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Reviews of APA Hotel Karuizawa Ekimae Karuizawaso 3 stars

389-0102 Nagano, Karuizawa, Karuizawa 1178-1135 , Japan

#35 of 37 hotels in Karuizawa

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Review score

Based on 288 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    6.0
    Good location stay but for the price, space is slightly too small and can be cleaner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator smells of smoke, and the toilet has a mild stench too. The TV volume is too soft/limited.

    Location - near station and secluded at a corner. The bed was SO comfortable we love it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was close to Prince resort, ski slopes and to the bullet train station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    Though we paid for the "new wing", we were expecting rooms that were a bit nicer. Everything seemed "old" and the tub was chipped, the faucet fixtures worn and old.

    The location of the hotel was very conveniently located from the train station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The mattress is too soft

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fast away convenience store, around 10 minute by walk

    Breakfast is good. Location is good, near train station

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights

    size of the room, there's not enough space for luggage

    courteous staff, accessibility of location (near train and bus stations, close to shopping mall and ski resort)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    the breakfast is not many food choice the grandma staff need to improve the service, always tidy the food/dishes, I still choose the food right now, cannot feel comfort And the price is expensive as the choice with environment.

    nearby the station, will stay there next time

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location for skiing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast room is quite small for the size of the hotel, and i had to wait a while holding my tray until a kind family let me sit with them for the meal.

    location is very good, next to the main train station and close to the sking facilities. I was lucky enough to find a single room so close to a holiday weekend, but it was a smoking room and i don;t smoke. Not a big problem, but a bit of a shame. Staff were very nice and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    7.0
    I stayed in the new wing. It was okay, bang for buck. Can't complain, I get what I pay for :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    Janitor trolleys blocking the already narrow hallways. Also, the shower knob seems more suited for DJs (it always reverts back to closed mode when I want to access a small stream of water).

    Right opposite the Outlet plaza. Convenient for shopping.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    The overall stay experience is good with young kids.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The light in bathroom is a bit too dark.

    Location is perfect, near train station, outlet, and bike rental as well as car rental.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (Twin) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small room for a twin room. Wallpapers were falling off

    Close to the station, comfortable bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing- No Daily Cleaning
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room too small

    Close to train station

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was as expected. It is a discount hotel.

    Location was close to the station.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    location convenience close to the station

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is a bit run down

    Very convenient, just next to train station. Friendly staff, help us to store luggage before and after check-in/out

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms smell bad and we didn't really like the way the tap works.

    It's located close to the Karuizawa station. They have a system for keeping our luggage at reception before the official hotel check in time which was quite user friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio (Twin) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good, but its really expensive for APA hotel chain, maybe because its peak season. Price 2 times more expensive compare to niko kanazawa 😳

    Location are best, just beside the station

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Further improvement require. Do not force traveler to upgrade the room if the room is good for 2.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is too strict and force to upgrade to double room when they see 2 person where the room i book is sufficient for 2 person to stay in a single room. Do not have any convenience store nearby the hotel. Only 1 restaurant nearby is open at night and dinner is either dine in hotel or walk to that BBQ restaurant. Suggest to have a convenience store for the traveler to purchase foods too instead of existing 2 drinking vending machine.

    The room is large and comfortable .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    6.0
    Value for money and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Short 5 mins walk from Karuizawa main station. Room was small but definitely more spacious than the one I stay in Tokyo

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    i won’t say it’s small but a bit compact

    location is excellent, staff is helpful and friendly!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Overall, pretty satisfactory.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillow is uncomfortable. Room decor abit dated.

    Next to the train / bus staion. Very convenient. Near Prince shopping Plaza, and town centre. They provide alot of types of toiletries. 👍

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking - New Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    Karuizawa Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Forward baggage service seems lacking. Rather old-looking, some parts of the building.

    Location, proximity to train station and bus stops, a plus factor. Also, within walking distance to other attractions.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location but the particular room allocated to us was less than desirable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (Twin) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The particular room that the hotel allocated to us was in the corner of the building, which looks very old and tired. Some wall paper was torn and not as clean as the usual APA standard. The disposable towels in the room were the old APA version. I suspect that this room has not been occupied by any guest for a long time. As I walk pass other rooms to the lift, they all looked clean and normal. But our room was pretty bad.

    The hotel is right next to the train station and the Prince Shopping Center. Very convenient.

    Stayed in November 2023

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