AMANEK Inn Beppu

Amanek includes 2 buildings, the Yula-re and the Inn. The Yula-re gives slightly fancier vibes and that's where the breakfast buffet, smoking room, sento, rooftop pool, gym and jacuzzi are located. I stayed next door at the Amanek Inn. The lobby is very modern and on the first floor there's a little library where you can read or simply relax. There's also a massage place on the same floor along with a microwave. There's only one lift for the building. The staff is friendly and accommodating, will store your luggage and provide great restaurant recommendations. My room was on the top floor in the corner and had possibly the best view, particularly at sunrise. The room size was ok for a solo traveller with a regular size suitcase. Loved that I could connect my phone to the TV seamlessly. Towels, slippers and yukata are provided in the room along with toiletries. FYI - sento and pool are located next door and you will have to briefly walk outdoors if you stay at the Inn to reach the other building's lobby. Wish the yukatas provided at the Yula-re were available for purchase. They were so pretty. Would stay here again.

Loved how we could use the onsen and pool facilities at the fancier hotel next door. It made our stay such good value. The room was a bit small with the bed pushed against the wall, but that’s not unusual for Japan. I didn’t find the room dirty, which I was concerned about based on other reviews. Maybe if I looked closely at the corners for dust I would have but I felt clean and comfortable in the room. Good location, maybe 5-10 minute walk from the train station and lots of food around. We parked overnight in a car park on the street behind for 1000 yen (つるみカーパーク on Google maps) as the Venus Gallery car park next door was quite expensive. Entrance to the hotel was a bit hard to find by car, as it’s set back from the street. Would stay again.

Great stay! Located only a few minutes from the Beppu station. While our hotel did not have onsens, the other one located in the nearby building has them, and the guests are allowed to use it. You will need to go outside of the hotel to enter the other building. The onsens were great and helped us to relax our muscles after long walking days. The hotel also has a massage center located on the 2nd floor. I got foot massage, the experience was great and relaxing overall, but I was provided with a pair of shorts, that seemed to be worn already and smelled like sweat, so I got massage in my cloths instead. The bathroom is a little bit outdated, has signs of mold and had musty smell when we left the door closed over night. Considering the price, location and onsens, overall we had a good experience!

Amenek Inn Beppu is the annex of Amenk hotel, which is just 10 meters away across a courtyard. The annex has only rooms and reception, coin laundry and a relax room (vending machines and microwave), for the main services you need to reach the main building, where you will find the restaurant, with an amazing breakfast ranging from traditional Japanese to continental to European, the onsen (14th floor, both indoor and outdorr) and the open air pool on the 15th floor. The room is spacey (could open two large trunks on the floor) and the bed super comfortable. The desk as well is ample and well equipped.

For first-time visitors to Beppu, this is a fabulous location a very short distance from the train station. Downtown is incredibly accessible, along with the many interesting little side-street areas. Beppu is however, extremely interesting a distance away; if visiting for vacation, a car and a few days would be recommended. The sento in the photos is actually in the building next door, and the facilities are good for a hotel -- though I would recommend heading to the actual onsen across the street for a more authentic experience!