Always Niseko

3.5 star property
3.5-star ski hotel near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu

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Yotei Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Yotei Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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65-13 Aza Kabayama, Abuta, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0081
  • Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Niseko Hanazono Resort
  • Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

Room options

Deluxe Niseko Room (Upper Floor with Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Yotei Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Zen Room (Ground Floor with Bathtub, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Niseko Room (Mid Floor with Shower, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kutchan

Near the slopes.Stay at this Kutchan hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and 2 miles (3 km) of Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park. Annupuri and Noasc are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Niseko Annupuri Gondola - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park - 20 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Niseko Station - 9 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La villa LUPICIA Boutique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La villa LUPICIA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Musu - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Always Niseko

3.5-star ski hotel near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Always Niseko helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski equipment rentals.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Kutchan hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Always Niseko offers 104 accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,300 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests may be required to change rooms during their stay. Room upgrades are subject to availability.
Reception is open 9 AM - 6 PM from April to November. Guests arriving after hours must contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.
Breakfast is not included in Breakfast rates for children ages 0-5, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 6 to April 21:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 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

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2300 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 5000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: JPY 3000 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash.

Housekeeping service is provided every 2 days.
Property Registration Number 3-643

We should mention

  • One child 5 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

Always Niseko Hotel Abuta
Always Niseko Abuta
Always Niseko Hotel Kutchan
Always Niseko Kutchan
Always Niseko Hotel
Always Niseko Kutchan
Always Niseko Hotel Kutchan

Frequently asked questions

How close is Always Niseko to the airport?

Always Niseko is 69.4 mi (120-min drive) away from the New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Always Niseko have an airport shuttle?

Always Niseko offers an airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of JPY 5000. per person, one-way.

Does Always Niseko offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Always Niseko, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2300 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Always Niseko?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Always Niseko?

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

Is there free parking at Always Niseko?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Always Niseko have a pool?

Always Niseko does not have a pool.

Does Always Niseko have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from April 6 to April 21.

Does Always Niseko have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Always Niseko to downtown Kutchan?

Always Niseko is 0.8 mi away from Kabayama.

Always Niseko Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 226 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really pleasant stay, very welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

devin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing for our first time in Niseko. The room was perfect, we enjoyed the free breakfast and bar daily, and loved the shuttle system to and from the mountain. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unreal experience! Chris the driver really helped us out!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot just off the beaten path close enough to walk everywhere but far enough away that it is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and location

Great location and reasonable for skiing at niseko. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Shuttles to the lift ran often and on time. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Ngor

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hoang

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lifun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Recommend !

Clean,。simple design, has parking available
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodation, shuttle bus was extremely helpful - only downside was the attached restaurant was closed at some points due to staffing issues - but when it was open it was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in quiet area. Shuttle service is very good. For a fairly new building there are some disappointments in terms of comfort; Heating in the room is poorly controlled and showers are not equipped with pressure static valves maintaining constant temperature.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property with friendly staff. Reasonable facilities. Good transport and friendly helpful drivers like Max. I would happily stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Dining hall was a little bit too school refectory for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the staff were amazing. The shuttle bus was super convenient. Was excellent value and we would stay again for sure. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

CHEUK TUNG

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No boiled egg in breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

sean

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in staff was creepy no ac in mid summer weeds going crazy outside the place no where to sit and visit, no decent lobby, ski storage room stunk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlotta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Average stay

We were quite disappointed by our stay at Always Niseko given the premium we paid for a tiny room without any space for our suitcases. There was housekeeping 1 time during our 8 night stay. Reception staff not overly service minded or happy. Restaurant was only open for breakfast so no place to have a drink in the evening. We would just have expected a bit more given how much we paid to stay here over the NYE period. Breakfast served between 6.30-9.30am and the breakfast staff were lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas Frank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, a pleasant experience. My main complaint relates to the cleaning service, which was not thorough at all. For example, dead winter bugs in plain sight were not removed during my 10-day stay.