Best Hotels in Zao

Explore Zao with 38 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
8.2 (146 reviews)

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa ★★★★

📍 Oniishihara Togattaonsen, 1-1, Zao

"This was my first time visiting, and I was impressed by how large, spacious, and clean the hotel and rooms were. The all-you-can-drink beer and other beverages in the lounge, along with the late-night alcohol and snacks, were an excellent service. We paid an extra 5,000 yen for the dinner buffet. While it was tasty, I honestly felt it wasn't worth the 5,000 yen as there wasn't a main dish. The onsen had an open-air bath, but since it was on the first floor, the walls were high, and there was no view. The onsen itself was spacious and good, but the water temperature was a bit too lukewarm for my liking. The in-room bath was large and clean. Be careful not to lose your room key, as there's a 2,000 yen replacement fee. I would definitely like to stay here again when I visit Miyagi. There aren't any shops nearby, so it's a good idea to prepare your own food beforehand. However, you don't need to worry about drinks or alcohol. All the staff were kind and helpful, which was a plus."

Daikon-No-Hana
9.9 (334 reviews)

Daikon-No-Hana ★★★★

📍 21-7, Togattaonsen Kitayama, Zao-Machi Katta-Gun, Miyagi, 989-0916, Zao

"Very nice"

Hoshiakari No Yado Mahoroba
9.0 (942 reviews)

Hoshiakari No Yado Mahoroba ★★★

📍 District, Zaō, Togattaonsen, Shinchihigashiurayama−39−294, Zao

"I was drawn to this hotel by its constellation-themed rooms and private open-air baths. The rooms were clean, and the food was delicious. I was very satisfied with the open-air bath, where I could relax and enjoy nature! I would like to stay there again if I have the chance."

Kappa No Yado Ryokan Sanjiro
8.8 (88 reviews)

Kappa No Yado Ryokan Sanjiro ★★★

📍 3 Tōgattaonsen Motomachi, Zao

"It's been a while since I last visited Togatta Onsen. It was a relaxing trip for four adults. Many of the hotel staff are elderly, and the hotel has a spacious, relaxing atmosphere. We stayed in the recently renovated West Wing. The room was spacious, a twin room, but the bed was very large, with a Japanese-style space and sofa, making it very comfortable. There were two large baths, offering different views. As a special perk for the renovation, we were able to use the private hinoki and forest baths for free, making for a very pleasant hot spring trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the unique flavors of Zao, both dinner and breakfast. We were offered complimentary sparkling wine from 7:30 to 10:00 in the evening, which was delicious. Before breakfast, we were served delicious Japanese tea, which impressed us with the attentive hospitality. There were many kappa-themed ornaments, which were fun to look at. The hotel is located on a slightly elevated area, offering beautiful views of the Zao mountain range."

chillout glamping zao
9.5 (25 reviews)

chillout glamping zao ★★★★

📍 Sarutani-13-1 Togattaonsen, Katta District, Zao

"The starry sky at night is superb, there are so many, you can clearly see every star twinkling. The staff is very polite and attentive, scoring 1200 points Unexpected thing, including breakfast and dinner is your choice I am better than the Café de Coral breakfast picture. They all try their best to look the same There is an independent barbecue grill, clothes rack, heater and fresh air blower The disadvantage is the location, not in the city center But I can’t, it’s like this when you kiss nature Another drawback is that the toilet and bathroom are not inside the tent. It takes more than ten steps to walk to customerService Each tent has its own private bathroom It is very convenient to get to Fujin Hot Spring"

Yutomori Club
9.2 (9 reviews)

Yutomori Club ★★★

📍 Togattaonsen, 字 上ノ原128, Zao

"Beautiful and cozy place"

Bardenya Soho
9.0 (14 reviews)

Bardenya Soho ★★★

📍 Shinchihigashiurayama-43-1 Togattaonsen, Katta District, Zao

"This is an inn with very warm hospitality. Relaxing in the hot springs will help relieve your fatigue. It's not flashy, but it's a warm inn. I'll definitely go again."

Sansatei
7.3 (76 reviews)

Sansatei ★★★

📍 Higashiura-30 Togattaonsen, Katta District, Zao

"Relaxing while overlooking the river is the best experience. I liked the well-organized interior that retained the charm of an old neighborhood. Since you must drive there, it is the best choice for travelers renting a car."

Onuma Ryokan
8.8 (632 reviews)

Onuma Ryokan ★★★

📍 2 Togatta Onsen Asahi-cho, Zaomachi, Zao

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Shunsai No Yado Daichu Hotels in Zao

Shunsai No Yado Daichu

"Small inn located in the town. It’s mainly Japanese style but with a few western touches eg beds in tatami room and some fusion food items. The communal bath (indoor only) is not that big but there are also three private baths you can use as much as you want without needing to reserve. I liked the cute samue (pyjama type clothes) that were provided in addition to the usual yukata. We paid ¥44,000 for two people including dinner and breakfast. The drinks were included in the price but there were set times eg bar from 3:00 to 5:30 then drinks during dinner to 8:00 then nightcap till 9:00. We found it a bit strange that the bar was only until 5:30 as we had booked dinner for 7:00 (the latest time available) and as we only arrived at 5:00 we had to hurry to have a drink before dinner. This was a bit different from what we understood from the website which said drinks were available from check in until the end of dinner. We were also surprised that there the only beer available was Carlsberg. It was really strange that there was no Japanese beer not even in bottles. The food was good quality but we preferred the Japanese dishes to the western fusion dishes. Probably we will not go there again as we prefer a more traditional atmosphere with a view and outdoor bath. However we chose it because it is near Sendai and we needed to return our rental car the following morning. The other onsen towns nearby tend to mainly have big hotels so at least this was small and charming even if not totally to our individual taste."

Azumaya Ryokan Hotels in Zao

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Real Reviews of Zao Hotels From Travellers

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HK Anonymous User

Family
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa ★★★★
"The hotel offers a free evening happy hour where you can enjoy plenty of drinks, along with snacks like cheese and crackers. The hot spring is very comfortable and clean, and yukatas are provided. However, it can get quite crowded, and the elevator tends to be a bit packed."
★★★★★
2026-09-28
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Daikon-No-Hana ★★★★
"The most serene, peaceful and relaxing experience, after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. We recently had 2 nights here and will be back in Winter to experience the beauty in a different season. Like Bali, the staff and the hospitality they offer, the care they take with everything is incredible."
★★★★★
2024-05-20
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JP Guest User

Business traveler
Hoshiakari No Yado Mahoroba ★★★
"The highlight is the spacious public bath where you can relax and enjoy the hot springs. The tranquil atmosphere really helped me unwind and recover from travel fatigue. The Yakiniku was also delicious—this is an inn where you can fully enjoy both wonderful hot springs and great food."
★★★★★
2026-10-29
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HK Wong Amuro

Traveling with friends
Kappa No Yado Ryokan Sanjiro ★★★
"Nice accommodation , good hotvsoring. And the environment is silent."
★★★★★
2026-06-06
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HK Guest User

Family
chillout glamping zao ★★★★
"The staff are very polite and have a very good service attitude. It’s just that the weather is too cold, and if you have children with you, it’s a bit inconvenient to go to the public restroom or bathroom."
★★★★★
2025-02-05
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JP Guest User

Other
Yutomori Club ★★★
"It was a trip to celebrate my elderly mother's birthday, and we enjoyed the food, the hot springs, and the room very much. I was happy to see that my mother seemed very satisfied."
★★★★★
2025-07-04
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Couple
Bardenya Soho ★★★
"I could only find accommodation without meals, and breakfast was charged, so I thought it would be okay to check in on the day, and went to check in. However, I was flatly refused, and was told that there were no restaurants nearby at check-out time. I entered the room with a bad impression of it being an inflexible place. It was about the size of 10 tatami mats, with a view of the forest, the bath in the room was business hotel style, and there were two bottles of water in the fridge. It can't be helped if you think of it as the room fee for Golden Week, but unfortunately I won't be coming back. I liked the quality of the water in the bath!"
★★★★★
2024-05-07
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JP Guest User

Couple
Sansatei ★★★
"The bath and room were good considering the price! However, the side dishes served with the meal were a bit disappointing. Overall, though, it was a satisfying place to stay."
★★★★★
2026-08-17
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MO LoLoLuLu

Traveling with friends
Chikusenso Onsen ★★★★★
"The hotel service attitude is very good, every employee is polite and courteous! Beautiful environment, breakfast and dinner are 5 star enjoyment, in pursuit of a tasteful travel experience, come and stay!"
★★★★★
2025-02-18

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PHP 21,764

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PHP 24,591

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