The best spa hotels in Hokkaido

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Hokkaido easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Villa Concordia Resort & Spa Hakodate, Japan

  

  Hotel. A 5-minute drive from JR Hakodate Station, Villa Concordia Resort offers spacious rooms with a balcony, a kitchenette and free wired internet. It features spa treatments and a French restaurant. Carpeted rooms are bright with big windows. They have a comfortable living area with sofas, a flat-screen TV and a CD player. There is a dining area and a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and kitchenware. Guests at Villa Concordia can kick back with a massage or treat themselves on a beauty treatment or aroma therapy. French toast is served for breakfast at restaurant Le Vent, which offers French cuisine for lunch and dinner also. Resort & Spa Villa Concordia is just a 3-minute walk from the bay area, and a 10-minute walk from Hakodate Ropeway. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 20900 JPY.

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• 2 Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono Niseko, Japan

  

  Hotel. Set in Niseko, 12 km from Hirafu Station, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests also enjoy access to the indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as the sauna and hot tub. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Cantonese, French and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. At Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Speaking Mandarin, German, English and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Kutchan Station is 5.7 km from Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, while Niseko Annupuri Hot Spring is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama, 97 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 3 Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Niseko, Japan

  

  Hotel. Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve features a restaurant, a fitness centre and bar in Niseko. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve provides certain rooms with mountain views, and rooms are fitted with a coffee machine. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath, a sauna and a hot tub. Guests at Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will be able to enjoy activities in and around Niseko, like skiing. Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area is 3 km from the accommodation, while Niseko Annupuri Hot Spring is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 82 km from Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Guest review score 8.4

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• 4 La Vista Hakodate Bay Hakodate, Japan

  

  Hotel. Just a 3-minute walk from the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses and bay area, La Vista Hakodate features natural hot-spring baths and a healing spa. The art deco rooms are inspired by the Taisho period. All rooms feature a coffee mill for guests to prepare and enjoy a cup of freshly ground coffee. Free wired internet, a flat-screen satellite TV and a unique coffee maker are included in all rooms at La Vista Hakodate Bay. Some rooms offer views of Hakodate Harbour, and all have an en suite bathroom with massaging shower. Hakodate Bay Gourmet Club is next to the hotel. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Hakodate Airport and a 15-minute walk from JR Hakodate Train Station. The hotel’s 6 types of hot spring baths are on the top floor, offering spectacular night views of Hakodate. Dry and wet saunas are available. Dining options include a Japanese buffet breakfast, fresh seafood and Tokachi beef at Restaurant Norte, and Chinese seafood dishes at Kai Foo Rou. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 15400 JPY.

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• 5 Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY Nanae, Japan

  

  Hotel. Offering free WiFi, Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY offers accommodation in Nanae, a 3-minute walk from Onuma Park and 1.1 km from Lake Konuma. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy garden views in the rooms and access to a hot spring bath. The property has a restaurant. At the hotel, every room is non-smoking and has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY offers a buffet breakfast and full-course dinner using local ingredients. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Onuma Epuy. Lake Onuma is 1.8 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Hakodate, 27 km from Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 35200 JPY.

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• 6 Furano La Terre Nakafurano, Japan

  

  Hotel. Offering rooms with mountain views at the heart of Hokkaido, Furano La Terre is 2 km from JR Nakafurano Train Station. It features natural hot-spring baths, a karaoke room, and WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at Furano La Terre Hotel come with a private bathroom and Japanese yukata robe. The Japanese-style rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon beds. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the Frano area, and a 30-minute drive from the Biei area. A variety of indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths are on offer, from a Japanese cypress bath to the Stardust bath. A sauna is also available. Lenord Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with stunning views of Mount Tokachi. For dinner, local Furano ingredients such as vegetables and beef will be served. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 7000 JPY.

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• 7 Dormy Inn Abashiri Abashiri, Japan

  

  Hotel. Set in Abashiri, 2.3 km from Abashiri Port, Dormy Inn Abashiri features accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Dormy Inn Abashiri offers a buffet or Asian breakfast. Abashiri Prison Museum is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Tokyo University of Agriculture is 8.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Memanbetsu Airport, 19 km from Dormy Inn Abashiri. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 4990 JPY.

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• 8 Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel & Resorts Hakodate, Japan

  

  Hotel. A 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel & Resorts offers rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with a balcony, a living area and a kitchenette. Danshaku Hakodate Club Hotel & Resorts is an 8-minute drive away from Sanroku Station which offers access to the Mount Hakodate Ropeway. Hakodate Morning Market is only a 1-minute walk and Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is a 15-minute walk away. Rooms are spacious and bright, featuring tile flooring and simple contemporary design. En suite bathrooms offer views of Mount Hakodate. The Danshaku Club Hotel features bicycle rental and coin-operated laundry facilities. Guests can shop at the in-house sundry shop. A Western breakfast is served in guestrooms. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 16000 JPY.

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• 9 Hokkaido Hotel Obihiro, Japan

  

  Hotel. Boasting 5 dining options, indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and modern rooms with an LCD TV and free wired internet, Hokkaido Hotel is a 5-minute drive from JR Obihiro Train Station. Rooms at Hotel Hokkaido are air-conditioned and fairly spacious, with most including a seating area and some featuring a hardwood floor. Each room comes with an electric kettle, a mini-fridge, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Obihiro Airport, while Rokkatei Art Village and Hanabatake Farm are both a 50-minute drive away. Free shuttles to Obihiro Station run at 08:30, 09:30 and 10:30. A full range of Japanese cuisines can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurants, including sushi, tempura and teppanyaki (freshly grilled meats and seafood). Bird Watch Café serves casual Western fare by floor-to-ceiling windows offering nature views, and cocktails can be enjoyed at Bar Bear. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 14160 JPY.

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• 10 Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Moku-no-sho Niseko, Japan

  

  Ryokan. Surrounded by lush nature, luxury Japanese-style hotel Niseko Kombu Onsen Tsuruga Mokunosho features a hot spring bath and rooms with mountain views and free Wi-Fi, some with a private open-air bath. It’s a 10-minute drive from Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort. From Tsuruga Monkunosho takes a 16-minute drive from the Niseko Village Skiing Resort, and a 20-minute drive from the Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum. Niseko Train Station is a 15-minute drive. Newly open from July 2013, guests can unwind in the sauna, take a stroll in the garden or go hiking in the beautiful surroundings. Facilities include a shop, a library and drinks vending machines. All rooms feature a sofa, a flat-screen TV and beds. Yukata robes, a fridge and a safe are provided. Selected rooms have a seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a private open-air hot spring bath. A Japanese breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant, which offers a traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner featuring local specialities. In the evening, drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 72600 JPY.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!