Kannawa Onsen Hotel Sansuikan in Beppu

Hotel was a little dated. But staff were very friendly despite limited English. The onsen at the 6th floor has a lovely view especially on a night with a full moon.

The room was enormous, and you could enjoy the ocean view from your room. The public bath on the 6th floor had a great view, and the 1st floor was also nice. The outdoor bath on the 1st floor had a landscaped area, was even larger, and there was also a dry steam room. The breakfast and dinner were incredibly filling, and I couldn't finish them all. The hotel is very close to the White Pond Hell, just across the street, and the Kyushu Odan bus station is right outside. There are Chinese staff, and when we visited, there were also several Chinese female university interns. However, most of the staff didn't speak English, so I needed mobile phone translation and gestures.

Go to Beppu Station's west exit, on the left, at Station 3. Take Line 1 bus 🚌 to the last stop, Kannawa. It's a two-minute walk to Sansuikan. It's so convenient. From Sansuikan, walk left for about eight minutes to Umijigoku 😊. Umijigoku isn't big, but it has a foot bath where you can soak your feet. An hour's worth of exploration is enough. Beppu is a rural area, so don't expect great restaurants. That night, I ate at Hama Sushi 🍣 across from Sansuikan. Then, I went back to the hotel to soak in the hot springs. The sixth floor is the best, with its open-air bath. Sansuikan is an older hotel, but it's well-maintained. After a night's rest, I took the direct bus from Beppu to Fukuoka Station the next day 🚌 (remember to buy your ticket the day before, as it's very crowded). The bus stops at the same platform where I got off the previous day.

The rooms are very clean and a must-see for a stay with two meals. Right next to the hotel are White Pond Hell and Sea Hell, a 15-minute walk away. Blood Pond Hell and Tornado Hell are also easily accessible via bus number 16, which takes 15 minutes.

The hotel is in a great location, just across from Kannawa Station from Fukuoka Airport. While the hotel is older, the rooms are clean and the service is excellent. The public hot springs are large and private, so you can enjoy them privately. You can even watch the sunrise from your room.

The room is a sea view room! There is no crowd at all for the 4 of us!
The open-air hot spring is amazing! Enjoy the sea view and the breeze!
The hotel is just on the roadside, very close to Beppu Onsen!
The fried chicken nearby is super delicious! I want to eat more!

convenient if you want todo the hell tours as they are nearby.

Good service. The environment is convenient. It's great to take a bath on the rooftop and see Beppu from afar.

Very nice. Every staff is very very kind. Two onsens, 1st floor and upper floor, have different charm. Highly recommend to stay.

Decent hotel, good service by staff. However food options in the area is slightly limited