Condo Hotel Review: Best Onsens in Niseko and Rusutsu

When winter hits Hokkaido, and the powder turns legendary, there are two types of travellers: those who race to the slopes, and those who gracefully glide into the onsen. Luckily, with a curated property list of steam-kissed onsen chalets and condo hotels by NISADE | The Luxe Nomad, you never have to choose.

Whether you're zipping to make first tracks, or drifting from massage to mineral bath like the snow-season royalty you are, here’s your ultimate guide to the finest stays with onsen access, each handpicked to soothe, delight, and elevate your après-ski routine. 

An extra tip: If you’re new to Japan’s public baths, be sure to read about onsen etiquette before you go!

1. The Vale Rusutsu
Best for: Powder chasers, families and groups who want ski-in ski-out convenience with resort-level comfort.
Accommodation types: 1 to 4 bedroom residences from 48 to 286sqm in Rusutsu
Onsen style: Access to Kotobuki Onsen’s indoor-outdoor baths and relaxation facilities
What makes it special: Because nothing says “living your best snow life” like going from bed to ski run to onsen without ever stepping off resort grounds at The Vale Rusutsu. The Kotobuki Onsen has indoor-outdoor communal onsens that will impress, offering a panoramic view of a snow-covered landscape in winter and a verdant forest setting during the green season.

When it comes to the accommodations, the multi-award-winning The Vale Rusutsu pairs sleek condo hotel living with unbeatable slope access. Think spacious apartments with modern kitchens and appliances, all wrapped in warm, modern alpine design; some accommodations even offer a panoramic mountain view. With ski rental, storage, restaurants, and wellness facilities right downstairs, it’s a no-fuss, all-pleasure ski base that works beautifully for couples and larger groups alike.

2. The Vale Niseko
Best for: Ski-loving travellers who want to glide from onsen to gondola within a minute
Accommodation Types: Studios and up to 3-bedroom apartments from 31 to 114sqm
Onsen style: An indoor and semi-outdoor communal onsen, heated outdoor pool and a sauna room. Select apartments also include a private in-room onsen.
What makes it special: A multi-time winner of the World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel, The Vale Niseko is an iconic ski-in ski-out property in Upper Hirafu, and one of Niseko’s first slopeside condo hotels. Steps from the Ace Family Lift, it’s perfect for maximising powder time and onsen soaks.

The communal onsen has two sections: a completely indoor onsen with glass windows, facing the semi-outdoor onsen that has a roof overhead. Think all-weather comfort, while enjoying the natural spring waters. The public onsen additionally features a sauna area, as well as an adjacent heated outdoor pool that provides another way to relax without being in your birthday suit. 

3. Niseko Kyo
Best for: Ski-in ski-out convenience in Upper Hirafu that’s great for families and groups
Accommodation Types: 1–6 bedroom suites and apartments, ranging from 81 to 385sqm
Onsen style: Shared indoor onsen with a separate sauna room, plus a private onsen in most accommodations. 

What makes it special: Opened in December 2023, Niseko Kyo is modern, warm, and endlessly convenient — an elegant ski-in ski-out stay that delivers luxury in every square metre. Most apartments and suites in this Niseko condo hotel come with their own onsen; so the soaking schedule is shared between just you and your companions. The communal indoor onsen offers another way to soak, with a Finnish-style sauna room included for the full therapeutic experience. 

Another tip: MASONRY. Japan, a new slopeside restaurant in Niseko Kyo, will also open in December 2025, serving delicious wood-fired dishes crafted with local produce.

4. Intuition Niseko
Best for: Design lovers, couples and families who want sleek luxury and a quiet forest setting, all while being minutes to the slopes
Accommodation Types: 1–5 bedrooms from 31 to 370sqm

Onsen style: Shared indoor–outdoor onsen; plus in-room private onsen in penthouses
What makes it special: At Intuition Niseko, guests soak in a stunning indoor–outdoor communal onsen framed by birch trees — think “forest bathing”, quite literally. The shared outdoor onsen in this condo hotel is open to the sky; soak and watch the snow fall, with a forest view to boot. Be sure to reserve a table for a soulful hotpot meal at the on-site restaurant, Niseko Amaya; their signature Mount Yotei shabu shabu is calling your name.