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Snowgum Lodge

Snowgum Lodge - Affordable Ski Accommodation in Niseko

Overview

Snowgum Lodge is one of the most spacious and homely accommodation lodgings in Niseko.

Snowgum will be your home away from home, whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, snow school or just lazing by the lodge fire with a glass of wine, Snowgum Lodge is the accommodation place to be this winter in Niseko. Your stay will be nothing short of memorable.

The lodge is managed by friendly and knowledgeable staff from Japan and Australia, all of whom are intimate with the Niseko area.

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  • FREE First Tracks Shuttle
  • Lounge with fire place
  • Communal Bathrooms
  • Commercial Kitchen
  • Large dinning area
  • 24/7 Coffee & tea facilities
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Lodge Amenities

At Snowgum Lodge, we cater to the budget-conscious traveler without compromising on comfort and convenience. Our lodge sleeps only 35 people, ensuring a cozy and friendly atmosphere. We offer a selection of bunk dorm-style rooms along with self-catering facilities, giving you the freedom to create your own meals. Our three different FREE shuttle services (Grand Hirafu shuttle, in-house, and first tracks shuttle) make getting to and from the village effortless.

COMMERICAL KITCHEN

A commercial grade kitchen is available for you to use to prepare and store your favourite foods & snacks.

A supermarket is close by in the nearest town of Kutchan. Snowgum Lodge staff head down to Kutchan a couple of times every week and they will be happy for you to tag along.

  • Fully equipped commerical grade kitchen
  • All plates and cutlery provided
  • Helps keep to your budget

DINING ROOM

This spacious area is the main socialising vicinity both before and after a great day in the Niseko powder.
Whether it be breakfast, which is included, or a few quiet drinks over a game of cards this is the place where friends are made. The kitchen is directly next to this area allowing you to cook and eat your own food with ease.
  • Spacious Dining Area
  • Several large tables and chairs available
  • Next to kitchen for convenience

UPSTAIRS LOUNGE

Unwind and relax in the upstairs lounge area with family and friends. Complete with a huge LCD TV and large array of DVDs, its the best spot to chill after a long day on the slopes.
  • Cosy lounge chairs
  • LCD TV with DVD player
  • Friendly and relaxing atmosphere

DOWNSTAIRS LOUNGE

Whats better than sitting by the fire, listening to the stories by friends and family after hitting the slopes all day??
..NOTHING
  • Fireplace and lounge chairs
  • LCD TV with DVD player
  • Vending machine

BATHROOMS

All guests (except for Villa) share communal showers and bathrooms.

There are 4 male toilets and 3 female toilets on the lower level with 4 separate sinks. On the upper level there is 1 male toilet and 1 female toilet with separate sinks plus a large male and female shower room. There is very rarely any queuing for amenities.

  • Communal showers
  • Upstairs and downstairs bathrooms
  • Separate cosmetics area in both shower rooms

Why Choose Snowgum Lodge?

Snowgum Lodge was designed for travelers who value connection, comfort, and value. Whether you’re visiting solo, as a couple, or with a group of friends, it offers an easy and relaxed way to enjoy Niseko’s world-famous powder snow.

Guests appreciate the lodge’s friendly staff and convenient features, including free breakfast, a First Tracks morning shuttle to Hirafu, and access to shared facilities such as the bar, kitchen, and lounge. Every stay delivers the essentials of a true ski adventure: warm hospitality, convenience, and an affordable price point.

Room Options

Accommodation Pricing​

Relevant seasonal dates for the upcoming 2023-24 Niseko Ski Season are shown below. The Price Comparison Guide provides an indication of pricing schedules for each seasonal date range.

For up-to-date room pricing please visit our Online Booking System.

SEASON NAMESTART DATEEND DATEPRICE COMPARISON
Winter Off-Peak1-Dec-20238-Dec-2023$
Winter Peak8-Dec-202321-Dec-2023$$
New Year21-Dec-20232-Jan-2024$$$$
Winter Peak2-Jan-202415-Jan-2024$$
Winter Prime15-Jan-20249-Feb-2024$$$
Chinese New Year9-Feb-202419-Feb-2024$$$$
Winter Peak19-Feb-202429-Feb-2024$$
Winter Off-Peak29-Feb-20245-Apr-2024$

Guest Reviews and Testimonials

This isn't a 5-star hotel, but it deserves a 5-star rating. You don't need anything more. Clean rooms, good location, close to restaurants and shops. The very friendly staff will make sure your stay is enjoyable.
Szyna Szynkowski
Spent a great few days here on our recent visit to Neisko, this place is a hostel but don't let that put you off, staff are very friendly, rooms are clean, and breakfast was just what you need for a day on the hill. Sue particularly was very helpful and welcoming as were everybody who worked and was staying here. good if you're a single traveller as a great way to meet over people.
Paul Fellows
Snowgum is like a home away from home for Australian and Western travellers in general. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful for the most part, the continental breakfast is very, very good and the first tracks bus to Hirafu Gondola and Base is great if you want to get to the slopes early and take advantage of untouched powder.
TJCantoni

Frequently Asked Questions​

What Payment Facilities Are At The Lodge?

Snowgum and Ramat Niseko conduct mostly all transactions in cash. For this reason, we ask you to please bring an appropriate amount of Japanese yen with you. For locations on the nearest ATMs, please read our “Money” section in Travel Info.

However, we do have the ability to transact some larger amounts by Credit Card. This form of payment is sometimes unreliable and it is a good idea to keep enough cash on you to finalize your bill in Japanese yen.

Ramat and Snowgum Lodges are just over a kilometer from the center of Niseko Hirafu Village, which is the main village of the world-famous Niseko ski fields. The free Grand Hirafu shuttle runs daily between 8.30 am – 8.30 pm with the closest stop only 150m from the lodge (yellow dot stop 26) and only takes 5 minutes to get you to the gondola and about 7 minutes to the Welcome Centre. We also run an in-house first tracks shuttle service to get you to the ski lifts (only 2km away) for fresh tracks every morning. Have a look at our getting around the page to see how easy it is to get around Hirafu Village.

Restaurants: Ramat and Snowgum Lodges are located in Izumikyo Stage 2, the East Village of Hirafu about 1 km from the center of town and 2 km from the ski lifts. There are 7 great restaurants and cafes near the lodges, with the closest being a quaint little Austrian restaurant called Mozart’s, about a 2-3 mins walk.

Another great restaurant just minutes up the road is the Soup Curry restaurant. Many guests in the Niseko area stop in here for a great Japanese curry and dabble in the opportunity to choose their level of spice (1 – 20, and please choose carefully, 20 will blow your mind).

Please have a look at the Map for more restaurants around our affordable ski lodges and a more comprehensive list of restaurants in the village here is the Wine and Dine Guide.

Convenience stores: There are 2 convenience stores located in the village; Lawson’s (map # 11) and Seiko Mart (map # 12).
Lawson’s: Open 24/7
Seiko Mart: Open 08:30 – 23:00

Supermarkets: Apart from the 2 convenience stores the only other place to get groceries from are stores located in Kutchan (the nearest town is about 10 minute drive away). There are 2 supermarkets in town; MaxValue and Co-op which are easily accessible by the Niseko–Kutchan bus. For more information on restaurants throughout Kutchan, please have a 2014 Restaurant Guide page. Also to help our guests get to the supermarkets in Kutchan our private shuttle will take shopping trips every second day* at 18:30. For more information please have a look at our ‘Private shuttle’ on the services page.

A fully-equipped commercial-grade kitchen is available for you to use to prepare and store your favorite foods & snacks.

Discover Your Niseko Haven at Snowgum Lodge – Book Now!

Snowgum Lodge is more than just a place to stay; it’s a community, a haven, and a part of your Niseko adventure. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this unique lodge. Book your stay now and discover your own Niseko haven at Snowgum Lodge.

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Discover Your Niseko Haven at Snowgum Lodge – Book Now!

Snowgum Lodge is more than just a place to stay; it’s a community, a haven, and a part of your Niseko adventure. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this unique lodge. Book your stay now and discover your own Niseko haven at Snowgum Lodge.

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