Pension Locomotion

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

A 5-minute drive from Ski Resort Grand Hirafu on the free shuttle, Pension Locomotion offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. It features a shared kitchen and lounge area, coin-operated laundry machines and barbecue facilities. Bright, carpeted rooms come with curtains and bedcovers in cheerful colours. Amenities include an LCD TV, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. The Locomotion serves a delicious Western breakfast at its cosy dining room. The common lounge boasts large windows and offers laundry machines, a fridge and a microwave, while drinks are available at a vending machine. The Locomotion Pension is within a 20-minute drive or taxi ride from Kucchan Station, the Asahigaoka Park and the Shu Ogawara Museum of Art. Niseko Adventure Centre, which offers rafting activities during summer, is just a 1-minute walk away. The nearest convenience store is a 2-minute walk from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
Australia Australia
“Loved the property, room was very cosy and close to snow fields.”
Jack
Australia Australia
“Awesome location, friendly staff and great facilities”
Xiao
Singapore Singapore
“Location was a little far from the dot base / ski lifts, but the accomodation was overall a pleasant experience and very well furnished and clean with everything you need! The host was hospitable and kind as well, even going out of his way to...”
Belinda
Australia Australia
“We had a 3 bedroom loft room, which fit two downstairs and one person upstairs. Kitchen/laundry area was great with a microwave and fridge and washer/ dryer. Walk to King gondola was only 15 mins or catch free shuttle just at bottom of street. The...”
Albert
Australia Australia
“Great value for money to be within range of the slopes. We had our own flat on the side of the building that was great for 5 people. Plenty of area to leave ski’s and boards. Was about a 10-15 min walk to the ski lift which was no issue for our...”
Vanessa
Australia Australia
“Great location. Short walk to the slopes and near many restaurants and food trucks. Clean and well equipped rooms and owners/staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Esther
New Zealand New Zealand
“We arrived quite late, it was snowing and we were really cold (but loving it!). We stepped inside the house and it was everything we needed and more! It was so beautifully warm, our room was really cosy and comfortable. The breakfast in the...”
Yufei
Australia Australia
“This hotel was great and the owners were so kind and even offered to drop us off to the Hirafu welcome centre to catch our bus in the early morning. Me and my friend had an amazing time staying here on our ski trip. Would definitely come back!”
Fan
Taiwan Taiwan
“Clean and comfort room, a host picked us up even we got into NISEKO pretty late with our bus ride”
Helen
Australia Australia
“Beds are fantastically comfortable and warm. Our room had a little mezzanine area, which was great for storing our stuff and stretching.we could use the breakfast/ dining area to get a bit of work done, and also use the ‘kitchen’/family room, e...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Pension Locomotion

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Pension Locomotion takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's free pick-up shuttle from the Hirafu Welcome Center bus stop, please make a reservation 2 days in advance. The hotel's contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

From JR Kutchan Station, guests can take a taxi to the property, or catch the public bus to Hirafu Welcome Center bus stop.

To eat breakfast at the property, a reservation must be made at check-in. Charges apply.

Please note that child rates are applicable to children 2 years and under, and adult rates are applicable to children 3 years and older. Please contact the property directly for more details.

Please inform Pension Locomotion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 俱保衛第719号指令, 倶保衛第719号指令