Niseko Backcountry Lodge

Location: 447-14 Niseko, Niseko, jp

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Luggage storage
• Tour desk
• Ski storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Public transport tickets
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Happy hour
• Ski storage
• Ski-in/ski-out access
• Free wired internet
• Ski lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Wine release events
• Fishing nearby
• Ski lift privileges
• Snow sports gear
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Economy Dormitory Room

  You will find a privacy curtain, reading light and socket near the bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm

• Standard Dormitory Room

  There is a privacy curtain, reading light and socket near the bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

• Deluxe Dormitory Room

  There is a privacy curtain, reading light and socket near the bed. This bed in dormitory has a sofa, and seating area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • TV
  • Seating Area
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

• 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  There is a privacy curtain, reading light and socket near the each bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• Anna (9/5): - The staff were super friendly and helpful.
• Dirk (10/5): Super lodge - Alles Küche war etwas spärlich aber nicht so schlimm
• gurung (8/5): 1min walk from Moiwa ski resort and 10-15mins walk from Annupuri ski resort pretty convient - Pretty gud exactly like picture Everything was gud
• Drew (10/5): -
• Alan (7/5): - L'auberge est très sympa, les espaces communs sont agréables et confortables, il y a une bonne ambiance. Assez calme le soir, pas de bruit dérangeant pour dormir. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et bon. J'ai passé un bon séjour. La location est pratique pour aller skier à Moiwa, pour aller skier sur le domaine Niseko united, c'est moins évident, il n'y a qu'une navette aller retour par jour proposé par l'auberge (jusqu'à Annupuri). Autrement, vous devez marcher 30 min jusqu'à Annupuri pour prendre un bus public, avec les skis, c'est vraiment pas idéal, je pense qu'il faudrait proposer une navette de plus le soir pour Annupuri, ou bien Hirafu. En revanche, le ménage n'était pas fait autour de mon lit, j'ai retrouvé des mouchoirs sales autour du matelas, et beaucoup de poussières. Pour diner, le restaurant de l'auberge est plutôt cher, et les portions sont petites (même avec 3000 yens je n'étais pas calé), et il n'y a pas beaucoup d'autres options aux alentours, ni de konbini accessibles (à pied), seule la superette d'un hôtel aux alentours qui peut dépanner.
• Zhi Wei (2/5): I would not recommend staying here if you value reliability and service." - The location is quite isolated, far from the 'Big 4' ski resorts and Niseko’s main commercial areas. To make matters worse, the reception staff was cold and the overall service was unprofessional. I signed up for their Rusutsu ski trip three days in advance and even double-checked with reception two or three times, receiving confirmation as late as the night before. However, I was told at the very last minute on the morning of the trip that it was cancelled. The reason given was that they hadn't met the minimum number of participants—a rule that was never communicated to me beforehand. Had I known this was a possibility, I would have booked elsewhere or made a Plan B. Due to the hotel's remote location, I also had to pay 7,000 yen for a transfer to the Welcome Center on my final day. I would not recommend staying here if you value reliability and service."
• Christopher (10/5): -
• thomas (3/5): - Bonne pièce à ski. Les dortoirs sont mal aérés. C'est globalement le bordel partout, ça dépend de qui est dans le dortoir bien entendu et là pour moi c'était une mauvaise loterie, le mec du dessous fumait sa cigarette électronique.. Globalement assez peu de place, les douches sont pas ouf. Quatre douches et quatre toilettes pour une cinquantaine de places, c'est pas dingue. Bref faut aimer la promiscuité, moi j'ai préféré en partir assez vite. C'est globalement moins bien que sur les photos.
• Tabrett (10/5): - Spacious bed and communal areas Large breakfasts with eggs, bacon, toast, cereal and yoghurt Great social vibe Right next to moiwa resort and can get an easy shuttle to Annipuri The kitchen is right next to the bathroom and can only really be used for cup noodles and microwave meals. Fine for a short stay but might want to consider if you’re here longer
• joseph (4/5): Mediocre will never go back to moiwa - Breakfast was nice. Restaurant beside was great but it’s literally the only thing there More food options, the lodge didn’t really support any exploring of other mountains or areas. Which whatever promote your own business but we’re here on vacation we don’t want to be stuck in moiwa the entire time
• Jasmine (6/5): Disappointed - Beautiful building and check in staff full of knowledge. Hot showers and great boot room. I was very disappointed. My first bed had a bare wire right by my head. Very noisy and beds thin and uncomfortable.
• Mattia (10/5): -
• Andreas (8/5): - Really good value for money. The deluxe rooms are spacious. Got charged in Australian dollars even though everything was set to be charged in yen, never received a reply when I asked about it. The showers are not nice.
• Michael (9/5): -
• Herman (10/5): -
• Herman (10/5): -
• Zachary (8/5): Pretty damn good for your money! - Its right beside moiwa lifts meaning getting access to pow early is made a lot easier, especially after a complimentary breakfast of bacon, eggs and other common breakfast items. The room seemed big enough to not feel cramped up while being cozy. Unfortunately outside the toilet area it absolutely wreaked of sewage, which im told managed to diffuse into a nearby room a friend was staying in.
• Hungyi (7/5): -
• Dylan (5/5): -
• Rocky (6/5): Lively Stay by Moiwa Slopes - The deluxe room is nice and cosy, the bed is comfy and the vibe is quiet and relaxed. I think it’s sort of a different story in the other rooms. Breakfast is great, staff are lovely, and you’re right by Moiwa’s slopes. You’re within walking distance of plenty of lovely onsens as well as a fantastic japanese restaurant! The lodge itself has a nice restaurant too. Even though you’re practically on the Moiwa slopes, it’s pretty hard to get anywhere else. The morning shuttles are great, but outside of those you have to navigate the unreliable niseko buses - somewhat a nightmare. The atmosphere at the hostel is very lively, you can’t find a chill, quiet place in the evening - it depends what you like, for a quiet person this was difficult, but if you like to party and meet plenty of people this is the right place!
• Truls (7/5): -
• Louisa (9/5): - We loved Niseko Back Country Lodge! Stayed as a family of 4 in a dorm of 6. Lovely co-travellers. Very peaceful and mostly quiet lodge. Breakfast was great and the restaurant next door was delicious! The location was awesome, a short walk to two different local onsen - one indoor and one outdoor. A short driive to Annapuri Ski Resort and literally across the road from Moiwa Ski Resort! We loved our stay and can't wait to visit again!
• Clafton (10/5): -
• Lucas (1/5): - Expensive, dirty and loud. Very poor value.
• Austin (10/5): -
• Salvador (1/5): -
• Callum (10/5): -
• Taj (10/5): -
• Roy (8/5): A bunkbed property with a Restaurant - A clean property with bunk bed rooms. Each bed has curtains for privacy and a lamp and electric outlet. The property is two floors. The bathrooms, showers, and some hot water heaters for tea, etc, are on the first floor. The guests were mostly under 30 from their looks. And there is a restaurant in the lodge where the included breakfast is served and dinner can be purchased. All the staff, except in the restaurant were native english speaking.
• Julie (10/5): - This was a terrific hostel, with great attached restaurant and sister restaurant next door. Easy walk to onsens and local ski hills. Great lounge space for after the hills close. Could use a vending machine or two.
• Hui Hong (2/5): Book directly with the property - Booking the stay through Hotels.com is a mistake. The rate is lower when booked directly with the property. Condition of the property was not very desirable and should be improved upon.
• Nathan (4/5): - Very confined space. Felt like I was on top of people trying to get around. If you don't have a vehicle you are limited to what is around you. No kitchen to cook your own meals. Was difficult to find a place to relax. The bathroom was out of hand towels for a day and both toilets where out of toilet paper. Breakfast was great and the gear lockers where great as well.
• Benedict (10/5): Fantastic stay - This was a great Lodge with a super helpful and friendly staff. There is really nice common area and the breakfast was perfect for a day on the mountain. The drying room was incredibly appreciated.

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