This unique, unmanned hotel is located in front of Saga Station. The rooms are equipped with Aladdin and microwave ovens. You can even see Saga Station from the rooms!
This place is about a 5 to 10-minute walk from Takeo Onsen Station. As other reviews mentioned, it's quite old. The air conditioning, in particular, could use some attention. Although it's a ryokan, it seems to operate with a small staff. Breakfast is simple; it's a bit disappointing that there's no meat, but it genuinely offers a light morning meal. Unfortunately, the hot spring water is a circulated, heated, and disinfected type. Nevertheless, how should I put it... it feels like a place that put a lot of effort into it despite a small budget. The staff are very friendly, and the facilities on the first floor are interesting.
At first I thought the room was small
But the actual live view is very large
Definitely enough for 3 people to sleep
Also the skin is very smooth after soaking in hot spring water
Skate over skateboards! Will consider staying again next time!
No complaints
For this price, including two meals, I think this hotel offers excellent value for money. The room size is decent, and being able to enjoy the hot springs is a real bonus. Honestly, there's nothing to complain about. Plus, the hotel even offers free parking in advance.
The room itself was pretty standard for a Japanese-style hotel, so I didn't bother taking any photos.
Dinner was a buffet with a huge variety of dishes. The photos only show a small selection of what I chose; the actual spread was much more extensive.
Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at this hotel. It is a large hotel and the price was reasonable for the quality of the stay.
The highlight for me was the cleanliness. The hotel also boasts a fantastic amenity: a rooftop onsen (hot spring). It was incredibly relaxing and offered a great way to unwind after a long day of travel.
The main downside, however, was the dining options. While convenient, both the breakfast and dinner buffets were quite expensive. There are probably more affordable local options nearby if you are looking to save on meals.
The twin room I booked was western style, similar to old three-star hotels in China. The hot spring on the top floor was very comfortable. I booked breakfast and dinner, but was disappointed that there was no Saga**. They substituted fish for pork, which showed that they paid attention to the wishes of the guests. There are many hot spring hotels nearby, but it's just my personal preference. I don't like this type very much. There wasn't a single cherry blossom in bloom... In addition, the hotel accepts Korean groups. It feels like many comments about Kyushu are about the unhappiness of encountering Korean groups.
It had a proper beginning, middle, and end.
Upon arrival, I was kindly shown to my room, but it was different from the one I had booked.
They explained it was a mistake on Trip's note-taking side and upgraded me to a better room.
Although it was a bit of a waste of time, that wasn't too bad. The problem was that the building we were in was extremely cold. The heating with just the fan heater was also a bit insufficient.
Please keep in mind that it was a room with an open-air ryokan.
Personally, I liked the staff's service and especially the breakfast.
The hot spring temperature was just right, making it easy to get in, and it was great to be able to relax in the in-room bath!
The room was also incredibly clean and stylish, and most importantly, spacious!
It was also very practical and simply standard!
The meals, both dinner and breakfast, were both visually stunning and delicious♪
Since my only option for a relaxing trip was to enjoy a hot spring, I was very satisfied.
It seemed like there weren't many guests staying that day, but that made it feel like we had the place to ourselves, just as a family, and the staff were all very kind and pleasant.
For those who want to really relax without a packed schedule, I recommend the hotel, as you can enjoy the spa and gym to the fullest!
However, I did think it was a bit lacking that there were only two chairs and two hair dryers in the bathroom...
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SSongxianghongVery good, is the ideal place for backpackers. A room A alone, big enough, clean facilities, although I will slightly hear someone talking next door, but it does not prevent a person from sleeping. Although the stairs upstairs (2nd floor) are a bit steep, but once a day, go upstairs and go downstairs. According to the information provided by the email, you are not a senior backpacker and have no ability to do things. You must contact the administrator in advance. The location is also very good, about 1.4 kilometers from the station, providing instant coffee. The fly in the ointment is that there is no refrigerator. If you go to Saga, you will still live here.
GGuest UserThis is a very traditional Japanese boutique hotel with a total of only 8 guest rooms. On the ground floor, there are four rooms equipped with private onsen baths, alongside two public hot spring baths. Dinner was an outstanding 10-course Kaiseki meal, which notably included both grilled and steamed Saga Wagyu. The culinary experience here truly outshines even establishments like Taishoya and Charakuen. Highly recommended!
SShosangCheck-in was simple. Bicycle rental was 500 yen per day. The building is right next to the main road, with cars passing by all night, so the soundproofing is terrible. The room and kitchen are separated by a curtain, making it very noisy—noise from all sorts of sources. However, the hostel atmosphere was nice, and they provided free earplugs. Everything else, like towels, cost extra, and the towels actually had a distinctly sour smell, which was disgusting. This was the first time I'd stayed in such a poorly hygienic place in Japan. Towels cost 100 yen, and a small cup of cola costs 300 yen. I recommend bringing your own towels.
GGuest UserAlthough there is a price range in the Huluyu hot spring, there are plenty of private houses and open-air baths. Although it is not a polite form of reception, it is very kind and inconvenient. Especially the food is very good
WwchisatowThis unique, unmanned hotel is located in front of Saga Station. The rooms are equipped with Aladdin and microwave ovens. You can even see Saga Station from the rooms!
GGuest UserIt was disappointing that the coffee that was available when we stayed previously was no longer there.
There were also not enough mugs for the number of guests, so someone from another room took one and there were no mugs for us.
There was also only one kettle, so we had to wait a long time at breakfast.
I would like them to take measures when there are a lot of guests.
The quadruple room was comfortable, but there were no curtains or screens on the windows, so it would be better if they provided them.
준준화The hotel was so pretty, so I only stayed at the hotel and it was so good !!
The room was so clean and tidy, so I felt like I was resting comfortably throughout my stay. ㅎㅎ There are not many convenience stores around, so if you are going to eat late at night, I recommend buying it in advance on the way. ㅎㅎ ~ Friendly staff The quality of the guide and Kaiseki is the best.
FFungDinner at the time of booking is lobster 🦞 abalone
But no food was provided at the time of the stay
Only salmon is provided
Very disappointed
The best listed food should be the same as when booking
Such as lobster abalone is a expensive food
Prices can be specified
Let the customer decide whether to eat or not
This will not disappoint the guests.
Because I'm going to travel 🧳
I want to live comfortably.
Have fun 😃
But it feels really bad to be cheated!
But the check-in is different from the booking
It will be very, very disappointing 😞
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Let guests decide not to stay is the best choice!