Active Life Madarao

Active Life Madarao Hotel in Nagano Prefecture

About this hotel

Situated in Nagano Prefecture, this lovely hotel for £117 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Renovated in 2016, the beautiful, chalet-like Active Life Madarao offers ski-to-door access from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, a 3-minute walk away. It features a garden, a terrace and free WiFi throughout the entire property.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Hot Tub / Spa

Family friendly

Map of Nagano Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Active Life Madarao

4.4

Excellent(97 Reviews)

Hotel in Nagano Prefecture

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Hot Tub / Spa

Family friendly

Map of Nagano Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(97 Reviews)

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9.0

Feb 2024

Excellent choice for a snow trip!

The managers (Lisa and Stuart) were extremely welcoming and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and help with our plans, which made it felt more like a B&B than a hotel. Active Life is in a great location close to the mountain. The room was a good size and there were plenty of communal spaces to hang out. We’d definitely stay at Active Life again for future trips to Madarao!

10.0

Feb 2024

Fantastic place

What a lovely find. The hosts Lisa and Stuart cannot do enough for all the guests. Most comfortable beds. Large spacious areas . Love the hot tub. Great food breakfast and dinners . Cool little bar. Barista coffee available. Short easy stroll to lifts .

10.0

Feb 2024

Love it! We will miss the lovely people we met. See you next year!!

All I need to say is we have already rebooked for next year. Amazing place , staff ,managers.

10.0

Feb 2024

Highly recommend active life, Lisa and the team were amazing hosts.

Staff were amazing, so accomodating, went above and beyond. Rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Lovely linen and towels. Great common areas to relax in, really had everything you could need

Very small things, overall was excellent The wifi cut in and out a bit No hooks for towels

10.0

Feb 2024

Awesome place to stay at Madaroa

Loved our stay at Active Life. Lisa, Stuart & all the team were fantastic & very welcoming. The hotel is in a prime location with a short walk to the ski slopes & has many great restaurants closeby. The onsite restaurant has lovely meals with daily specials, so we choose to dine in most nights. There is a bar for drinks, a game's room with a pool table & table tennis plus an onsite hot spa. Breakfast was buffet style with daily specials of hot meals made to order, eg, eggs, pancakes, french toast, etc. Rooms are warm, comfy & clean . Beds were heaven. Thanks again, Lisa, for making our stay so special . We will be back & recommending Active Life Madarao to all ⛷️❄️☃️

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8.0

Apr 2023

A place with good location and great service

Great service, especially Ms. Praew who had done everything to assure our comfort during our stay. Room is spacious and located jyst few step from ski lift.

It would be much better if onsen is improved. Room amenities should be added, especially regarding to Japanese standard such as shower cap, toothbrush, information about room cleaning shoukd be informed and flexible if guest requests etc.

9.0

Mar 2023

Comfortable, relaxed mid-range lodge

guest-facing staff were excellent - professional, attentive, and friendly room was comfortable - simply renovated but had everything needed very comfortable bed and duvet public areas were clean, spacious, and comfortable

as always towards the end of the season the room housekeeping was 70% not 100% (some dusty surfaces, bath in the room was not completely clean) onsen requires clothes which felt odd (also the mineral analysis chart wasn't displayed, so couldn't tell what sort of onsen water it was). However the big bath was nicely renovated with a lovely view.

9.0

Mar 2023

Great value ski in, ski out at Madarao

Super friendly staff. Fresh cooked eggs at breakfast. Nice comfy new beds.

“Onsen” requires bathing suits (which we don’t take on ski trips usually). There is regular Onsen at the hotel nearby however.

10.0

Mar 2023

we had a great stay. The staff are amazing. Lisa and her husband Stuart went out of our way when our son hurt himself an

location and staff

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The room was very nice and comfortable. Prety big room for japan. Great breakfast. Just next to many good restaurant. The team was very heplfull and friendly. Love that place will come back for sure.

7.0

Feb 2023

Great staff Good breakfast

Rooms could be better Onsen very average

9.0

Feb 2023

Powder paradise in Japan

Amazing value, location and service. Great facilities and has everything you need. Super comfortable beds and the food/entertainment was great too. I liked the views from the room, as well as the short walk to the chairlift. Most of the staff were super friendly too. The assistant Manager went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay, and Lisa is always available from the moment you get up to the moment you go to bed for any help you need.

It is hard to fault overall, the only potential improvements would be to offer snow resort transfer to other nearby resorts, and improve the attitude of the tiny minority of the staff that didn’t seem to care too much about customer service 101. (Mainly the European guy at reception on his laptop)

9.0

Jan 2023

Comfortable room, conveniently located, and friendly helpful bilingual staff.

The room was good sized and location was quite convenient being next to the bus stop, local eateries and a 5 minute walk up to the ski lifts. The staff were wonderful. I left my wallet in the safe and they promptly mailed it to my hotel in Tokyo. They have both Western and Japanese staff that are bilingual.

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10.0

Jan 2023

Welcoming, warmth, comfort and hospitality that goes above and beyond!

Lisa and Stewart run the most incredible and welcoming establishment I’ve ever stayed in! Everything was faultless, from the moment I arrived I was treated with such warmth and kindness and made to feel entirely at home. I have also never slept in a more comfortable bed in my life! The location is but a stones throw from the chairlifts and next door to the best burger joint you could dream of, Unjaune. I’ll be back! No doubt!

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4.0

Jan 2023

Disappointing

The location is perfect - very close to the mountain and local restaurants.

Overall experience was disappointing. We’ve stayed at Active Life a few times and it’s sad to say that this trip was a let down. A few call outs: - The rooms don’t get cleaned unless requested. Even with being eco friendly it would have been great to have our room made up every few days ie beds made and bins cleaned. Especially when staying for over a week. - There were no fresh towels for the onsen or kimono/ slippers like they used to have. - The bar used to be a great spot and this time it felt very flat and isolated. - The drying room wasn’t warm enough so our gear after a day in the snow was still wet / damp the next day. - There is a coffee machine and grinder in the middle of the hotel, which at 6:30am every day is turned on and wakes you up. We have experienced Active Life when it was at its best so we’re disappointed this time around. We sadly won’t be returning after this visit.

10.0

Jan 2023

Great base to explore Madarao Kogen resort.

We had a great time at Active Life and Lisa and Stuart are fantastic hosts/managers and very helpful. We didn’t end up eating out for dinner as my son was very happy with the meals at the restaurant and didn’t want to go anywhere else. We would come back again.

Nothing! It was a great stay!

10.0

Dec 2022

perfect Christmas and ski experience in Asia !

Friendly staff led by Liza and superb service ! by far our best ski experience !

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

cozy and warm hotel:)people are very nice and helpful here.the restaurant is nice too,got some great experience here.so honored to be your first guest of your hotel:)

10.0

Apr 2020

Great craft beer bar for adults and great playroom for the kids

The hotel is centrally located, it's very closed to the ski lift chairs and right opposite to the local restaurants. We love that there are things to do within the hotel at night time. Their in-house bar with the wide range of craft beer is a definitely a hidden gem in the village and there are a lot of activities in their playroom that kept my daughter entertained while we were enjoying our craft beer. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.... nothing more to ask for. We will definitely stay there again on our next ski trip.

Nothing I can think of!

9.0

Apr 2020

Superb

I had the most amazing time at Active Life Madarao. Ploy, the manager was super helpful and met everyone of my requests with a smiling face. My room was beautiful, clean and modern with comfy beds - great value! I explored the grounds mostly on my own and as a single female traveler, never once felt unsafe - surprisingly good snow in Spring! Ploy's efficient and friendly hospitality made me feel right at home, and by the end of my short stay, I very much felt a part of the Active Life family - thank you!

Spring was a little quiet with few dining options but being the off season, one wouldn't expect the resort to be bustling. The entrance was also a little confusing to navigate but I got through with Ploy's help :)

10.0

Mar 2020

Amazing stay in Madarao

Great place to stay...beds are amazing

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nagano Prefecture?

The average price for a rental in Nagano Prefecture is £92 per night. This rental is £25 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Active Life Madarao. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Active Life Madarao pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Active Life Madarao?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Active Life Madarao

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nagano Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Active Life Madarao

Hotel in Nagano Prefecture

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nagano Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nagano Prefecture?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Active Life Madarao pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Active Life Madarao?

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