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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, 142 reviews
Price from
US$163.64
1 night, 2 adults

Pension Puutaro

Zao Onsen

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

S
SzzHua
From
Taiwan
The hostess was incredibly warm and welcoming, the room was very comfortable, and the location was also quite good! It was a truly wonderful experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

Situated in Kaminoyama, 2.2 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Polar Bear 藏王白熊民宿 has ski-to-door access, a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features mountain views.

M
Mutsumi
From
Japan
It was really clean, warm and comfortable. Staff was really kind : )
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$104.73
1 night, 2 adults

Snowfall Meteor 飛雪流星

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

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.

A
Alexandre
From
Switzerland
Everything . The couple who runs it are so nice :) they were very sweet to the kids We booked the big panda room and our kids loved it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$147.28
1 night, 2 adults

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage

Kaminoyama (Near Zao Onsen)

Yamagata Zao Pension Aplon Stage is a 3-star property set in Kaminoyama. It offers free WiFi, ski-to-door access, a garden and a restaurant.

Y
Ying Heng
From
Singapore
Exceptional service from the family running the place :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$91.64
1 night, 2 adults

半芸ハウス

Yunohara (Near 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.

Y
Yoko
From
Japan
Location was far away from any city/town but it’s worth to stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$178.85
1 night, 2 adults

Green Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

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

S
Shu-Yun
From
Taiwan
Perfect location and friendly hosts that offer useful information about the area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Winter Season - 民泊 Matsuo House in Zao Onsen - Japanese Style - Private Room

Zao Onsen

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...

R
Rob
From
New Zealand
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao

Zao Onsen

Lodge Christmas Rose Zao has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort.

S
Svetlana
From
Japan
Hospitality is incredible here. The facility is located up in the villiage, so it was quite difficult to get there by 2wd car in winter. But the owner provided us a parking below and drove us and other guests around the village wherever we needed to go: restaurants, onsen, ski rental shop, bus station etc. There is no shower in the facility, but we were provided onsen coupons so could use a free onsen nearby. Breakfast is simple but generous and packed neatly so we could eat it there or take out. Hosts take care of ski gear over night, so it’s clean and dry next morning. Rooms are warm with thick mattresses. The closest lift is in a few steps away, slope is also there, so can slide right to the entrance door. Overall, great for price, and hospitality is way above expectations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分

Yamagata (Near Zao Onsen)

Situated in Yamagata with Zao Onsen Ski Resort nearby, Zao Base スキー場から徒歩1分 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

S
Sophie
From
United States
We particularly love its antique Japanese taste. The inside bedroom and restrooms are super clean. The location is super good. Easy to travel within the village. You may feel the setting of the entrance passage looks like a movie setting. It will give you special memories years later when you look back now.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kaminoyama

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kaminoyama

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kaminoyama

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

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Homestays that guests love in Zao Onsen

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
The accommodation is great and the host family is super nice! Great place to stay when skiing. They helped us out a lot and gave us lots of good advice that allowed us to enjoy Zao Onsen to the max.
Guest review by
Magnus
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 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.
Guest review by
Rob
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Lovely hosts, great location, clean spacious traditional rooms, electric heater available, nice view from the window, well appointed kitchen, and friendly dining room.
Guest review by
Katia
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Oraphin and Taka (and of course the little one) are the most lovely hosts! Location is excellent and you are basically within a 10 min walk to all onsen and ropeways. One of the public baths is literally 20 seconds away! The space heater is also amazing and the first floor common space is always toasty :) Matsuo house is a must stay if you want a homestay-like experience in Japan :)
Guest review by
カビヤ
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$144
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Lovely host.
Guest review by
TSUNG-YING
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
I really liked how welcoming and cozy my stay was! the owners were very helpful in recommending things to do! as I don’t ski, I went snow shoeing and it was super fun. I was also able to use the local onsen for free as the owners of the property gave me a locals card. overall I had a great time!
Guest review by
lauren
Solo traveller