Xplore by Active Life

Name: Xplore by Active Life
Address: 1101-155 Tarumoto, Iiyama, 389-2261, JP

7.5Good107 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

1101-155 Tarumoto · Iiyama

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Bar
Laundry
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Prime Location near Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Discover the perfect retreat at Madarao, Xplore by Active Life, just a short 3-minute walk from the renowned Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Enjoy the convenience of ski-to-door access and unwind in the soothing public baths. Modern Accommodations with Essential Amenities Indulge in comfort at our 2018-renovated property offering a mix of Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. Stay relaxed in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a safety deposit box and Smart TV. Freshen up with complimentary toiletries in the en suite bathrooms. Convenient Facilities for a Hassle-free Stay Take advantage of the on-site drink vending machines for a quick refreshment. With JR Iiyama Train Station just a 30-minute drive away, seamless travel arrangements await you. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Madarao, Xplore by Active Life.

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11 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Family Room 50 m²2 × Double bed, 2 × Sofa bed	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Standard Twin Room 16 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Small Double Room 12 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Room 25 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Compact Queen 12 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Family Connecting Room 50 m²2 × Queen bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Twin Room with Bathroom 16 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Queen Room 16 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Western-Style Room with Private Bathroom 16 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom 25 m²Sofa bed, Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Japanese-Style Queen Room With Shared Bathroom 13 m²Single bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar

Services

Laundry

Family

Family rooms

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
1101-155 Tarumoto, Iiyama, 389-2261, Japan
0.4 km from the center of Iiyama

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

7.5107 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 107 reviews.

Cleanliness7.7

Service8.2

Location8.3

Room quality7.2

Amenities7.7

Value for money7.2

Food and drink7.2

Miles
Australia · Group of friends · March 2026
5.0
+Location
Nathan
Australia · Group of friends · March 2026
7.0
“Good place to base for skiing.”
+Closeness to ski area. The staff were excellent, very polite and very good service and attitude
−Our original room was a bit hot even with the heater off. But the staff were awesome and arranged another room that proved perfect.
Bridie
Australia · Couple · February 2026
7.0
“Convenient location, passable for a week at the snow!”
+Great location, short walk to the ski lifts, restaurants and bus stop. Included breakfast was decent - buffet eggs, bacon, bread, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, coffee etc. Staff were friendly and really helpful. Decent sized boot room, black cat board shipping to the airport, free washing machine and drier.
−Dinner in the lodge was passable... just. Tried it once, but wouldn't go back - better, cheaper options close by. Windows in the rooms don't work, so got a bit stuffy, no fridge in the room (as advertised), but could be helpful for future guests given the lack of convenience stores etc in the village. Would have been helpful to have a bigger mirror outside of the the bathroom too.
Janet
Australia · Couple · February 2026
10.0
“pleasant.”
+Friendly helpful staff. Food was good. Reasonably close to the chair lifts.
−The light on the ceiling was ineffective. Only one additional lamp in the room. Perhaps a standard lamp next to the couch so guests can read or do craft. These amenities should be checked regularly to ensure they are in good order. Using the washing machine and dryers was pretty tricky. They were in demand. On our last day I put a load of washing through at 4pm. I was not able to access a spare dryer at all during the night. This highlights the need to provide access to more washer dryer units. A latest model washer dryer front load stack set up is very effective. A dryer can now completely dry a load of washing in 30 minutes.
Deborah
Australia · Family · February 2026
8.0
+Fantastic location - short walk to the ski field. It was very handy to have the equipment hire place on site. The staff were extremely helpful and responsive to requests.
−There were only two washing machines and dryers, and they were in high demand. It was hard to find one free to put a load on. They could have done with a few extra staff around breakfast time. The staff were so busy but breakfast supplies kept running out.
Laurent
Hong Kong SAR China · Group of friends · February 2026
4.0
“Nice people but bad value.”
+Staff was nice, really closed to Madarao ski area.
−It is basically a youth guest house but they charge like premium hotel. Not a great value for money. The breakfast was terrible and always incomplete. They dont give you much options which is ok, but for example they will bring eggs but need to wait 10min to get bread or vice versa. We had to to run to the buffet each time they brought coffee as it didnt last for 1 min (and it wasnt even good). They have an "onsen" but cannot use it as it is mixed gender and therefore require swimsuit. Which I can understand but then they don't tell you prior and they don't sell swimsuits.on the website it looks like they have a normal onsen. They change linen and they had weird stain on them. Well, basically I wont go back.
Rachael
Australia · Couple · February 2026
8.0
“Great place on the mountain, good breakfast included, drying room is very organised and very comfy bed!”
+Location
−Heating was noisy
Travis
Australia · Solo · January 2026
10.0
+Great Location and great facilities.
michael
Australia · Solo · January 2026
10.0
“Great value, excellent location, lovely staff.”
Lindsay
Australia · Family · January 2026
6.0
+Location was good. Easy/short walk to the slopes. Daily brekkie was good.
−Rooms were quite small and smelt of smoke. Room didn’t have a fridge as advertised. Central bar/lounge area felt a little cold and lacked atmosphere.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

11 room types

Family Room

Standard Twin Room

Small Double Room

Deluxe Room

Compact Queen

Family Connecting Room

Twin Room with Bathroom

Standard Queen Room

Western-Style Room with Private Bathroom

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom

Japanese-Style Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

What this place offers

Internet

Food & drink

Services

Family

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews