Zao Plaza Hotel in Zaō Onsen provides accommodations with an open-air bath and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is a 6-minute walk from Zao Hotsprings Ski Resort. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, free Wifi throughout the property, and family rooms. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer, and bidet. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the ryokan, each unit includes bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at Zao Plaza Hotel. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Yamagata Airport is 22 miles from the property.