Hotel Mahoroba

This hotel offers excellent value for money if you don't opt for a room with a private onsen. The public onsen is huge and has a great variety of baths. The hotel provides a shuttle bus directly from Sapporo for 1000 yen per person one way. It's a popular and economical choice, as many Japanese guests also use this service. We booked another hotel with a private onsen for one night, so this hotel without one was perfect for the other night. We could have easily spent the entire day at this hotel and not gone out. The next day, we planned to visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley), so checking in around 4 or 5 PM felt just right and wasn't a waste of money. I saw reviews saying the food was average, so we didn't book meals here. Instead, we headed to the onsen town, which was very convenient.

Fantastic stay! The breakfast buffet was plentiful and fresh, offering both Western and Japanese options – excellent value for money. The tatami room was comfortable and cozy. The onsen (hot spring) area had an amazing number of baths, with three or four different types of indoor and outdoor springs to choose from. After a soak, I felt completely refreshed and relaxed. The sauna was clean and tidy too. Overall, the experience exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it! The street isn't long, so it's convenient to get to the bus stop from any hotel. Buses depart regularly for Noboribetsu Station.