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title: "Pals Inn Raicho vs Sunny Side Hut: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pals Inn Raicho or Sunny Side Hut in Hakuba? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Pals Inn Raicho vs Sunny Side Hut

Both are in Hakuba, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · 堀之内
## [Pals Inn Raicho](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pals-inn-raicho-hakuba/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1937908/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · 堀之内
## [Sunny Side Hut](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunny-side-hut-hakuba/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2159242/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sunny Side Hut

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Pals Inn Raicho if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2015 / 2007)

### Why is Pals Inn Raicho better than Sunny Side Hut?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2007) (+8y)

### Why is Sunny Side Hut better than Pals Inn Raicho?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.2) (+0.4)
2.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 10:00) (+3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Pals Inn Raicho | Sunny Side Hut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.6  (+0.4) |
| Location | 4.1 | 4.5  (+0.4) |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.1  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.6  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 22  (+5) | 17 |
| Rank in Hakuba | top 26% | top 9%  (+17%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.1 | 4.5  (+0.4) |
| Distance to 堀之内 centre | 1.7 km | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 470 m | 360 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 55 km | 55 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 14  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.4 km  (−130 m) | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+8y) | 2007 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 10  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 15:30 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 13:00  (+3h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

140 m apart

Pals Inn Raicho: city centre: 3.4 km, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): 55 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

Sunny Side Hut: city centre: 3.5 km, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): 55 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Hakuba

[Hakuba weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/nagano/hakuba/weather)

## Pals Inn Raicho or Sunny Side Hut: common questions

### Which is better, Pals Inn Raicho or Sunny Side Hut?

Sunny Side Hut leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Pals Inn Raicho or Sunny Side Hut?

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

### How far apart are Pals Inn Raicho and Sunny Side Hut?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/pals-inn-raicho-hakuba-vs-sunny-side-hut-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/