Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
41 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property's outdoor public bath is closed seasonally from late December to February 28.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property at least 2 days in advance.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
What to do
Skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 2 2024 to December 13 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Elevator
Exterior
Hallway
Select guestrooms
During renovations, the ryokan will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Ryokan
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel Ryokan Yamagata
Frequently asked questions
Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel also has a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel like?
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 4 minutes' walk from Zao Sanroku Ropeway.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2024
Clean and spacious room. It kinda expensive in ski season, but still the best choice at Zao, Yamagata.
Smoking room is near the lobby, which is a really bad design, you can smell the stinks every time before taking the elevator.
Overall, a great place to stay.
HSIN HUNG
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2022
Claudio
Claudio, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2021
Great!
Great staff. Close to the ski lifts. Very enjoyable. Recommend ordering the hotel dinners ahead of time unless you plan on dining in Yamagata (30 min drive).
Mark
Mark, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 24, 2020
Great staff. Delicious food.
Shuttle schedule does not coordinate with train schedule. Even the public bus schedule. We came in from Sendai and just missed public bus. Had to wait an hour. For the shuttle bus it was almost a 2 hour wait.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2019
Wonderful onsen hotel.
We have great time at the hotel. Dinner is perfect. Very delicious and full course. Everything is OK. Just quite far from the bus station.
Sophana
Sophana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2019
There were 2 onsens on service which were great. But I was not told by the check in staff that I could also enjoy other nearby onsens :(
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2019
YUN SUM
YUN SUM, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2019
new room, shuttle bus is good. I will come back again!
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2018
Comfortable stay
Service was very good. We were picked up at bus station very soon after we informed the hotel of our arrival. Room was clean and spacious. Futon was nice to sleep on. Onsen was good. Meals were delicious, especially the grilled beef.
Annie
Annie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 3, 2018
The onsen in the hotel was closed and need to walk about 70m to the onsen outside the hotel. You get wet when it rains.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2018
Nice room. Will stay at this hotel again
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2018
Relaxing Hot Spring Baths and Wonderful Service
Very clean and well-kept hotel in Zao, with generous rooms. Perfect for ski-trips or just for a relaxing weekend. Zao is not a big town, so the location is perfect if you want a bit more quiet place in walking distance of the ropeway. Free shuttle to and from the bus terminal goes frequently, available on request. Service was very friendly and accommodating.
Despite the fact that we already had checked out in the morning, we could still use the hot spring bath when we came to the hotel to pick up our luggage in the afternoon, after a day of hiking.