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Hotel WELLIES

3.0 star property
Ski hotel with a free shuttle to the slopes
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Interior detail
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view | View from room
Exterior
Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Nagakura 2350-160, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0111
  • Harnile Terrace
    18 min walk
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring
    2 min drive
  • Karuizawa Kogen Church
    3 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room.

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room.

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room With Mountain View

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

Hotel Grand Vert Kyukaruizawa

Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (348)
The price is NZ$209
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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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 ski 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 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .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

  • Harnile Terrace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Karuizawa Stone Church - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station - 8 min drive
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪かぎもとや 中軽井沢本店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪あってりめんこうじ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ベルキャビン カフェ&ゲストハウス - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪軽井沢焙煎所 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪三代目仔虎 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel WELLIES

Ski hotel with a free shuttle to the slopes
For a free ride to the slopes, hop on the hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1992
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel WELLIES offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 1500 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel WELLIES on 30 Nov 2024 start from NZ$250.43, 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 7:30 AM to 8:30 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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asako

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and good atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Travelled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herbeth Lim

Travelled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
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
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
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
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
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

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Tokyo

Travelled with group
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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Going to Japan for first time and need to ease in?
Going to Japan for first time and need to ease into the culture? Stay at Wellies, with truly delicious English cooking at its best, with home-smoked fish, and fresh local produce, set in a flower-filled garden, within a mountain resort comunity, all overseen by owner Chris Price, who will see to your needs with humor and great music. We would return in a heartbeat. Chris will make sure you navigate Japanese culture and travel with confidence.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick and Katy, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel. Chris is a great host and had great recommendations for how best to enjoy a relaxing stay in Karuizawa!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018