The Vale
The Vale is Niseko’s newest 5-star luxury resort hotel and is located right on the slopes and in the middle of the Niseko Hirafu village. If you are looking for the best accommodation in Niseko then look no further.
Location
One of the best locations in Niseko. Absolute ski-in/ski-out located only 30 metres from the lifts and only 150 metres from the centre of Niseko Hirafu village. The location affords views of the ski area and also Mt Yotei.
Child FriendlyThe Vale is located at the bottom of the Family Run in Niseko Hirafu making it one of the best locations for families with young children. Pick up your skis from the ski lockers down stairs and walk ou the back door and you are on the slopes!
The Family Run is a very gentle slope and is accessed by a slow moving double chair ideal for beginners learning to ride a chairlift for the first time.
NISS ski school have a counter located right in the Vale so they can assist you and your children with getting too and from their ski lessons.
In addition, NBS Kids Club (and ski/snowboard rentals) is also located just next door and their group and private lessons start from just outside the back door of The Vale.
Accommodation
The Vale comprises of ultra chic hotel rooms, studios (1-2 guests), large one bedroom (up to 4 guests), two (up to 6 guests) and three bedroom (up to 8 guests) apartments plus super deluxe penthouse apartments.
Each apartment comes with premium fit-outs, open fires, and open plan bathrooms where you can sit in the tub and take in the views. They are fully self-contained with quality kitchens and some also feature their own private onsens.
Hotel rooms have a small fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.
All rooms and apartments are all decked out with luxurious furnishings, premium bedding & flat screen TVs.
Facilities
One of the outstanding features of The Vale is the natural thermal springs Japanese Onsen (one of only a couple in Hirafu village). Thermal water is pumped from 700metres below the surface. It is said that it takes as much as 160 years to filter down through Mt Yotei collecting its healing minerals through the process. This is the perfect way to end a day of skiing.
There is also an outdoor heated pool and saunas plus concierge.
Restaurants & Bars
What would a 5-star resort be without its own restaurant and bar? The Vale has its very own bar and grill plus an apres terrace overlooking the ski runs.