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Xplore by Active Life

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

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Public bath
Exterior
Western Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cafe
Reception
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

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1101-155, Tarumoto, Ohaza, Myoko, Niigata, 389-2261
  • Popular LocationMadarao Kogen Ski Resort1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTangram Ski Circus3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMyoko Kogen17 min drive

Room options

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Western Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Western Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Queen Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Japanese Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Ensuite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Japanese Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Standard

  • 140 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior
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per night
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
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About the neighborhood

Myoko

Madarao Mountain Resort stay.With a stay at this Madarao Mountain Resort hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and 2 miles (3 km) of Tangram Ski Circus. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Joyama Park and Myoko Kogen.

What's nearby

  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 1 min walk
  • Tangram Ski Circus - 3 min drive
  • Lake Nojiri - 9 min drive
  • Myoko Kogen - 17 min drive
  • Akakura Onsen Ski Area - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 19 min drive
  • Kaesa Station - 25 min drive
  • Niigata Airport (KIJ) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • カリースパイス山路 - 10 min drive
  • レストランハイジ - 17 min walk
  • すき家 - 12 min drive
  • ネギと粉飯山本店 - 10 min drive
  • かっぱ寿司新飯山店 - 12 min drive

About this property

Xplore by Active Life

3-star hotel near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at Xplore by Active Life.

This 3-star Myoko hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Xplore by Active Life offers 61 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Smart televisions come with Netflix. This Myoko hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Games
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Xplore Active Life Hotel Myoko
Xplore Active Life Hotel
Xplore Active Life Myoko
Xplore Active Life
Xplore by Active Life Hotel
Xplore by Active Life Myoko
Xplore by Active Life Hotel Myoko

Frequently asked questions

How close is Xplore by Active Life to the airport?

Xplore by Active Life is 117.5 mi (160-min drive) away from the Niigata Airport (KIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Xplore by Active Life have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Xplore by Active Life.

Does Xplore by Active Life offer free breakfast?

Xplore by Active Life offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Xplore by Active Life?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Xplore by Active Life?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Xplore by Active Life?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Xplore by Active Life have a pool?

Xplore by Active Life does not have a pool.

Does Xplore by Active Life have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Xplore by Active Life have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Xplore by Active Life to downtown Myoko?

Xplore by Active Life is 7.8 mi away from Myoko.

Xplore by Active Life Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy room but no yukata
Pros: 1. Location is super good as it’s close to the ski lift. 2. Bed is very comfy and room is big. 3. Breakfast is good! 4. Staff are in generally nice. Cons: 1. The front desk lady talks too fast! 2. No Yukata (bath robe) provided in the room even thou they have onsen (hot spring), that makes it hard to go to onsen. And the opening hour of the onsen is very limited, only form 4-9pm. 3. Room is kind of too hot and no control to adjust the air con or heat. 4. No socket in the washroom so that u can’t use your hair dryer in the washroom but have to come out to use it. 5. No tall mirror for clothes matching purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kiang Hon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
The stay was amazing! Lisa and her team at Xplore were always ready to help. They were a pleasure to interact with. The room was huge, clean, and comfortable. Wifi signal was strong in the room. There was a made-to-order breakfast free every morning, with a choice between a smoked salmon or mushroom plate with eggs (your choice of cooking style). There was also a free laundry machine in the basement (dryer costs 100 yen per use). Large drying room was available for the ski equipment 1 floor down. Unfortunately the snow was too high to ski out of the back door, but it was a short 5-10 min walk to the slope, so it wasn't too much of an inconvenience. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Madarao Kogen!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Todd, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fantastic location about as close to the run as you can get in private accommodation. Closer to a hostel in my definition but that is the Japanese way. Good food with lots of options close by. Shuttle bus to town and near by resorts made the whole trip very smooth. Definately recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

GSteeds, Brisbane AUS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facilities and free yoga! Good breakfast and helpful staff. Oh and nice traditional style rooms but with the comfiest beds in japan. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are uber helpful. The rooms are slean, quiet, and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close walking distance (and ski out) to the Madarao slope. Onsen bath is wonderful. Room is comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A poor hotel not worth the money
Unfortunately there are a few bad things to say about this place. On hotels.com, it advertises toiletries in the room but you don’t get any. There’s some shampoo and conditioner in the onsen but nothing like what Japanese hotels usually provide in rooms. There are no staff in the hotel at all after 7pm so if you need help after that time, you may struggle. The showers were 3 floors below our room (with the onsen) - we’d expect a shared bathroom to be on the same floor as the room, at the very least. Not sure why but the elevator and area around it smells like an engine room. There seems to be a cafe in the hotel but it’s not actually manned after breakfast so no coffee or other hot drinks are available after 10. Supposedly guests are meant to take snowboards etc. to the drying room in the basement and not walk through the lobby but people were constantly bringing wet equipment and snow covered boots through the lobby and staff didn’t seem to care. The hotel is advertised as ski in/ski out but it is not. You have to leave the hotel and walk 5-10 minutes up the road to the nearest ski lift. All in all, the hotel just feels like a slightly run down hostel for mostly young Australians - it’s certainly not an upmarket hotel. Breakfast wasn’t very good but it was complimentary so it’s hard to complain about it. The lobby area is the only place to relax in the hotel (outside of your room) and it can get quite cold. The wifi is
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
an unexpected gem
had a wonderful time here, place was clean and social, great breakfast, close to the slopes, and service by Lisa and Stuart and the rest of the staff was so friendly and attentive. i particularly appreciated that the hotel can arrange pickups to and from the train station. the onsen is also a bonus. Madarao is a true gem and these guys will make sure you have the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staffs are nice and friendly. The room I stayed was clean so I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019