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About this property
Located along a peaceful tree-lined street in Karuizawa, Hotel Wellies offers a British country hotel experience in the highland resort area. There is an English style garden with a lawn and gazebo and it comes with an English-language library, homemade British meals and spacious guest rooms that went through renovations every year since opening from 2013 to 2016. Free WiFi is available at public areas and all guest rooms. The whole hotel is nonsmoking inside and all guest rooms include a 32-inch flat screen TV and a fridge. A hairdryer and toiletries are included in the private bathroom. All rooms has views of surrounding greenery, and some rooms feature great views of Mount Asama. Guests at Wellies Hotel can leave their luggage and ski/golf equipment at the property, or use a safety deposit box. Free parking and bicycle hire are available. The property's signature dish is a hearty, hot full English breakfast with homemade sausages, home-cured bacon and black pudding (included in the room rate). A 4-course meal, including authentic dishes such as fish & chips, beef stew, Yorkshire pudding and home smoked salmon is also available at a surcharge. Property staff are able to recommend local restaurants to guests who wish to eat out. The on-site bar offers local and imported beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, including many Scotch whiskeys. A welcome tea is served to guests arriving before 18:00. Both Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, an outlet shopping mall, the Prince Ski Resort, Shiozawa Lake and the Kyu-Karuizawa area are all approximately a 10-minute drive from the property, while Naka-Karuizawa Station on the Shinano Line is a 3-minute drive. The Hoshino area with hot spring baths, the Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Harunire Terrace and Karuizawa Stone Church are a 5-minute drive away. The Yu River and local temples and shrines can also be reached within a 5-minute walk.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Deborah
Canada
“We chose Hotel Wellies for its proximity to some walking areas we were going to. The decor was fun!! Nice, wildish gardens. The room had a view of the mountain as promised. The staff were exceptional. The food was good though set menus might be...” - Honor
United States
“The decor was very cute and curated. Felt transported to an English countryside inn.” - Andrew
United States
“Gracious & responsive owner Chris, very friendly customer oriented staff. Quaint cozy hotel that felt like a large English tavern with distinctive bedrooms upstairs and large dining room & bar downstairs. Spacious well- appointed relaxing room...” - Mihai
Singapore
“The staff was great, the food was really good (though Western only), and the location was reasonable. It is close enough to several ski resorts, but obviously you're gonna need a car to get around. We had a good experience staying here for a long...” - Agnes
Canada
“I had such a warm welcome from Chris who was extremely helpful in planning my stay in Karuizawa. He cooked me a terrific breakfast and then offered a ride to help reduce the number of kms on my walk the next morning. Such a beautiful location and...” - Alison
New Zealand
“A change from the more corporate hotels. Great place to enjoy family as guests as well” - Lisa
Japan
“The wonderful hospitality with a distinct Fawlty Towers vibe, the very yummy authentic British food and the great modern British decor.” - Johanna
United States
“Friendly and helpful staff and really good breakfast.” - Michael
Qatar
“Wonderful stay, great food and friendly helpful staff. Appreciated very much the rides we received by Chris to and from the train station.” - Xin
China
“Welles is a unique British style hotel which is close to Naka-Karuizawa station. The room is comfortable and quite, the garden is beautiful, the breakfast is pretty good, I love the tableware very much, all of them are stylish. Hosts are very...”

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- レストラン #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Hotel Wellies may be able to provide early check-in / late check-out, depending on conditions. A free pick-up service from JR Karuizawa Station, Naka-Karuizawa Station and from the Hoshino area may also be provided. Please contact the property directly or leave a request in the comment box at time of booking.
Please note that children 3 years old and younger cannot be accommodated at this property. Adult rates are applicable to children 7 years and older. Guests with children are required to specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 佐久保健所指令25佐保第11-6号