Renovated in 2016, the beautiful, chalet-like Active Life Madarao offers ski-to-door access from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, a 3-minute walk away. It features a garden, a terrace and free WiFi throughout the entire property. Guests can unwind in a hot spring bath on site. Spacious western-style rooms have a wooden floor, a seating area with a sofa and an LCD TV. A fridge and an en suite toilet are provided. Rooms feature an en suite bathroom with a shower and bath amenities. All rooms are equipped with a bathtub. Active Life Madarao offers ski passes at a charge. Facilities include an on site restaurant and a bar offering local craft beers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    nice rooms and facilities like onsite bar, restaurant and onsen that was very well used after a great day on the slopes.
  • Nathan
    Australia Australia
    There is a lot….just so comfortable… we loved the helpful staff most of all. A building has no life without good staff and managers. Lisa especially made our stay most comfortable, but all the staff were just happy . Also we love the beds. After a...
  • Sashca
    Australia Australia
    Staff were super friendly and helpful. Really loved the communal spa

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Active Life Madarao
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Services
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    • Thai
    • Chinese

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Active Life Madarao takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    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 of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash Active Life Madarao 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

    Please note that adult rates are applicable to children 6 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.

    Please contact the property for information regarding the shuttle service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Guests must check in by 8:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Active Life Madarao in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests must check in by 21:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Active Life Madarao

    • Active Life Madarao is 5 miles from the centre of Iiyama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Active Life Madarao offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Games room
      • Hot spring bath
      • Walking tours
      • Pub crawls
      • Happy hour

    • Check-in at Active Life Madarao is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Active Life Madarao is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Active Life Madarao has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Active Life Madarao can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • Room options at Active Life Madarao include:

      • Family
      • Double

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