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Zao Plaza Hotel

Property class: 3

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A traditional Japanese onsen with a view of a forested area and a stone bath.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows offering a view of a forested hillside.
A room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape at dusk. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a cityscape at dusk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a snow-covered entrance and multiple floors, featuring a modern architectural design.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301
  • Place, Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Chuo Ropeway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Zao Sanroku Ropeway
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Yamagata (GAJ)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, and a sliding door.

Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hotel-selected room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (No bus)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a sliding door, and large windows with a view.

Hotel-selected room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (No bus)

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite Japanese Room

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television.

Deluxe Suite Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 11
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (Comfortable size: 8 tatami mats (no bath))

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and large windows with curtains.

Japanese room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (Comfortable size: 8 tatami mats (no bath))

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamagata

Located in Zaoonsen, Zao Plaza Hotel is next to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Quasi-National Park. This 29-room, 3-star ryokan has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zao Sky Cable - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zao Super Slider - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 29 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪山形プリン 道の駅やまがた蔵王 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪麺辰 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪有頂天 EVOLUTION - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪龍上海 医大前支店 - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Zao Plaza Hotel

Guests staying at Zao Plaza Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a gift shop. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. This hot springs ryokan also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and slippers. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and portable fans are also available. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-7 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Ryokan
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Zao Plaza Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Zao Plaza Hotel?

This ryokan is situated in Zaoonsen, just steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable, and within a short walk of Zao Chuo Ropeway. You'll also find Zao Super Slider and Zao Sanroku Ropeway less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Is there a spa available at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Spa services at the ryokan include massages.

Does Zao Plaza Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Zao Plaza Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Zao Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and hot springs.

Are there hot tubs at Zao Plaza Hotel?

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

Does Zao Plaza Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Zao Plaza Hotel serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning from its restaurant.

Will Zao Plaza Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Zao Plaza Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Zao Plaza Hotel?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Zao Plaza Hotel?

The closest major airport to Zao Plaza Hotel is Yamagata Airport (GAJ), which is 26.8 mi away (50 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sendai Airport (SDJ), which is around 29 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Zao Plaza Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Zao Plaza Hotel that offer a balcony.

Zao Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Onsen was great and available. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
浴場は２か所あり、うち１か所は露天風呂でした。どちらも源泉かけ流しで、24時間入浴OK。ちょっと熱めでしたが、自分にはちょうどよかったです。 紅葉の時期を狙って行ったのですが、運悪く台風と重なってしまい、大雨でホテルから１歩も外出できませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017