Always Niseko sits right beside the slopes of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, making it ideal for ski enthusiasts. Guests start their day with a buffet breakfast, appreciate the practical laundry facilities, and benefit from on-site ski storage and equipment rentals.
Located in Kutchan, Always Niseko is in a rural area and in the mountains. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Rusutsu Resort and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with ski runs and ski lifts, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and sledging. Visit our Kutchan travel guide
Always Niseko provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Hit the slopes at this hotel, offering a free ski shuttle, ski equipment hire and ski storage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and snow sports gear
Tour/ticket information, a vending machine and a front desk safe
Room features
All 104 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free area shuttle
Free ski shuttle
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
Food and drink
Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Elements
Things to do
Ski equipment rentals
Ski storage
Snow sports gear
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In the mountains
Accessibility
Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
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4 floors
Built in 2016
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Heating
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests may be required to change rooms during their stay. Room upgrades are subject to availability.
Reception is open 9 AM - 6 PM from April to November. Guests arriving after hours must contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.
Breakfast is not included in Breakfast rates for children ages 0-5, and can be requested on-site for the listed child breakfast fee.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 April to 21 April:
Dining venue
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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 at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
An effective city/local tax rate of 3.00 per cent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from JPY 1000 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Housekeeping service is provided every 2 days.
Property Registration Number 3-643
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
Property is also known as
Always Niseko Hotel Abuta
Always Niseko Abuta
Always Niseko Hotel Kutchan
Always Niseko Kutchan
Always Niseko Hotel
Always Niseko Kutchan
Always Niseko Hotel Kutchan
Frequently asked questions
Is Always Niseko pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Always Niseko?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Always Niseko on 6 Apr 2026 start from 2.587.090 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Always Niseko?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Always Niseko?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Always Niseko?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Always Niseko located?
Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Kutchan hotel is situated in the mountains within 2 miles (3 km) of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, Annupuri and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park. Noasc and Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Always Niseko Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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This hotel was amazing for our first time in Niseko. The room was perfect, we enjoyed the free breakfast and bar daily, and loved the shuttle system to and from the mountain. I would absolutely stay here again!
Great location and reasonable for skiing at niseko. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Shuttles to the lift ran often and on time. Definitely would stay again
The location is very convenient and the shuttle is very nice! It would be nicer if the shuttle came a little more often and ran a little later but it was nice to have the option. Everyone who worked at the hotel was extremely friendly and spoke great English, Mudge was exceptionally helpful. The beds were pretty uncomfortable (very firm) but the staff was willing to bring up additional pillows and duvets as I was a little chilly and that held immensely!! The room also had a heater that was quite toasty and comfortable. There is a place to do laundry but the dryer setting did not work very well so we air dried everything in the room. Everything was very clean and the ski/snowboard storage area was very nice as well. The restaurant (Elements) was affordable and delicious as well!
We enjoyed our stay and the staff were amazing. The shuttle bus was super convenient. Was excellent value and we would stay again for sure. Thank you so much
Excellent accomodation, shuttle bus was extremely helpful - only downside was the attached restaurant was closed at some points due to staffing issues - but when it was open it was very good.
Located in quiet area. Shuttle service is very good. For a fairly new building there are some disappointments in terms of comfort; Heating in the room is poorly controlled and showers are not equipped with pressure static valves maintaining constant temperature.
Overall, a pleasant experience.
My main complaint relates to the cleaning service, which was not thorough at all. For example, dead winter bugs in plain sight were not removed during my 10-day stay.
We were quite disappointed by our stay at Always Niseko given the premium we paid for a tiny room without any space for our suitcases. There was housekeeping 1 time during our 8 night stay. Reception staff not overly service minded or happy. Restaurant was only open for breakfast so no place to have a drink in the evening. We would just have expected a bit more given how much we paid to stay here over the NYE period.
Breakfast served between 6.30-9.30am and the breakfast staff were lovely.