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Xplore by Active Life

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

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Hot springs
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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1101-155, Tarumoto, Ohaza, Myoko, Niigata, 389-2261
  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Myoko Kogen
  • Tangram Ski Circus
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Room options

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Western Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Western Queen Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Japanese Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Ensuite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Japanese Standard | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Standard

  • 140 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Connecting Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Connecting Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Ensuite Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family 2-bed Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Western Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese Suite Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Myoko

Located in Madarao Mountain Resort, Xplore by Active Life is adjacent to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort with other popular attractions like Tangram Ski Circus within a couple of miles (3 km). This 61-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tangram Ski Circus - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Nojiri - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Akakura Onsen Ski Area - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort - 23 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 19 min drive
  • Kaesa Station - 25 min drive
  • Niigata Airport (KIJ) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪カリースパイス山路 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪レストランハイジ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ネギと粉飯山本店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪かっぱ寿司新飯山店 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪レストランBanff - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Xplore by Active Life

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Guests staying at Xplore by Active Life enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Smart TVs come with Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Electric kettles, free toiletries, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Games
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 16 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Xplore Active Life Hotel Myoko
Xplore Active Life Hotel
Xplore Active Life Myoko
Xplore Active Life
Xplore by Active Life Hotel
Xplore by Active Life Myoko
Xplore by Active Life Hotel Myoko

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Xplore by Active Life?

Xplore by Active Life provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Xplore by Active Life?

This hotel is situated in Madarao Mountain Resort within a 10-minute walk of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum. You'll also find Tangram Ski Circus and Madarao Tokyu Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Xplore by Active Life?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Xplore by Active Life have a casino on the premises?

No, Xplore by Active Life doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Xplore by Active Life?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Xplore by Active Life?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like Netflix as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Xplore by Active Life?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Xplore by Active Life have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Xplore by Active Life serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Xplore by Active Life allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Xplore by Active Life.

Does Xplore by Active Life have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Xplore by Active Life?

No, at Xplore by Active Life, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Xplore by Active Life Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mai

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Thirroul

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated with no lift only stairs. Basic 3 star and in need of a re fit. Staff were good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy room but no yukata

Pros: 1. Location is super good as it’s close to the ski lift. 2. Bed is very comfy and room is big. 3. Breakfast is good! 4. Staff are in generally nice. Cons: 1. The front desk lady talks too fast! 2. No Yukata (bath robe) provided in the room even thou they have onsen (hot spring), that makes it hard to go to onsen. And the opening hour of the onsen is very limited, only form 4-9pm. 3. Room is kind of too hot and no control to adjust the air con or heat. 4. No socket in the washroom so that u can’t use your hair dryer in the washroom but have to come out to use it. 5. No tall mirror for clothes matching purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kiang Hon

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

Fantastic stay!

The stay was amazing! Lisa and her team at Xplore were always ready to help. They were a pleasure to interact with. The room was huge, clean, and comfortable. Wifi signal was strong in the room. There was a made-to-order breakfast free every morning, with a choice between a smoked salmon or mushroom plate with eggs (your choice of cooking style). There was also a free laundry machine in the basement (dryer costs 100 yen per use). Large drying room was available for the ski equipment 1 floor down. Unfortunately the snow was too high to ski out of the back door, but it was a short 5-10 min walk to the slope, so it wasn't too much of an inconvenience. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Madarao Kogen!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Todd, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fantastic location about as close to the run as you can get in private accommodation. Closer to a hostel in my definition but that is the Japanese way. Good food with lots of options close by. Shuttle bus to town and near by resorts made the whole trip very smooth. Definately recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

GSteeds, Brisbane AUS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facilities and free yoga! Good breakfast and helpful staff. Oh and nice traditional style rooms but with the comfiest beds in japan. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are uber helpful. The rooms are slean, quiet, and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close walking distance (and ski out) to the Madarao slope. Onsen bath is wonderful. Room is comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A poor hotel not worth the money

Unfortunately there are a few bad things to say about this place. On hotels.com, it advertises toiletries in the room but you don’t get any. There’s some shampoo and conditioner in the onsen but nothing like what Japanese hotels usually provide in rooms. There are no staff in the hotel at all after 7pm so if you need help after that time, you may struggle. The showers were 3 floors below our room (with the onsen) - we’d expect a shared bathroom to be on the same floor as the room, at the very least. Not sure why but the elevator and area around it smells like an engine room. There seems to be a cafe in the hotel but it’s not actually manned after breakfast so no coffee or other hot drinks are available after 10. Supposedly guests are meant to take snowboards etc. to the drying room in the basement and not walk through the lobby but people were constantly bringing wet equipment and snow covered boots through the lobby and staff didn’t seem to care. The hotel is advertised as ski in/ski out but it is not. You have to leave the hotel and walk 5-10 minutes up the road to the nearest ski lift. All in all, the hotel just feels like a slightly run down hostel for mostly young Australians - it’s certainly not an upmarket hotel. Breakfast wasn’t very good but it was complimentary so it’s hard to complain about it. The lobby area is the only place to relax in the hotel (outside of your room) and it can get quite cold. The wifi is
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

an unexpected gem

had a wonderful time here, place was clean and social, great breakfast, close to the slopes, and service by Lisa and Stuart and the rest of the staff was so friendly and attentive. i particularly appreciated that the hotel can arrange pickups to and from the train station. the onsen is also a bonus. Madarao is a true gem and these guys will make sure you have the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staffs are nice and friendly. The room I stayed was clean so I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Xplore review

Great location, great staff. Lisa, Manager was so helpful. Breakfast was good. Hotel could use a bit of work, missing some things - ski rack at entry, drying room desperately needs work, no mini fridge or safe in room.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Ng

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be fooled by website. This property feels like s poor university dorm. Extremely old & run down although rooms have been given minimal update with new beds & carpet. Included breakfast is sparse, cheap and other than an egg offers nothing nutritious. Also take note this property offers no shuttle service to get on or off bus down the mountain requiring one to drag bags through the snow up a grade which could be considerable effort if you had kids in tow. Compared to other properties on mountain this place has a long way to go to even come close to consideration for us. Stayed another night at a different property with outstanding customer service and incredible breakfast for same cost as this dismal experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a hotel renovated from an old building. They were open for just a few days so many things weren't ready. Don't expect luxury conditions from the hotel, but it has all the basics, good bed, good sheets, good bathroom, good breakfast (simple but good). It is what you pay for, it is a no-frill hotel. The hotel staff is extremely helpful and nice. The staff is almost exclusively non-Japanese speaker, which is quite unique in Japan. Pros and cons as a result. Easy to communicate to for non-Japanese speakers, but difficult if you need some local help. Hotel is very close to ski lifts, a bare 5 minute walk. Overall, we are happy with the hotel and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Boiler wasn't working and no one couldn't take a bath. Our room wasn't clean enough, tatami mats were too old. I prefer other Active life hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Clare

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

Nice!

This hotel just renovated & opened under new management in Dec 2018. Rooms are nice, super comfy beds & staff are fantastic. Great location - only a 5 min warm-up walk to the slopes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

SSSman, Nagoya, JP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the bathroom in the room the most. Very big and clean. It was very nice to be able to take a nice & relaxed bath in my own room after snowboarding all day. Washers and dryers were a little dirty. I think hotel stuff should check them more often.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the overall feel of the hotel and the staff was wonderful. It is really close to other restaurants and only a 3 minute walk to Madarao Ski Resort which was really convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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