and served in courses especially for the dinner. It is a good break from typical Japanese food. They also tell you the menu early so you can decide if you want to eat in the venue. 3. The Cottage - The cottage is a good place to stay for families. Especially if you drive, this place is super adequate. If you cook, kitchen is also available. I would say that probably 10 people can stay here comfortably. The rooms are clean and heating is adequate especially if you are staying in Winter. The view from the window in the living room is just amazing! Watching snow falling in early morning is just amazing.

Miinukset: Nothing major really but probably some tips. Note that there are 2 locations: Main Hall and The Cottage. (The cottage is around 1km away) 1. The location of the cottage is a bit far from the ski slopes of Annapuri. It is not close to just walk there. I highly recommend staying in the cottage if you are travelling with a car. 2. While the location of the main hall is close to the Annupuri Ski Slopes, it is still quite a walk. It is uphill to go from the main hall to the Annupuri ski lifts. This might be difficult for someone who has to bring ski equipment up the hill. 3. Cottage Tips. The cottage is consists of 3 floors, Loft, Ground (Living Room) and Basement. If you are a bit claustrophobic, I would not recommend sleeping in the basement where the bedrooms and the bathroom are. In winter and probably more in summer, there are quite some bugs (mostly stink bugs) in the house. This is because the house is covered in crawling vines I guess. Stink bugs don't bite but if you dislike insects, I would ask the staff to make sure to get rid of them before your stay.

Plussat: Friendly staff prepared our room for us even though we arrived well before check in time. They then arranged our ski equipment rental and lift passes within 30 mins so we were straight on the slopes (just a 5 min walk away). Dinner and breakfast were both excellent - home cooked with local fresh ingredients. Staff took us to different onsens on an evening - ideal for relaxing after a days skiing.

Miinukset: Nothing to dislike.

Plussat: The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the breakfast provided in the morning are also great first meal to start off a day of boarding.

Miinukset: the bunk bed I slept in for the first few nights were really wobbly, but I was allowed to switch to a different bed and it was really comfortable

Plussat: Really cosy lodge, super clean and comfortable to live in. Hosts were excellent, very helpful and make it a great place to stay in. Different activities arranged on certain evenings. Free lift in the morning to the mountains and if not the bus is practically right outside.

Miinukset: Nothing really, obviously not in the centre of everything but easy access to the bus service if you need to go anywhere

Plussat: i loved the vibe and the staff ! rachael, sam& brenno made us feel like staying at a friend's house =)

Plussat: We loved the homey feeling the lodge had with a great main sitting room to relax and chat to other travelers. The bathrooms and bedrooms were clean. Great showers for after skiing. The staff (Rachel, Sam and Breno) were very welcoming with great advice about the skiing, surrounding area and sights/alternate activities. We very much would recommend this property to anyone looking for a fun and decent place to stay while skiing in Niseko!

Plussat: The staff were very helpful, giving you knowledge, making breakfast, giving you lifts to the slopes. They cared and looked after the place.

Miinukset: Not great for couples as all single beds - It felt a bit expensive, for what it was. The underfloor heating was good but it turned out room into a sauna. I was either too hot or too cold and didn’t sleep well.

Plussat: The breakfast was delicious style buffet with nice, strong coffee from an Italian machine. The view from the breakfast room is quite spectacular with soothing music. Everything in the room was clean to Japanese standard. We also got plenty of towels for bath & public bath at the property.

Miinukset: The location was far from the ski field and town centre but the hotel owner/manager have a schedule to drive all the hotel guests any where we need to go.

Plussat: Owner is helpful & friendly.

Miinukset: Nil

Plussat: Dave and his wife were lovely people! The bath was very relaxing. I also loved the hot pot dinner!

Plussat: Fantastic. Exclusive. Peaceful. No need to rent a car. Dave-san provides the transportation even for dinner. The view of Mt Yotei is spectacular. Love the hot bath!

Plussat: Dave and his wife were great, helped us out with with we’re to shop, snowboard, bus routes good places to eat, and also made killer food

Plussat: Very nice and flexible host, he organized everything for us and helped us getting around during our stay. The breakfast was also nice and healthy and the hot bath in the house is just amazing! + Beautiful view on both mountains!

Miinukset: -

Plussat: Great find - Dave-San and his wife run this beautiful inn with a view to Mount Yotei. Breakfast was great, the room lovely and Dave and his wife went out of their way to make us feel at home. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Dave was a really good host. His warm, affable personality made us feel comfortable and welcomed. When we mentioned that we are looking for ski protectors shorts, without us requesting, he went out of his way to help us call multiple shops to ask for price and availability.

Plussat: Fantastic location, very very clean and well maintained by super host Dave-san! The private bath was beautiful and really relaxing after a first attempt at skiing

Plussat: The breakfast prepared by Dave-san's boss (his wife) was absolutely mind-blowing. Dave-san was also incredibly hospitable, taking us out for dinner the one night I was staying with them. The room was also very clean and the bed was so comfortable, really felt so much like home! Fantastic view of Mount Yotei as well. Hotel Resort Inn Niseko is probably the most homely and comfortable hotel I've stayed with in my life, all thanks to Dave-san and his wife. I will most certainly stay with them again when I go back to Niseko. I highly recommend Hotel Resort Inn Niseko to anyone who is looking for accommodation in Niseko.

Miinukset: It's no fault of theirs, I just regret that I couldn't stay longer!