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Always Niseko

3.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and free ski shuttles

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Restaurant
Reception hall
Exterior
Yotei Suite
Yotei Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$154
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Explore the area

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65-13 Aza Kabayama, Abuta, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0081
  • Place, Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Annupuri
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Niseko Hanazono Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Zen Room (Ground Floor with Bathtub, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

Zen Room (Ground Floor with Bathtub, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

Zen Room (Ground Floor with Bathtub, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Yotei Suite

Yotei Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Niseko Room (Upper Floor with Shower)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Niseko Room (Upper Floor with Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Niseko Room (Mid Floor with Shower, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Niseko Room (Mid Floor with Shower, with Fan/No AC), Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Yotei Suite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Yotei Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Niseko Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Niseko Room (No AC, With Fan Only)

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Zen Room (No AC, With Fan Only)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Zen Room (No AC, With Fan Only)

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kutchan

At Always Niseko you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park. Highlights at this ski hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and ski storage. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kutchan hotel, attractions include Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area and Niseko Hanazono Resort.

What's nearby

  • Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Annupuri - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Niseko Hanazono Resort - 17 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Rusutsu Resort - 41 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Niseko Station - 9 min drive
  • New Chitose Airport (CTS) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La villa LUPICIA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La villa LUPICIA Boutique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Baddies Niseko - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant LUPICIA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪yamanchu - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Always Niseko

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and free ski shuttles
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Always Niseko helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski equipment rentals.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Kutchan hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Always Niseko offers 104 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests may be required to change rooms during their stay. Room upgrades are subject to availability.
Reception is open 9 AM - 6 PM from April to November. Guests arriving after hours must contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.
Breakfast is not included in Breakfast rates for children ages 0-5, and can be requested on-site for the listed child breakfast fee.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 April to 21 April:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from JPY 1000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash.

Property Registration Number 3-643

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Always Niseko Hotel Abuta
Always Niseko Abuta
Always Niseko Hotel Kutchan
Always Niseko Kutchan
Always Niseko Hotel
Always Niseko Kutchan
Always Niseko Hotel Kutchan

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Always Niseko?

Yep, Always Niseko has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Always Niseko?

As of 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Always Niseko on 28 Nov 2025 start from NZ$151.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Always Niseko serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Always Niseko?

No, Always Niseko does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Always Niseko?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Always Niseko's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from April 6 until April 21.

What time are check-in & check-out at Always Niseko?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Always Niseko?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Always Niseko Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 232 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really pleasant stay, very welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

devin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing for our first time in Niseko. The room was perfect, we enjoyed the free breakfast and bar daily, and loved the shuttle system to and from the mountain. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unreal experience! Chris the driver really helped us out!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot just off the beaten path close enough to walk everywhere but far enough away that it is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and location

Great location and reasonable for skiing at niseko. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Shuttles to the lift ran often and on time. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Ngor

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hoang

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lifun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Recommend !

Clean，。simple design, has parking available
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodation, shuttle bus was extremely helpful - only downside was the attached restaurant was closed at some points due to staffing issues - but when it was open it was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in quiet area. Shuttle service is very good. For a fairly new building there are some disappointments in terms of comfort; Heating in the room is poorly controlled and showers are not equipped with pressure static valves maintaining constant temperature.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property with friendly staff. Reasonable facilities. Good transport and friendly helpful drivers like Max. I would happily stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Dining hall was a little bit too school refectory for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the staff were amazing. The shuttle bus was super convenient. Was excellent value and we would stay again for sure. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

CHEUK TUNG

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No boiled egg in breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

sean

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in staff was creepy no ac in mid summer weeds going crazy outside the place no where to sit and visit, no decent lobby, ski storage room stunk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlotta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Average stay

We were quite disappointed by our stay at Always Niseko given the premium we paid for a tiny room without any space for our suitcases. There was housekeeping 1 time during our 8 night stay. Reception staff not overly service minded or happy. Restaurant was only open for breakfast so no place to have a drink in the evening. We would just have expected a bit more given how much we paid to stay here over the NYE period. Breakfast served between 6.30-9.30am and the breakfast staff were lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas Frank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, a pleasant experience. My main complaint relates to the cleaning service, which was not thorough at all. For example, dead winter bugs in plain sight were not removed during my 10-day stay.