2-Star Hotels in Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Great value for money, very satisfied overall. 1) Convenience store nearby 2) Ski rental shop nearby 3) Acceptable walking distance to the Shinkansen station 4) Daily room cleaning service 5) The owner is very kind and friendly 6) Laundry room and drying facilities for clothes and ski gear available 7) Would be even more perfect for ski enthusiasts if they had a car

Tabataya is a 100+ years family run rest house for skiing/snowboarding at myoko suginohara! The host only speaks Japanese but they are very warm and helpful nonetheless. Ski passes can be bought from them at a discount. I brought my own snowboard so I dont know about rentals. We used yamato transport to courier the boards to and fro the airport and tabataya. The host helped us with arranging the return courier to airport 😊. Although it was slightly pricey but there was value for what we paid. Meals are available at a fixed price of about 3500yen and the chef decides the menu! Although the bathrooms are shared, they are very very clean. Lastly, it is worth noting that the nearby Asakusa onsen ski resort will have more food options and night skiing compared to suginohara. It's my first time experiencing Japow and im glad Myoko is part of this experience 😊 (one of the longest and widest beginner runs)

I came here during summer for Fuji Rock. In all honesty, it’s alright, the room is clean & the beds were comfortable, aircon works. Don’t expect much from the room, as there’s only 1 power socket in the room, so we had to share. It’s really just for sleeping. The shower is an open bathroom common in Japan & shared toilet situation, so just take note for travellers who aren’t comfortable for that kind of thing. But the good thing is that the shower area was clean, water is hot & great. Towels are provided although it’s a really small and thin one. There’s a free large area for parking near the place so that’s good. I’d think it would be great for winter as it’s right next to the gondola, but we didn’t experience that.

This was my first time staying here. The building doesn't seem to be new, but from the entrance you can feel the atmosphere and history of the building. The hallways are long and there are many banquet halls, so it seems like the building must have been bustling in the past. The tatami room was clean and I was able to stay comfortably, but the TV was small, which was a bit of a concern. I went to the recommended open-air rock bath in the morning, and the atmosphere was great, the water felt good, and my skin felt smooth after the bath all day. The breakfast area was also stylishly designed, and the variety of dishes and elaborate food was very delicious. The other person who went with me was very satisfied and said that he would like to stay here again next time. I stopped by on a business trip this time, and had a very pleasant time. Thank you very much.

This place is just 5 minutes away from ishiuchi maruyama ski gondola. Great value place to stay which is easily bookable. Owner provided transfer to and from echigo yuzawa station. Very friendly and even helped to carry the heavy luggage up the car and to our room. No lift access which is very common in smaller places like these. Two private bathhouse available for sharing. Rental price is great and he took great effort in ensuring fit. Also discounted gondola prices available. Breakfast was delicious which was included too. Overall owner and his wife are very warm to all the customers. Would stay here again!

Keiko was a lovely host. She was super friendly and welcoming to the area. She was available for any questions we had and was also able to provide a freshly cooked breakfast/dinner at a very small cost. There was free parking behind the accommodation which was great as we had our own entry/exit after hours. The room was spacious, but while the heating wasn't very strong, the bedding was extremely warm and comfortable. Would be more than happy to stay here again any time we're in the area!

The house is a traditional Japanese building and looks rather like a museum than a hotel. Some facilities are run down and repairs are overdue. However the owner and his wife are very friendly and helpful, they even drove us to the ferry terminal, although we didn't ask for.

I really enjoyed my stay! The host was super friendly and made the whole experience even better. The place is about a 15-minute drive from the city center, so it’s not right in the middle of things, but the amazing view totally makes up for it. It’s such a nice spot to chill and take in the scenery. Plus, the WiFi was really fast, which was a big win for me. Would definitely stay here again!

The hotel has little in the way of food unless you purchase the meal plan. The closest restaurant was a 30min walk.  Given the weather, I made do with a curry rice cup from the small store on site.  My room was on the second floor.  The room was clean, but the hallway was not.  The carpet was torn and worn.  It really needs some attention. The staff was nice and helpful.

Very near to Nakazato Yuzawa station. Very friendly lady boss and everything is good. Limited food choice while there is a Thai restaurant nearby and a FamilyMart which require farther walk. Will recommend to those intending to do winter activity at Nakazato Ski resort.