Akazora

Hotels
9.2 (61 reviews)
6-12 1-chome Hirafu 2-Jou Niseko , Kutchan , jp

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Car hire
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Grocery deliveries
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location for skiing
Friendly and communicative staff
Cons:
No bath tub in the ground floor room
Higher expense for better amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
No specific mention of cleanliness, but lower score due to overall room amenities.
Service
9.95
The staff were very communicative on email and very friendly.
Location
9.95
Location is perfect for skiing and snowboarding, central to Hirafu village.
Room Quality
8.45
No bath tub in the ground floor room noted, which affects overall room experience.
Amenities
8.95
Standard amenities mentioned, but missing a key feature like a hot tub.
Value for Money
9.45
Given the location and quality, reasonable value but may vary with room selection.
Food and Beverage
8.95
No specific mention of food and beverage but implied to be standard quality.
Overall Experience
9.45
Overall it was great; a positive experience despite some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Akazora is just a 7-minute walk from the nearest ski lift, making it an ideal choice for ski enthusiasts looking for quick access to the slopes.

Modern Apartments
Each individually decorated apartment at Akazora boasts modern interiors and essential amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and electric kettle. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a washing machine and bed linens provided in every unit.

Additional Services
Guests can unwind with a rejuvenating massage or explore the surrounding area with bicycle and car rental services. The property also offers free parking for added convenience.

Experience comfort and convenience at Akazora - book your stay now for a memorable ski getaway.

Important information:

The property will send guests more information including arrival details within 72 hours after the booking.

Please contact the property directly if guests have not received this email. A room change may incur during your stay.

The property offers free parking, but the space is limited. Please contact the property for more details.

Guest services such as airport transfer can be arranged (subject to availability).

Please contact the property directly at least 14 days prior to arrival.

Front desk operation hours from December to March is 08:00-21:00. while from April to November, Akazora is unattended at times. Please note that check-in time varies between seasons.

Check-in time is 15:00 - 21:00 in December - March, 15:00 - 17:00 in April till NovemberPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CTS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 61 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Lisa • couple • au
7
Overall good value for money.
Pros:

Close to every thing we needed! Loved the snow gear lockers too! Great room size!

Cons:

Hot water was hit and miss, sometimes scolding and then would turn like warm. Also please be aware some rooms are on the ground level which means there is no view- just a concrete balcony with no chairs etc. little bit noisy at night from surrounding hotels or above rooms.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • au
10
We absolutely loved staying at Akazora- didn't want to leave our little retreat.
Pros:

great pick up at the welcome centre. As soon as we got off the bus from the airport the driver was there.Lovely staff- very helpful and knowledgeable.Quiet, centrally located.Great view of Mt Yotei. Loved the bathroom.

Cons:

It would have been good to have a grill/oven. My husband is vegetarian and so I cook a lot when we are away if there are limited options for him in the local restaurants.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Ajay • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Millie • couple • au
10
Spacious room
Pros:

Large spacious room

In Hirafu close to restaurants! For staying in Hirafu good value.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Jack • extended_group • tw
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • ca
9
Super endroit et beau séjour
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Un peu bruyant de la rue

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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WEINAN • couple • cn
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Simes • family_with_children • au
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Chengfeng • solo_traveller • hk
10
Pros:

All the staff are kind and helpful 😊

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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CHEN • couple • tw
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • nz
7
Pros:

Location is awesome!

Cons:

It was pretty loud during the night.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Stian • couple • no
10
Perfect place to stay in Hirafu Niseko
Pros:

Great location, clean and friendly staff

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • au
9
Overall it was great. The staff were very communicative on email and very friendly.
Pros:

Location is perfect for skiing and snowboarding. It's smack dab in the middle of Hirafu village and a 10 minute walk to Grand Hirafu slopes, 15 minute if trekking with your snow gear. Short walk to Hirafu intersection bus stop to reach other ski slopes.

Cons:

No bath tub in the ground floor room, would have been amazing getting to soak in a hot tub after a day on the slopes. More expensive rooms might have this option.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Nutida • group • th
10
Exceptional
2025-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Adia • solo traveller • se
9
Loved it, will be back!
Pros:

Lovely apartment, super comfortable and conveniently located. There’s a shuttle every 20mins, but if you’re impatient to reach the snow like I was, it’s only a 10 minute walk. The staff were super friendly and helpful, especially with booking activities and in-room massage.

Cons:

The shower temperature was a bit unpredictable.

2025-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Josh • young couple • nz
10
Wonderful apartment in the heart of Niseko village. Great access to everything Niseko has to offer.
Pros:

Comfortable, clean apartment. Large by Niseko standards and a solid price point. Great ski lockers and centrally located.

2025-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • young couple • ca
8
Very good
Pros:

There is a parking and a nice ski room. The room are large, even the smaller one. The kitchen il well equiped !

Cons:

But, the room on the street aren't soundproof, so you hear people partying until 3AM. The king bed is actually 2 small beds.

2025-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Aryza Mae • partner
8
Pros:

This hotel has a very good location - it’s a ~10-15min walk to the closest ski lift and plenty of restaurants, food trucks, and convenience stores nearby.

The staff was extremely kind and helpful. They are english speaking which made the whole experience much easier. They provided us with recommendations of the area and also helped us coordinate the ski lift passes beforehand, so we were able to receive it upon check-in. They also helped us book the shuttle to the airport for our check out day which made transportation less stressful.

The hotel is fully equipped with all your skiing needs. There is a locker space in the basement and the room itself has a laundry with plenty of space to hang your gear.

We had the 2bedroom unit for 3 people and it was very spacious to allow for all our luggage.

One downside for us - you can hear people outside on the street pretty clearly until around 11pm or 12am. The surrounding area gets pretty busy.

2025-02-17 • via Nuitee