Hakuba Powder Republic

Everything. The location was fantastic as while being around 4kms out of Hakuba this we saw as an advantage. The guesthouse was amongst the most beautiful setting and you looked out onto snow covered trees. It was calm, beautiful and welcoming. The guesthouse itself was simple, but so inviting: warm, well heated spacious rooms, comfortable beds, expansive lounge and breakfast area and Allan, the owner and host was outstanding. It was brilliant value for money. Allan collected us from Happo bus station upon our arrival, drove us to the ski field each morning and collected us at the end of the day. He made the whole skiing experience effortless. He even picked us up in Hakuba one evening on our first day when we needed to get back to the guesthouse. He went out of his way to ensure our stay was everything we expected and more. Breakfast was also included and was lovely. Shared bathroom no issue and so organised as was the drying room for the ski gear. Allan also owns a ski rental shop, hostel and bar within walking distance from "Powder Republic" and we welcomed a drink and tasty fried chicken at the restaurant one night. It was only a short walk from "Powder Republic". We also went into Hakuba for NYE and with help from the staff at "Powder Republic" we obtained a taxi in and home on NYE. Getting around despite being out the centre of Hakuba was therefore not an issue. Loved the whole experience. Would definitely stay at the "Powder Republic" on our next stay skiing in Hakuba. Thanks to Allan and the whole PR staff for a fabulous time.

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Really happy with the service given. Hotel staff and owner were really friendly and cheerful. Each morning the owner was happy to accommodate for the bus shuttles to and from the ski resorts. Complimentary breakfast each morning was great and was always convenient. Hotel was kept extremely clean and even with one shower the organisation of when people get showers was sorted out very well. If i return to Hakuba i will be staying at this Hotel again for sure.

Amazing host, very friendly and driving us back and forth ski resorts during our stay. The related bar restaurant is also very high quality.

We had a great time. Very welcoming hosts and good atmosphere. Definitely more of a budget option but great value for money.

Location is a bit far from resorts however hosts provide a shuttle to most resorts.

The staff were generous in driving us to and from the ski hills, and the bus stop

Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, offering shuttle service flexible to our schedule. Spacious, and well suited for skiing with a drying room, shuttle.

Need to plan for dinner as no restaurants nearby.

The accommodation is basic but is comfortable and clean. Alan the host is amazing! He is so friendly and helpful! The breakfast was good and we appreciated the ability to make coffee and tea with free snacks. The lounge room had a great tv that offered Netflix too. The location is not right at the snow resort but reasonably easy to get around, thanks to Alan and his van or the Hakuba Valley Shuttle is a 5 minute walk away. It is well located if you want to avoid Happo/Hakuba 47/Goryu and the crowds and ski Tsugiake, Norikura or Iwatake but Alan offers transfers to Happo if that’s your preference.

Nothing really. The only negative is it’s easy to hear other guests from the room, even other guests in other rooms snoring! I felt it was a little expensive but it was Chinese New Year and a public holiday so maybe there was a premium on the rates?