With a stay at Winter Whale Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Kutchan, within a 15-minute drive of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono Resort. .This guesthouse is 20 mi (32.3 km) from Rusutsu Resort and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area.
Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Niseko Hanazono Resort - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
Annupuri - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area - 25 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Kutchan Station - 9 min walk
New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
レストラン雪庭 - 3 min walk
お菓子のふじい - 8 min walk
J's Corner Grill - 9 min walk
SPROUT - 8 min walk
さんぱちラーメン倶知安店 - 8 min walk
About this property
Winter Whale Lodge
Guesthouse in Kutchan with free parking
Winter Whale Lodge offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Kutchan guesthouse 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.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number M010044389
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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