Cheap Hotels in Niseko

"We stayed at Niseko Towers and overall had a mixed experience. The location is great if you’re driving, as there is plenty of parking available. Without a car, however, it may feel less convenient. The building has an onsen on-site, which was a nice touch after a long day out. One of the biggest positives is the size of the apartment — it’s very spacious, with more than enough room for large luggage and ski gear. This makes it comfortable for longer stays. However, there were some downsides. The bed was quite hard, and we both woke up with back pain during our stay. Unfortunately, the breakfast was disappointing — very limited selection and lacking in quality. It didn’t feel like much care was put into the overall hospitality experience. In summary, the space and parking are strong points, but improvements in bedding comfort and breakfast quality would make a big difference."

"## The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Niseko | Summer Solitude, Mountain Breezes & Rejuvenation My first visit to Niseko instantly charmed me with its summer appeal – uncrowded and picturesque, with refreshing breezes. It's the perfect escape from the summer heat, offering exceptional value for money and making it an ideal choice for a secluded getaway. The hotel boasts a minimalist yet refined decor, perfectly blending the sophistication of a high-end urban hotel with the serene ambiance of the natural mountain surroundings. Attention to detail is impeccable, and the service team is exceptionally thoughtful and meticulous, making guests feel completely at ease. Regarding dining, breakfast offers a delightful combination of à la carte and buffet options, with an extensive and nutritious selection. For dinner, I'd suggest exploring nearby restaurants for better value and variety. Its location is truly a 'hidden gem' – secluded yet convenient. It's just a few minutes' walk to the ski village's commercial area, which even in summer has a pleasant buzz. For those driving, it offers privacy and convenience. Guests without a car can easily connect via the Hilton hotel next to the ski slope, ensuring clear and efficient transportation. Niseko, beautiful year-round, truly transforms into a ski paradise in winter. The hotel's exclusive gondola serves as a 'private access lane,' offering genuine ski-in/ski-out convenience. Paired with a master-designed night illumination show, it adds a romantic touch to the snowy evenings. Compared to other popular ski resorts, this area feels more tranquil and private, making it especially ideal for families or discerning travelers seeking a premium experience. Undoubtedly, the standout features are the exclusive ski-in/ski-out gondola and the resort's appealing atmosphere, perfect for both summer and winter. The off-peak season, priced at nearly half of peak season rates, offers outstanding value. It's highly recommended for guests who value tranquility and appreciate meticulous service – whether it's a summer escape from the heat or a winter ski adventure, guests will find a double delight of comfort and serenity here."

"Overall a great stay. The biggest advantage is the convenience. It is truly ski in ski out, which makes it very easy to access the slopes without needing to travel anywhere. The slopes here are also very beginner friendly. They are not too steep, which makes it a comfortable place to learn or practice skiing. I also took a 2 hour private ski lesson arranged through the hotel. Our instructor, Yuki, was very friendly, patient, and encouraging, which made the learning experience enjoyable. The only downside was the food. Both the dinner and breakfast buffet had quite limited variety, and the taste was just average. Considering the price we paid, the food did not feel very worth it. Overall, it is still a good place to stay if you want convenience and easy access to beginner friendly slopes. Just do not expect too much from the buffet."

"## Location Starting from Hakodate in the morning, we checked into this Hilton in Niseko, using it as a base for a day trip to Shakotan Peninsula and Cape Kamui. The hotel is located in the Hirafu area, making it very convenient to drive to View Plaza, Takahashi Farm, and the Hirafu village gondola area. It's a well-established five-star ski hotel in the core Niseko resort area. ## Staff A high percentage of the staff across various departments are of South Asian descent. They are generally warm and polite, with fluent English, though slightly accented. Slowing down your speech makes for smooth communication. The check-out process is a bit cumbersome, typical of older resort hotels with more procedures. During check-out, staff proactively ask about your onward travel plans and even print out formal accommodation tax receipts in an envelope. ## Dining (Both breakfast and dinner buffets require reservations) The buffet restaurant is enormous, a standard for a five-star hotel, with an extensive variety of dishes. However, both breakfast and dinner have a distinct Southeast Asian flavor that we found rather peculiar and not particularly tasty. It's essential to book your dining slots for both breakfast and dinner in advance, as it can be difficult to get a table if you try to book last minute. We recommend booking as soon as you check in. The restaurant gets very busy, with many Korean tour groups, and the public areas can occasionally be a bit noisy. ## Room Experience We booked two deluxe rooms, one king and one family room. The rooms were exceptionally spacious, a rare find in Japanese hotels, and offered great value for money at just over 1,000 yuan (approximately $150 USD) per night during the summer. • The rooms have been renovated, and the air conditioning is comfortably cool. The oversized panoramic windows offer superb mountain views, directly overlooking the golf course (which becomes the ski slope in winter). • The layout features a separate wet and dry area, with the washbasin located outside the bathroom. However, the toilet area itself is on the smaller side and hasn't been renovated, looking a bit old and cramped. • We requested high-floor, quiet rooms in advance. Our two rooms were located at the near ends of the corridors on either side of the elevator (avoiding corner rooms). The hotel's corridors are curved and extremely long, making daily trips to the restaurant and onsen quite a walk and physically demanding. • Hairdryers are not provided in the rooms; guests must use them in the onsen area. The onsen changing room only has two hairdryer stations, which are underpowered and make it difficult to dry hair, often resulting in queues. • Two bottles of drinking water with good packaging quality are provided daily in the room. ## Public Onsen & Shortcomings The onsen facilities don't quite match a five-star rating. The overall size of the pools is relatively small, and the shower/changing area is cramped. The lockers and storage designs are very basic, a noticeable contrast compared to the several Japanese onsen ryokans we stayed at on this trip. The hotel lobby is grand and spacious with high ceilings, and its red decor gives it an impressive feel. There's a small souvenir shop on-site with reasonable prices, not overly inflated. ## Overall Summary This is a classic, well-run five-star resort hotel with an impressive lobby, huge guest rooms, and excellent views. It offers great value for summer stays and is a popular ski accommodation in winter. Its strengths include warm staff, a convenient location, and spacious, quiet rooms. The drawbacks are the peculiar-tasting food that requires advance reservations, somewhat subpar onsen facilities, the lack of in-room hairdryers requiring queuing in the public area, the long and tiring walks along the corridors, and a slight sense of noise due to tour groups. Overall, the experience doesn't quite measure up to some of the smaller, more niche Japanese ryokans."

"Location is a little bit away from the ski lifts but they do have a shuttle bus although I wish there were more bus timings. Staff were friendly and helpful although not all speak English. Buffet breakfast was nice. We tried the dinner on two nights and they were quite similar. Dinner was a bit on the expensive side so would not recommend eating there mutiple nights in a row due to the lack of variety. There is a small course section to the dinner and then a buffet but I’d prefer more of a kaiseki style course with quality over quantity. Absolutely loved the live music every night from 7:39-8:30pm. Rooms were clean and comfortable. There is a bus that stops outside the hotel for travellers taking the coach from the airport/sapporo. The local bus to the train station also stops outside. Onsen was a bit too hot for my liking but it was a nice size."

"We had a wonderful stay at Niseko Grand Hotel! My friend and I truly enjoyed our time there. One of the highlights was definitely the hotel's own hot springs — absolutely amazing. There are both female-only and mixed-gender areas, which was a great option to have. The staff was incredibly friendly and always eager to help with anything we needed. Their hospitality really made us feel welcome. In fact, staying here felt more like being at a countryside residence than at a hotel — warm, peaceful, and cozy, just like home. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Niseko — and we hope we will! We stayed in a traditional Japanese-style room, which made the experience even more special. Yukata and yuami (bathing suit) were also provided. The hotel also offers free shuttle buses to the ski slopes regularly, which made it super convenient for us to enjoy the mountains. On the day of our departure, the hotel’s driver kindly took us to the nearest train station. Another standout was the hotel’s restaurant. Breakfast was included in our stay, and we also chose to have dinner there a few times. Every dish we tried was delicious and beautifully prepared. The buffet offered a wide variety of both Asian and Western cuisine, and the selection was impressive for both breakfast and dinner. We also tried eating out at a couple of other restaurants in Niseko, but we both agreed that the hotel’s restaurant was by far the best for us. Highly recommend this place!"