Marino Lodge was a very comfy, cosy, friendly and relaxed place to stay. We had travelled for a long time from Australia, and it was a great first stop on our travels. The breakfasts were delicious, the pizza’s amazing (especially great because we had little kids with us), the staff were warm and helpful, especially so when we needed a bit of extra help with lifts in the van because of a skiing injury my wife sustained - nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again or recommend to anyone heading to Hakuba.

We stayed a week after the season had kind of closed, so we had some trouble with accessing everything we needed across Hakuba as things were closing down and seasonal staff were heading off. We were very lucky to be there for some exceptional snow fall, and I would love to come back again in season.

Morino Lodge was the perfect choice for our family’s introduction to Japow! The team that run the lodge made us feel right at home, and were so great with our two girls. Our eldest even said she wanted to live there! Cooked breakfast every morning, and transport around the village made life so much easier. Being conveniently located close to Evergreen Ski School for kids, and the Tokyu Hotel for shuttles to other mountains sealed the deal. We’ll definitely be back.

Beautiful lodge that felt like home! Fresh, hot breakfast that changed every morning made upon request, while also had the usual cereals/toast/pastries/fresh fruits/juices available. The pizza shop ran out of the lodge was also extremely convenient and delicious after a big day of snowboarding - they even deliver straight to your room! Staff were more than happy to drop off anywhere around Hakuba from morning to night in lodge vans. Fantastic stay after being in hotels for rest of trip.

Cute and cosy lovely staff

Pretty far away from the town

You can have a good conversation with the staff, and the common area is a great place to relax after a big day out. They are eager to help you out where possible. Home made breakfast each morning was fantastic as well.

Only a small thing I feel, but noteworthy regardless. The queen / kingside bed I had was essentially 2 singles pushed together. Can be a little uncomfortable sleeping in the middle of the bed.

Morino lodge is not and does not pretend to offer 5 star luxury, but it is very clean and comfortable with a chilled atmosphere and positive vibe. The team at the lodge are exceptional and will do anything they can to make your stay as enjoyable and hassle free as possible. The breakfast is great, with a different hot option every morning and the pizzas are delicious, which you can enjoy with a locally brewed beer from the bar.

Nothing at all.

We had a spacious twin bedded room (No:3) with traditional Japanese deco & ensuite. Lovely view from our window of the snow laddened forrest. Heating was excellent. Atmosphere was welcoming & friendly. Many English speaking staff. Eri was an especially helpful & patient front of house staff member (grateful thanks Eri😀). Transport was cheerfully organised for our convenience.

Good location with a comfortable bed. Pizzas made downstairs that were perfect after a long travel day and after skiing.

The shower was a solid 2/10. Minimal water pressure and a dingy spray head. Still able to have a shower but I wouldn't get excited about a nice hot shower after being in the snow. One night down eating pizza, the staff seemed to be a little too comfortable around the bar. One was making another cocktails while they were lounging around like it was their house. Just seemed to come off a bit unprofessional.

We were very pleased by the friendly staff. Both when arriving late as well as during our stay. Especially helpful was their support to sort out a flat tire problem I had with our rental car. Breakfast was very good with changing hot meal part during the week. The hotel also provides a washing machine for free use which was very useful to daily wash our ski underware.

We arrived very early in the morning, they picked us up from another hotel and fortunately were able to get our room ready 4 hours earlier! They gave us good advice being intermediate boarders on which mountains to access. They cooked us breakfast every morning. Something different on the menu each day we were there. They will personally drive you to close locations. They also helped us with luggage delivery :)

No shared kitchen so we couldn't do our own meals - wasn't a big deal for our short stay