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Zaborin

4.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with bar/lounge and free ski shuttles

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Zaborin offers a tranquil escape with its garden setting and mountain terrace views. Skiers appreciate the complimentary shuttle to nearby slopes and convenient ski storage. After a day outdoors, the hot springs and massage services at the spa help tired muscles recover.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Kutchan is home to Zaborin. Niseko Hanazono Resort and Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park and Noasc are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing.
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76-4 Hanazano, Abuta-gun, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0084

What's nearby

  • White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 16 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Niseko Annupuri Gondola - 21 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm - 25 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kutchan Station - 7 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hana 2 By Park Hyatt Niseko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toshiro's bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Molière Montagne - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Zaborin

Upscale guesthouse near Niseko Hanazono Resort
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Zaborin. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this guesthouse offering a free ski shuttle and ski storage. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Zaborin have amenities such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items), in addition to safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Spa services

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Zaborin Inn Kutchan
Zaborin Inn
Zaborin Kutchan
Zaborin Japan/Hokkaido - Kutchan-Cho
Zaborin Kutchan
Zaborin Guesthouse
Zaborin Guesthouse Kutchan

Frequently asked questions

Is Zaborin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zaborin?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zaborin?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Zaborin?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Zaborin located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this guesthouse in Kutchan is within 3 mi (5 km) of White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park, Niseko Hanazono Resort, and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Zaborin Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cressida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an exceptional accommodation with onsen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Chan, HK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The building is a beautiful architecture and the view from the room is unbeatable We followed GPS to drive there but found 2 of the suggested routes were blocked because of snow. We spent more than four hours to get there from Hakodate. It would be better if the hotel could message us the road condition. The hotel has spa and tea ceremony but we could not find any price list and booking guidelines until we checked with the staff after dinner. To our disappointment, the spa was fully booked by the time we asked. No introduction on the arrangement of the tea ceremony neither. We had high expectations at this place in terms of service with the price we paid so a bit disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sushant

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

最高にゆっくりできます

お部屋、お風呂、お食事、すべて素晴らしかったです。連泊したときにアメニティを補充してくださるのも嬉しいです。 強いていえば、これだけ隠れ家的な宿なのに子禁じゃないのなら、食事処の個室の密閉度を上げてほしいです。ドアを閉めても子供の声がうるさく、中には開けっ放しで出入りするスタッフもいました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Hong Kong

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

Magical stay in a modern Ryokan

From the moment you check in to the moment you depart, everything down to the smallest detail has been well thought out to ensure you have a relaxing and wonderful stay. Zaborin is simply serene, set on a large estate surrounded by woods and snow, with breathtaking views of Mt Yotei on a clear day. Breakfast and dinner each day were such a new and fun adventure for us, trying all the local variations of seasonal produce. There's also something very special about soaking in a private outdoor onsen while watching snow fall silently into the woods, after a long day skiing at Niseko, and cracking open a beer too! The Zaborin valets shuttle you back at your request (only a short 5 min from Hanazono ski resort or about 15min to Hirafu). Each villa is very private with no common walls, spacious and well set out. We loved staying in the Japanese style rooms with our beds as big fluffy futons on tatami mats - this is simply one of the most comfortable sleeps we have had ever!! We will absolutely return one day to stay at Zaborin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Takashi, 東京

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

大自然に包まれた温泉宿

三月初旬に宿泊。 夜半から雪がちらつき最高の露天風呂を楽しみました。 また、違う季節にも泊りに行きたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous property but service needs to be improved

My 2nd visit. Gorgeous ryokan, secluded but decked with the most upscale luxury amenities. Loved the private Onsen baths, heated floorings and the fantastic daily Kaiseki meals. Almost perfect stay had it not been for service levels. For the price tag of the stay, one would expect better service levels. Generally the response time on requests is slow. Also the hotel car was not allowed for use even to nearby Hirafu. I measure a property’s service standards by its ability to respond to customised requests of its guests. And zaborin really fell short on this front.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

隱世名宿，一試傾心，別無他選

簡約，舒適，私隱度極高，境觀一流，服務周到、細心，設備先進，房間整潔。食物因時而變，不時不食，但有些味道卻一般。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

JAEYEON

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

추천할만한 모던한 료칸

매우 훌륭한 응대와, 아름다운 경관, 그리고 편안한 객실에 아주 만족스러웠습니다. 계절별로 방문하고 싶습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very amazing resort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lau, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel & the food is outstanding. Nice staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

国内トップクラス

国内滞在ではトップ３に間違いなく入る。温泉がすばらしい。独特の香りがあり、茶色っぽい色で、それがともかく気持ちがよい。ちょっとぬる目の湯加減で、春先といえ北海道は寒いので、露天風呂は何時間でも入っていられるほどよかった。このお風呂に入るために言ったといっても過言でない。翌朝は快晴で日の出からくっきりと羊蹄山が眺められた。部屋もよかったがパブリックスペースがどこも落ち着けてよかった。１５室しかないので、どこに行っても他のゲストと出会わないくらいだった。

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ian

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

寧靜舒服的酒店

房間內外都有泡湯的地方 , 十分好, 感覺很寧靜 , 有提供接送到滑雪場. 但以價格來說, 餐飲可以做得更好.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
壮大な冬の雪景色の中の露天風呂は最高！ 部屋もモダンでスタイリッシュ、また行きたい！スタッフの皆さんの対応も心からの笑顔で対応してくださって、本当に感無量でした。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stay

Excellent stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

모던한 느낌의 최고급 료칸

우선 건물이 굉장히 아름답습니다. 객실 인테리어도 훌륭하고 집기 하나하나 고급스럽습니다. 각 방마다 전용 노천탕이 있다고 하는데 온천수가 아주 훌륭 했습니다. 바깥 풍경과 료칸의 건물이 완벽하게 조화를 이룹니다. 이 료칸은 매우 현대적이어서 전통적인 료칸을 선호하는 사람에게는 맞지 않습니다. 석식과 조식이 포함되어 있었는데 시설에 비해 최고는 아닙니다. 다른 료칸도 여러군데 다녀봤는데 그 중 중간이하의 맛이었던것 같습니다. 어느 정도 메인 메뉴를 알려주었다면 돈을 추가해서 식사를 업그레이드 하거나 다른 메뉴를 선택 했을텐데 사전 정보가 전혀 없었습니다. 제공된 식사에 대해서는 솔직히 실망 했습니다... 식당의 의자와 테이블의 높이가 맞지 않아 불편 했고 실내 온도가 너무 높아 덥고 답답했습니다. 체크인 할 때 웰컴티와 다과가 없는 것도 좀 의아 했습니다... 근처 히라후에서 머물다가 이 료칸으로 이동을 했는데 요청을 하니 차량이 마중을 나와주어서 편안 하게 이동했습니다.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Poetry in the Woods

An amazing hotel property. No expense has been spared in creating an elegantly understated, thoughtfully presented space. Even the water tap seened custom made.Lots of great art pieces around the space. The aesthetic is poetic and effect is soothing. Very zen. Would love to go back for another visit.

10/10 Excellent

G., Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, very helpful and nice staff, great food, superb onsen. Definitely want to go back again.

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