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Zao Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free breakfast, steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room) | View from room
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
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About the area

Zaoonsen, a neighbourhood in Yamagata, is home to Zao Plaza Hotel. Kaminoyama Castle and Utakake Inari Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lina World and Beni no Kura. Senshinan and Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.
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Map
2 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-2301

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zao Sky Cable - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 30 min drive
  • Yamagata (GAJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪トマトの森 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪そば梨庵 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪レストラン横倉 - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Zao Plaza Hotel

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
At Zao Plaza Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Hot springs on-site, a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Zao Plaza Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and portable fans

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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 Zao Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Zao Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is steps away from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Zao Quasi-National Park and Zao Sky Cable. Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Super Slider are also within 15 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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