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Active Life Madarao

3.5 star property
Mountain retreat balances adventure and downtime with a crackling fireplace, classic games, and easy access to snow sports in a serene winter setting

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Located near Lake Nojiri, Active Life Madarao offers cooked-to-order breakfasts to fuel mountain days. The cozy bar is perfect for evening wind-downs, with a billiards table and game collection for indoor fun. Ski slopes are just minutes away for outdoor enthusiasts.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$7,982
NT$8,780 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24

Room options

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Family Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Madarao Mountain Resort, a neighborhood in Iiyama, Active Life Madarao is in a rural area and in the mountains. Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Myoko Kogen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Nojiri. Akakura Onsen Ski Area and Akakan Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowboarding and skiing. Visit our Iiyama travel guide
Map
11492-175 Iiyama, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2253

What's nearby

  • Snowy mountains in Madarao, Japan; Shutterstock ID 1056036812; Purchase Order: -
    Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • One of my favourite spots to ski in Japan. Close to Nagano with good public transport connections. Put it on your bucket list, I’ve ticked it off mine.
    Akakura Onsen Ski Area
    28 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort which includes snow and snow boarding as well as a large group of people
    Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
    37 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tangram Ski Circus
    5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station
    20 min drive
  • Kaesa Station
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • レストラン ハイジ
    18 min walk
  • かっぱ寿司 新飯山店
    11 min drive
  • ぽむ
    9 min drive
  • レストラン ジグザグ
    6 min drive
  • 涌井せんたあ
    8 min drive

About this property

Active Life Madarao

Hotel near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Located close to Lake Nojiri, Active Life Madarao provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and games
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, snow sports gear, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Active Life Madarao have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 for adults and JPY 1100 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 500 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Active Life Madarao Hotel Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel
Active Life Madarao Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Japan/Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel
Active Life Madarao Iiyama
Active Life Madarao Hotel Iiyama

Frequently asked questions

Is Active Life Madarao pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Active Life Madarao?

As of 2026/1/20, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Active Life Madarao on 2026/1/23 start from NT$7,982, 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?

Self parking is available for JPY 500 per day.

What time is check-in at Active Life Madarao?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Active Life Madarao?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Active Life Madarao located?

Located in Madarao Mountain Resort, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Nojiri and Myoko Kogen. Akakura Onsen Ski Area and Akakan Ski Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Active Life Madarao Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Madaraos best family stay

Love Active Life its a fun family friendly venue with the best hostess your ever going to find Lisa does an awesome job, third time weve been always have fun
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second trip at the property, We found the staff help full and very accommodating. The property could do with a few upgrades, but generally its has all the facilities needed for a great snow holiday.

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, food, game room, bedrooms, outdoor hot tub, and amenities are over the top amazing and comfortable. Everyone was so kind and went above and beyond making our 4 night stay an epic ski week experience of a lifetime. We made new friends and had everything, and more even, than we needed. If we ever make it back to the area we would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay in Madarao

Excellent base for a Madarao ski trip. Room was spacious enough for all our gear and had a very comfy bed. Staff were all brilliant and went out of their way to help us when we messed up our logistics. Outdoor Onsen was a major plus and excellent after a day on the hill. Loved Madarao too. Great ski hill and loads of fun places for the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderfull family vacation with great hosts!

Our 3 night felt we had been there weeks. The staff, especially Lisa the manager and her husband Stuart, were so lovely and always available for any of our needs, they made us feel like family. Lisa had a saying that if a yes to your request wasn't available she would find a way around it to fulfill your request. The hotel was super clean and everything felt and looked new. The food was great and the service was impeccable. When we went to get our ski gear we noticed it was all brand new and some of the gear even had the tags in it. Loved the stay and would go there again. I Would 100% recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is within walkable distance. Lifts were just a brisk walk away. Lisa was lovely & very knowledgeable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lisa and Stewart were amazing hosts. Went above and beyond for all guests. Really nice atmosphere, friendly little bar onsite. Ski/Board lessons & hire onsite. Great location. Short 5 min walk to ski lift. Great little bar/s and restaurants close. Madarao is very quiet ski town. The Mountain can get busy during weekends/holiday's.

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, the manager and the team were wonderful, going beyond the usual and we really enjoyed our stay. We are so grateful to the management for helping us when our car got stuck a few km from the hotel. The building is old but the location is good, being close to the top of a run down to the main lift area. Rooms are nicely renovated, and the public areas have a lot of space with really good facilities, including a games room, ski rental place, several lounge areas and a large dining area. There is also an onsen on site - remember to bring swimming things since it is mixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nami

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
デラックスルームでした。お風呂が広めで快適でした！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great

Stayed in a deluxe type room, very comfortable bed, really clean bath and new-looking appliances all around. The common areas were also very warm and comfy, and the staff nice and accommodating. Literally in front of the bus stop and 3 min. walk to the ski lifts. 10/10 would stay again. They have a drink vending machine, but also having some snacks available for purchase at the hotel would have been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

LORENZO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, but the place itself is dirty and stinks to humid all over the place. Also you need to pay extra for the onsen… Won't repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real nice hotel, where customers are still taken for value. Easy access to the Madarao ski slopes (100 m walk). Decent breakfast made with care and possibility to have dinner as well. Attention to detail with bar, games area, children area and not to forget the possibility to rent the outdoor Onsen. With the snow on one side this was a real treat. Not to forget the excellent service minded staff !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ユウキ

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が温かく、すごくくつろげた。 室内はまぁ汚くはないが清潔とは言えない。 お風呂やトイレはリフォームされており綺麗です。 その他不便はなくリラックス出来る施設でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Eiji

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

アットホーム

停電もあったけど、頑張ってココアを準備したり、すごいアットホームなホテルでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Drew, Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was great, and large, judging by my previous Japan trips. The staff were very good. The included breakfast was a great way to start the day. The bar and restaurant were fine. And the drying room was good also nicely heated. If I am back in Madarao I would have no problems staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

VICTORIA, 香港

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
我住入大門右手面樓下尾房共3晚。一開門已經嗅到濃烈殺蟲水味道，最初以為因為郊區要預防小昆蟲，但第2晚見到有蜘蛛絲由天花扳直到地下，後來在電視後牆身見到有隻手長腳長蜘蛛向上爬出來☹️嚇到我傻，最終我打死隻蜘蛛，但之後都瞓得不安☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

外国人スタッフのみで日本語対応出来るスタッフがいないので、日本の方が滞在されるときは英語対応でも苦にならなければ大丈夫だと思います。日本なのに海外にいるような感覚で過ごせます。大浴場も案内されましたが、外国人使用の水着着用のお風呂なので湯船につかるのを楽しむという感じです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved all the amenities available to us here. The free yoga, free breakfast, hot Onsen. Bedding was super comfy and staff was always pleasant. The lifts are a short (but steep) walk away. Bus stop practically right outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

P&A, HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It actually feels cozy wherever you go within the property, the room, the welcoming desk, the bar, the lounge, the stockroom etc.! Of course, it's only minutes walk from the very pretty ski area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Glorified back packers.

For the price we were very disappointed, the property is really a glorified back packers. The bedroom was a reasonable size if not on small size, the bed was very comfortable and the linen was very good. However the staff and the foyer let the property down. The staff appeared to have little hospitality training and while some were lovely to deal with others left a lot to desired. The bar, foyer and common areas need renovation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

chiu kai

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

A relaxing Madarao stay!

Snow condition was excellent when we arrived at Iiyama station. Although a clear direction from bus stop to the hotel entrance was informed, we took a Jumbo taxi which only cost 2-3k JPY more than the bus ride for 4 persons, a snowboard bag and 4 luggage. The room is spacious in size, with new comfy beds and towels, and has the nicest view. Very good breakfast and dinner, kids play area, relaxing bar. My girls love the brownie at coffee corner. The most valuable asset of the hotel is the staff. They are very smart, hard working, extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you all very much for taking care of our stay. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice rooms but pics only show the nice half of the renovation However there were not many nice looking places to stay so we settled with this one Breakfast was ok They ran out of the dinner special at 7pm...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The only thing saving this hotel is the fact that they have Netflix. Out room was filthy, with old slippers from the last people that stayed in the room left under the bed (along with bottles and dust). Our room had no towels, which we only realised once we got out of the shower (and by then it was too late). The staff are mostly immature and young kids with no experience, and hog the hotel amentinities such as the spa, meaning you have to wait ages before you can get in. Really didn’t enjoy this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location re skiing. Room very good. Staff were friendly and helpful but not all staff quite up to speed re service. A simple safety example - steps in snow at entrance were not cut (where there was slippery slope)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a good spot, less than 100m from the lifts, and close to a range of restaurants and bars. Rooms have been nicely renovated. Outdoor bath is nice, but wasn't always available for us due to some issues. During our stay the staff were young, inexperienced and english speakers, which is fine for foreigners but may seem a little odd to Japanese folk. The staff were in general friendly and quite layed back, which again is fine in a ski resort, however I expected the management could have been a bit more professional. I'm sure these minor shortcomings will be resolved over time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019