Dave and his wife make Hotel Resort Inn such a lovely place. We've stayed at many hotels around the world but this one is the most special one for us. Here are the reasons why you should choose Hotel Resort Inn: 1) Clean and comfortable room: the rooms are kept spotless clean. 2) Private onsen: you can book the private onsen on the 2nd floor in advance. It is such a treat after a day of skiing. 3) Access to ski resorts: Dave drive you to different ski resorts every morning at 9am. Dave will drop you at the most convenient places so that you can buy lift pass or get on the gondola quickly. Unless you stayed at a ski-in and ski-out hotel in Niseko, you will need to walk or take shuttle bus to the lifts anyway. We even managed to travel to Rusutsu for two days during our stay. The hotel is 3 minutes from a bus stop where you can take ~8:30 bus to Rusutsu (only 30 minutes ride). You can choose to take 15:15 bus or 17:15 bus to return and Dave can pick you up from the bus stop. 4) Ski rental: Dave will arrange ski rental at a nearby rental shop and the price is quite reasonable. 5) Meals: absolutely delicious buffet breakfast. If you want to eat dinner in Niseko Village, Dave will drive you to nearby restaurants. If you want to relax, you can order simple meals from Dave's wife and relax in the common area in the hotel. 6) Hospitality: this is like a home away from home. Dave and his wife worked so hard to make sure all guests have the best ski holiday. We cannot wait to come back for the next ski holiday.…
Hotel Resort Inn Niseko is located away from the main areas of Hilton Village Niseko or Hirafu skiing areas of Niseko. It might seemed like a downside at first, if you are not driving. That was my biggest concern before booking. These were dispelled immediately with the reliable and helpful folks at Hotel Resort Inn Niseko such as Dave-san who is also a ski-instructor who offers private lessons if needed, a good deal if learning in groups. The lodging is located south of Niseko town, while it may not have the convenience of the ski in ski out lodgings in Hirafu or Hilton Village, Dave offers to drive guests to and fro the hotel to the slopes in the morning and evening of the day, he will adjust the time according to what you need. I had a lesson early morning before the given shuttle timing and he drove me there earlier and even made breakfast available earlier. Being away from the main areas of the resort is also one of the strengths of the lodging as that makes it a very peaceful place to relax, and just take in the scenery around the lodging. You could even go for a hot bath on the second floor. A really nice treat after a day of skiing or snowboarding. Food wise, Dave-san's "boss", or wife is a great cook. She made a really nice pasta for dinner, which includes a main plate, cake and dessert. I saw that other guests also have other items such as steak, ajito and soup which probably needs to be arranged before hand. The set meals cost 1800 JPY, this is in stark contrast to some eateries where it might cost around 3000-4000 JPY in Hirafu main resort area instead for a set dinner. If you prefer to eat out, Dave would be able to drive you to Hilton Village Niseko, pick you up later from Hirafu or bring you to a local restaurant nearby for dinners. In short, it was a really nice stay at Hotel Resort Inn Niseko if you are looking for a peaceful and cosy stay at Niseko.…
In all of our travels, I don't think we have enjoyed a hotel as much as this one. It's more like a small, cozy ski lodge than a big hotel. If you are looking at the glitzy Hilton right next to the hill then this is not the place for you. It's cheaper, friendlier and has a family type atmosphere even between guests. Dave and his wife work so hard to make your stay unforgettable. The hotel is like a big, beautiful home with a picturesque backdrop. The rooms are new, big, cozy and warm. The onsen is fantastic. The breakfast is good. There is free laundry. It is farther from the hill and the village but Dave is such a good dude so no worries. He will juggle his schedule and try to take every guest to where they want to go (within reason I assume). He drives to the ski hill and back every day to pick up the skiers and he will take you out to dinner and pick you up. He will collect you when you arrive in town and drop you at the train station as well. He really drives non-stop even in horrible snow conditions. I don't know when he gets time to sleep! He will arrange ski or board rentals at a really great price as well. and they both really are super nice people and they exemplify Japanese hospitality and civility. I can't imagine anyone complaining about this place. There's no doubt in our minds that we made the best possible decision on accommodation in Niseko. If there were ten stars in this platform, I would give ten to Dave and his wife.…
My favourite hotel in all of Japan. David and all the staff were incredibly accommodating - a real taste of Japanese culture. I will bring my family back here, as I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Tidy, great quality food and very easy transport to and from ski fields. A+ recommended!!
This was a wonderful spot for skiing at all the niseko resorts. The lodge looks very new, updated and is very clean! The rooms are good size for Japanese style rooms, the beds are comfortable also. They have a very good hot breakfast every morning which was buffet style so lots of food for skiing! They have an awesome private spa you can book for an hour for your group which is awesome after skiing !!! They have a beer machine with $2 beer and drinks !!! Dave, the owner , is awesome and drives The shuttle to skiing , dinner , shopping ext. he is very flexible on times and works with your schedule . We had no problem getting to and from skiing and restaurants and he took us to bus station !! Highly recommend for people who come to ski and have fun . The resort is set in a country wooded area with great view of volcano! Best part is it cost is a quarter per night Of what we paid to be in the ski resort near the lifts !!…
Stayed for a week while snowboarding in Niseko. Great hotel, excellent service and food. Great japanese bath (onsen). Very friendly and charming owners. It is not placed sentrally in Niseko, but the owner is flexible an will drive and pick you up if you don't have a car. Higly reckommend this hotel.
I (teenager) came with my parents and older brother to stay for 4 nights and ski for 3 days. The owner, Dave, is exceptionally helpful and kind and explained to us everything we needed to know. There is a shuttle bus that takes us to the ski resort everyday, and Dave is able to get you ski hire discounts and skiing pass discounts. He also recommended us a lovely Japanese restaurant 5 minutes drive away and got us a 10% discount. There is a free washing machine and a private onsen that each room can book time slots for, each day. In the upstairs corridor there is also a massage chair that anyone can use. Dinner and breakfast at the hotel can also be booked. In each room, Dave gave us a complimentary gift bag of cute Japanese snacks, a free selection of instant teas and coffee, and bottled water, a small bottle of wine and can of beer. Overall, our experience felt very personal and loving, and we can’t wait to come back again.…
This hotel is a bit far from Niseko city center. We enjoyed the stay, We got total of 4 single bed room (2 beds at 2nd floor). There's private onsen which you can reserve at reception, open 3PM to midnight with fantastic view. They have huge backyard covered with fresh snow when we stayed there. We all enjoyed playing there. Very friendly staff who gave use free breakfast. Overall very enjoyable stay.
The owner , Dave was very kind and fetched us to and from the hotel to the ski areas and the service and hospitality is nothing short of first class. Rooms were big and there is even a private onsen if you want to. In short I would recommend the hotel!
Went for skiing in March 2016. The Inn is run by Dave san and his wife Iko San (whom he affectionately refers to as his boss). The place was great very clean with included use of an onsen and massage chair. The food was delicious and I loved it. I looked forward to each and every breakfast and dinner that I had at the Inn. The views are also fantastic - must be wonderful in Summer as well. You will also have a personal driver in Dave san who will drop you off at the ski lifts and pick you up when you're done. Stayed 7 nights and did not want my holidays to end. It was such a great experience and Dave and Iko san are such lovely people. I will definitely go back there. For the undecided - book you room now - you won't regret it! Also very good value - reasonable cost.
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