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title: "Maruni Ryokan vs Ringoya: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Ringoya. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Maruni Ryokan or Ringoya in Hakuba? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maruni-ryokan-hakuba-vs-ringoya-hakuba/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Maruni Ryokan vs Ringoya

Both are in Hakuba, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★ · どんぐり
## [Maruni Ryokan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/maruni-ryokan-hakuba/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1827052/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★ · どんぐり
## [Ringoya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ringoya-hakuba/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2029006/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ringoya

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 70 m apart.

### Why is Maruni Ryokan better than Ringoya?

1.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)

### Why is Ringoya better than Maruni Ryokan?

1.  More guest reviews (71 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Maruni Ryokan | Ringoya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Location | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Public transport | 0.5 | 0.9  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.2  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.1) | 9.4 |
| Number of reviews | 33 | 71  (+38) |
| Rank in Hakuba | top 5% | top 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Distance to どんぐり centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 59 km | 59 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49  (+5) | 44 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 16 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1996 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9  (+2) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

70 m apart

## Maruni Ryokan or Ringoya: common questions

### Which is better, Maruni Ryokan or Ringoya?

Ringoya leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Maruni Ryokan or Ringoya?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Maruni Ryokan and Ringoya?

The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maruni-ryokan-hakuba-vs-ringoya-hakuba/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/