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Hotel Oak Forest

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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3549 Hokujyou, Hakuba, Nagano-ken, 3999301
  • Hakuba Valley Ski Area
    1 min walk
  • Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
    1 min walk
  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
    9 min walk

Room options

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In-room dining

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Triple Room, Non Smoking

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Oak Forest

Ski hotel with a free shuttle to the slopes
Hotel Oak Forest offers a convenient ski shuttle service; those who skip the slopes can take advantage of ski storage and ski passes. Housekeeping is not available.
Hotel Oak Forest offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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 from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There are hot springs on site.
During your stay at Hotel Oak Forest, you're just a quick walk from Hakuba Valley Ski Area. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free Japanese breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs and ski equipment rentals
  • Steps from Hakuba Valley Ski Area and 9 minutes by foot from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
  • Free local-area and ski shuttle service
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Hotel Oak Forest helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage, ski equipment rentals, and ski passes.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guests are served free Japanese breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Japanese, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Spa

  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massages
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel Oak Forest
Hotel Oak Forest Hakuba
Oak Forest Hakuba
Hotel Oak Forest Hotel
Hotel Oak Forest Hakuba
Hotel Oak Forest Hotel Hakuba

Hotel Oak Forest Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and beds were good for sleeping after a good day skiing. Breakfast was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harris

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay.
Breakfasts were fantastic..full Japanese and varied every day. Staff was helpful. Nice indoor and outdoor Onsen. Had a triple room..lots of space for Japan. Hotel a little dated. Good value!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
The hotel rooms are a little bit dated but it was very spacious and comfortable, especially after a long day on the slopes. The Onsen was beautiful with an outside area to watch the snowfall. It’s a convenient location with only 10 minute walk to all the restaurants and the free snow shuttles stop right outside the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ski trip
Second time staying here. Staff are very helpful, facility is nice including the Onsen. Location near echoland makes nightlife easy. Breakfast is good and the shuttle to resorts very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Dirty and old. The caravan type bathroom smelt awful (like sewarage)and the bed covers hadn't been washed in a while! Water in shower scalded my back, thank goodness it wasn't a baby/child :( Told reception staff and showed them the burns but they couldn't care less. Breakfast was just ok. Not good value for money at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

sui kan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good services
Say big Thank you for all staff .They pick up us at bus terminal.Drive us dine out.Everything they can help you while staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yiu Fai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel
very helpful hotel, to arrange our dinner, pick up and get back the lost item

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Quiet Hotel
Great hotel to stay at, not too far from the main strip of Echoland. Shuttle bus to the snow fields from the front door. Staff were fantastic. Always eager to please.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Gavin, Qld

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with convenient shuttle services
Comfortable for small or large groups. Breakfast is good. They offer plenty of shuttles to get you around hakuba with the stop being just at the front of the hotel. Ski hire in the hotel is decent. Walking to echoland is about 15 mins which seems longer in the freezing cold.

8/10 Good

Warrick, Victoria, AUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Japanese service!
Tucked away at the end of a street in echoland, this little gem delivers all that's required for a snow getaway. Buses directly to almost every resort stop at the front door, good hotel facilities that provide comfort and an exemplary service team led by the manager. The manager was so helpful and attentive to the guests with no request to big or small.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Service
We stayed here for 2 nights in February 2016. Service throughout the hotel was great, the staff attended to our every need including taking us by shuttle to a ski rental shop and to the ski lifts. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from restaurants, but there are shuttles that run regularly. Note that it is not possible to walk from this hotel to any ski lift, there are scheduled shuttles each morning along with the hotel shuttle upon request.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Clean, great staff and reliable staff.
Tucked away which makes getting out randomly a bit expensive. Breakfast food was lacking and bathrooms are tiny.

10/10 Excellent

David, Shanghai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and great snow
Located at the end of Line 6, Oak Forest is within easy access of the slopes at Hakuba. We booked a Japanese traditional style room with futon, which the staff stored during the day and takes out before the evening. The tatami room was super clean and quite comfortable. Our room rate included breakfast, which was frankly average, and did not include dinner. We had dinner one night in the hotel which was also quite average. That the food was less than impressive is more than made up though by the on-site onsen (hot spring) which provided nice relaxation after a day of skiing. Also, the hotel is a 10 minute walk to Echoland, a strip with some restaurants and shops, offering better fare than the hotel itself. Overall, we had a very nice stay, a good ski vacation and was able to do so at reasonable cost with Oak Forest.

10/10 Excellent

Valeri

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

8/10 Good

Bruce, Iloilo City, the Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place grew on us. Would stay there again.
We were unsure when we first got there but after a week the place grew on us. We would stay there again. The rooms are good, clean and basic. The onsen is nice. Staff was friendly. It met our expectations. It was an enjoyable week. The location was better than a ski-in/ski-out place because we could chose depending upon the weather and our moods which mountain to go to and then take the correct 20-minute shuttle right from the hotel's front door. In the evening, the hotel ran a shuttle directly to whatever restaurant you wanted to go to, near or far. If we ate at Echoland, we would walk back (a nice 20 minute after-dinner stroll). If we ate over at Happo-one or in town then we would take a taxi for about 1200yen. The hotel also picked us up from the train station and dropped us at the bus station. The hotel had good recommendations for places to eat though once or twice we should have made reservations. The breakfast was a disappointment but passable. Some good bread but I often didn't eat the plated eggs and meat. The bath was a typical, basic Japanese unit bathroom. Clean and functional like the rest of the room but not fancy. One reminder: Please folks, wash with soap and water before entering the onsen!

8/10 Good

Aden, Melbourne AUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Bus stop out the front to take you to the ski resorts, short walk to the Main Street of echo land, staff were extremely helpful

10/10 Excellent

Salome, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I know futon beds are traditions but mayb tourists pe
Excellent staff n hotel staff, very helpful , service with the shuttle bus 10/10, go out of their way to drop you around town , restaurant etc, . Very happy with our stayed there, 10/10

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly and helpful staff
had a great time staying here. The hotel staff were always very friendly and tried to accomodate whenever they could. They even have a shuttle bus that can take you places in/around town which was helpful a couple times for us.

8/10 Good

Michele, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well priced hotel with easy access to ski resorts
I stayed here with my teenage son.It's in a quiet location yet just 10 minutes walk to bars and restaurants in Echoland. Helpful and friendly staff with some English. Hotel has bus stop at door for shuttles to Happo-one, Happo47 and Goryu etc. Staff are happy to take guests in hotel shuttle to Happo information Centre to catch other shuttles for Cortina. Also they will run guests down to get rental gear if required.Rooms clean and comfortable. Hotel has its own onsen which is great for apres ski soaking. Mostly Japanese guests with a smattering of foreign guests. Good place in all. I would stay here again. Reliable wifi.

4/10 Poor

Belen, Toronto, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In Hakuba
Very disappointed; No aircon; screened window poorly installed; my face and arm were badly marred by mosquito bites in my sleep- needed medical attention, 5 days later face still swolen. Never to return to this hotel or in Hakuba nothing to do.... I made a very bad choice.

8/10 Good

Ski Enthusiast, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, value and service
Stayed here for a week on a ski trip. This hotel had clean, comfortable well priced rooms. The breakfast included in our room price was western style and high quality. Echoland restaurants and shopping are an easy walk. At least one English speaking staff emmer was at the front desk at any time and was very helpful. I have no reservations in recommending this hotel