Winter Whale Lodge

Hotels
8.2 (7 reviews)
南４条西２丁目2−58 , Kutchan , jp

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Japanese garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Budget friendly
Close to train station
Cons:
Would have liked another pillow

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
The bathroom was generally kept pretty clean.
Service
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.8
The property was close to the train station, supermarket, and restaurants which was great.
Room Quality
7.8
The room was private and comfortable.
Amenities
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.3
The property was budget friendly.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8
I liked this property a lot and highly recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in our modern and stylish lodging featuring fully equipped kitchens and comfortable seating areas.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy free WiFi, streaming services, and private parking during your stay at Winter Whale Lodge.

Perfect Location

Explore nearby attractions like Kutchan Catholic Church and Lerch Memorial Park, all just a short distance away.

To book your stay at Winter Whale Lodge and experience the best of Kutchan, visit our website now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 7 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Abhi • couple • au
7
Good location in Kutchan with access Niseko and other nearby towns. House with shared amenities is comfortable and conve
Pros:

Good room and comfortable place to stay, parking available, easy check in check out

Cons:

2 bathrooms shared between 5 rooms can be tricky however it’s largely down to people staying there at the time.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Plesta • family_with_children • rs
7
Would recommend to anyone traveling with a car around this area. Kutchan better than Niseko.
Pros:

Stayed at WWL with my brother, we were skiing in Niseko and Rusutsu.
Location wise I would say Kutchan is the place to be when going skiing in this area. You deff need a car, but it's much nicer to stay in Kutchan than in Niseko.

Regarding the accommodation, there were other guest coming for the sole reason of skiing. The guests were respectful, quiet and clean. Which is a big plus, because we share the same bathroom, and the rooms are adjecent to each other.

Cons:

The room is a bit on the smaller size. Wouldn't mind a table in the room, but the room is quite small.
Also for this amount of people, another toilet would be better, but all in all didn't have any problem regarding that.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
O
Oscar • family_with_children • ar
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Wilkinson • couple • us
10
Excellent location and amenities in Kutchan.
Pros:

All the necessary amenities: washer/dryer, shower, bathtub, full kitchen. Comfy beds and linens, smart organizing options for shared fridge and food storage. Very nice cleaning ladies.

Cons:

Not much to report that is negative. Our room was on the first floor, near the dining room and kitchen, and we did have a couple of guests try to get into our room late at night (looking for the bathroom, maybe?) Perhaps larger and more clear signage could help? There was definitely a large language barrier with some folks, especially regarding the sorted trash cans. I found myself sorting quite a bit for others.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jerome • extended_group • au
10
I liked this property a lot and was very budget friendly, highly recommend.
Pros:

The property was close by to the train station, supermarket and restaurants which was great. It was also private because we had our own room and the bathroom was generally kept pretty clean.

Cons:

I liked my stay a lot but I would have loved another pillow or a thicker one as it would have been more comfortable.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
S
Santiago • solo_traveller • mx
9
Pros:

La vista del lugar

Cons:

La calefacción

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
L
Louis • solo_traveller • au
10
Great Host.
Pros:

It was clean and tidy, convenient to restaurants and central to snow resorts.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
H
hanabishi • solo_traveller • jp
8
2025-11-13 • via Nuitee