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Hotel WELLIES

3.0 star property
Ski hotel with free ski shuttle, near Harnile Terrace

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view | View from room
Lounge
Point of interest
Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Ski storage
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $149
includes taxes & fees
$135 per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 437 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 476 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Mountain View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 400 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
  • 191 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room.

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nagakura 2350-160, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0111

What's nearby

  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 2 min drive
  • Karuizawa Kogen Church - 3 min drive
  • Karuizawa Stone Church - 3 min drive
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 4 min drive
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 170 min drive
  • Karuizawa Station - 8 min drive
  • Sakudaira Station - 25 min drive
  • Yokokawa station - 29 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ski shuttle

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

Hotel WELLIES features a free ski shuttle and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is a nice spot to enjoy après-ski drinks. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Ski storage is also available.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 5.00 km
    • Free ski shuttle
    • Shopping center shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1992
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Ski

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1500 per person
  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel WELLIES Karuizawa
WELLIES Karuizawa
Hotel WELLIES Hotel
Hotel WELLIES Karuizawa
Hotel WELLIES Hotel Karuizawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel WELLIES offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel WELLIES does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel WELLIES?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel WELLIES?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel WELLIES?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hotel WELLIES and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Hotel WELLIES also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel WELLIES?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Hotel WELLIES have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Hotel WELLIES like?
Hotel WELLIES is a short 18-minute walk from Harnile Terrace and 4 minutes' walk from Karuizawa Town Hall.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Great service and good atmosphere.
Asako, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ami, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
gregory, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Herbeth Lim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Aaron, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joseph, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Caroline, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Henny, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ryan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ryan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Li Xin, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent , highly recommended, a bit difficult to find, google map can help, better than car GPS
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Yip, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice area, good people, friendly and helpful hotel staff, good food. All make up a wonderful experience that deserves another visit!
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
birdnrd, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kin Yee, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jacalyn, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel. Chris is a great host and had great recommendations for how best to enjoy a relaxing stay in Karuizawa!
Nick and Katy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review