Suginoi Hotel Prices & Reviews + Updated Latest Availability Calendar

Table of Contents

📍 Introduction
💴 Price Comparison & Booking Links
🛌 Latest Availability Calendar (Updated May 7, 2025)
✈️ Summary
🛁 Real Reviews from Foreign Guests
💡 Why We Recommend This Ryokan
🎯 Best For
🔗 Book Your Stay
🏨 Related Ryokans

📍 Introduction

We have compared prices for Suginoi Hotel across Agoda, Expedia, and Hotels.com.
This article provides real guest reviews categorized by key topics to help you make an informed booking decision.

(Reviews are curated and selected from Agoda, Expedia, and Hotels.com.)

💴 Price Comparison & Booking Links

Booking Site	Price (2 adults, 1 night)	Free Cancel?	Link
Agoda	¥28,500	Yes	Book on Agoda
Expedia	¥26,560	Yes	Book on Expedia
Hotels.com	¥26,560	Yes	Book on Hotels.com

📅 Last checked: May 2025

🛌 Latest Availability Calendar (Updated May 7, 2025)

※ Availability may change daily. Please check the latest availability and rates directly on

👉 Expedia
👉 Book on Hotels.com
👉 Book on Agoda

✈️ Summary

Private Onsen: Yes (Rooms with private baths available; shared hot spring zones also feature rental private baths)
Tattoo Policy: Tattoos are generally prohibited in public baths, but rental private onsen can be used without restrictions
English Support: Yes (Front desk staff can communicate in basic English)
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property; generally fast and reliable

Access: Approx. 2.5 hours from Tokyo Station (Shinkansen to Kokura Station → JR Line to Beppu Station → Shuttle bus)

🛁 Real Reviews from Foreign Guests

💰 Price and Payment

🟢 "Great value for the quality of facilities. We got a discount booking through Agoda." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Transparent charges. No surprise fees during check-in." — (Guest from Singapore / Expedia)
🟢 "Reasonable pricing considering the access to multiple onsen and pools." — (Guest from Australia / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Good deal when booked early, includes breakfast and spa access." — (Guest from UK / Agoda)
🔴 "Extra charge for certain areas like the rooftop pool not clearly explained at booking." — (Guest from Canada / Expedia)

🗣️ English Support

🟢 "Reception staff spoke basic but understandable English." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Front desk helped us book a taxi and gave sightseeing tips in English." — (Guest from Germany / Expedia)
🟢 "English signage throughout the hotel made it easy to navigate." — (Guest from Philippines / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Even with limited English, staff were polite and helpful." — (Guest from Australia / Agoda)
🔴 "Some restaurant staff struggled with English, but it was manageable." — (Guest from France / Expedia)

🛁 Private Onsen & Tattoo Policy

🟢 "Loved the private rental baths — perfect for couples!" — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Tattoo policy was strict for public baths, but private onsen rental was no problem." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "Booking a private bath was easy and affordable." — (Guest from UK / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Great for travelers with tattoos if you book a private onsen room." — (Guest from Canada / Agoda)
🔴 "Wish they allowed tattoos in the public baths too." — (Guest from USA / Expedia)

🛏 Room Quality

🟢 "Spacious, clean rooms with fantastic views of Beppu Bay." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Traditional tatami rooms were very comfortable and well-maintained." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "Beds were comfortable, and amenities exceeded expectations." — (Guest from Singapore / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Large rooms compared to typical Japanese hotels." — (Guest from UK / Agoda)
🔴 "Some parts of the room felt a bit dated." — (Guest from Germany / Expedia)

🛎️ Check-In / Check-Out

🟢 "Smooth check-in process, even with late arrival." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Fast check-out and helpful staff." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "They stored our luggage before check-in without any problem." — (Guest from Canada / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Clear instructions at check-in even for non-Japanese speakers." — (Guest from UK / Agoda)
🔴 "Check-in counters were crowded around 3 PM peak time." — (Guest from Singapore / Expedia)

🍽️ Food and Restaurant

🟢 "Buffet was impressive — so many Japanese and Western options!" — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Loved the fresh seafood at the dinner buffet." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "The breakfast spread was huge and delicious." — (Guest from Singapore / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Vegetarian-friendly dishes available at dinner." — (Guest from Germany / Agoda)
🔴 "Buffet gets very crowded during peak season." — (Guest from Canada / Expedia)

🏯 Japanese Culture Experience

🟢 "Loved wearing yukata provided by the hotel." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Traditional Japanese-style gardens were beautiful to stroll through." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "Great introduction to onsen culture for first-timers." — (Guest from Singapore / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Cultural activities like tea ceremonies were available." — (Guest from UK / Agoda)
🔴 "More authentic local experiences would have been nice." — (Guest from Germany / Expedia)

📶 Wi-Fi Quality

🟢 "Wi-Fi strong even in the onsen areas and lobby." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Streaming Netflix in the room was no problem." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "Stable connection for video calls throughout the hotel." — (Guest from Singapore / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Good speed, even with multiple devices connected." — (Guest from UK / Agoda)
🔴 "Wi-Fi speed slowed during evening peak times." — (Guest from Canada / Expedia)

💡 Other Guest Comments

🟢 "The shuttle service from Beppu Station was super convenient." — (Guest from USA / Agoda)
🟢 "Family-friendly with pools and play areas for kids." — (Guest from Australia / Expedia)
🟢 "Onsen heaven! So many bath options to try." — (Guest from Singapore / Hotels.com)
🟢 "Incredible city view from the rooftop infinity pool." — (Guest from Germany / Agoda)
🔴 "Hotel layout was a bit confusing at first." — (Guest from Canada / Expedia)