ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a quiet, high-end resort stay in the hills above Beppu with a spa, a pool and a shuttle to the station. Skip it if you plan to walk to sights or watch your budget, because it is far from everything and costs about eight times the city median.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This resort suits couples and travellers who want the resort itself to be the main event. It lists a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a terrace, free parking, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The 5-star rating is estimated by the property, not an official rating. That is worth knowing if the star count drives your choice.
It is a poor fit for people who want to step out of the door and explore on foot. All the sights in our data are well over an hour away on foot. It is also a big spend: the other two picks in Beppu cost a fraction of the price.
Location and getting around
The address is 499-18 Oaza Kannawa, Aza Sarukawa. Guests describe a high mountain setting with a quiet atmosphere, and they mention shuttle access to the station. Shuttle times and any cost are not confirmed in our data, so check them with the hotel. The guest location score is 9.0 out of 10.
Beppu Tower is 5.8 km away, about 73 minutes on foot. Hiji Castle is 8.5 km, about 106 minutes, and Yusuhara Hachimangū is 12.2 km, about 153 minutes. All three are far, so you will need the shuttle, public transport, a taxi or a car. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
Free parking is listed, which helps if you rent a car.
What guests say
The resort scores 9.0 out of 10 from 124 reviews. That placed it joint first by review score among the 6 eligible hotels we compared in Beppu. The review count is fairly small, so the score is less settled than it would be with several hundred reviews.
Staff draw the most praise: friendly, polite and helpful, with professional service. Guests also value the quiet mountain setting.
The criticism is mild and centres on breakfast. It is a buffet, and while guests call the food fresh and tasty, some found the selection lacked variety for a hotel at this level.
Price and how it compares with our other Beppu picks
The reference price was €537.58 per night, seen for a 2-night stay from 10 to 12 November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. The sample median was only €68.52 per night. This is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Beppu Daiiti Hotel, a 3-star, came in at €49.76 per night with a score of 8.1. Our Best Value pick, SKY Tower Sweet 4 Beppu, Resort Love Hotel, a 4-star, came in at €76.48 with a score of 8.9.
The guest scores are close to this resort's 9.0, while the price is roughly seven to eleven times lower. What the premium buys is the resort setting, the spa and pool facilities and the service level guests describe.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible properties in Beppu. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, and a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5. This resort has an estimated 5-star rating and shared the top guest score in the sample, which made it our Luxury choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, cancellation terms and breakfast inclusion have not been assessed. Check whether the buffet breakfast is included in your rate.
Confirm the station shuttle schedule, spa and pool opening times and any fees. At this price, compare refundable and non-refundable rates carefully.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa far from the city?
Yes. It sits in a high mountain setting, and Beppu Tower is about 5.8 km away, roughly 73 minutes on foot. Guests mention a shuttle to the station.
Does the resort have a shuttle?
Guests mention shuttle access to the station. Times and any charge are not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel.
Is it an official 5-star hotel?
The 5-star rating is estimated by the property, not an official classification.
Is the breakfast good?
Guests describe the buffet as fresh and tasty, though some felt it lacked variety. Check whether it is included in your rate.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €537.58 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.