The Phat Packers

4.4

Excellent(113 Reviews)

Hotel in Hakuba

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

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About this hotel

Situated less than 1 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, The Phat Packers offers 2-star accommodation in Otari and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Ski in / Ski out

Map of Hakuba

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Phat Packers

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4.4

Excellent(113 Reviews)

Hotel in Hakuba

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Ski in / Ski out

Map of Hakuba

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.4

Excellent(113 Reviews)

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4.4

Feb 2024

For $50 a night I wouldn’t expect much

Excellent ski out location to Tsugaike Kogen.

Checking in was quite stressful and seemed like a major imposition to staff. The shared accommodation room info provided to me was incorrect. Someone was in my assigned bed and the door code did not work. Finding anyone at the front desk to address these issues was a challenge. Once resolved and I gained access to the room, it was very dirty and questionable how often cleaning was done between guests. Used towels and discarded trash from previous guests were found on the floor in the corner of the room. 5 people sharing a cramped space without adequate space to store luggage. There are no facilities to lock up personal belongings.

4.4

Feb 2024

Great vibe and location, good value for money, and helpful staff.

+ FOREMOST: GREAT STAFF super friendly and helpful + Good breakfast which is included in the price, good variety for vegetarians + Ski Room and dry room, ski-in/ski-out and Rhythm returns on premise. + Good prices in the restaurant and bar which partly makes up for limited amenities in Tsugaike + GREAT shuttle service both for skiing (8am) and Apres ski for dinner in town + Shared bath cabins were clean

- Breakfast can be repetitive after the first couple of days - Limited facilities for cooking your own food (which for a place with a backpackers' vibe would be a good practical touch and also good for vegetarians)

4.4

Feb 2024

Perfect location on one of the main mountains in Hakuba, staff were extremely friendly & happy to assist when needed

Right on one of the main mountains, staff were extremely helpful, great environment to hang out after a big day, shuttle busses into town at night

4.4

Jan 2024

Fabulous place to stay.

A great place to stay with very comfy large double beds. Slept well every night ! The location is fabulous with an easy ski-in ski-out to the lifts right from the side door. Great menu at the bar as well and some fun cocktails. The staff are very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make our stay great. Good roster also for pickups and drop offs at night to the Hakuba area for restaurants/bars.

4.4

Jan 2024

Amazing location and friendly staff. Would totally recommend

Amazing location and friendly staff

Dust in the rooms

4.4

Jan 2024

CP值高

可以直接滑雪出入，有接送，夜晚可以出去周圍食飯，有車去各大雪場。公共浴室數量夠多，而且乾淨。

早餐可以更好

4.4

Dec 2023

Excellent stay. Staff need special mention as they really do seem to care and always very helpful.

Breakfast is a buffet which is decent. Coffee is excellent.

More Christmas decorations please! On a more serious note, new and bigger storage organization for ski gear would be a good investment. It's a bit tricky finding a spot if you're not one of the early ones back.

4.4

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Great location. Very close to the base of the slopes and shops around it. Spacious rooms despite small bathrooms. The overall vibes are great with friendly staff.

4.4

Mar 2023

Very comfortable and convenient, hope to return soon!

Great location for skiing at Tsugaike. The free shuttle service makes it easy to get to and from the station, and around to other resorts! The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. The free breakfast was great.

Didn't see any instructions for the washing machine, but was able to figure things out.

4.4

Mar 2023

relaxed and friendly

Perf for snowboarding trip

Nothing it was awesome

4.4

Mar 2023

Exceptional

very convenient

4.4

Feb 2023

in love with everyone here. couldn’t have asked for a better value or a better view

such a great location, great staff, great everything.

nothing

4.4

Feb 2023

Superb

The staff were extremely accommodating, and it felt like they went out of their way to make sure our trip went smoothly.

At times it felt a little loud, so maybe a little sound proofing would be good. Also, I could tell that the staff cleaned the rooms, hallway, and common space, but something just felt like it wasn't 100% clean, I can't really explain it.

4.4

Feb 2023

the phat packers was an awesome place to stay. with the friendliest staff, free wifi, good food and the constant free sh

clean property, well maintained

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4.4

Feb 2023

An incredible hostel experience

Everything about the hostel was excellent, and the facilities offered went above and beyond the expectations for a hostel of this reasonable price. The room was sizeable with plenty of storage, the hostel had 2 bars with pool table, darts and more which provided entertainment and a great place to meet people as a traveller. The location means it is a ski in/ski out to the Tsugaike ski resort. Free shuttles to pick up and drop off at both bus stations and other ski resorts were excellent too. The staff were super friendly too, and the food provided at the multiple restaurants were both excellent and reasonable. An incredible hostel experience that will unlikely be topped on my travels.

A tumble drier to compliment the free(!) laundry would help as the only way to dry clothes was a smallish line in the dorm (hard to share between 3 or 4 other people!)

4.4

Feb 2023

Will visite here again

Location is good，good environment and good staffs. convince for skier/snowboarding.

If hotel could provides or even sells the slippers will be better. Sometime the drying room is not works well, the boots is still wet after one night. The breakfast is monotonous，but you can not require more for this price

4.4

Feb 2023

Awesome cheap accommodation to meet other travelers and easy access to the ski areas.

Great atmosphere for meeting people and I loved the free buses to the ski hills.

Dorm rooms were pretty tight and not great soundproofing from the bar to the sleeping areas.

4.4

Jan 2023

Very good

Location, value

Whilst some of the staff were incredible (e.g. Nelly at the front desk and Bisho the driver), others were less helpful/friendly. There was a weird mix between customers and staff.

4.4

Jan 2023

Exceptional

The staff went above and beyond to make our stay very memorable. From assisting with logistics such as transportation to their friendly attitude I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

N/A

4.4

Jan 2023

The phat packers makes your hakuba experience so much more than just a snow trip!

The phat packers is THE place to stay in hakuba. The owners really understand the importance of creating a good vibe. When it comes from the top down it radiates through the entire staff and guests and makes a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. They understand the value of customer service which really augments the experience! if you stay here you’re going to have fun. no two ways about it!

The phat packers is very removed from the nightlife district of hakuba. They do well offering free shuttles into town. However the last free shuttle back is at 9.40pm which is too early to fully enjoy hakuba’s nightlife scene. The alternative (taxis) are too unreliable and hard to find to organise, which puts a dampener on the experience. This could be easily fixed if they ran 1 late night shuttle at 2am, i would be happy to pay 500¥ for it. Even if it was only every second night.

4.4

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Great location, price and friendly staff. Stayed for a week. Highly recommend.

Better signage for shower blocks. But otherwise no major complaints.

4.4

Jan 2023

Exceptional staff and service

Staff are all super friendly and accommodating. Great ski in/out location for Tsugaike but also convenient hostel shuttles to other resorts. Free breakfast every morning. Spacious rooms and super comfy

Dorm rooms are kept unlocked, so little peace of mind for security. Would also be great if hair dryers were provided

4.4

Jan 2023

Excellent service

Staff are friendly, place is clean , location is good as well

That room's toilet does not have a bidet If there are more options available in the future for booking single rooms that would be grand

4.4

Jan 2023

Good

The staff were very nice. It is located right next to Tsugaike's lifts.

It had a fraternity house vibe to it. The shower area could have had more frequent care.

4.4

Apr 2020

Exceptional

Amazing place and friendly staff. Really good value for money considering its location. Also the nicest beer in town and the ramen is the best I've ever tasted.

4.4

Mar 2020

Exceptional

One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Staff were amazing. Great bar and restaurant. Big rooms. Food was epic. Ski in ski out was perfect. Shuttle buses were a god send. Can’t wait to go back.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Hakuba?

The average price for a rental in Hakuba is $403 per night. This rental is $285 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Phat Packers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Phat Packers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Phat Packers?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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The Phat Packers

Hotel in Hakuba

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Hakuba

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Phat Packers

Hotel in Hakuba

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Hakuba

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Hakuba?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Phat Packers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Phat Packers?

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