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Zao Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments in the tranquil garden and let tension dissolve in the indoor mineral hot spring at this welcoming ryokan

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Zao Plaza Hotel offers an authentic Zaoonsen experience. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour access to the public bath, and an indoor mineral hot spring for natural rejuvenation. The on-site restaurant and convenient laundry facilities complete this relaxing retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room)

Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Run of House (Japanese Style Room or Western Style Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Map
990-2301, Yamagata, Yamagata, 2 Zao Onsen

What's nearby

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zao Sky Cable - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zao Chuo Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zao Super Slider - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zao Sanroku Ropeway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Akayu Station - 30 min drive
  • Yamagata Airport (GAJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪どさん娘蔵王のいえ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Unite Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪音茶屋 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪奥村そばや - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ろばた - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Zao Plaza Hotel

Ryokan near Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
At Zao Plaza Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Zao Plaza Hotel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Ryokan
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Yamagata
ZAO PLAZA HOTEL Ryokan Yamagata

Frequently asked questions

Is Zao Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Zao Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Zao Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Zaoonsen, this ryokan is steps from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Zao Quasi-National Park, and Zao Sky Cable. Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Super Slider are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Zao Plaza Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Onsen was great and available. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
浴場は２か所あり、うち１か所は露天風呂でした。どちらも源泉かけ流しで、24時間入浴OK。ちょっと熱めでしたが、自分にはちょうどよかったです。 紅葉の時期を狙って行ったのですが、運悪く台風と重なってしまい、大雨でホテルから１歩も外出できませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017