Asia Ski Vacations

I think the overall experience staying at Grand Otaru was pleasant and enjoyable. However, the room we stayed in had a slight odor, and while the ocean view was nice, an old wall partially obstructed the full scenery. The daily buffet could also be improved, especially when compared to the outstanding experience at Tsuruga Forest Akan Resort. Nevertheless, I still gave the hotel 5 stars, as Otaru itself left an unforgettable impression with its magical city vibe.

Huge rooms. Good breakfast.

Overall the resort stay is good value for money (summer), it has everything onsite, amusement park, shopping, food etc. some downside could be: the hotel room bathroom being a little dated, they don't do cleaning daily, but they do at least change your towels for you. Being a hotel, noise from your neighbors could be a problem (talking loudly in their room or outside in the corridors, slamming the door etc esp at night or in the early morning). They also provide coffee bags and teas in room. Location wise it seems to be quite ok, as we were able to drive (south) to Lake Toya in under 30mins or so, city of Date, Muroran, Noboribetsu etc. to the north, niseko, and if you like to the East is Jozenkei, all within about an hour. Plenty of Parking and is free. You also have access as a resort guest to Westin's onsen. The monorail is cute! Just note that this is in the summer where it's not the resort ski season so everything is very chill and not too crowded, I think things might get a bit different in the winter busy season though :)

With a car, moving around was not an issue. Room with great view of Mount Yotei and greenery of the golf course.

This was a lovely hotel with great ski-in ski-out facilities, a well done breakfast buffet, a cool mineral pool, friendly staff and nice rooms. Would visit again.

Huge rooms. Good breakfast.

I think the overall experience staying at Grand Otaru was pleasant and enjoyable. However, the room we stayed in had a slight odor, and while the ocean view was nice, an old wall partially obstructed the full scenery. The daily buffet could also be improved, especially when compared to the outstanding experience at Tsuruga Forest Akan Resort. Nevertheless, I still gave the hotel 5 stars, as Otaru itself left an unforgettable impression with its magical city vibe.

Huge rooms. Good breakfast.

I think the overall experience staying at Grand Otaru was pleasant and enjoyable. However, the room we stayed in had a slight odor, and while the ocean view was nice, an old wall partially obstructed the full scenery. The daily buffet could also be improved, especially when compared to the outstanding experience at Tsuruga Forest Akan Resort. Nevertheless, I still gave the hotel 5 stars, as Otaru itself left an unforgettable impression with its magical city vibe.

Huge rooms. Good breakfast.

Overall the resort stay is good value for money (summer), it has everything onsite, amusement park, shopping, food etc. some downside could be: the hotel room bathroom being a little dated, they don't do cleaning daily, but they do at least change your towels for you. Being a hotel, noise from your neighbors could be a problem (talking loudly in their room or outside in the corridors, slamming the door etc esp at night or in the early morning). They also provide coffee bags and teas in room. Location wise it seems to be quite ok, as we were able to drive (south) to Lake Toya in under 30mins or so, city of Date, Muroran, Noboribetsu etc. to the north, niseko, and if you like to the East is Jozenkei, all within about an hour. Plenty of Parking and is free. You also have access as a resort guest to Westin's onsen. The monorail is cute! Just note that this is in the summer where it's not the resort ski season so everything is very chill and not too crowded, I think things might get a bit different in the winter busy season though :)