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Xplore by Active Life

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Public bath
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Café
Reception

Overview of Xplore by Active Life

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1101-155, Tarumoto, Ohaza, Myoko, Niigata, 389-2261
  • Popular LocationMadarao Kogen Ski Resort1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTangram Ski Circus3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMyoko Kogen17 min drive
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Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Netflix
Wardrobe
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Electric kettle
Netflix
Wardrobe
  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Standard

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Electric kettle
Netflix
Wardrobe
  • 140 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Myoko

Xplore by Active Life is located in Madarao Mountain Resort, a neighbourhood in Myoko. Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Tangram Ski Circus are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joyama Park and Jigokudani Monkey Park. Myoko Kogen and Togari Onsen Ski Resort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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What's nearby

  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 1 min walk
  • Tangram Ski Circus - 3 min drive
  • Lake Nojiri - 9 min drive
  • Myoko Kogen - 17 min drive
  • Akakura Onsen Ski Area - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 19 min drive
  • Kaesa Station - 25 min drive
  • Niigata (KIJ) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • カリースパイス山路 - 10 min drive
  • レストランハイジ - 17 min walk
  • すき家 - 12 min drive
  • ネギと粉飯山本店 - 10 min drive
  • かっぱ寿司新飯山店 - 12 min drive

About this property

Xplore by Active Life

Hotel near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Located close to Tangram Ski Circus, Xplore by Active Life provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and laundry facilities. Enjoy on-site activities, such as sledging and snowshoeing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A front desk safe, games and multilingual staff
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All 61 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Smart TVs with Netflix
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Sledging
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Xplore by Active Life Hotel
Xplore by Active Life Myoko
Xplore by Active Life Hotel Myoko

Frequently asked questions

Is Xplore by Active Life pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Xplore by Active Life?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Xplore by Active Life?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Xplore by Active Life located?

Located in Madarao Mountain Resort, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Tangram Ski Circus. Joyama Park and Myoko Kogen are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Xplore by Active Life Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy room but no yukata
Pros: 1. Location is super good as it’s close to the ski lift. 2. Bed is very comfy and room is big. 3. Breakfast is good! 4. Staff are in generally nice. Cons: 1. The front desk lady talks too fast! 2. No Yukata (bath robe) provided in the room even thou they have onsen (hot spring), that makes it hard to go to onsen. And the opening hour of the onsen is very limited, only form 4-9pm. 3. Room is kind of too hot and no control to adjust the air con or heat. 4. No socket in the washroom so that u can’t use your hair dryer in the washroom but have to come out to use it. 5. No tall mirror for clothes matching purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kiang Hon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
The stay was amazing! Lisa and her team at Xplore were always ready to help. They were a pleasure to interact with. The room was huge, clean, and comfortable. Wifi signal was strong in the room. There was a made-to-order breakfast free every morning, with a choice between a smoked salmon or mushroom plate with eggs (your choice of cooking style). There was also a free laundry machine in the basement (dryer costs 100 yen per use). Large drying room was available for the ski equipment 1 floor down. Unfortunately the snow was too high to ski out of the back door, but it was a short 5-10 min walk to the slope, so it wasn't too much of an inconvenience. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Madarao Kogen!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Todd, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fantastic location about as close to the run as you can get in private accommodation. Closer to a hostel in my definition but that is the Japanese way. Good food with lots of options close by. Shuttle bus to town and near by resorts made the whole trip very smooth. Definately recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

GSteeds, Brisbane AUS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facilities and free yoga! Good breakfast and helpful staff. Oh and nice traditional style rooms but with the comfiest beds in japan. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are uber helpful. The rooms are slean, quiet, and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close walking distance (and ski out) to the Madarao slope. Onsen bath is wonderful. Room is comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A poor hotel not worth the money
Unfortunately there are a few bad things to say about this place. On hotels.com, it advertises toiletries in the room but you don’t get any. There’s some shampoo and conditioner in the onsen but nothing like what Japanese hotels usually provide in rooms. There are no staff in the hotel at all after 7pm so if you need help after that time, you may struggle. The showers were 3 floors below our room (with the onsen) - we’d expect a shared bathroom to be on the same floor as the room, at the very least. Not sure why but the elevator and area around it smells like an engine room. There seems to be a cafe in the hotel but it’s not actually manned after breakfast so no coffee or other hot drinks are available after 10. Supposedly guests are meant to take snowboards etc. to the drying room in the basement and not walk through the lobby but people were constantly bringing wet equipment and snow covered boots through the lobby and staff didn’t seem to care. The hotel is advertised as ski in/ski out but it is not. You have to leave the hotel and walk 5-10 minutes up the road to the nearest ski lift. All in all, the hotel just feels like a slightly run down hostel for mostly young Australians - it’s certainly not an upmarket hotel. Breakfast wasn’t very good but it was complimentary so it’s hard to complain about it. The lobby area is the only place to relax in the hotel (outside of your room) and it can get quite cold. The wifi is
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
an unexpected gem
had a wonderful time here, place was clean and social, great breakfast, close to the slopes, and service by Lisa and Stuart and the rest of the staff was so friendly and attentive. i particularly appreciated that the hotel can arrange pickups to and from the train station. the onsen is also a bonus. Madarao is a true gem and these guys will make sure you have the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staffs are nice and friendly. The room I stayed was clean so I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019