KAMENOI HOTEL Beppu

7.9
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.9/10, based on 2,092 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM
Hot Spring Town City Center Station Access Food District Public Onsen Open-Air Bath
Staff 8,2/10
Facilities 7,7/10
Cleanliness 8,0/10
Comfort 7,8/10
Value for money 7,7/10
Location 8,2/10

Ryokan highlights

A large hot spring hotel near Beppu Station with city views, varied rooms, and strong family appeal.

Near Beppu StationAbout five minutes on foot from JR Beppu Station for easy arrivals.
Downtown Beppu BaseCentral Chuo-cho location works well for dining, sightseeing, and city exploration.
Beppu Hot SpringsPublic hot spring baths offer a classic Beppu onsen stay experience.
High-Rise ViewsUpper floors are known for broad Beppu city views and night scenery.
Family-Friendly RoomsWide room variety includes family, quad, six-bed, and baby room options.
Buffet And DandanmenSteam buffet dining and the hotel's dandanmen specialty add convenient meal appeal.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1-2 nightsAccess is the main stay-length driver: you can arrive easily from Beppu Station, bathe before dinner, use it for one full sightseeing day, then move on without wasting time.
Trip-planning verdict: A practical Beppu city-base hotel with real onsen and strong transport access, best for 1-2 nights rather than a secluded ryokan retreat.

Know before booking

Not a secluded ryokanThis is a large high-rise city hotel, so travelers wanting intimate traditional ryokan atmosphere may feel mismatched.
Easy to overstayThe hotel works well for a short Beppu stop, but the property itself is not strong enough to justify many slow nights.
Parking frictionThe multi-story parking area has no elevator, so luggage drop-off first is the practical move.

Food & drinks

Verified at 5-17 Chuo Machi, Beppu; dining centers on two on-site venues with Oita-focused breakfast and a late-night noodle option, plus easy station-area dining nearby.

BEPPU BOLD KITCHEN (on-site)
on-site

Main hotel dining venue for buffet-style breakfast and other meals.

  • Breakfast buffetfoodSalads, side dishes, and western items.
  • Jigoku-mushispecialtyHot-spring steamed vegetables and meats.
  • RyukyuspecialtyOita-style marinated fish with sesame.
  • Beppu onsen tofuspecialtyTofu warmed with local hot-spring water.
  • Onsen water jellyspecialtyLight citrus jelly dessert.
Aburaya Kumahachitei (on-site)
on-site

On-site dining room also used for breakfast with local Oita flavors.

  • Bamboo basket breakfastfoodSmall local dishes in a set style.
  • ToritenspecialtyOita fried chicken specialty.
  • RyukyuspecialtyLocal marinated fish dish.
  • Smoked salmonfoodSelected fish for breakfast.
  • Seaweed soupfoodSoup with local kurome seaweed.
Dandanmen Kumahachi Tei (on-site)
on-site

Late-night dandanmen specialty restaurant opened inside the hotel.

  • DandanmenfoodSignature spicy sesame noodle soup.
  • Fried ricefoodSimple rice side or main dish.
  • GyozafoodPan-fried dumplings.
  • Fried chickenfoodCrispy chicken side dish.
  • Set mealsfoodCasual combo meals for guests.

Access, transport and nearby sights

A centrally located Beppu onsen hotel best reached on foot or by short taxi ride from JR Beppu Station, with airport-bus access also practical via nearby Beppu Kitahama.

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Should you choose this ryokan?

A practical Beppu onsen stay with strong transport convenience, generous facilities, and family-friendly room options. It suits travelers who want value and easy sightseeing more than an intimate luxury ryokan atmosphere.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Very easy from Beppu StationThe hotel is about a 5-minute walk from JR Beppu Station, which makes arrivals, day trips, and moving around the city unusually simple. It is especially convenient if you plan to explore Beppu without a car.
  • Real onsen facilities on siteThis property offers a large public bath, open-air bath, cold bath, and sauna, so you can enjoy a proper hot-spring routine without leaving the hotel. That is a strong advantage in a city built around onsen culture.
  • Good base for Beppu sightseeingIt is well placed for classic stops such as Takegawara Onsen and the Beppu Hell Tour area, with straightforward access by foot or short transit. This makes it efficient for travelers trying to fit several sights into a short stay.
  • Better for families and groups than many ryokansThe hotel has a notably wide room mix, including family rooms, quad options, a 6-bed room, and even a baby room. That flexibility is valuable if you are traveling with children or need everyone under one roof.
  • More than just a place to sleepBeyond the baths, it has practical and playful extras like a souvenir shop, manga corner, game corner, fair-style activities, massage corner, and coin laundry. This gives the stay a lively, easygoing feel that works well for longer or family stays.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Not a traditional ryokan moodThis is a large high-rise hotel rather than a small, intimate ryokan with a deeply traditional atmosphere. If you want secluded tatami elegance and personalized kaiseki-style hospitality, it may feel too hotel-like.
  • Can feel busy and less sereneIts scale, family appeal, and broad facility set can make the common areas and baths feel more active than tranquil. Travelers seeking a quiet retreat may prefer a smaller onsen property.
  • Parking is not always seamlessParking is free for guests, but if the hotel lot fills up you may need to use nearby coin parking. The multistory parking setup also lacks an elevator, which can be inconvenient with heavy luggage or elderly companions.
  • Dining style may not suit everyoneThe food offering leans toward a buffet experience rather than a refined private ryokan dinner. That is convenient and flexible, but it may feel less special if meals are a big part of your stay.
  • Charm depends on room placementUpper floors are highlighted for panoramic city views, which suggests not every room will deliver the same sense of outlook. If view quality matters a lot to you, room type and floor level matter here.

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