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Active Life Madarao

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

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Front of property – evening/night
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Café
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8,4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Self parking
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Premium bedding
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The price is R4 310
R4 741 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The price is R2 618
R2 880 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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About the area

Map
11492-175 Iiyama, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2253

What's nearby

  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 1 min walk
  • Tangram Ski Circus - 4 min drive
  • Lake Nojiri - 10 min drive
  • Myoko Kogen - 17 min drive
  • Togari Onsen Ski Resort - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 19 min drive
  • Myokokogen Station - 26 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストランハイジ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪小木曽製粉所 いいやま ぶなの駅店 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪ネギと粉飯山本店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪かっぱ寿司新飯山店 - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Active Life Madarao

Active Life Madarao offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Thai

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (JPY 500 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1100 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

Parking

  • Self parking costs JPY 500 per day

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Active Life Madarao Hotel Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel
Active Life Madarao Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Japan/Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel
Active Life Madarao Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel Iiyama

Frequently asked questions

Does Active Life Madarao offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Active Life Madarao does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Active Life Madarao?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Active Life Madarao?
Yes. Self parking costs JPY 500 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Active Life Madarao?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Active Life Madarao and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing.
Are there restaurants at or near Active Life Madarao?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Active Life Madarao like?
Active Life Madarao is a short 1-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and 4 minutes' walk from Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum.

Active Life Madarao Reviews

Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,0/10

Cleanliness

8,8/10

Staff & service

8,2/10

Amenities

8,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff, food, game room, bedrooms, outdoor hot tub, and amenities are over the top amazing and comfortable. Everyone was so kind and went above and beyond making our 4 night stay an epic ski week experience of a lifetime. We made new friends and had everything, and more even, than we needed. If we ever make it back to the area we would definitely stay here again.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Madarao
Excellent base for a Madarao ski trip. Room was spacious enough for all our gear and had a very comfy bed. Staff were all brilliant and went out of their way to help us when we messed up our logistics. Outdoor Onsen was a major plus and excellent after a day on the hill. Loved Madarao too. Great ski hill and loads of fun places for the evening.
David, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This is our second trip at the property, We found the staff help full and very accommodating. The property could do with a few upgrades, but generally its has all the facilities needed for a great snow holiday.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfull family vacation with great hosts!
Our 3 night felt we had been there weeks. The staff, especially Lisa the manager and her husband Stuart, were so lovely and always available for any of our needs, they made us feel like family. Lisa had a saying that if a yes to your request wasn't available she would find a way around it to fulfill your request. The hotel was super clean and everything felt and looked new. The food was great and the service was impeccable. When we went to get our ski gear we noticed it was all brand new and some of the gear even had the tags in it. Loved the stay and would go there again. I Would 100% recommend staying there.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, the manager and the team were wonderful, going beyond the usual and we really enjoyed our stay. We are so grateful to the management for helping us when our car got stuck a few km from the hotel. The building is old but the location is good, being close to the top of a run down to the main lift area. Rooms are nicely renovated, and the public areas have a lot of space with really good facilities, including a games room, ski rental place, several lounge areas and a large dining area. There is also an onsen on site - remember to bring swimming things since it is mixed.
Myles, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa and Stewart were amazing hosts. Went above and beyond for all guests. Really nice atmosphere, friendly little bar onsite. Ski/Board lessons & hire onsite. Great location. Short 5 min walk to ski lift. Great little bar/s and restaurants close. Madarao is very quiet ski town. The Mountain can get busy during weekends/holiday's.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Stayed in a deluxe type room, very comfortable bed, really clean bath and new-looking appliances all around. The common areas were also very warm and comfy, and the staff nice and accommodating. Literally in front of the bus stop and 3 min. walk to the ski lifts. 10/10 would stay again. They have a drink vending machine, but also having some snacks available for purchase at the hotel would have been great.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very nice staff, but the place itself is dirty and stinks to humid all over the place. Also you need to pay extra for the onsen… Won't repeat.
LORENZO, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A real nice hotel, where customers are still taken for value. Easy access to the Madarao ski slopes (100 m walk). Decent breakfast made with care and possibility to have dinner as well. Attention to detail with bar, games area, children area and not to forget the possibility to rent the outdoor Onsen. With the snow on one side this was a real treat. Not to forget the excellent service minded staff !!!
Jeroen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The room I had was great, and large, judging by my previous Japan trips. The staff were very good. The included breakfast was a great way to start the day. The bar and restaurant were fine. And the drying room was good also nicely heated. If I am back in Madarao I would have no problems staying here again.
Drew, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved all the amenities available to us here. The free yoga, free breakfast, hot Onsen. Bedding was super comfy and staff was always pleasant. The lifts are a short (but steep) walk away. Bus stop practically right outside.
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It actually feels cozy wherever you go within the property, the room, the welcoming desk, the bar, the lounge, the stockroom etc.! Of course, it's only minutes walk from the very pretty ski area!
P&A, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Glorified back packers.
For the price we were very disappointed, the property is really a glorified back packers. The bedroom was a reasonable size if not on small size, the bed was very comfortable and the linen was very good. However the staff and the foyer let the property down. The staff appeared to have little hospitality training and while some were lovely to deal with others left a lot to desired. The bar, foyer and common areas need renovation.
Sue, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing Madarao stay!
Snow condition was excellent when we arrived at Iiyama station. Although a clear direction from bus stop to the hotel entrance was informed, we took a Jumbo taxi which only cost 2-3k JPY more than the bus ride for 4 persons, a snowboard bag and 4 luggage. The room is spacious in size, with new comfy beds and towels, and has the nicest view. Very good breakfast and dinner, kids play area, relaxing bar. My girls love the brownie at coffee corner. The most valuable asset of the hotel is the staff. They are very smart, hard working, extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you all very much for taking care of our stay. Cheers!
chiu kai, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice rooms but pics only show the nice half of the renovation However there were not many nice looking places to stay so we settled with this one Breakfast was ok They ran out of the dinner special at 7pm...
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The only thing saving this hotel is the fact that they have Netflix. Out room was filthy, with old slippers from the last people that stayed in the room left under the bed (along with bottles and dust). Our room had no towels, which we only realised once we got out of the shower (and by then it was too late). The staff are mostly immature and young kids with no experience, and hog the hotel amentinities such as the spa, meaning you have to wait ages before you can get in. Really didn’t enjoy this place.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good location re skiing. Room very good. Staff were friendly and helpful but not all staff quite up to speed re service. A simple safety example - steps in snow at entrance were not cut (where there was slippery slope)
David, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in a good spot, less than 100m from the lifts, and close to a range of restaurants and bars. Rooms have been nicely renovated. Outdoor bath is nice, but wasn't always available for us due to some issues. During our stay the staff were young, inexperienced and english speakers, which is fine for foreigners but may seem a little odd to Japanese folk. The staff were in general friendly and quite layed back, which again is fine in a ski resort, however I expected the management could have been a bit more professional. I'm sure these minor shortcomings will be resolved over time.
7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
LOVED our stay at Active Life, great location, amazing comfy Western beds, Netflix for a rest day (although Wifi wasn't always working), great hot breakfasts and cool bar. Only negative was that front desk staff member could be friendlier and better service regarding bookings on shuttles , tours etc could have been given.
kara, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

If English is your preference, this is the place!
Active Life has a few properties in the area so please make sure you know which one you’re going to! Don’t be like us and get mixed up! The room was a good size with private en-suite. The lamp wasn’t working but we reported it and it didn’t make that much of a difference. The staff was hit or miss. Some people were really on the ball, others not so much. We made use of the complimentary shuttle that takes you to another resort in the area so we spent time at Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen. Driver was excellent. Breakfast was good but wasn’t always made correctly. Not a big deal again but to some it might. I’d recommend that the management make sure trash is emptied on a regular basis (in particular, the bin in the storage room). Also, the communal washing and drying machines could use a solid cleaning! I kind of felt like I was living in a frat house.
karen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, good location close to restaurants and slope, comfortable stay.
Fu Wa, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We booked late and were in the unrenovated room (shared bathroom), but it was nice. Facilities were clean, including Japanese style hot spring bath. Location was right across from the mountain, which was convenient. They also had a rental shop and local beers on tap. Can't say enough good things about the staff! Super helpful, nice, and English speaking. They were able to help us with lift tickets, gear, and morning coffee before hitting the slopes. Overall, we enjoyed the stay and look forward to powder skiing there in the future!
Verified Hotels.com guest review