Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night. All meals are served at the dining room. Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zaō Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Free private parking available at the hotel

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Zaō Onsen
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Henry
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Breakfast: Japanese Buffet Dinner: Japanese Cusine Onsen: Private and Public (Best Onsen) Room:
  • Yong
    United States of America United States of America
    Ski in and ski out with onsen plus equipment rental onsite.
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent room and service. The baths were wonderful and the massage chair was a delight!!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Zao Kokusai Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Zao Kokusai Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 3 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Zao Kokusai Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after 19:00.

    Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must be at the restaurant by 19:00 to eat dinner. Dinner is served from 17:30.

    FAQs about Zao Kokusai Hotel

    • Yes, Zao Kokusai Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Zao Kokusai Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at Zao Kokusai Hotel include:

      • Family
      • Suite
      • Twin
      • Quad
      • Single

    • Zao Kokusai Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Skiing
      • Karaoke
      • Open-air bath
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • The prices at Zao Kokusai Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Zao Kokusai Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Zaō Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.