Zao International Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable ryokan, walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Public bath
Exterior
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Popular LocationZao Chuo Ropeway5 min walk
  • Popular LocationZao Sanroku Ropeway5 min walk
  • Popular LocationZao Hot Springs Ski Resort8 min walk
  • AirportYamagata (GAJ)30 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Japanese Style Room, South Wing, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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About the area

Yamagata

At Zao International Hotel you'll be within steps of Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Sanroku Ropeway. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and karaoke. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas and a front desk safe. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. .Near this 3.5-property class Zaoonsen ryokan, you'll find Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 5 min walk
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 5 min walk
  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 8 min walk
  • Zao Sky Cable - 16 min walk
  • Zao Super Slider - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata (GAJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zao International Hotel

Comfortable ryokan, walk to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Zao International Hotel offers its guests hot springs. Zao International Hotel also features karaoke, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Zao International Hotel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This Yamagata ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 5 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 2 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 2 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

Zao Kokusai Hotel Yamagata
Zao Kokusai Yamagata
Zao Kokusai
Zao International Hotel Yamagata
Zao International Yamagata
Zao International
Zao International Hotel Ryokan
Zao International Hotel Yamagata
Zao International Hotel Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zao International Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Zao International Hotel?

As of 16 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zao International Hotel on 17 June 2024 start from AU$463.83, 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 Zao International Hotel?

Yep, Zao International Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Zao International Hotel?

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

Does Zao International Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zao International Hotel?

No, Zao International Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zao International Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Zao International Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zao International Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zao International Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zao International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chunchi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to ski in and out. Awesome onsen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

KIN KWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fung ping

Travelled with partner
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuhiro

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PEI HUNG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
near by Zao cable car station, good at braakfast,hot spring good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ようすけ

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023