Hot Springs Hotels in Hokkaido, Japan

"We stayed for one night with breakfast and dinner included. The hotel facilities are very new, and the onsen area is clean, tidy, and well-maintained. It's a reasonably priced hotel in Niseko, and I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends."

"I must specially mention the free ramen served in the lobby every night from 10 PM to 11 PM. It actually tastes quite good, which is why there's a long queue every evening! The onsen in the hotel is small but nice, and they have a private hot spring room that's great for a family of three, though it's first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved. You can even see the stars from the rooftop! Also, we bought a specialty Furano melon and were wondering how to cut it without a fruit knife. The front desk staff were very helpful and kindly sliced it up for us right away! While the service isn't overly bubbly, they are always responsive to your requests. Parking is a bit of a hassle, though—you need to wait for the attendant at the entrance to guide you to the parking lot and drive you back."

"The hotel room did not come cheap, but overall, we had a pleasant stay aside from a hiccup during check-in when the staff forgot to inform us that our room was ready and kept us waiting. The public onsen was great and we spent more time there than the private in-room onsen. The free ice-creams, drinks and ramen (during supper time) were delightful touches. Pillow gallery offered options of different types of pillows was great! The hotel is shoes-free, meaning one has to remove our shoes and store in the lockers at the entrance and move around shoeless or in the tabi socks provided. The yukata pyjamas provided were comfortable, so were the beds. The use of sliding doors meant one will not hear of slamming of room doors by other guests. It is a cosy hotel to stay in. What we did not like was the lack of a sheltered drop-off point to unload our luggages and the sensor lights at the hallway of the room. As it could not be dimmed or switched off, it would light up brightly when going to the toilet in the middle of the night."

"An absolutely amazing experience! The outdoor hot spring in the snow couldn't have been more perfect. No wonder a day trip to the onsen costs 2000 yen."

"The hotel has a great location, and you can spot its two main towers from afar while driving in. There are plenty of parking spaces; in addition to standard ground-level parking, there is a large multi-story parking structure, so parking shouldn't be an issue even during peak holiday periods. The room was spacious with a beautiful view. We stayed in a Japanese-Western style room this time, equipped with six pairs of slippers, suggesting it can comfortably accommodate up to 5-6 people. Unfortunately, there were only two of us, so booking a standard Japanese-style or Western-style room would have been enough. The hotel's buffet, which included both dinner and the next day's breakfast, was quite average—the selection wasn't huge, but it was enough to satisfy, and the food wasn't overly salty or greasy. One thing to note is that the room gets very hot, but you cannot open the windows because there are no screens, and at night, a huge number of bugs (mainly ladybugs and stink bugs) appear. Even without opening the windows, they manage to crawl in from somewhere. The hotel provides tape to trap them, but it's still pretty creepy."

"We arrived at the hotel in the evening after enjoying the scenic coastal drive from Lake Toya. Check-in was straightforward, and the front desk staff were efficient and welcoming. Our bedroom was clean and well-equipped with a microwave, stove and washing machine. We particularly appreciated having a washer in the room, as it saved us the time and inconvenience of having to use the communal laundry facilities. However, one drawback was the absence of cooking utensils and cutlery, which made it difficult to make full use of the kitchen facilities. The bathroom was also clean, with good water pressure. However, we did not use the in-room shower as the hotel provided a public bath, which we preferred. We were pleased with the breakfast selection. The hotel has two restaurants, one serving Japanese cuisine and the other offering Western-style breakfast. We alternated between the two during our two-night stay, giving us some variety. The only downside was that seating was limited, so we had to queue during breakfast hours. The hotel's location was another plus. It is just a short walk from a tram stop, making it convenient for us to explore the city by tram on our second day without the hassle of driving and searching for parking. For those travelling by car, the hotel also provides ample parking spaces, which we made good use of. The JR train station and bus terminal are just two tram stops away, and we found it convenient to take the bus for our visit to Mt. Hakodate to enjoy its famous night view. One aspect that made us slightly uncomfortable was the excessive number of entrances to the hotel, which raised some concerns about security. We stayed for two nights and, overall, had a wonderful and relaxing experience. The convenient location, in-room laundry facilities, breakfast choices and public bath made this a comfortable base for our stay."

"Out of the three onsen hotels I stayed at in Lake Shikotsu, Suizantei, which is popular online and hard to book, was actually quite average with no scenic views from its onsen. Then there was the extremely overpriced Aigashiro, which was even worse – no service, no ambiance. Marukoma was my last stay and also the cheapest. Reviews online were mixed, but seeing it was a century-old onsen, I wanted to give it a try. Turns out, it was the only one of the three worth visiting. First, the onsen views are the best because of its elevated location. I wouldn't recommend the wild onsen as it's unmaintained and the water is very cold. However, the outdoor public onsen truly offers fantastic views and a great panorama. And the view from the public cafe is incredibly comfortable; just sitting there and daydreaming is a pure delight! The rooms are just for sleeping, small, and without a view, but the previous two hotels weren't any better. Dinner, I think, was decent for the price! The ingredients seemed fresh, and it wasn't as bad as some online reviews claimed! Overall, Lake Shikotsu is worth visiting, and Marukoma is worth experiencing! It's an old brand, and the service is quite good! When we checked in, we casually mentioned needing a taxi the next day, and at breakfast, a staff member came to ask if we needed help calling one! That was really heartwarming! No discrimination whatsoever! The private paid onsen is also good! It's not expensive and I recommend trying it out."