Resorpia Beppu
7,7/10 Very good - Based on 312 reviews
Perched on a gentle hill above Beppu, Resorpia Beppu presents a resort-style ryokan with onsen in Beppu, Ōita that combines modern guest rooms with traditional tatami seating areas. Rooms typically include comfortable western beds, a large LCD television, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea, plus an en suite bathroom with a full bathtub and toiletries. The property maintains communal hot spring facilities with both indoor and outdoor thermal baths sourced from the local Hotta hot spring area, and an outdoor swimming pool that opens seasonally in summer.
Public facilities are straightforward and practical: a main restaurant named Yamanami serves menus built around local Ōita ingredients, while a lounge and a small bar provide lighter daytime and evening refreshments. On-site services include a gift shop, occasional culinary and seasonal events, and optional massage treatments. The hotel also offers free on-site parking and can arrange a complimentary shuttle from JR Beppu Station if requested at booking; reception handles guest requests for transfers and amenity needs during stay.
The layout and amenities make this property suitable for families and small groups seeking easy access to Beppu’s hot-spring attractions; many rooms offer flexible bedding and tatami space for daytime seating. Note practical house rules such as restrictions on visible tattoos that may limit access to communal bathing areas, and that some services (pool hours, shuttle availability and event schedules) are seasonal or require advance reservation. As a ryokan with onsen that blends resort comforts with local cuisine and hilltop views, it provides a convenient base for exploring Beppu’s onsen circuit and nearby coastal and mountain sights.}
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Review summary for: Resorpia Beppu
Positive Reviews
Relaxing, high-quality onsen/spa
Multiple guests praised the public baths and onsen as very pleasant, well equipped and high quality, providing a relaxing highlight to the stay.
Friendly, attentive staff and good service
Reviewers consistently noted helpful, welcoming staff and excellent customer service, with many saying the hospitality enhanced their stay.
Great views and pleasant building character
Many rooms offer attractive views of Beppu bay or the steaming mountains; guests also appreciated the hotel's traditional/pleasing design and charming, characterful atmosphere.
Spacious rooms with tatami areas
Several guests reported roomy accommodations, especially rooms with tatami areas, suitable for families and groups and offering comfortable living space.
Convenient parking and shuttle/transport options
Free parking and a morning shuttle service to the city were highlighted as convenient; some guests found the hotel's easy access to highways and the ropeway base useful.
Negative Reviews
Outdated rooms and facilities
Multiple reviews mentioned worn or aging decor, fixtures and general need for renovation in guest rooms and some public areas.
Pool availability, size and crowding issues
Guests reported the outdoor pool was often closed or only open limited hours on weekends, and when open it could be crowded with children, had low water level and lacked sunbeds—making it unsuitable for some travellers.
Small, cramped bathrooms and toilets
Several travellers found bathrooms or toilets to be very small or just cubicles, with tiny bathtubs and dated/stained fixtures that limited comfort.
Remote location and transport limitations
The hotel is situated toward the mountain side and some guests felt it was far from main attractions; a car, taxi or adherence to shuttle/bus schedules is often necessary to reach central Beppu.
Food and beverage limitations
A number of guests said breakfast or set meals were disappointing for the price, requested buffet or vegan options not available via booking, and noted a limited bar/drinks selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Room sizes vary; standard rooms typically accommodate 2 guests while some larger rooms with a tatami seating area can sleep up to four or five—check the room description when booking or contact the hotel for exact occupancy limits.
The hotel has gender-separated indoor and open-air hot spring baths and a sauna; an outdoor pool operates seasonally in summer.
Tattoo rules vary by property and may restrict visible tattoos in public baths; ask the front desk on arrival about options or private bathing alternatives if you have tattoos.
A free shuttle from JR Beppu Station is offered by reservation (contact the hotel in advance); from Oita Airport you can use the airport bus to Beppu Station or take a taxi to the hotel.
Staff primarily speak Japanese, and reception can usually assist in basic English; notify the hotel ahead of arrival if you need more detailed English assistance.
Expect a mix of Western beds and tatami seating areas, yukata robes provided in rooms, communal onsen bathing and seasonal local cuisine served in the hotel restaurant for an authentic stay.
Beppu’s Jigoku Meguri (the ‘hells’) is about a short drive away, Umitamago Aquarium and Beppu Bay are within 30 minutes by car, and Mount Tsurumi and local onsen districts are convenient day trips from the hotel.
The hotel is on a hillside outside the town center, so a car or taxi is most convenient; on-site free self-parking is available and local buses run into central Beppu but services can be infrequent.
Standard check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00; if you plan to arrive outside front-desk hours or need a station pick-up, contact the hotel in advance to arrange it.
Pets are not permitted (service animals are accepted); the hotel has an on-site restaurant, lounge and gift shop, while convenience stores and a wider selection of restaurants are located in central Beppu a short drive away.