The Phat Packers - Hostel

2.0 star property
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Interior
Exterior
Reception hall
Comfort Double or Twin Room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
12840-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari, Nagano, 399-9422
  • Tsugaike Ski Resort
    1 min walk
  • Hakuba Valley Ski Area
    1 min walk
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
    12 min walk

Room options

Panoramic Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Signature Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Up To 4 Guests)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bunk bed and 1 single bed Up To 5 ppl)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Otari

With a stay at The Phat Packers - Hostel in Otari, you'll be just steps from Hakuba Valley Ski Area and Tsugaike Ski Resort. .This ski hostel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Tsugaike Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hakuba Koruchina Ski Area - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Chikuni Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪岩岳スカイアーク Iwatake Sky Arc - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪キッチン栂の森 - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪ホワイトプラザ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪レストラン アルプス - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hakuba Mountain Harbor - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Phat Packers - Hostel

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow
The Phat Packers - Hostel offers 29 accommodations with hair dryers. This Otari hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include ski-in/ski-out access.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hostel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge.
The Phat Packers - Hostel has 2 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle during limited hours
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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:

  • Deposit: JPY 30 per stay

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

The Phat Packers
The Phat Packers Hostel Otari
The Phat Packers - Hostel Otari
The Phat Packers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Phat Packers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otari

The Phat Packers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

yermein

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service was awesome, unfortunately the service at restaurant was not. The rooms with private bathroom are too basic, i dont recommend to pay for it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All great, Ill rate this eight out of eight, mate!
Friendly and helpful staff. Great rooms and beds. Showers on lower level which is actually more convenient than sharing one in your room with your ski buddy. Breakfast really good, much better than last time in Hakuba valley in similar lodge. Shuttle/taxi service free of charge. Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020