Best for
Travelers drawn to Beppu's hot springs will value this hilltop resort, where the bay and rising steam frame time away from town.
Best for
Travelers drawn to Beppu's hot springs will value this hilltop resort, where the bay and rising steam frame time away from town.
What makes it special
Soak in Myoban spring water at the open-air onsen, where local Beppu stone frames the view across the city and bay.
Room to consider
Choose the two-bedroom corner suite for a furnished terrace with a private onsen and a second terrace with a daybed.
Insider tip
Ask the concierge to arrange a workshop with Beppu artisan Kenichi Otani, where you can weave a bamboo flower basket yourself.
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InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa sits high above Beppu, one of Japan's most storied hot spring towns, with steam rising from the city below and Beppu Bay stretching beyond the hills. The resort is contemporary, spacious, and deeply tied to onsen culture. It works best for travelers who want Japanese hot spring tradition with an international level of comfort, thoughtful design, strong dining, and views that make the setting impossible to forget.
A screen between the bedroom and bathroom can be raised to open the view through the room.
Full-height windows bring daylight into the bedroom and frame the resort entrance and Myoban mountains. A sofa and padded chair give you places to sit inside. The private terrace extends the seating outdoors, with a small table for a drink or a book.
Wooden floors and bamboo craft give the interior a Japanese character. In the pictured Classic layout, pale fabrics sit against warm wood wall panels, with orange cushions adding colour. Long curtains frame the windows, and shaded lamps light the sitting area. A patterned rug brings softer tones to the space around the furniture.
Stone and marble surfaces line the bathroom, which has a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Two vanity sinks sit along a broad counter beneath mirrors, with a padded stool below. Curved wooden latticework follows the wall behind the basins.
Full-height windows bring daylight into the bedroom and frame the resort entrance and Myoban mountains. A sofa and padded chair give you places to sit...
A screen between the bedroom and bathroom can be raised to open the view through the room.
A private terrace opens from the bedroom, with a sofa and chair arranged around a small table. This outdoor sitting area looks towards the mountains beyond Beppu. Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps the interior bright, and full-length curtains let you adjust the light around the bed and seating.
Japanese latticework and bamboo art give the room its local character. Oak floors bring warmth to the bedroom, with stone surfaces used in the bathroom. In the featured City View design, orange cushions and floral patterns add colour to pale upholstery. A small round table sits beside the sofa.
The marble bathroom has twin vanity sinks, a separate bathtub and a walk-in shower. An illuminated mirror stands above each basin, with counter space for toiletries between them. A padded stool provides seating at the vanity, and wooden details continue the design into this space.
A private terrace opens from the bedroom, with a sofa and chair arranged around a small table. This outdoor sitting area looks towards the mountains...
A screen between the bedroom and bathroom can be raised to open the view through the room.
Wide glass doors connect the bedroom to a furnished terrace, where a sofa, chair and small table provide outdoor seating. From this upper setting, the outlook extends across Beppu and the surrounding mountains. Long curtains soften the window wall and let you adjust the daylight indoors.
The pictured rooms bring warm wood floors together with handcrafted bamboo details. A curved sofa and round table create a sitting area beside the glass. Orange cushions stand out against pale fabrics, while shaded lamps give the seating its own light. Latticework panels add fine lines behind the sleeping area.
Stone and marble finishes shape the bathroom, with twin vanity sinks along a broad counter. The bathtub is separate from the walk-in shower. Illuminated mirrors light the basins, and a padded stool fits beneath the vanity.
Wide glass doors connect the bedroom to a furnished terrace, where a sofa, chair and small table provide outdoor seating. From this upper setting, the...
This Club category has a furnished terrace with seating and no private onsen.
Oak flooring, bamboo art and Japanese latticework give the interior a warm sense of place. In the pictured twin layout, a curved sofa sits around a round wooden table, with orange and floral cushions against pale upholstery. A shaded floor lamp brings light to the seating beside the window.
The bedroom opens onto a furnished terrace, where a sofa offers another place to sit. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the mountains and bring daylight across the room. Wooden wall panels carry the design towards the bed, while a patterned rug introduces softer colours beneath it.
Two basins stand along the bathroom's broad marble counter. A bathtub and separate walk-in shower occupy the bathing area, with glass panels alongside the tub. Lit mirrors stand above the sinks, and a padded stool provides seating at the vanity. Stone floors contrast with the warmer bedroom surfaces.
Oak flooring, bamboo art and Japanese latticework give the interior a warm sense of place. In the pictured twin layout, a curved sofa sits around...
A screen between the bedroom and bathroom can be raised to open the view through the room.
The furnished terrace pairs a sofa with a small table and a padded chair. Glass railings keep the surrounding landscape visible from the seating, while the covered section gives the space a sheltered setting. Large sliding doors connect it with the bedroom and indoor sitting area.
In the featured layouts, a curved sofa stands near the window, with a round table in front. Orange cushions add colour to the pale upholstery. Wood wall panels, a patterned rug and shaded lamps give the room a warm, restrained finish. Full-length curtains run beside the glass.
The marble bathroom has two vanity sinks along a wide counter. A bathtub and separate walk-in shower occupy their own part of the room, with glass around the bathing area. Wooden latticework brings another Japanese detail to the walls, and illuminated mirrors provide light at each basin.
The furnished terrace pairs a sofa with a small table and a padded chair. Glass railings keep the surrounding landscape visible from the seating, while...
The terrace bath comes as a hot tub or private onsen, depending on the suite layout.
Handcrafted latticework doors divide the bedroom from the sitting room, bringing Japanese craft into the suite's modern design. In the pictured layouts, pale sofas face a low glass table. Orange and yellow cushions pick up the colours in a patterned rug, with wooden flooring around it.
A dining table provides space for meals or work, with padded chairs beside the windows. Large panes of glass bring light into the corner setting. A tall curved lamp reaches over the seating, while warm lighting follows the ceiling edge. The terrace has a sofa and table for time outdoors.
Stone and marble surfaces continue through the bathroom. Twin basins stand along a broad counter, with mirrors, small trays and a padded stool close by. A separate bathtub and walk-in shower provide distinct bathing areas.
Handcrafted latticework doors divide the bedroom from the sitting room, bringing Japanese craft into the suite's modern design. In the pictured layouts, pale sofas face...
Screens separate the bedroom and lounge. Their open lattice design keeps a visual link between the two areas.
Curved sofas and a standing bar give the outdoor area several places to pause over a drink. Glass railings keep the bay, city and mountains in view from the corner setting. Inside, a dining table sits beside the lounge, with wide windows drawing daylight across both areas.
In the pictured design, pale sofas and chairs gather around low tables beneath a tall curved lamp. Orange and yellow cushions bring warmth to the seating. Wooden flooring and latticework panels add Japanese detail, while a patterned rug marks out the lounge. Soft lighting follows the edge of the ceiling.
The indoor bathtub stands beside a broad window, with a wooden tray across its rim. Stone and marble surfaces continue into the bathroom, which also has a separate walk-in shower. A neighbouring room can connect to the suite when more accommodation is needed.
Curved sofas and a standing bar give the outdoor area several places to pause over a drink. Glass railings keep the bay, city and mountains...
The second bedroom has Japanese tatami flooring. It is separate from the Western-style bedroom.
A horse chestnut dining table stands beneath a sculptural hanging lamp at the centre of the dining space. The lounge is alongside it, with pale sofas facing low tables and a tall, curved light. Orange and yellow cushions echo the colours of the patterned rugs.
Japanese craft runs through the interior. Sliding lattice doors and a red lacquer luggage chest add local detail, along with a local artist's bamboo work and a silver-gilt wall piece. The small pantry has space for light meal preparation. A walk-in closet keeps storage away from the sitting areas.
Furnished seating and a standing bar look out across the bay, city rooftops and mountains. A daybed sits on a second terrace. The indoor bathtub faces the landscape, with a separate walk-in shower close by. A Club room can connect to the suite for guests who need more space.
A horse chestnut dining table stands beneath a sculptural hanging lamp at the centre of the dining space. The lounge is alongside it, with pale...
The resort is set in the foothills above Beppu City in Oita Prefecture, with views over mountains, bay, and the steam that gives Beppu its unmistakable character. The address places guests away from the busiest streets while keeping the hot spring town, local sights, and day trips within reach.
Beppu is famous for geothermal activity, public baths, traditional onsen culture, and the dramatic Hell tour area. Staying above the city changes the mood. Guests can explore below, then return to a quieter ridge where the horizon opens and the resort feels almost suspended between forest and sea.
The setting also makes the hotel useful for Kyushu travel. Oita Airport, Beppu Station, hot spring districts, craft experiences, and coastal drives can all form part of the stay. The resort's complimentary local shuttle helps connect guests with the area, reducing friction for those without a car.
The hotel features 89 spacious rooms and suites, each designed with natural materials, broad terraces, and a calm palette inspired by Beppu's landscape. Many rooms look toward the bay or mountains, and selected categories add private onsen baths for a more intimate hot spring experience.
The rooms avoid heavy ornament. Wood, stone, soft fabrics, and open views create a clean sense of retreat. After a day in Beppu's steam-filled streets or a long journey across Kyushu, that quiet design matters. Guests can slow down, step onto the terrace, and let the landscape do much of the work.
Club InterContinental rooms and suites add another layer for guests who want more privacy, lounge access, and elevated service. The best stays here are not rushed. The rooms encourage a slower rhythm, with mornings, baths, meals, and views given enough time to settle.
Onsen is central to the resort. The public bath and outside bath use Beppu's mineral-rich waters, while the setting adds mountain and bay views to the bathing ritual. The resort also offers spa treatments through HARNN Heritage Spa, blending bodywork, calm interiors, and a sense of retreat.
The infinity pool is another signature space, giving guests a different way to experience the view. It is not a substitute for the onsen. It is a lighter, more open counterpoint, especially during clear weather when the bay and sky seem to merge.
Wellness here feels rooted in place. A stay can move from breakfast to a bath, from a treatment to a terrace, from steam in the city to steam in the onsen. That repetition of heat, water, air, and quiet is what makes Beppu so memorable.
Dining draws on Oita and Kyushu produce, with several venues supporting different moods. Elements offers an all-day dining setting with seasonal ingredients and views. Atelier brings a more focused restaurant experience, while The Lounge and Aqua add lighter options for tea, drinks, and quiet pauses.
The food is most convincing when it stays close to the region. Beppu is part of a wider landscape of seafood, farms, mountain produce, citrus, and craft. The resort's restaurants give guests a way to taste that setting without leaving the property every evening.
A good day might begin with breakfast over the bay, continue with sightseeing or spa time, and end with a slower dinner as the lights of Beppu appear below. Dining is not treated as an afterthought. It is part of the resort's calm structure.
The hotel was designed to connect with Beppu's natural elements and local craft traditions. Bamboo, wood, stone, pottery, and art references help the building feel rooted in Kyushu rather than imported whole from somewhere else. The lobby has a gallery-like quality, with enough space for the surrounding views to remain central.
This connection to craft matters because Beppu is more than hot springs. The area has long traditions of bamboo work, ceramics, food culture, and spiritual landscapes. The resort offers a polished way into that world, but guests should still leave time to explore beyond the property.
Nearby experiences can include the Hells of Beppu, local bath culture, craft visits, mountain drives, and Oita's coastal scenery. The hotel makes these days feel easy because it offers a restorative return each afternoon or evening.
The resort also suits intimate events, retreats, celebrations, and small meetings. Its discussion spaces and private dining options work well for groups that want a setting away from the city, with nature, hot springs, and quiet service supporting the agenda.
Couples may use the resort for a restorative weekend. Families can build a Kyushu trip around Beppu and nearby sights. Wellness-focused travelers can spend most of the stay between room, onsen, spa, pool, and restaurants. Each kind of guest uses the property differently, but the pace remains calm.
The resort is especially rewarding when the schedule is not too full. Beppu encourages repetition: bath, view, meal, walk, rest. That simple rhythm is easy to miss if the stay becomes only a checklist.
InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa is a strong choice for travelers who want a refined onsen stay with generous rooms, mountain and bay views, spa depth, regional dining, and access to Beppu's geothermal culture. It suits couples, wellness travelers, Kyushu explorers, and guests who prefer a quiet hilltop base over a town-centre hotel.
The resort is not a traditional ryokan, and that is part of its role. It offers the beauty of Beppu's hot spring landscape through a contemporary international lens. Guests who want tatami-only tradition may look elsewhere. Guests who want onsen, design, space, and service together will understand the appeal quickly.
Choose it for a stay shaped by water, steam, craft, and views. Beppu lies below, the bay opens ahead, and the resort gives the hot spring experience a calm modern frame.
The infinity pool overlooks Beppu below, giving swimmers a different way to enjoy the elevated setting beyond the hot spring baths.
Atelier’s counter seating puts you beside the open kitchen as the chefs turn seasonal Oita ingredients into a modern European dinner.
The resort’s guided art tour reveals how local landscapes inspired pieces made from natural materials, giving the hotel interiors a story.
499-18 Kannawa, Oaza, Beppu, Oita, 874-0000, Japan
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Yes. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa is worth it for travelers who want a refined onsen resort in Japan. It suits couples, spa travelers, families, and guests who want hot springs, mountain views, bay views, and calm service.
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa is located at 499-18 Oaza Kannawa in Beppu, Oita, Japan. The resort sits in the hills above Beppu, with views toward the city, mountains, steam vents, and Beppu Bay.
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa has 89 rooms and suites. The small scale helps the resort feel calm and personal while still offering full-service dining, spa, pool, and onsen facilities.
Rooms and suites have Japanese-inspired design, terraces, modern amenities, and views of the natural setting. Some categories offer private onsen baths, while all rooms are designed around relaxation and a strong sense of place.
Yes. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa has public indoor and outdoor mineral hot spring baths. Onsen access is one of the main reasons to book, especially for travelers visiting Beppu for its hot spring culture.
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