The best available Lodges to stay near Abuta-gun

May 25, 2023 Deane Carmody

Discover the best Lodges in Abuta-gun, Hokkaido including Aspect Niseko, Snow Dog Niseko, Miru Niseko, WE Hotel Toya, Moiwa Lodge, My Ecolodge, Aspect Niseko, Muse Niseko, Snow Crystal, Kozue.
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1. Aspect Niseko

169-32 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0081 Hokkaido
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 29 reviews

Aspect Niseko

Aspect sits on the edge of the famed “Millionaires’ Row” in Hirafu’s Middle Village. The building offers superb views of Mt. Yotei from the 2nd floor up and to a lesser extent the Grand Hirafu ski hill. The property is fitted with the highest quality European and Japanese furnishings. A dedicated concierge service will ensure a level of service you'd expect from a property like Aspect.

Perfect Holiday Place

Reviewed By MMyoungsis

The view is spectacular, the facilities are well thought through from all practical aspects, convenient and perfect location. The best part is the concierge team, namely Jay, Aiman, Nicola and Ish. They have been really helpful and taking care of all the details for us. They drive us to places when we want to and recommend places for us to go. This is definitely their highlight.

2. Snow Dog Niseko

19-1 Higashiyama, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun 048-1521 Hokkaido
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 53 reviews

Snow Dog Niseko

Brand new for the 2016/17 winter season, opening in January 2017, Snow Dog is a modern apartment sanctuary nestled in Higashiyama, close to Niseko Village Resort. Comfortable and fresh design with modern furnishings, fittings and appliances. Suited for couples and small families in an affordable price range with a choice of apartment options from studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.

This is what all accommodation should be like!

Reviewed By CWRG

The rooms are compact, but incredibly well equipped and immaculately clean. The rooms have absolutely everything you need on your ski holiday: a fully equipped kitchen, a washer / dryer, quality linens on a comfortable bed and a great bathroom. The very best part of the Snow Dog Niseko is the reception staff, who are absolute stars: Knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. The location is absolutely perfect: Not too far from the lifts and close to the Black Diamond Lodge. I look forward to going back one day!

3. Miru Niseko

259-133 Kabayama, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0078 Hokkaido
Excellent
84%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 32 reviews

Miru Niseko

Best Hotel Experience In Niseko

Reviewed By LesterK491

Love this hotel so much. Hotel is nested just 2-3min drive away from the main village but you get see so much openness and space. Feels like you are living in the middle of the wild. Hotel is brand new and room are spacious with great amenities. Onsen (indoor and outdoor) and breakfast were a delight. The Japanese staff speaks perfect English (unlike other Japanese Hotel I stayed in where there was many communication issues). Everything was well sanalized and very very clean. I will be definitely returning next trip and staying here instead of the main village. Nishi-San and Horita-san were very helpful during our stay. I stayed from 11-13 Dec 2020.

4. WE Hotel Toya

293-1 Toyamachi, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun 049-5802 Hokkaido
Excellent
40%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 30 reviews

WE Hotel Toya

Super helpful staff and beautiful hotel

Reviewed By petaohata

To start with, the staff made our stay excellent - from when we arrived an hour early because of the rain and they met us at the car with an umbrella and let us check in early, through to providing us with extra bed linen when our son dirtied some, and just being very friendly - this was a highlight. The location isn’t in the main touristy part of Toya, and for us that was an advantage. It’s in a more local part of Toya town so the views remain excellent but you are close to more local cafes, famous local donut shops and more off the beaten track places which we loved exploring. (Definitely easier if you have a car I imagine!) Facilities wise, our room was great for a family with two young kids, the outside bath in the room was a special experience and the main hotel onsen was a good size and not crowded. Lots of nice little touches like a huge bowl of fresh cookies in the room and a nice coffee machine - so from reading previous reviews I definitely think this hotel is taking feedback on board and doing a great job. Dinner was a set course and breakfast was buffet style. They did a great job of changing out items because we’d let them know of an allergy in advance and they provided full kids chairs and eating implements. Great stay!

5. Moiwa Lodge

451-6 Aza Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun 048-1511 Hokkaido
Excellent
62%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
9%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Moiwa Lodge

Moiwa Lodge is a large Japanese ski lodge, with 4 stories of facilities, including: restaurant, ski room, drying room, TV's and DVD, pool table, large comfy communal areas, wireless internet throughout, traditional Japanese bar, and games area. The lodge is slopeside in Moiwa and a free 3 minute shuttle to Annupuri - giving you access to the entire Niseko area.

Feels like home

Reviewed By Danielr_adventures

I've stayed all over the Niseko area, and have yet to find a better place to come home to after riding all day. This year was my fourth year at Moiwa Lodge and I am consistently impressed. The staff consists of mostly native English speakers and a few really awesome Japanese locals. They are all always so incredibly cheerful and eager to help whenever they can.  Yukari, the superhero cook, makes huge breakfast every morning. Like a hotel breakfast but WAYY better! Four to five different types of homemade bread, plus eggs, bacon, sausage, cereals, juices, loads of coffee. I usually didn't even need lunch after stuffing myself.  Dinners are between 1,000-1,500yen, reasonably priced and totally worth it. Yukari, again crushes it with a variety of authentic Japanese meals.  Nao, the bartender, is a backcountry guide during the day and has fantastic advice on where to ride if you need it. Or you can just walk up about 100 steps to the Moiwa lift and realize there's powder everywhere and no lift lines. From Moiwa you can also ride over to all the other resorts too so you never actually have to take a bus.  If you're a work-traveler like myself, there's plenty of spots to work from within the lodge. Internet usually works great except sometimes around dinner when everyone is at the lodge sucking data. Also the wifi in the dorm rooms on the bottom floor can be spotty. But when the rest of the lodge is so relaxing and comfortable, you really don't spend too much time in the dorms. Although the beds are quite comfy as well. The entire lodge is very well equip as well, from shampoo and laundry soap to backcountry gear rentals. It's clear that they've though of everything you could ask for. Overall Moiwa Lodge is, in my opinion, the definition of "great bang for your buck". Depending on the room(s) you book, it can be more expensive than other places in Niseko but 100% worth every penny (or yen). These people know how to run a lodge and make you feel very welcome.

6. My Ecolodge

70-15 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0081 Hokkaido
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

My Ecolodge

A quaint charming hotel in the middle of Niseko's mountains

Reviewed By Krubee

Nestled in the middle of Grand Hirafu and Mt. Yotei (the Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido) mountains stands this quaint charming budget boutique hotel that provides both shared common rooms and private rooms to their guests. It is one of the most affordable and charming boutique budget hotel in Niseko that is conveniently located in Yamada intersection about 10 mins bus ride from JR Kutchan Station using Niseko express. The hotel also offers free pick-up from Hirafu Center or JR Kutchan station but you need to book a day in advance. The lobby is a bit spacious with the lounge and a lot of seating area greeting you. The cafe is just beside the lobby. Check-in and check-out are very fast and the staff speaks good English and provide you all the hotel rules. There is no elevator in the hotel so if you're in the 3F need to walk-up the stairs but the staff could also assist you. We booked a twin room that costs only 200 dollars overnight with a small single pane window with a view of the main road. The beds are single beds combined together but their comfortable and soft. The shower and toilet is just the right space but the water heating is very difficult to adjust specially the hot water by turning just a bit there is a huge difference. The toilet bowl's flush is also not accurately sprouting the right water in the right direction. But other than these the room is very clean and cozy for a cold winter's night. They provide slippers, mini fridge and space for your clothes/luggage and enough power outlets. The breakfast is so unique and cute - a combination of Western and Japanese dishes and their sumptuous. Salad is fresh, Rice is properly cooked and the dishes are absolutely flavourful. WiFi is a bit slow though. The best part if the location just in front of the hotel is a 7 eleven with lots of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Then behold the mountains behind the hotel on a clear day you will see the heavenly majestic amazingly wonderful Mt. Yotei, with its perfect pyramid cone shape they say it is the Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido. We are lucky to see it on our stay and we took hundreds of photos and videos and even walked into the back of the hotel walking along the creek and into the endless snow blanketed fields. If you look West from the hotel beholds Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu, a vast ski resort from the top of Mt. Annupuri. At the base lies the lovely Hirafu Village with many shops and restaurants along its path. There is a free shuttle bus from the hotel that goes to Hirafu Center and at the same your could also walk for about 15 mins from Hirafu Village back to the hotel. It is indeed a unique and memorable experience staying at this place and although we only stayed overnight it felt like days. One of the amazing dish we tried here is the famous Hokkaido Miso Butter Ramen, which is truly unique, refreshing and divine. Finally, if we ever go back to Niseko there is no doubt we will stay again here at My Ecolodge - a great place to be.

7. Aspect Niseko

169-32 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0081 Hokkaido
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 29 reviews

Aspect Niseko

Aspect sits on the edge of the famed “Millionaires’ Row” in Hirafu’s Middle Village. The building offers superb views of Mt. Yotei from the 2nd floor up and to a lesser extent the Grand Hirafu ski hill. The property is fitted with the highest quality European and Japanese furnishings. A dedicated concierge service will ensure a level of service you'd expect from a property like Aspect.

Perfect Holiday Place

Reviewed By MMyoungsis

The view is spectacular, the facilities are well thought through from all practical aspects, convenient and perfect location. The best part is the concierge team, namely Jay, Aiman, Nicola and Ish. They have been really helpful and taking care of all the details for us. They drive us to places when we want to and recommend places for us to go. This is definitely their highlight.

8. Muse Niseko

170-150 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0081 Hokkaido
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Muse Niseko

Located on the main street splitting the Upper and Lower village, MUSE Niseko is within touching distance of everything in Hirafu. It boasts immediate access to a variety of restaurants, bars, retail stores, and is a short 5 minute stroll to the Ace Family Chairlift.

Pricey but convenient location

Reviewed By khool2017

The MUSE in Hirafu is a modern -styled apartment. We rented the 3 bed room for our family of 6 adults with 2 to each room. The living, kitchen and dining areas are spacious and well set-up so even for all 6 adults to be in the space. The check-in was not smooth as we had to go to another hotel ( who manages MUSE) to get the keys and the staff at this hotel is not familiar with MUSE. There is a handbook in MUSE that you need to read through to know how things work in the apartment . MUSE is located near the main junction of Hirafu and close to supermarkets , restaurants and coffee shops. However it is not ski-in ski-out so it is a trade off. Overall we enjoyed our stay there as it met our requirements.

9. Snow Crystal

193-11 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0081 Hokkaido
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Snow Crystal

Perfectly placed just metres from the slopes in the heart of Hirafu Village, Snow Crystal is the ideal place to enjoy the best of the region in every season. each apartment is fully contained, offering stylish and comfortable interiors that are sure to host many happy holiday memories.

Great location

Reviewed By E1760UEjohnb

We had 7 nights and stayed in 501. Great apartment. We used 2 of 3 bedrooms. Very nicely finished apartment. Love heated toilet seats and floors. Great storage in the heated basement for all ski gear. Suggestions- have someone meet you on arrival. We arrived at 100pm but staff don’t arrive back until 300pm. A hot tub would have been great. Great kitchen but a partially stocked pantry would have helped- just some condiments etc. On site staff and cleaners are great. Views across to Mt Yotei were fabulous. The central location is so good for food and lifts, though not ski in. Highly recommend.

10. Kozue

165-23 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun 044-0081 Hokkaido
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 8 reviews

Kozue

Kozue's pristine riverfront and clifftop site enjoys views of rolling hills through the fine branches of the treetops, which are known as 'kozue' in Japanese. Kozue boasts a prime Hirafu Village location with easy access to the slopes, and embraces Niseko's natural beauty in each luxurious aspect.

Very Convenient and Relaxing. Works well for Skiers and Non-Skiers.

Reviewed By wonderingwanderer_11

Stayed for a week with family. Half our group skied; half did not (the older ones). Not often the case a property can cater to both groups. The skiers were ferried up to wherever they wanted to start on the mountain, and picked up as well when they finished skiing. The non skiers enjoyed the under 5 minute walk to the Vale/Shiki/Ezo/Lawsons etc as well as just staying home in the very cozy flat. Right across was Shiki which has Green Farm cafe for breakfast, a great deli plus gourmet restaurants Kamimura and Kitchen. The rooms were also really quiet- couldn't hear traffic, snow clearing or teenagers dressing up in snow gear! The property had a driver and car available to bring some us to the next towns (more food adventuring and food shopping) and any further restaurants we wanted to try (walking in the cold and snow was a bit much for some members of the group). One minor issue was that while the ski room was really convenient, the actual storage capacity of the ski lockers felt really cramped given the number in our party. Minor issue though, we'll definitely be back.

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