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Hotel WELLIES

Hotel with free parking, near Harnile Terrace

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking included

4 Dec - 5 Dec

Explore the area

Nagakura 2350-160, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0111

Place, Harnile Terrace
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Karuizawa Stone Church
‪18 min walk‬
Place, Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring
‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Economy Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Room 2F

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

44 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Family Room 2F

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

41 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

21 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Family Room 1F

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Triple Room 1F

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Bidet

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Mountain View

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Family Room 202

Sleeps 5

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Double Mountain View

Sleeps 2

Standard Triple Room1F

Sleeps 3

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2

Economy Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room101

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Family Room 201

Sleeps 5

About the area

Karuizawa

At Hotel WELLIES you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Harnile Terrace and Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this 3-property class Karuizawa hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Karuizawa Stone Church and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza.

What's nearby

Karuizawa Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Harnile Terrace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Karuizawa Kogen Church - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Karuizawa Stone Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Karuizawa Station - 11 min drive
Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

‪かぎもとや中軽井沢本店 - ‬10 min walk
‪居食庵えにしや - ‬11 min walk
‪麺道楽神楽や - ‬11 min walk
‪Good Afternoon Tap Room - ‬9 min walk
‪ベルキャビンカフェ＆ゲストハウス - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel WELLIES

Hotel with free parking, near Harnile Terrace

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 3 kilometres, A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel WELLIES. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Karuizawa hotel.

1 building

8 guestrooms or units

2 levels

Built in 1992

Ski equipment storage

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Front desk (limited hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Library

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Gift shop

Fireplace in lobby

Television in lobby

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Dining venue

Hotel WELLIES offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and bidets. This Karuizawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free area shuttle up to 3 kilometres
Free train station pick-up shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Train station shuttle on request
Free train station drop-off
Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Albert's British Dining

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
Bicycle rentals
Library
Ski storage
TV in common areas

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift

1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1992
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

Fee for English breakfast: from approximately JPY 2000 per person
A late check-out fee will be charged
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted

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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
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

Hotel WELLIES Karuizawa

WELLIES Karuizawa

Hotel WELLIES Hotel

Hotel WELLIES Karuizawa

Hotel WELLIES Hotel Karuizawa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel WELLIES?

Hotel WELLIES offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel WELLIES?

As of 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel WELLIES on 4 Dec 2025 start from AU$156.55, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel WELLIES?

Yep, Hotel WELLIES has a free self car park and free extended parking.

What makes Hotel WELLIES a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel WELLIES.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel WELLIES?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel WELLIES serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel WELLIES?

No, Hotel WELLIES does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel WELLIES?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel WELLIES?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel WELLIES?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel WELLIES?

There is a golf course next to Hotel WELLIES.

Hotel WELLIES Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Mark

14 June 2025

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

The hotel/guesthouse is quite some distance from the central parts of Karuizawa. You would definitely need a car if staying here. Whilst newly renovated, the property feels like a poorly designed mixture of English and Japanese concepts that don’t really work well together. I’m confident there are better value for money options in Karuizawa.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

26 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asako

Travelled with family

28 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great service and good atmosphere.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

17 July 2024

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

Great stay at Hotel Wellies

Really enjoyed my visit to Hotel Wellies. Chris was a great host and hotel is a lovely place to be.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami, Sydney

1 Jan 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Travelled with partner

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hotel with a delightful owner and manager. Warm and cozy bar-restaurant with great full-course meals, a nice deck to soak in the sun, and walkable (20 min) to the terrace and forest reserve. Beautiful location in autumn.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

8 Sept 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herbeth Lim

Travelled with partner

27 Mar 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay with Wellies, truly a rare and delightful gem in Karuizawa. Chris, Judy, and the rest of staff were very kind and a accommodating, the food was excellent, and the vibe of the place was warm and genial. Chris has an excellent music collection that really brightened our day and made us feel nostalgic. Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Aaron

30 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy parking on sight, fresh eggs taken straight from the chickens at the hotel, Chris is an amazing host and cook. My wife and I loved every moment there, we would easily stay again if we go back to Karuizawa.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family

12 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel Wellies is a great find in Karuizawa! Everything about our stay was outstanding- the room was clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated; the full English breakfast was delicious (kids got to pick the eggs at the chicken coop in the morning); the location was great, close to Hoshino area with onsens; Chris, the owner, was so nice, welcoming and helpful. The inn dog, Freddie, totally won our heart ❤️ I highly recommend Hotel Wellies!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

10 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed for a long weekend at Hotel Wellies and it was exceptional. Chris and Judy made us feel at home from the first moment, and Freddie (the dog) was always around to great us! The food was excellent and served with a lovely view, and as an added bonus we got to help Chris collect the eggs for our full English! Chris was kind enough to give us rides to several places and thus avoid a lot of rain as well. Though the walk from the station is pleasant and not long if you need to do it. Our stay was exceptional and we'll definitely be back to visit Chris and all the staff again. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

2 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Chris, the owner was awesome. We were birdwatching and he took us out in his own car to areas he knew about that he didn't. Super nice person. Breakfast was also great and he made a special additional order of scrambled eggs for my son. He definitely went the extra mile - literally!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

9 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel and everything’s comfortable Just a bit difficult to find the location especially first time arriving at night Everything’s great except that and will for sure pick again if visit again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henny

11 Jan 2020

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

Comfortable boutique hotel

I stayed for 2 nights at Hotel Wellies in Dec 2019. Hotel is located few minutes drive from Naka Karuizawa station, pick up and drop off to the station were offered by the hotel. The area is very quiet, perfect for good night sleep. The room’s very spacious (much bigger than average hotel in Japan), super clean and comfortable with the charm of English countryside. You can sit by the fireplace with tea and cookies during snowy winter night, bliss. Delicious breakfast and very filling. Impeccable service from Chris and the team. Chris took me and other guests to see beautiful Christmas lights around the area. He also picked me up when I got stranded. I would definitely recommend Hotel Wellies if you’re staying in Karuizawa.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2019

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Tokyo

Travelled with group

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel is absolutely beautiful. I am an American living in Tokyo and was attracted to this lace because it seemed a little different. Exceeded all expectations! Our room was spacious and beautiful, and the common-room/lounge was warm and welcoming. Breakfast happened to be included in our reservation and it was delicious. After spending the day hiking we were able to unwind with drinks and great conversation with guests and staff. Outstanding service, friendly service. I can go on and on but I already this review is too long.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2019

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

14 June 2019

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

Hotel Wellies is a winner!

Hotel Wellies is great place to stay. My husband and I spent three nights here in June, 2019 and had a wonderful experience. Chris was a warm, funny, attentive host who made us feel right at home. From the moment we were picked up at the Karuizawa train station, to our check-in with Judy - who is full of smiles and laughs - to our delicious requested vegetarian dinners, we felt very well-cared for. And we can't forget Freddie - the large and gentle poodle that loves his perch in the lobby. The hotel itself is well-situated and offers all the amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Li Xin

22 Jan 2019

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Oct 2018

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

Excellent , highly recommended, a bit difficult to find, google map can help, better than car GPS

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yip

24 Oct 2018

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

Good and comfort hotel

The location is located near the most popular sightseeing. But there are not easy to find restaurant and store near the hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Oct 2018

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

Nice area, good people, friendly and helpful hotel staff, good food. All make up a wonderful experience that deserves another visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

birdnrd, Karuizawa

4 June 2018

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

Great hotel close to nature, birding, and food! LOCATION: We spent two nights here in late May. The location is great. The hotel is just a 20-minute walk from the Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest, one of the top birding spots in Japan. We had the forest to ourselves and also saw tons of birds right next to the hotel. The forest itself is next to Harunire Terrace, which has amazing food and shops (try Il Sogno). There is a lovely temple and cemetery down the street from the hotel where we got some great pics. HOTEL: Our room was clean and quiet with a private bathroom. There is also a big deck and garden with flowers, bird boxes, and a feeder. Chris, the owner, was so accomodating and fun to talk to. He picked us up from Karuizawa station and helped us navigate the area. Since this was our first visit to Japan and we only had a few days, it was nice to be able to talk to someone in English. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kin Yee

23 May 2018

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

A stylist British inn in Karuizawa

Staying in the Hotel Wellies is one of the exceptional experiences among my Japan tour. You can have a really British atmosphere at one time but then a beautiful Japanese scenery and cuisine when you walk out of its gate. I would also like to thank Chris, the host of Wellies for giving me an enjoyable British breakfast and telling me lot of tips in touring around Karuizawa. He even took us to a local cafe to have a Jazz night with local musicians. I certainly will come back when I visit Karuizawa in a different season.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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