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Active Life Madarao

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

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Front of property - evening/night
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Cafe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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11492-175 Iiyama, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2253
  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Nojiri
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Myoko Kogen
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Iiyama

At Active Life Madarao, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and 9.9 km (6.2 mi) from Lake Nojiri. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Madarao Mountain Resort hotel include Myoko Kogen and Akakura Onsen Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tangram Ski Circus - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lake Nojiri - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Myoko Kogen - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Togari Onsen Ski Resort - 20 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 19 min drive
  • Kaesa Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストランハイジ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪小木曽製粉所 いいやま ぶなの駅店 - ‬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

Active Life Madarao

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, ski storage, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at Active Life Madarao. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Iiyama hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Active Life Madarao offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 1100 for adults and from JPY 1100 for children
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 500 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Active Life Madarao Hotel Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel
Active Life Madarao Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Japan/Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel
Active Life Madarao Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel Iiyama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Active Life Madarao?

Active Life Madarao offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Active Life Madarao?

Yep, Active Life Madarao has a self car park for JPY 500 per day.

What makes Active Life Madarao a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Active Life Madarao.

Does Active Life Madarao serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Active Life Madarao?

No, Active Life Madarao does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Active Life Madarao?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Active Life Madarao?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Active Life Madarao?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Active Life Madarao Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is within walkable distance. Lifts were just a brisk walk away. Lisa was lovely & very knowledgeable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, food, game room, bedrooms, outdoor hot tub, and amenities are over the top amazing and comfortable. Everyone was so kind and went above and beyond making our 4 night stay an epic ski week experience of a lifetime. We made new friends and had everything, and more even, than we needed. If we ever make it back to the area we would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Madarao

Excellent base for a Madarao ski trip. Room was spacious enough for all our gear and had a very comfy bed. Staff were all brilliant and went out of their way to help us when we messed up our logistics. Outdoor Onsen was a major plus and excellent after a day on the hill. Loved Madarao too. Great ski hill and loads of fun places for the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second trip at the property, We found the staff help full and very accommodating. The property could do with a few upgrades, but generally its has all the facilities needed for a great snow holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfull family vacation with great hosts!

Our 3 night felt we had been there weeks. The staff, especially Lisa the manager and her husband Stuart, were so lovely and always available for any of our needs, they made us feel like family. Lisa had a saying that if a yes to your request wasn't available she would find a way around it to fulfill your request. The hotel was super clean and everything felt and looked new. The food was great and the service was impeccable. When we went to get our ski gear we noticed it was all brand new and some of the gear even had the tags in it. Loved the stay and would go there again. I Would 100% recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, the manager and the team were wonderful, going beyond the usual and we really enjoyed our stay. We are so grateful to the management for helping us when our car got stuck a few km from the hotel. The building is old but the location is good, being close to the top of a run down to the main lift area. Rooms are nicely renovated, and the public areas have a lot of space with really good facilities, including a games room, ski rental place, several lounge areas and a large dining area. There is also an onsen on site - remember to bring swimming things since it is mixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lisa and Stewart were amazing hosts. Went above and beyond for all guests. Really nice atmosphere, friendly little bar onsite. Ski/Board lessons & hire onsite. Great location. Short 5 min walk to ski lift. Great little bar/s and restaurants close. Madarao is very quiet ski town. The Mountain can get busy during weekends/holiday's.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Stayed in a deluxe type room, very comfortable bed, really clean bath and new-looking appliances all around. The common areas were also very warm and comfy, and the staff nice and accommodating. Literally in front of the bus stop and 3 min. walk to the ski lifts. 10/10 would stay again. They have a drink vending machine, but also having some snacks available for purchase at the hotel would have been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

LORENZO

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, but the place itself is dirty and stinks to humid all over the place. Also you need to pay extra for the onsen… Won't repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real nice hotel, where customers are still taken for value. Easy access to the Madarao ski slopes (100 m walk). Decent breakfast made with care and possibility to have dinner as well. Attention to detail with bar, games area, children area and not to forget the possibility to rent the outdoor Onsen. With the snow on one side this was a real treat. Not to forget the excellent service minded staff !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Drew, Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was great, and large, judging by my previous Japan trips. The staff were very good. The included breakfast was a great way to start the day. The bar and restaurant were fine. And the drying room was good also nicely heated. If I am back in Madarao I would have no problems staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved all the amenities available to us here. The free yoga, free breakfast, hot Onsen. Bedding was super comfy and staff was always pleasant. The lifts are a short (but steep) walk away. Bus stop practically right outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

P&A, HK

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It actually feels cozy wherever you go within the property, the room, the welcoming desk, the bar, the lounge, the stockroom etc.! Of course, it's only minutes walk from the very pretty ski area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Glorified back packers.

For the price we were very disappointed, the property is really a glorified back packers. The bedroom was a reasonable size if not on small size, the bed was very comfortable and the linen was very good. However the staff and the foyer let the property down. The staff appeared to have little hospitality training and while some were lovely to deal with others left a lot to desired. The bar, foyer and common areas need renovation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

chiu kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing Madarao stay!

Snow condition was excellent when we arrived at Iiyama station. Although a clear direction from bus stop to the hotel entrance was informed, we took a Jumbo taxi which only cost 2-3k JPY more than the bus ride for 4 persons, a snowboard bag and 4 luggage. The room is spacious in size, with new comfy beds and towels, and has the nicest view. Very good breakfast and dinner, kids play area, relaxing bar. My girls love the brownie at coffee corner. The most valuable asset of the hotel is the staff. They are very smart, hard working, extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you all very much for taking care of our stay. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice rooms but pics only show the nice half of the renovation However there were not many nice looking places to stay so we settled with this one Breakfast was ok They ran out of the dinner special at 7pm...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The only thing saving this hotel is the fact that they have Netflix. Out room was filthy, with old slippers from the last people that stayed in the room left under the bed (along with bottles and dust). Our room had no towels, which we only realised once we got out of the shower (and by then it was too late). The staff are mostly immature and young kids with no experience, and hog the hotel amentinities such as the spa, meaning you have to wait ages before you can get in. Really didn’t enjoy this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location re skiing. Room very good. Staff were friendly and helpful but not all staff quite up to speed re service. A simple safety example - steps in snow at entrance were not cut (where there was slippery slope)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a good spot, less than 100m from the lifts, and close to a range of restaurants and bars. Rooms have been nicely renovated. Outdoor bath is nice, but wasn't always available for us due to some issues. During our stay the staff were young, inexperienced and english speakers, which is fine for foreigners but may seem a little odd to Japanese folk. The staff were in general friendly and quite layed back, which again is fine in a ski resort, however I expected the management could have been a bit more professional. I'm sure these minor shortcomings will be resolved over time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

kara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

LOVED our stay at Active Life, great location, amazing comfy Western beds, Netflix for a rest day (although Wifi wasn't always working), great hot breakfasts and cool bar. Only negative was that front desk staff member could be friendlier and better service regarding bookings on shuttles , tours etc could have been given.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If English is your preference, this is the place!

Active Life has a few properties in the area so please make sure you know which one you’re going to! Don’t be like us and get mixed up! The room was a good size with private en-suite. The lamp wasn’t working but we reported it and it didn’t make that much of a difference. The staff was hit or miss. Some people were really on the ball, others not so much. We made use of the complimentary shuttle that takes you to another resort in the area so we spent time at Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen. Driver was excellent. Breakfast was good but wasn’t always made correctly. Not a big deal again but to some it might. I’d recommend that the management make sure trash is emptied on a regular basis (in particular, the bin in the storage room). Also, the communal washing and drying machines could use a solid cleaning! I kind of felt like I was living in a frat house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018