Beppu is Japan's foremost hot spring resort city, and spa hotels here range from modern high-rise resorts to traditional ryokan. At Suginoi Hotel, you get multiple pools and hot-spring baths, a free shuttle from JR Beppu Station, and family-friendly facilities like a bowling alley and karaoke. For a more intimate stay, Amane Resort Gahama offers ryokan-style rooms with private open-air hot spring baths overlooking the ocean, plus a spa salon and free parking. Expect budgets from about ¥15,000 per night for standard rooms, rising to ¥40,000 or more for luxury suites with sea views and private baths.
The best areas to stay are around Beppu Bay (for ocean views) and the Midobaru district, known for its historic hot spring sources. Most spa hotels provide hot spring baths (indoor and open-air), massage services, and restaurant dining-many with buffets featuring local seafood. AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE stands out with a rooftop pool, fitness center, and breakfast buffet just a 5-minute walk from Beppu Station. For easy access to attractions, hotels like Amane Resort Gahama are within 15 minutes of Beppu Jigoku-meguri hot springs. Book ahead for holidays, as these popular properties fill quickly.