SCOUT REVIEW
Lodge Denbey is bursting with tradition, from European alpine exteriors to classic Japanese tatami mat interior styling, the hotel is a lovely place to kick back, relax and enjoy the slopes of the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort.
The location of Lodge Denbey is one of its highlights thanks to its ski-in, ski-out position which allows you to save time travelling to and from the main village when you want to ski. Speaking of which, the food at Lodge Denbey is excellent. The family-run team here grow produce on-site for the restaurant and their professionally-trained chefs cook up a storm for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Breakfast is usually a Western affair, with eggs, bread etc. to set you up for the day. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner which is a Western/Japanese fusion taster menu which allows you to try a whole host of different ingredients and dishes.
While the rooms at Lodge Denbey are quite small and simple (as it the case with many Japanese hotels) there are a range of options to choose between, from tatami mat rooms, to Western beds to log rooms which are great for families. Each room type (twin, triple and family) has a private ensuite and shared bathroom option so you can choose depending on your budget and preferences.
Other bonuses of Lodge Denbey are the on-site hot tub and onsen which are the perfect place to soothe your aching muscles at the end of the day. This saves you from heading out around the village to a public onsen - something your legs will thank you for the next day!
Due to its on-slope location, Lodge Denbey isn't suitable for those that wish to spend a lot of time in Nozawa Village. To access the hotel it's a five minute walk over snow to get to the moving walkway which takes you down to the top of the village, and a further 5 minute walk from there to get to the main street. Note that the moving walkway only operates during the day so getting back home in the evening is a decent grunt uphill and would take about 20-25 minutes. For your arrival and departure at the lodge, they will help take care of your luggage from the bus station, however you will need to walk.
Who should stay here
Lodge Denbey is perfect for those who want Japanese accommodation with a preference of ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes over being in the center of the village.
Location
Lodge Denbey is well located at the base of the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort at the Hikage base area, offering guests ski-in, ski-out access. It is quite a walk to and from the village in the evening as the Yu Road moving walkway isn't working.
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About Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen is perfect for skiers because it features a fantastic ski mountain, a traditional and thriving village and an abundance of hot springs. Cute and authentic, Nozawa Onsen provides the classic Japanese ski experience.
Read more about Nozawa Onsen and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- Restaurant
- Onsen
- Hot Tub
- Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities
- Ski-In, Ski-Out Access
- Ski Rental
Deals & Packages
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Scout Booking Terms & Conditions
- Availability: Booking of all packages & accommodation is subject to availability at time of confirmation of package option by customer.
- Rate includes: All associated taxes. Some hotels charge extra fees for parking, cots, rollaways etc. Such fees can be confirmed on request based on your requirements.
- Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: 25% of the full amount is due WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION to secure the booking.
- Final Balance: Invoice will be issued for the remaining balance 80 days prior to departure. PAYMENT IS DUE 70 DAYS PRIOR to departure. Failure to pay by 70 days may result in the auto-cancellation of accommodation by the accommodation provider or late payment fees.
- Bookings within 70 days: Full payment is required within 7 days to secure the booking.
- Variations: In some circumstances suppliers may have different payment policies to the above. Additionally some Early Bird deals require full payment by or soon after the book-by date. In these instances Scout will clearly communicate any variances prior to confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits are non-refundable once received.
- For balance payments made within 70-45 days prior to the trip the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- No refund for total amount for cancellations 45 days or less prior to arrival and no-shows. In unexpected, unfortunate circumstances (family death etc) Scout will work to negotiate with the supplier for a full or partial refund, however this is not guaranteed. We recommend taking travel insurance to make sure you are covered. Cancelling due to weather, missed travel connections or lack of snow is not considered an unexpected circumstance and is one of the risks you must wear as part of taking a ski trip. Unless the supplier has a snow guarantee or weather cancellation policy, Scout will not refund any part of the package due to these factors.
- Variations: Please note that some hotels may have stricter policies (such as no refund within 60 days) and we are required to pass on these policies. We will communicate any varations to the above cancellation policy prior to confirmation of booking.
- Changes Policy:
- Once bookings are confirmed and deposit is paid service fees will apply for every amendment to existing elements, late final payment and travel document re-issue in addition to fees charged by suppliers
- In a few instances we purchase products through third party providers. If you change part of your package whilst at a destination, the 3rd party provider may have a different refund policy to that of the supplier in the destination. Wherever possible we will work to recover any refunds that come from a change at the destination, however it is not guaranteed.
- Surcharges: Scout does not charge any additional fees for the booking. Prices quoted are for cash (bank transfer) payments only. Credit card payments (Amex, Visa or Mastercard only) will be subject to 1.8% surcharge.
- Booking Currency: Scout will quote and charge in one currency of your choice from AUD, USD, CAD, JPY, EUR or GBP only.
- Currency Exchange Policy: If you book an international destination all remaining balances are subject to change (based on currency fluctuations) until the final payment has been processed. This can go either way (if your currency gets stronger you will be invoiced less!). We will confirm at the time of invoice what the final amount is, based on the exchange rate at that time. Should you wish to pay the balance earlier (prior to when it’s actually due) to secure that current exchange rate you are welcome to request the final invoice at any time. Once payments have been made (deposit or final balance), no refunds will be given for changes in the amount of what that payment would be, based on currency changes at any time prior to your trip.
- Travel Insurance: Once your booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance as it will often cover the cost of cancelled reservations.
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