8/10 Good
Diane
2025/3/7
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Diane
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Winter Whale Lodge
2.0 star property
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Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
- Mountain view
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Traditional Twin Room
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Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
- City view
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room, Mountain View
Highlights
Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
- Mountain view
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room, Mountain View
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Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
- Mountain view
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room, Mountain View
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Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Traditional Japanese Tatami Room Near Resort
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Cozy Room Near Resort With Volcano View (Room 2)
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Cozy House Near Resort With Volcano View (Room 3)
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Cozy House Near Resort With Volcano View (Room 1)
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About the neighborhood
Located in Kutchan, Winter Whale Lodge is in the city center. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Noasc and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and snowboarding. Visit our Kutchan travel guide
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2-chome-2-58 Minami 4 Jonishi, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0034
What's nearby
Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu9 min drive - 6.4 km
Rusutsu Resort37 min drive - 39.8 km
Lake Toya57 min drive - 42.4 km- Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Niseko Hanazono Resort10 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
- Kutchan Station9 min walk
- New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS)123 min drive
Restaurants
- 雪庭3 min walk
- 大仁門4 min walk
- お菓子のふじい8 min walk
- SPROUT8 min walk
- たる鮨7 min walk
About this property
Winter Whale Lodge
Guesthouse near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
Winter Whale Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
- Free self parking
- Coworking spaces, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Winter Whale Lodge feature perks such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
- 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
- Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and separate dining areas
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free offsite parking
- Street parking available
- Free uncovered self parking on site
Things to do
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Dining table
- In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
- Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Virtual front desk
Business services
- Coworking space
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 5 steps to reach entrance
- Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
- Hardwood flooring in room
- No elevator
- Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bathroom
- 2 shared bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Separate dining area
- Shared kitchen access
- Stovetop
More
- Desk
- Heated floor
- Heating
- Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
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 percent will be charged
- Cleaning fee: JPY 5000 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number M010044389
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Winter Whale Lodge Kutchan
Winter Whale Lodge Guesthouse
Winter Whale Lodge Guesthouse Kutchan
Frequently asked questions
Is Winter Whale Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Winter Whale Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Winter Whale Lodge?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Winter Whale Lodge located?
Located in the heart of Kutchan, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area and within 3 mi (5 km) of Noasc and Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono Resort are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kutchan Station is 9 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Winter Whale Lodge Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Cameron
2025/2/6
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cameron
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025