Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Zao Kokusai Hotel

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night. All meals are served at the dining room. Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Free private parking available at the hotel

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
3 futon beds
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Zao Onsen
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ka
    Germany Germany
    The facilities are well kept. Love the old Japan hotel feeling with clean, comfortable and unpretentious decorations. A car stop at entrance plus a close by car park in addition to the bigger car park. Staff at check in is professional and at...
  • Kristy
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in a deluxe twin room which was large and very comfortable. Great food experience for dinner and breakfast. The natural onsen was amazing, and was one of the main reasons we went here. Large baths inside and out, with a lovely outlook.
  • Xuechen
    Singapore Singapore
    Good location, just 1 min walk to the ski resorts. The rooms are clean and spacious. Private onsen available

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Zao Kokusai Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Fax/photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Zao Kokusai Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 3 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and older are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Zao Kokusai Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00.

    Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must be at the restaurant by 19:00 to eat dinner. Dinner is served from 17:30.

    FAQs about Zao Kokusai Hotel

    • Yes, Zao Kokusai Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Zao Kokusai Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Skiing
      • Karaoke
      • Open-air bath
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • The prices at Zao Kokusai Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Zao Kokusai Hotel include:

      • Family
      • Suite
      • Twin
      • Quadruple
      • Single

    • Check-in at Zao Kokusai Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Zao Kokusai Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Zao Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.