APA HOTEL KARUIZAWA-EKIMAE KARUIZAWASO

We stayed at APA Hotel Karuizawa for 2 nights in January 2025, and it was exactly what we needed: a clean, budget-friendly, and well-located hotel for a short winter stay. I was traveling with my sister, and we booked the Twin Room (18 sqm). While compact, the layout was smart and functional — there was enough room for two adults and luggage, and it didn't feel cramped. The beds were comfortable, and although small (around 90–100 cm width), co-sleeping would be doable for families with kids under 6, which the hotel allows (up to 2 kids sharing existing beds).||The room came with everything you'd expect from a typical APA stay — fridge, electric kettle, slippers, pajamas, hairdryer, and a full private bathroom with a tub and bidet. Heating worked well (essential in Karuizawa's winter), and the air purifier was a nice touch. While there are no child-specific amenities like cribs or kids’ pajamas, the space is perfectly adequate for short stays, especially for adults traveling with young children who don’t need extra equipment.||What really sets this hotel apart is the location. It’s just steps from Karuizawa Station, making it a great choice whether you’re arriving with luggage or planning to explore the area. The Prince Shopping Plaza and various restaurants are all within a 5–10 minute walk, even in snowy conditions. The hotel is fully accessible with elevators, and we found it easy to move around despite winter weather — even for seniors or guests using strollers.||Check-in was smooth and straightforward, with polite staff and the option to store luggage before the room was ready. There are vending machines and a shared microwave on-site, which made snacking easy after a long day out. Wi-Fi and heating worked reliably, and the room looked just like the official photos — no frills, but clean and well-maintained. The decor is slightly dated, but it didn’t bother us at all.||We paid around JPY 38,000 for 2 nights (room only), which felt like excellent value for the comfort and location, especially during ski season. The breakfast is cheap but very basic, so we’d recommend skipping it in favor of nearby cafés or bakeries. Overall, this is a great option for adults or families with young kids who just need a good night’s rest in a central location. For a practical stay in Karuizawa, APA delivered exactly what we needed.

Great location and I wanted to really love this hotel, but I had a horrible night's sleep due to the location of my room. Had I been located anywhere else on the floor, I likely would've had a 5* experience. Previously stayed at APA's in Sendai and Nagoya and had great experiences. Staff was friendly, helpful, and abundant. I checked in my heavy backpack before regular check in hours and a poor new hire got stuck carrying my bag that was larger than she is. Sumimasen x 100. I'd buy her a drink if I could to apologize. Great location - five minute walk from the train station and main thoroughfare/tourist street. My main gripe with the hotel/room was the elevator arrival noise. My room was right across from the elevator, and that digital loud noise woke me up every single dang time it sounded - and it happened many times throughout the night and early morning - I guess a lot of people don't need to sleep during regular hours. I didn't even hear the guests, just the elevator BYTHEWAYIMHERE sound. Turn the volume down please. Simple fix...

Please don’t book this hotel. The rooms are next to the road and each time a car drives by it wakes you up. You won’t sleep. The staff also unwilling to help to change rooms saying the hotel was fully booked. But a room is being sold on the official website. There’s also 1 room available on agoda. Liars. Hate this hotel. **** Edited in response to hotel’s reply: Well if I knew that I would be awoken every time a car drives by would you think I would have chosen to stay there? At least have some respect for your own logic when you write this.

Location is great, close to the station but nothing around. The service is bad, especially for foreigners. Last week I was there, I presented my loyalty card, but the person asked for my passport (I live here I do not carry passport, and it is not required but foreigners you never know) Eventually they refused to register my loyalty card, and wanted to take a copy of my id card. Racist, poor service... Try somewhere else if you can.

We stayed at APA Hotel Karuizawa for two nights in January 2025 and had a smooth, practical experience. The hotel is ideal for short stays, especially in winter, and its location just steps from Karuizawa Station makes it incredibly convenient. The room was small but clean and functional, and the stay offered excellent value during peak ski season. Service was polite and check-in was efficient. While it’s more of a business-style hotel, it worked well for our needs — warm, well-maintained, and quiet throughout our stay.

Before checking in, I looked at other people's reviews and found them a bit scary, but after my stay, I felt it was worth the money. 1. The location of the hotel is excellent; it only takes 3-minute walk to the right after exiting the station, making it very convenient for travelers who take the train and do not drive. You can reach the Prince Outlet by just crossing the station. 2. While the hotel staff may not be overly friendly, they do answer and resolve guests' questions. 3. The luggage storage service is very convenient. Free coffee is available for guests at lobby. 4. I stayed in a twin room on the 3rd floor of the annex, which was quite spacious, and I was given a room with two double beds. You can tell that some details in the room need improvement, but it wasn't as dirty and messy as others mentioned. 5. The bathroom is slightly smaller compared to the room itself. P.S. The TV has adult channels, so this is something to keep in mind if there are underage children.

For the price, the location is great. Easy to get to outlet shopping and some skiing (if you are not an advance picky skier) during winter without any logistics challenge. The twin beds room (at the newer wing) is great coz the bed is super single sized! Linens are clean and crisp. Breakfast is not bad with warm savoury dishes that change everyday - no complaints.

Nice hotel near station which next to outlet. Well made compact room. Good food. Only minus point is room quiet cold from the air outside coming through window.