Ulasan La Vista Akangawa

This was my first time staying at La Vista, and I initially thought it would just be a Dormy Inn with a private onsen, but I was so pleasantly surprised! The room was quite spacious and had a private bath where you could pre-fill the water, and it would automatically stop when full. There's also a public outdoor bath with even better views, but you can't use shampoo or shower gel there as the water flows directly into the stream. Since it wasn't convenient to go out, I booked the dinner and breakfast package. The kaiseki meal was exquisitely presented and photogenic, and the taste was good, though the ingredients were just average. The most delightful moment was sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the evening, watching a family of deer come to drink water and graze!

We were a little apprehensive before our arrival as the hotel was built in 2015. However, the hotel exceed our expectation. The staff at the porch was patient, he helped us with us luggage and pointed to the free parking. The receptionist explained the services and facilities available clearly and checked if we made plans for dinner as our room did not come with meals. She later helped us microwave our food purchased from Lawson. The hotel has 3 private bath that doesn’t require reservation. Both the male and female onsen has great view of the river. The facilities were clean and well maintained. Very calming views from the room, could sit there and enjoy tea. Recommended to spend an afternoon at the hotel to relax and rest. They provide ramen at 10.30pm too.

Astonishing beautiful boutique hotel with personable and professional staff and services!

Our stay at La Vista Akangawa was truly unforgettable. The location offers breathtaking ocean views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully designed, with a private onsen that made the experience even more special.

The hotel with the best view of the whole Hokkaido. Waking up and finding wild animals in front of the window is priceless, as is doing private onsen from your room and being able to observe the flora and fauna from the window. We met this beautiful deer in front of our room who came to eat fresh herb and drink from the stream, letting herself be watched in peace and transmitted to us a huge peace and gratitude. Thank you La Vista!

This hotel definitely lives up to its hype on Xiaohongshu! The environment is absolutely stunning. We made the right choice not to opt for the two meals since we heard the food wasn't great. We even saw deer while soaking in the outdoor public onsen and right outside our room window in the morning! The only minor inconvenience was the short flight of stairs from the front desk lobby to the elevator on the first floor, which was a bit of a hassle with a rolling suitcase. Other than that, no complaints!

The hotel's scenery is absolutely breathtaking, truly worth all the travel effort. The outdoor hot spring views are simply magnificent. You'll even spot deer while dining and soaking in the onsen. My only real issue was that I found the Kaiseki cuisine difficult to get used to; it looks beautiful, but if you're not a big fan, you might want to bring your own snacks, especially considering the price. However, dining while watching deer roam in the snowy landscape during blue hour is definitely one of life's great pleasures. I was a bit apprehensive before coming because online reviews for this hotel were mixed, but I can honestly say you *must* visit during the snowy season – it's absolutely worth it.

February 2026, Eastern Hokkaido – The Life I Dream Of~ We arrived at Akan Lake Onsen Town around 3 PM via the White Bus. Since La Vista is a bit further out, the White Bus drops off guests staying there at the Akan Lake Bus Center, from where guests then take the hotel shuttle. Among our fellow passengers, some had pre-arranged a 3:30 PM shuttle via email with the hotel, but despite craning their necks, the shuttle was nowhere in sight. So I called them, and they said it would be there in 5 minutes. That basically confirmed it for me: the La Vista shuttle won't come unless you call them… because the hotel is only a 5-minute drive from the bus center. The small van was completely full, and even though the road was covered in ice and snow, the driver's skills were quick, accurate, and steady, getting us to the hotel swiftly. Check-in was a bit slow, but I wasn't in a rush. I took my time to admire the floor-to-ceiling windows and the view outside – a lake, trees, snow, and small animals, all quiet and beautiful. The lobby, though not large, was decorated warmly and comfortably. After 5 PM, they offer complimentary drinks and snacks here. Our room was spacious with an amazing view. Sitting quietly by the window, watching the snowflakes fall, I wished time would slow down even more. The atmosphere at La Vista is truly romantic~ The bathroom also offered direct views of the outside scenery. The room's facilities, layout, and amenities were all excellent, with comfortable colors and a novel, super spacious style. La Vista has three private onsen baths, no reservations needed – you can just enter if it's not occupied. The Free Lounge offers a variety of complimentary beverages. Perhaps it's because La Vista is a bit more secluded that it can create such a wonderful environment and ambiance. For those who haven't booked the buffet, make sure to stock up on food in advance, as it's pretty much wilderness around here. Aside from a slight complaint about the shuttle, I was very satisfied with the hotel's facilities and environment. If I have the chance, I'd love to spend 2-3 days here immersing myself in it – it would surely help me forget a lot of worries.

This hotel is truly a victim of deceptive photos on social media (Xiaohongshu). There might be one window that's good for pictures, but besides that, it's all downsides. The room is quite run-down, and the most frightening thing is how poor the cleanliness is. The private hot spring tub in our room was severely moldy, and there were even many long strands of someone else's hair stuck in the corners... The public bathhouse was also unbelievably bad, especially the three small private hot spring rooms, where the wooden floors and tubs were so dirty they were slippery. I've stayed at many ryokans (one-night, two-meal stays), and this one's restaurant setup is the laziest. For all four nights we stayed, the main course required guests to cook it themselves, and there was absolutely no ventilation for smoke in the restaurant, so we were smoked out and smelled like food every evening. Also, definitely do not choose the later dinner seating. The front-of-house staff is understaffed and disorganized. When we went in for the later seating, many tables still had leftover food and dishes that hadn't been cleared, and we ended up waiting for dishes and eating until nine or ten o'clock.

Best of the best! I didn’t wanna leave the hotel at all. The dinner was amazing and soo much food with free Sapporo beer as a complimentary! The bedroom view is magical and I love the onsen both in our room or the private one! Sooo amazing!!❤️❤️

One of the best accomodation that we stayed on our 3 weeks trip in Hokkaido. Wonderfully delicious breakfasts and dinners. As we stayed more than a nite, breakfasts and dinner menus for the two days were different. Fantastic waitering staff in the restaurant even though we do not speak japanese. Beautiful scenery of flowing steam and forest outside the room with a cosy balcony overlooking it. Nice inroom onsen tub. Will return another day to experience the hospitality.

Nice place which is 10mins away from main lake akan area. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast was very good. Room was large and had a great view right in front of the river.

Beautiful cute special place with little thoughtful touches of luxury. Would recommend to anyone

Clean room and beautiful surrounding with nature. Good quality for breakfast. Free ramen and ice-cream.