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Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri

2.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from this cozy room, featuring a round table for two and a ceiling fan.
Relax in style with comfortable seating areas and a warm ambiance.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and reception desk.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV.
Experience serene tranquility in this traditional Japanese-inspired room, featuring a plush bed, tatami-mat floor, and sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a scenic view.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
16 Nojiri, Shinano, Nagano, 389-1303
  • Lake Nojiri
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tangram Ski Circus
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Akakura Onsen Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Quadruple Room

  • 22 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 18 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Triple Room, Lake View

  • 21 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Triple Room, Lake View

  • 20 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Shinano

Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri places you next to Myoko Kogen and Lake Nojiri. This 11-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Myoko Kogen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Nojiri - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tangram Ski Circus - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Kurohime Kogen Snow Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Akakura Onsen Ski Area - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Myokokogen Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪道の駅 しなの - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪黒姫物産センター - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪信濃屋そば店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪山の家カフェ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Guests of Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri enjoy free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a TV in a common area. There's free parking and a free ski shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with access to locker space and luggage storage.
40-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer children's slippers and slippers. Sitting areas, electric kettles, and safes 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

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.

Property is also known as

Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri Hotel
Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri Shinano
Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri Hotel Shinano

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri?

This hotel is located in Shinano, just steps from Myoko Kogen and Lake Nojiri, and within a short walk of Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum. You'll also find Kurohime Kogen Snow Park and Tangram Ski Circus within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri feature a casino at the property?

No, Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a nature reserve.

Are there hot tubs at Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri?

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

Does Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri.

Does Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri.

Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel with fluffy mattress and duvet - totally enjoyable! Although booked king double bed room, got twin instead. Had to move beds together and deal with 2 separate blankets instead of one big! Also had some bugs in the bathroom. Staff were friendly and nice, super tasty breakfast too! Mixed feelings and felt it was overpriced - obviously because of location as facilities were average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Elan Hotel. Chris made the stay much easier by driving us around a bunch. The other staff is just as helpful as Chris. We highly recommended staying here! Thank you for the great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Awesome stay. Friendly staff. Great location

The hotel is located 15 mins between Myoko and Madarao either way. Excellent location for checking out multiple resorts and scenic view of the lake. Breakfast was consistently good and the set dinner was surprisingly good too. Gotta hand it over to Chris and Maggie who made the stay so memorable. They go out of their way to help you with whatever your trip needs—from pick ups/drop offs, restaurant bookings, and tons of recommendations. My group of 6 had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem for our ski trip. Cosy lodge, our room was spacious, very comfortable beds, beautiful views and daily breakfast was a perfect start to the day. Location was perfect for us and just a few minutes away from the main ski resorts via a free shuttle. Has great amenities and comfortable facilities. The only improvements we would suggest is to give the toilet areas a renovation. Overall, our stay was perfect, and a special thank you to Christo & Maggie going above and beyond to making our stay unforgettable! Highly recommended this place & we hope to visit again soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Cincinnati

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. A property prepared for days of skiing. The breakfast was good. The onsen warming. The views magnificent. We were snowed in one day and were only able to find food at a convenience store. The drives around the lake and mountains are beautiful. The highway has an exit nearby but there is plenty of other access. Probably great for summer too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raag

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna, Chilliwack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a terrific relaxing couple nights. The best beds we've yet had to sleep on. Bedding was super comfortable as well. The included breakfast was great. Western style. Lake around the property is nice to walk, has several good food options. The 7-11 is an easy 10 min walk to get drinks and snacks. And the fellow at the resort gave us a quick lift to the train station for the next leg of our journey. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Would stay again

This hotel is family run, with attentive and friendly host. The host invited my daughter to watch a Ghibli movie with their kids in the common area, and then served treats during the movie. The breakfast was excellent (variety of cereal, granola, bread, yogurt as well as hot breakfast made fresh with a salad). The beds were comfortable and one of our rooms had a toilet and bath/shower in the room. The other room used the shared toilets. There was a washer and dryer free and easy to use. The hotel is located within a short 5 min walk to Nojiriko Village docks, restaurants and shopping. The hotel is older, with some areas showing wear (e.g., tiles missing or taped to bathroom wall so they don’t fall off).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic hotel + location

The Owner is phenomenal. Easy to talk to and extremely helpful with any request. Breakfast every morning was fresh and well made. Rooms were clean and comfortable Amazing spot, Chris did a fantastic job.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEN, RIVERVALE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is one of the best Ski lodges stays I have been to in 20 years of travelling the world. The team of Christo and Co are all amazing humans that live to please the guests and make your stay an incredible experience. Every day you are cooked a hot breakfast by an amazing Chef Maggie then assisted with transport from the team to get to and from any mountain of your choice for the day of snow action. Each evening you have a choice of in hotel 3 or 5 course dinner or supported to find amazing restaurants around Myoko for your dining requests with delivery and pick up to eat out. Facilities in the hotel are great with a heated hot pool in both the men's and women's wet areas to assist in recovery after a big day of riding. Overall, this place in 5-star treatment at an affordable price in Japan. The team are legendary to deal with everything provided to make your snow holiday amazing. I couldn't recommend this place anymore and I will be going back next year with my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Awesome place

It was amazing, the customer service was top notch, the food was delicious, the snow removal was great, beds were comfy. I’m already planning on staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unreal service like no other and amazing staff and owner i'd highly recommend this place! Great location with real authentic rooms on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property manager was super nice and excellent with customer service. Best customer service seen in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Experience was one of the best my entire vacation in Japan. Beautiful location on the lake. Bed was super comfortable. Take a bike ride around the lake. This place is highly recommended off the beaten path
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tomoko

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amélie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view of the lake and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ikuro

Traveled with family and small children
Reasonable price and good service of staff but poor facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel qui nous a beaucoup aidé pour nousrecupzrzr/déposer à la gare lors de nos randonnées. Personnel pelant anglais. Machine à laver en libre service. Chambre spacieuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syotaro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物自体は古いがリノベーションされている為とても快適に過ごすことができました。部屋も広く和室にベッドスタイルでとてもいい雰囲気でした。近場にレストランが少ないことだけがネックに感じましたが、何軒かはあるので選択肢は少ないながら食事はできます。なお、移動に車はマストなので長野駅周辺で車をレンタルする事をオススメします。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ともこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Naoyuki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
古いホテルの改修で綺麗になっていて快適にすごように気遣いを感じたのと、スタッフがフレンドリーでとても良かった。 ただ、共同のトイレとバスは我慢かな？！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KWON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023