Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area - 3 min drive
Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 25 min drive
Getting around
New Chitose Airport (CTS) - 120 min drive
Niseko Station - 7 min drive
Kutchan Station - 21 min drive
Kozawa Station - 41 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free ski shuttle
Restaurants
ミルク工房ニセコヌプリホルスタインズ - 6 min drive
バー&グリル - 8 min drive
NISEKO A-nabeya ニセコA鍋屋 - 16 min walk
寿都魚一心 - 6 min drive
MANDRIANO - 6 min drive
About this property
Moiwa Lodge - Hostel
Placing you only steps from Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort, Moiwa Lodge - Hostel allows you more time for skiing with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests who don't want to hit the slopes can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. Skiers will appreciate the free ski shuttle, along with access to ski passes and storage.
Languages
English, Japanese, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Off-site
Free ski shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Arcade/games room
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Free ski shuttle
Ski passes
Ski storage
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Ski hire shops
Snowmobiling nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
The K2 Bar – On-site bar.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 800 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Moiwa Lodge - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Moiwa Lodge - Hostel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Moiwa Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Moiwa Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Moiwa Lodge - Hostel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Moiwa Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, The K2 Bar offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Moiwa Lodge - Hostel like?
Moiwa Lodge - Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and 9 minutes' walk from Annupuri.
Moiwa Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2022
Everything is so awesome here. The owners and staff are so helpful with everything and genuinely awesome! Location is perfect and quiet and beautiful. I’m sure I’ll be back again
Grace
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2020
Beautiful lodge and location. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
28 December 2019
Great location for skiing; unreliable taxi access
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable lodge. The bed was a bit dusty near the pillow and I have allergies. One suggestion I’d like to make is allow guests to sign up for a group evening shuttle at a certain time to nearby restaurants (for a fee) and then back at a certain time. Seems most meals in restaurants take 2 hours. It’s nice to try out different restaurants after a day of skiing and it’s a bummer when taxis take over an hour wait and charges 10,000 yen from Moiwa to Hirafu because they have to send a car from Kutchan. A twice-a-week free evening shuttle isn’t enough when some restaurants aren’t near Hirafu.
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3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 December 2019
good
not the best location but a cozy place with helpful staff.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 December 2019
Leonel
Leonel, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
8 December 2019
Quiet and nice cottage for family stay near ski resort.
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3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
11 January 2019
Far and away
It is jus so far removed from everything and since they have you they charge you a pretty penny for everything. For example they charged 600 yen for a beer and said it a great deal. You can buy the same beer at a nicer hotel lobby down the street for 270 yen. Its a nice place if you want to be away from everything and have little access to anything else.
Brant
Brant, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 February 2018
Great location, great views, thin walls
Great lodge, very comfortable. Walls are thin, so be prepared to hear everything your guests do, but a great location for access to moiwa.
Justin
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10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2017
Home for ski vacation
We had the best stay at Moiwa lodge and when we come back (not if) would not consider staying anywhere else. The staff were fantastic, the rooms were perfectly warm and cozy and it felt like coming home each day after an adventure. The staff were also very helpful in recommending local attractions such as onsens and what resort would be best to ski each day.
Erin
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8/10 Very good
27 February 2017
Cozy with a warm and friendly staff
Great skiing to be had at Moiwa, if you don't like crowds. Super friendly and helpful staff. Cozy atmosphere, and very friendly people. Food offered was good, and a great little bar. Would recommend having a car though if you are going to stay here and want to see other parts of Niseko. Moiwa is a little bit far removed from the other resorts of Niseko United. They do offer shuttles to the skiing but if you miss them or just want to pop over to Hirafu one evening it is going to be 4000 yen each way for a taxi.
Ryan
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8/10 Very good
26 February 2017
Good value for what you paid for.
1) The lodge is far from town or any amenities. The nearest convenient store is about 20 minutes walk to One Niseko Tower Hotel where it has a tiny convenient store located at the hotel lobby.
2) The lodge provides pick up in limited spots, so have to arrange pick up-drop up prior to your arrival.
3) Staff are all very friendly and speak wonderful English.
4) The lodge is nearby a chairlift to Annupuri - which is good.
5) The room is too cold, fortunately the blanket is thick enough to keep me warm through the night.
6) The wash basin area is without heating. Too cold.
7) There's a bar and a restaurant inside the lodge. Serve western breakfast only as I didn't see any Japanese style food being displayed.
8) Some guests are noisy and loud. Bring ear plugs.
9) Spacious common area with a great view. Weak wi-fi tho.
10) Affordable and nice outdoor hot spring resort nearby. Entrance fee only costs 800 yen. Good value.
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2017
Great proximity to Moiwa
The staff does a tremendous job to make you feel welcomed and truly cares about their guests.
Jared
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 February 2017
Unpretentious comfortable stay at Moiwa Lodge
Moiwa Lodge is an unpretentious old-style ski lodge. There's nothing fancy about the facility, but the atmosphere is magical. The staff are cheerful, knowledgeable and passionate about skiing/riding the Moiwa area. The rooms are spartan and the showers shared, but you're not there to spend time in your room. Hanging out in the common areas and bar interacting with the staff and other guests will make the stay memorable. Oh, and did I mention the skiing? Powderific!
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2016
Moiwa Lodge
Absolutely fantastic stay at Moiwa Lodge. Great people and atmosphere and the staff (Satski and Todd) are great. Very helpful and relaxed.
Jack
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10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2015
Moiwa lodge stay
Lovely stay at Moiwa Lodge. The owner and staff were lovely and extremely helpful and organised everything for us. Great skiing right on the doorstep.
Derek
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8/10 Very good
10 March 2015
Great place to stay
Great place to stay with really helpful and super-friendly staff.
Great social spaces upstairs to meet people and chat about skiing/snow conditions etc.
Location is great for skiing Mt. Moiwa but things can be tricky if you want to go for a meal in Hirafu.
Stayed in a 12 person dorm, which was a bit busy during peak season (but at least it wakes you up for the morning skiing!).
I'd definitely stay there again.
David
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8/10 Very good
26 December 2014
Awesome stay and friendly staff
Lovely experience moving from a ryokan at Noboribetsu to a lodge at Moiwa. The staff made it a very intimate experience. The lodge was clean and we have a great view of the slopes from room 201. The walls very abit thin but it's a lodge anyway.
Thanks to the crew, Dirk, Erin, Helen, Keegan and special mention to Megan who was super helpful.