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Zao Plaza Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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A traditional Japanese onsen with a view of a forested area and a stone bath.
A room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape at dusk. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a cityscape at dusk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a snow-covered entrance and multiple floors, featuring a modern architectural design.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows offering a view of a forested hillside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Place, Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, and a sliding door.

Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hotel-selected room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (No bus)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a sliding door, and large windows with a view.

Hotel-selected room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (No bus)

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite Japanese Room

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television.

Deluxe Suite Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 11
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (Comfortable size: 8 tatami mats (no bath))

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and large windows with curtains.

Japanese room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (Comfortable size: 8 tatami mats (no bath))

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamagata

Zaoonsen stay.A stay at this Zaoonsen ryokan places you steps from Zao Sky Cable and within a 5-minute walk of Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Chuo Ropeway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪音茶屋 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SHIN ZAO - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Zao Plaza Hotel

3-star ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Zao Plaza Hotel offers its guests hot springs. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Gift shops/newsstands, ski storage, and a garden are also featured at Zao Plaza Hotel. Self parking is free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Dining venue
Zao Plaza Hotel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Rooms have private bathrooms or access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Ryokan
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zao Plaza Hotel to the airport?

Zao Plaza Hotel is 26.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the Yamagata Airport (GAJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zao Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zao Plaza Hotel.

Does Zao Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

Zao Plaza Hotel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Zao Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Zao Plaza Hotel?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Zao Plaza Hotel have a pool?

Zao Plaza Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Zao Plaza Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zao Plaza Hotel have a spa?

This ryokan doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Zao Plaza Hotel to downtown Yamagata?

Zao Plaza Hotel is 6.5 mi away from Yamagata.

Zao Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Onsen was great and available. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
浴場は２か所あり、うち１か所は露天風呂でした。どちらも源泉かけ流しで、24時間入浴OK。ちょっと熱めでしたが、自分にはちょうどよかったです。 紅葉の時期を狙って行ったのですが、運悪く台風と重なってしまい、大雨でホテルから１歩も外出できませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017