The completely non-smoking Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is located in the classy mountain resort of Karuizawa, within a 15-minute walk from JR Karuizawa Station. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning/heating facilities and a minibar. An electric kettle and a coffee/tea set are also available in each room. The private bathroom comes with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori Hotel, guests can take a stroll in the garden or relax with a cup of coffee on the terrace. A luggage storage service is available at the 24-hour front desk. The French Restaurant Keiki serves a variety of beautifully presented dishes, while Sumibikushiyaki Otowa-tei restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes, featuring seasonal produces. The central shopping and dining area of Kyu-Karuizawa is a 7-minute walk away, while Kumobaike Lake is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
2 double beds
Bedroom 1:
2 double beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
2 futon beds
or
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yau
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    They take care of every single details of your stay.
  • Cecilia
    Singapore Singapore
    Everything . This hotel is very luxurious Excellent polite staff and amazing breakfast . Exudes Old world charm
  • Lai
    Singapore Singapore
    Good location, in between train station and old Ginza area of cute eateries and shops. Easy bike rental on site, good for exploring further areas. Staff Mr Yang is polite and professional. Wonderful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • 桂姫
    • Cuisine
      French
  • 炭火串焼き 音羽亭
    • Cuisine
      Japanese

Facilities of Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    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

    Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 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 6 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

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ¥10,000 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    ¥4,000 per child, per night
    3 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ¥10,000 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori 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

    Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

    Please note that extra charges apply to baby cots per night.

    Please inform the property in advance to request an extra bed for your room. Please also indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.

    A shuttle is provided during the winter on weekdays according to the following schedule. Please contact the property directly for details.

    From Karuizawa Station North Exit to the hotel: 10:15 / 11:15 / 15:30 / 17:30

    From the hotel to Karuizawa Station North Exit: 10:00 / 11:00 / 15:15 / 17:15

    Please note that guests may be required to wait for the next shuttle if the shuttle reaches its maximum passenger occupancy.

    There is no lift and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.

    Please note, check-in at 14:00 will change to 15:00 from April 2020.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    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.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

    • Check-in at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is 0.7 miles from the centre of Karuizawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori include:

      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • The prices at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori has 2 restaurants:

      • 桂姫
      • 炭火串焼き 音羽亭

    • Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Full body massage
      • Bicycle rental

    • Guests staying at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet