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Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1-1 Aza-oni-ishihara, Togatta-onsen Zao Miyagi-ken
The price is AU$91 per night
AU$91
7 Apr - 8 Apr
3.82 km from city centre
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa: Ski hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near skiing.
Free cancellation
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Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro

3.5 out of 5
3 Motomachi, Toggata Onsen Zao Miyagi
The price is AU$246 per night
AU$246
31 Mar - 1 Apr
2.29 km from city centre
Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro: Hot springs ryokan with free WiFi and free parking.
Sendai Kokusai Hotel

Sendai Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4-6-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi
The price is AU$87 per night
AU$87
30 Mar - 31 Mar
30.12 km from city centre
Sendai Kokusai Hotel: Hotel with free WiFi and 3 restaurants. Guests love the helpful staff!
Free cancellation
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The OneFive Sendai

The OneFive Sendai

3 out of 5
4-6-28 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino-ku Sendai Miyagi
The price is AU$51 per night
AU$51
31 Mar - 1 Apr
30.78 km from city centre
The OneFive Sendai: Hotel with free WiFi and breakfast. Located in the city centre.
Free cancellation
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Hotel JAL City Sendai

Hotel JAL City Sendai

3 out of 5
1-2-12 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken
The price is AU$89 per night
AU$89
31 Mar - 1 Apr
30.82 km from city centre
Hotel JAL City Sendai: Hotel with free WiFi and a bar/lounge. Located near a metro station.
Free cancellation
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Hotel Grand Bach Sendai

Hotel Grand Bach Sendai

4 out of 5
3-7-33 Tsutsujigaoka Sendai Miyagi
The price is AU$110 per night
AU$110
30 Mar - 31 Mar
31.07 km from city centre
Hotel Grand Bach Sendai: Hotel with free WiFi and a bar/lounge. Located in the business district.
Free cancellation
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Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai

3 out of 5
1-2-15 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi-ken
30.78 km from city centre
Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai: Hotel with free WiFi and breakfast. Located near a train station.
Free cancellation
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai

3 out of 5
4-chome-4-5 Chuo Aoba Ward Sendai Miyagi
The price is AU$83 per night
AU$83
5 Apr - 6 Apr
30.16 km from city centre
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai: Hotel with free WiFi and breakfast. Located near a metro station.
Free cancellation
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Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Chuo Sendai Miyagi-ken
The price is AU$110 per night
AU$110
5 Apr - 6 Apr
30.52 km from city centre
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai: Business-friendly hotel with free WiFi and 3 restaurants. Located near a metro station.
Free cancellation
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Chikusenso Onsen

Chikusenso Onsen

88-11,Aza Uwanohara, Togatta-Onsen Zao
The price is AU$1,237 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$1,237
24 Mar - 25 Mar
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

Accommodation in Zao

Considering a stopover in Zao? There are just 2 hotels within 5 kilometres of the town centre.

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Try to look into the Miyagi Zao Royal Hotel and CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa. All these hotels are near the main streets.

For some alternatives, look at the Oohira Hotel and the Sendai Royal Park Hotel. They are located 18 kilometres and 35 kilometres respectively from the main center. Others are the Comfort Hotel Yamagata, 30 kilometres away, and the Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae, 30 kilometres.

The close by cities of Akiu Onsen and Natori are worth checking out. Akiu Onsen is 17 kilometres to the northeast of Zao, while Natori is 25 kilometres to the east. Akiu Onsen hotels and apartments include the Sendai Akiu Spa Hotel Iwanumaya and 1000 Years of Tradition - Akiu Onsen Sakan. Natori choices are the Hotel Route-Inn Natori and Value The Hotel Sendai Natori.

Love your sport? Indulge in your obsession by visiting Sendai Gymnasium, which can be found to the northeast of Zao. To kick your heels up nearby, secure a room at The Westin Sendai or the Hotel Metropolitan Sendai.

For those arriving by air, Sendai Airport is the most convenient air gateway for Zao. A nearby hotel is the Weekly-Sho Sendai Natori.

Zao hotels essential information

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424 hotels
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Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa, Kappa no Yado Ryokan Sanjiro, Sendai Kokusai Hotel, The OneFive Sendai, Hotel JAL City Sendai, Hotel Grand Bach Sendai, Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sendai, Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Zao?
Located in Katta District and with amenities such as free self parking and massage treatments, Baden-ya Soho is a retreat Wotif travellers are utterly smitten with. Also securing a top spot on the list of best hotels in Zao is Chikusenso Onsen. Get your z's here and you'll be close to popular sights like Togatta Onsen and Takimidai Lookout. All set for an amazing adventure in Zao? Let Wotif connect you with a fantastic pad at a price that can't be beat.
How many days should I spend in Zao?
It's completely up to you, but visitors normally spend 2 days touring Zao. Just be sure to give yourself enough time to hit the hotspots, try something new and unwind. No matter how long the holiday, Wotif has unbeatable Zao hotel deals impossible to resist.
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Zao?
If you've never been to Zao before, make the experience as easy as possible. Stay someplace central so you'll be near the top sights, public transport and things like shops, restaurants and convenience stores. Be on the lookout for Zao hotels that are in good locations and come highly recommended by other first-time travellers.
How much does a Zao hotel cost?
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Which hotels in Zao are family-friendly?
Take a look at Pension Yamanoie Lapisu or simply use our "Family friendly" filter to view more properties. At Wotif, we'll help you find family accommodation in Zao that'll score you serious Brownie points with the little ones. We're talking cool amenities like pools, playgrounds and babysitting services.
What is the best area to stay in Zao?
Zao has many incredible neighbourhoods, but if we had to pick a couple of favourites, Obara Onsen and Shibata District would be at the top of the list. If you'd like more ideas for where to book your hotel in Zao, select "View map" at the top of the page. This will show you all the different areas of our Zao accommodation options.

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Sendai Kokusai Hotel
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