Rising above the hills of Beppu, where plumes of onsen steam drift into the air and wide views open over Beppu Bay and the layered mountains of Kyushu, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa expresses a quieter, more contemporary vision of resort luxury. Perched on an elevated slope overlooking the city, the hotel responds to one of Japan’s most celebrated hot spring destinations with a distinctly modern resort sensibility, where lush mountain scenery, broad coastal vistas, and the ever-present movement of thermal steam become part of the atmosphere of the stay itself. Its 89 spacious rooms and suites are shaped around a refined sense of natural beauty and immersive comfort, bringing together organic materials, expansive views, and a deeply calming palette to create an onsen retreat with an unmistakably international perspective. Club InterContinental rooms and suites extend that experience further, adding a heightened sense of privacy and exclusivity.
Dining and wellness together form one of the resort’s most distinctive signatures. Across Elements, Atelier, The Bar, Musui, The Lounge, and Aqua, the culinary experience unfolds with a clear and well-paced sense of rhythm: Elements serves as the all-day dining venue, moving effortlessly from breakfast to dinner and lighter fare; Atelier pairs an open-kitchen concept with a more refined culinary approach, creating a dining experience that feels elegant and quietly inventive; and The Bar sets the tone for the evening with craft gin, selected whiskies, and Japanese shochu. The newly introduced sushi venue Musui adds a more defined layer of Japanese culinary depth, drawing on the seasonal richness of Kyushu to express a style that feels both rooted in tradition and subtly contemporary. Meanwhile, The Lounge on the second floor and Aqua by the pool offer afternoon tea, light dishes, drinks, and a more relaxed resort tempo, allowing the pleasures of dining to flow naturally through the day. What ultimately defines the resort’s sense of escape, however, is HARNN Heritage Spa and its modern onsen facilities. Crafted with natural elements such as Japanese cypress and Beppu stone, and filled with the region’s famed Myoban hot spring water, the bathing experience combines restorative stillness with sweeping views over Beppu Bay, making renewal not an added amenity, but the very heart of the stay.
