A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. Bathrooms are shared.
Winter Whale Lodge offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks and dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Kutchan guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Winter Whale Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free self-parking
Amenities include laundry facilities, TV in a common area and a shared microwave
9 minutes by car from Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and 10 minutes from Niseko Hanazono Resort
Winter Whale Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities, a television in common area, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
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 transport
Free offsite parking within 25 metres
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 (102 centimetre high)
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
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
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
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 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
Access methods
Access code, host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Property Registration Number M010044389
We should mention
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.
Property is also known as
Winter Whale Lodge Kutchan
Winter Whale Lodge Guesthouse
Winter Whale Lodge Guesthouse Kutchan
Winter Whale Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Diane
Travelled with partner
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was not what we were expecting. It was a five bedroom home. It was very clean and when we had trouble with our door knob to our room, he came over and fixed it right away. When the outside door would not lock, no one came and fixed it