Title: Ryokan Biyunoyado - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ryokan Biyunoyado Ryokan with free parking, steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15770000/15761900/15761846/ad0a9d70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15770000/15761900/15761846/9a5de34f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15770000/15761900/15761846/a528b54e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Japanese Traditional Room 8 Tatami](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15770000/15761900/15761846/73535544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gift shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15770000/15761900/15761846/2f3b3b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ryokan Biyunoyado offers a peaceful retreat near Yudanaka Hot Spring. Enjoy the indoor mineral hot spring, on-site shopping, and local dishes at the restaurant. Free WiFi and train station pick-up are provided. 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For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and hot springs on site - An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Ryokan Biyunoyado have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Spring water tubs, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries - 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Refrigerators, children's slippers, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11445800/11445742/75b6b69a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 107 reviews CA $589 CA $716 total Nov 27 - Nov 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=11445742&PinnedHotelID=11445742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11580000/11577900/11577875/b58aec33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yudanaka Ryokan Hakura Yamanouchi - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 23 reviews CA $222 CA $275 total Dec 18 - 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 172 reviews CA $109 CA $140 total Nov 27 - Nov 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=15147660&PinnedHotelID=15147660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs - Shopping - Ski passes ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Spa - 2 indoor hot springs - 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs - 2 outdoor hot springs - Hot springs open from 3:00 AM - 12:30 AM - Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF - Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen) - Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen) - Separate men/women areas in public bath - Yukata (Japanese robes) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Doorbell and phone notification - Elevator - Handrails in stairways - Lever door handles - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchairs on site ### More - 1 building - 8 floors - Genkan (entryway) - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Children's slippers - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toilet with electronic bidet - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Free bottled water - Free stocked minibar - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Free daily newspapers - Fusuma (room partition) - Heating - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone - Tatami (woven mat) flooring - Tokonoma (alcove) - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child per adult, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash This property uses geothermal energy ### We should mention Hot springs access available from 3:00 AM to 12:30 AM Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 31 October Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Ryokan Biyunoyado Takai Gun Biyunoyado Takai Gun Biyunoyado Ryokan Biyunoyado Yamanouchi Biyunoyado Yamanouchi Ryokan Biyunoyado Hotel Yamanouchi-Machi Ryokan Biyunoyado Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi Nagano Prefecture Ryokan Biyunoyado Ryokan Ryokan Biyunoyado Yamanouchi Ryokan Biyunoyado Ryokan Yamanouchi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ryokan Biyunoyado pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ryokan Biyunoyado? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Ryokan Biyunoyado? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Ryokan Biyunoyado located? > Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Yudanaka Station is 8 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ryokan Biyunoyado Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 8.4/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We stayed for the traditional experience and the Onsen, absolutely fabulous!, super convenient just a 10 minute walk to station, and Lawsons. ##### peter Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Huge room, private onsen, delicious dinner that left us rolling to our rooms, transport to and from the hotel to the station and to Nagano monkey park, and the customer service is incredible. Can’t recommend this place enough! ##### Janice Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I had an amazing time. The people were very kind and helpful. The tub and views were breathtaking and the food was incredible. They had transportation from the train station to the hotel arranged without me even asking. ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul May 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff at the property were amazing. So very helpful and humble people. As a westerner I had always stayed at Marriott properties in Japan and to experience Japanese culture we decided to stay at a Rayokan. The Japanese food was very tasty and very elegantly presented. The Onsen bath was very nice with a wonderful view over the city. If you want to experience Japanese culture in a mountain setting, this is the place. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Nov 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Just an amazing experience. As an only english speaking Canadian, it was a truely magical time. Make sure you take advantage of all the amenities and at least once, use the private bath on the roof. ##### Joseph Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patricia Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The staff and cleanliness of the hotel was great. However the property is quite dated (there was a little bit of musty smell) around the room and corridors. The food experience was good although I am not sure if worth the price. Overall we had a good stay but I may not stay again. ##### Patricia Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highlight of our trip This was our first time at a ryokan and our stay was the highlight of our 25 day trip to Japan. Great customer service from staff. Food was delicious (dinner and breakfast) and very accommodating on diet restrictions. They provided shuttle from Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey Park. I would highly recommend them if staying in Nagano. Arigato Gozaimasu (Thank you) Ryokan Biyunoyado for a lovely stay. ![Room with private onsen on balcony.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/15132AC7373A1368FD8B2E6C1BA521081B0588211698700121991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Special touch](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/791C8E3815BD0B50AB96F7532300FE8FCC3408BD1698700122035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Comfortable bed](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FBC463A1B9136A41E4C01351CAB56769204D04C61698700121808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Great view of Yudanaka while relaxing](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/90FA87AC6F97A609F03A0384606FF5E82A498FF41698700121634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christine Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### MING KWONG Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 晚餐豐富，設施較陳舊，浴池較小 ##### MING KWONG ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 18, 2019 #### Ok but more can be done \- arranged pick up did not arrive on time - staff who saw to arrangement was clueless or at least no apology was made by her - did not feel the usual Japanese etiquettes whether on check in, meal services etc. General feeling is that the ryokan is understaffed - no towels provided at the onsen, have to bring and reuse towels from room - meals were ok, not wow - position of heater over the bed rest was awkward, too stuffy to sleep ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Otenkei, Montreal Oct 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Delicious food, beautiful onsen. Staff is great and so friendly with kids. We had our 3y old with us, tatami rooms and great for families. They had a special kid meal and breakfast every day. We loved it! ##### Otenkei Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Yukihiro Aug 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### くつろげました。 接客よかっです。 特に夕食時は、地元産のものが出て食べ方などを細かく教えてくれたり、子供向けにふりかけなどを用意してくれるなどよかっです。 また、部屋も畳が張り替えてあり綺麗でした。 眺望も良かったです。 ただ、浴場は、更衣室にトイレがなかった（休憩室は有り）のが残念でした。 また、ロビーが3階ですので客室から1階の浴場まで行くのにエレベーターを乗り継ぐ必要がありました。 お風呂は、露天やジャクジーがありゆっくりできました。 布団ふかふかで爆睡でした。 ##### Yukihiro Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Mar 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 古い施設でしたが掃除は行き届いていました ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities リニューアルした意図がわかりやすく、好感が持てました。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great property and onsen. Food was very fun and staff were great. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 27, 2018 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Not an Exciting Memory The hotel needs updating, quite run down. The plus point was that they had a Mandarin speaking staff who helped us navigate through dinner and breakfast. What puzzled us was that we had to pay a bath tax even though one did not use the Onsen. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### yang hong Nov 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice onsen Hôtel Great onsen. Perfect place for an overnight stay after the snow monkey park. Dinner and breakfast are both decent too ##### yang hong Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise & Chris, Bury, England Jul 31, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic relaxing Onsen I had read previous reviews (as you do) before we went to the Biyunoyado and was happy to see it score so well but i was still pleasantly surprised with the place. From the moment we arrived the staff were lovely to the very moment we left, we decided to make the short walk back to the train station ourselves to stretch the legs before the train journey to sendai and we had one of the staff run over to ask if we needed a lift and we were also being waved off by two of the others. The Onsen are lovely, it's nice that they switch round so that you can enjoy both of the rooms, both are lovely so either way you are not hard done to! We also decided to rent the private onsen on the roof for the 40 minutes and i'm really glad we did, it was really relaxing and it was nice to have the time to ourselves and for such a small cost it's such a bargain! There's a free shuttle to the snow monkeys which is worth doing as the walk wouldn't be great, and we found the staff so welcoming and helpful, it really seemed like they were happy to help. We also decided to have the Japanese breakfast instead of the Western and i'm glad we did as it really enabled us to enjoy the full traditional experience, I can understand that it may not be for everyone but I would really urge anyone to give it a go. We stayed for 2 nights after doing the Magome to Tsumago Nakasendo highway and i honestly couldn't think of a better way to relax or rave about it more! ##### Louise & Chris Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris, London May 19, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Authentic Ryokan Experience It feels that the hotel really tries to give the most authentic Ryokan experience, which is great! The staff were really helpful. They will pick you up from the train station for free, it is only an 8 min walk but handy for luggage. You can ask the tourist information desk in the station to call them if you don't want to make an expensive mobile phone call. They drove us to the monkey park for free, which is also walkable if you prefer. The rooms are clean and spacious with an excellent view. I am no expert but the rooms are authentic Ryokan style with tatami matting, Japanese style futons and a green tea set. There are Yukatas provided for wearing to dinner. We went half-board (I'm not sure if you can do anything else) and they provide a very authentic Japanese dinner. I am open minded about food and not fussy and I had spent the previous two months in Japan eating Japanese food. However, the dinner was challenging for a western palate (you do not get to chose what you have for dinner). The food seemed to be high quality and we were glad to have the opportunity to immerse ourselves more into Japanese culture. We chose the western-style breakfast which was fine. ##### Chris ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 13, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay at our first Ryokan We had a very enjoyable experience at our first traditional Ryokan in Japan. The staff goes out of their way to ensure that guests are getting the most out of their stay. For us, an Australian English-speaking staff member named Mitch was very helpful in making sure we were taking care of. He mad sure we had meals ready at the correct times and explained previously unfamiliar procedures at this style of accommodation. He also helped us plan some local activities during our two-night stay. Our favorite parts of our stay in Yamanouchi were the snow monkeys, the private rooftop onsen, and the dining experience. The free shuttle service to the monkey park was a great convenience, though we elected to walk back to experience some of the local flavor of Yamanouchi (which we found really cool, despite many other reviews describing the town as depressing... albeit the town was very quiet while we were there). The rooftop onsen at Biyunoyado is totally worth the nominal fee... we used it twice and it was a comfortable way to experience an onsen. Finally, the food at Biyunoyado was anazing.... a really cool way to experience a broad range of traditional Japanese foods. If we return to Japan in the winter, we'd absolutely return to Ryokan Biyunoyado in Yamanouchi! ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hongli Jan 4, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beauti Place. Very well maintained and the onsen was great. We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer ##### Hongli ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anisha Dec 27, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing hotel stay, excellent staff This place has the most remarkable service we had ever experienced. Even though we missed a train and had to arrive past midnight through taking a taxi from Nagano station, when we arrived, the staff woke up to greet us and give us our fresh dinner bento boxes. The room was beautiful and they offered free shuttles to the monkey park, and had amazing views at breakfast and in the lobby of the hokkaido mountains! It was amazing, truly incredible hotel experience and the best I've ever had. ##### Anisha ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elyce Nov 24, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### If you only have one Ryokan stay, highly recommend The included dinner and breakfast were wonderful, even if you didn't like some of the courses, though I liked all of them. Getting to pick and cook your own mushrooms and having other things heated at the table was a nice touch. This was my first stay at a Ryokan, so it was a different experience for me. We slept on mats which were very comfortable and the room very clean. The public bathing area was clean and well supplied, though a little to stuffy for me. We also used the private bath on the roof which was great, even on the col night we were there. Nice contrast between the hot water and cool breeze. We were met at the train station, even without prior arrangement. Though the sign was in Japanese, one of the greeters at the station pointed it out for us. All the staff were very friendly and willing to help and helped make the enjoyable stay. At check in, meals and free transfer to the monkey park were organised, with minimum fuss. Loved the stay, didn't explore the area, as everything we needed was at the Ryokan (and on a limited time frame). ##### Elyce ### 8/10 Good #### TAKESHI Oct 15, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 従業員の方のサービスが良い 会食時の従業員の方のサービスがとても良かったです。 焼き椎茸の食した後の菌株をいただき、自宅にて現在育てております。もぎたて生椎茸が、自宅でまた食べられるとは、帰宅後も楽しみが続きます。 ##### TAKESHI ### 6/10 Okay #### Christopher Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Staff & service ##### Christopher Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joonas Mar 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Joonas Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [La Playita](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Juan-Hotels-La-Playita.h2311761.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Best-Western-Premier-Calgary-Plaza-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h9671.Hotel-Information) > > [North Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-North-Beach-Hotel.h10465543.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Fiji](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Fiji-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d57-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Kitchener](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels.d10579.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Horseshoe Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Horseshoe-Las-Vegas.h7611.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Embassy-Motel.h12586469.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Tobago](https://www.expedia.ca/Tobago-Villas.d602308-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Melia Durres Albania](https://www.expedia.ca/Ishem-Hotels-Melia-Durres-Albania.h88467907.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Barthelemy-Hotels-Rosewood-Le-Guanahani-St-Barth.h59449501.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Teslin](https://www.expedia.ca/Teslin-Hotels.d60716.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in New York](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d178293-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-Orlando-Lake-Buena-Vista.h84653.Hotel-Information) > > [Family Hotels in Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canada-Family-Hotel.0-0-d31-tFamilyHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/6141041/flights-from-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/mnl/vancouver-to-manila) > > [Flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to CHI-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/chi/ottawa-to-chicago) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/nrt/vancouver-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cun/toronto-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Hearst (YHF) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhf/yyz/hearst-to-toronto) > > [Westjet Encore](https://www.expedia.ca/Westjet-Encore-Flights.cWR.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Niagara-on-the-Lake (YCM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/ycm/ottawa-to-st-catharines) > > [Flights from New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jfk/hnl/new-york-to-honolulu) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to West Yellowstone (WYS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/wys/toronto-to-west-yellowstone) ### Cars > [Alamo Rent A Car Car Rentals In Kelowna Intl](https://www.expedia.ca/Alamo-Rent-A-Car-Car-Rentals-In-Kelowna-Intl.d6033592-c6.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Playa Del Carmen](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/601751/Playa-Del-Carmen) > > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Punta Cana Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana.d601906.Destination-Travel-Guides)