The lodge is a similar concept to the pensione, but much larger with a greater selection of amenities, like games rooms, large Japanese style ofuro baths and common lounge areas. Rooms are basic and most are available with en-suite bathrooms as standard

Lodge Garmisch (Lodge)
From the Ace Family Chair Lift: 2 minutes
Rating: 3.5 Star

Lodge Garmisch is the best located lodge style accommodation in Niseko-Hirafu. Recent renovations over Summer 2007 have improved all facilities, making it a fantastic place to stay. Close proximity to Ace Family chair lift, close to shops, quiet location and fantastic hosts. Located behind the Alpine Apartments giving you convenient ski out access to the Ace Family lift.

All rooms will have Western bedding including some rooms with double and king beds. Rooms will also have hanging facilities. The lodge will now have a large common room for guests equipped with LCD TV screen with satellite TV and DVD player and comfortable lounge area. Drying room and ski storage available. Breakfast is included daily and will be Western style. All are shared bathrooms including Japanese communal bath overlooking the ski run.

Garmisch will offer the best located lodge style accommodation in Niseko Hirafu and with its improved facilities will be a fantastic place to stay.

This property is ideally suited for families, couples or small groups who are after moderate accommodation with a fantastic location to ski lifts, bars and restaurants.

Total No. of Rooms : 13

The Red Ski House (Lodge)
Shuttle bus pick up: 15 metres
Rating: 4 Star

The Red Ski House is a newly renovated lodge in the middle village area in Hirafu. It is close to many popular restaurants and bars and is only 15 metres from the shuttle bus stop to access the Hirafu lifts. The rooms have been refurbished with modern Western style furnishings whilst retaining their original charm.

Spend a night in your room, curl up in the luxurious bathrobes with a book or mix with other guests watching a DVD, playing a board game or sharing your powder experiences from the day. The lodge is non smoking and has 10 rooms, all with Western style queen split beds with luxurious linen and towels. All rooms use shared bathroom facilities.

Features include:

• High speed internet
• DVD and TV
• Towels, bathrobes and slippers provided
• Washing and drying facilities
• Ski storage area
• Movies and games

The Red Ski House is ideally suited for couples or small groups who are looking for a high standard Western ski lodge with all the comforts of home. Not recommend for children under 5 years.

Lodge Koropokkuru (Lodge)
Walk to Ace Quad Lift: 8 minutes
Rating: 2.5 Star

Lodge Koropokkuru is a great place to stay in Niseko Hirafu located right near the lifts and the night-life. The lodge is proud of its fantastic Japanese style bath. Lodge Koropokkuru is a western oriented lodge with great facilities. There is a choice of rooms with ensuite bathrooms or shared facilities, with western bedding or a traditional Japanese futon on the floor. The lodge has a great Japanese-style bath (male and female separate) and a common area and restaurant. Breakfast is included in packages. Lodge Koropokkuru has a lovely common area with great views of the mountain! Also features a large ski room with security lockers and a tuning area and workbench.

Hakuunso Lodge (Lodge)
Distance from the Hirafu Gondola: 300 metres
Rating: 2.5 Star

This older style, large Japanese lodge is just a short 3 minutes walk to the Hirafu Gondola. There are both Japanese and Western style rooms - many with ensuites. (We can book on request.) The owners brag of their relaxing Milk bath and a comprehensive buffet breakfast. The food is Japanese style and there is also a very affordable buffet dinner. There is an inhouse shuttle bus running frequently to other areas of the resort.

Please note: This lodge is fairly old and dated and facilities, communal areas and general feel is Japanese Style. Smoking is allowed in most Japanese lodges and pensiones.