Active Life Madarao

It was conveniently located to the ski slope, rental shops and a limited number of restaurants.

Very kind and lovely owner

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It had a fun comfortable lodge type of vibe with cheerful fairy lights in the foyer

The staff were amazing. From the moment we arrived, Lisa and her team looked after our every need. The venue has just what you would expect from a ski lodge but the vibe created by the staff makes it so relaxed and it was perfect for our family of four. The indoor/outdoor onsen was a bonus at the end of a long ski day!

Can walk to the ski slopes, friendly staff, good if you don’t want the typical hotel stay as this is more of a lodge experience. Almost feels as if you’re in a massive house.

Breakfast included was very good, nice to wake up and have everything you need downstairs orange juice, tea coffee, eggs, toast etc.

The snowboard rental hire is close to the slopes and there are several options.

The hosts (both Lisa(s)) were incredibly warm and welcoming

I honestly can’t put into words how incredible Lisa, her husband and staff are. She went above and beyond to make our stay easy, memorable, and stress-free, helping with tours, food, and guidance every step of the way. Her care and attention made all the difference! Simply outstanding in every sense!!! ☃️🇯🇵🥰

Excellent management and overall experience

Active Life is such a welcoming Lodge. Lisa (manager) treats you like a long lost friend. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is one of the best on the mountain - just a short (uphill) walk to the main lifts, and very close to selection of bars, cafes and the convenience store. The walk makes for a good warm up. The breakfast is really good - Western in focus, with cereals/toast/fruit/eggs any way you want them. A good hearty breakfast. We had a dinner in the Lodge one night which was also very good. One of the best shabbu-shabu’s I have had at a very good price. There is a games room, and an open area with yoga mats. I find it really good to do a stretching regimen before hitting the slopes and this area makes that easy. We were upgraded to a larger room which was excellent. Very comfy western bed, and a great nights sleep every night. Much as I like the japan experience with futons, I sleep better in a bed.

The location is walking distance to the ski resort, which made everything so easy. The room was also very spacious, and they even have an onsen with a beautiful view, which was perfect after a long day of skiing. They also have ski gear storage, which made it super convenient after a day on the slopes. We also really enjoyed the food — we tried their beef shabu-shabu, karaage, pizza, and pasta, and loved all of it.
The staff were all so accommodating, especially Lisa. She’s amazing — she helped us book a taxi, allowed us to check in early, and was always so warm and hardworking. She was there when I woke up and still working when we were about to sleep. She truly made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of.
Would 100% stay here again next winter.❄️

Active Life Madarao is an excellent value-for-money stay with a very convenient location near the ski resort and right beside the bus stop, making travel to nearby areas easy. The hotel has a cozy, home-like atmosphere with practical facilities for skiers, and the king-sized bed was surprisingly large and very comfortable, allowing us to rest well and feel fully recharged for the next day. What truly made our stay special was the exceptional hospitality, Lisa and the staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely went above and beyond, and this alone is the reason we would happily book here again in the future.

Love Active Life its a fun family friendly venue with the best hostess your ever going to find Lisa does an awesome job, third time weve been always have fun

Everything is within walkable distance. Lifts were just a brisk walk away. Lisa was lovely & very knowledgeable.