Zao Kokusai Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.3

About this property

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night. All meals are served at the dining room. Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zaō Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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5 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
7 futon beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vorapong
Thailand Thailand
“Big room ,clean, I like snack& soft-drink, Onsen the best”
Ellen
United States United States
“Great location for autumn foliage in late October. The hotel is right beside the ropeway gondola that goes up to the top of the mountain with beautiful views. There was an English speaking staff. It was very helpful. The free shuttle bus from the...”
Drdr
Israel Israel
“Although we booked a large suite, it was much bigger and more spacious than expected, especially for a Japanese ryokan. The outdoor onsen was a great and unique experience. The location is not within walking distance of major tourist attractions,...”
James
United States United States
“Size of the room, beautiful, wonderful amenities, amazing staff, addition of footbath!”
Rajesh
United States United States
“Nice private and public onsen. Great location. Good rooms and facilities. Helpful staff.”
Chih
Taiwan Taiwan
“Very good breakfast. Nice hot spring and public bath. Very good location for Ski.”
Ming
United States United States
“I will book again, nice view. Clean and good service”
Scott
United States United States
“Modern, clean hotel with large nice rooms. Great bathrooms and toilet area. Easily the largest room I’ve ever had in Japan.”
Lisa
United States United States
“It was a beautiful hotel with both private and public onsen. My husband loved the outdoor onsen and went there twice in one day! We picked a Japanese style tatami room which was very spacious and comfortable.”
Paul
United States United States
“Nice quiet area with some excellent restaurants for dinner near the hotel.”

Hotel area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCB Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00.

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must be at the restaurant by 19:00 to eat dinner. Dinner is served from 17:30.