Hotel Sun Valley Annex — Hotel in Beppu

If you are driving into Beppu city from the hills (from Yufuin) this hotel is conveniently located just of the road down to the sea. We stayed in the Annex hotel of the two Sun Valley hotels (divided by a small road). The hotels have that early 90's look and feel, and could probably do with a remodeling if I'm honest. However my family's stay here in the winter of 2013 was warmed by the smiles and friendliness of the staff at most turns from the receptionist to the room attendants etc. Admittedly our communication was in Japanese so I'd like to think their effort would extend towards non Japanese speakers too. Our room was on the corner facing the sea. It's not Waikiki, but you got a good look at Beppu and the surrounds. We had a twin room, and despite the dated decor it was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was the usual mixture of Japanese and continental and the food appeared fresh and tasted good but the coffee was from a machine so don't expect much there. We had one dinner at the Sun Valley hotel across the road in the 3rd floor Izakaya...don't be put off by the lack of people the food there, the food was really good though it may prove difficult as they don't have pictures of the food if you cannot speak or read Japanese. I forgot to ask if they had an English menu. The hotel has a number of other restaurants but I would be tempted to try other restaurants in the surrounding area particularly if you have a car. Free hotel wifi was accessible...

If you are driving into Beppu city from the hills (from Yufuin) this hotel is conveniently located just of the road down to the sea. We stayed in the Annex hotel of the two Sun Valley hotels (divided by a small road). The hotels have that early 90's look and feel, and could probably do with a remodeling if I'm honest. However my family's stay here in the winter of 2013 was warmed by the smiles and friendliness of the staff at most turns from the receptionist to the room attendants etc. Admittedly our communication was in Japanese so I'd like to think their effort would extend towards non Japanese speakers too. Our room was on the corner facing the sea. It's not Waikiki, but you got a good look at Beppu and the surrounds. We had a twin room, and despite the dated decor it was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was the usual mixture of Japanese and continental and the food appeared fresh and tasted good but the coffee was from a machine so don't expect much there. We had one dinner at the Sun Valley hotel across the road in the 3rd floor Izakaya...don't be put off by the lack of people the food there, the food was really good though it may prove difficult as they don't have pictures of the food if you cannot speak or read Japanese. I forgot to ask if they had an English menu. The hotel has a number of other restaurants but I would be tempted to try other restaurants in the surrounding area particularly if you have a car. Free hotel wifi was accessible...

I was traveled to Beppu for one night and stayed in this hotel or ryoken. This is a mix of Japanese Onsen ryoken and Western hotel. Accommodation plan come with Japanese Dinner and Buffet breakfast. Free parking is provided at the back of the hotel, which is very handy. ||||The building has 12 floor and my room was on the 11 floor at the corner, which provided me stunning view of the Beppu bay. Just love it. Room was spacious, neat and tidy. Free wifi access was available to all guest.||||Beppu is famous for the Onsen, so onsen is a must here. Hotel guest can use the Onsen in this hotel and the sister hotel across the street. Both are indoor, sadly no outdoor. Onsen in this hotel is not as good as the one in next door. ||||The onsen in this hotel is located at the 4th floor, where there was no view and water temperature was just right. Where the onsen in next door was located on the top fop floor, where you can have a good view of the Beppu Bay and had a much comfortable water temperature.||||Hotel guest will be charged each for 150 yen onsen tax, which is a standard tax in Japan. Foreigners may not be familiar with this tax. ||||Dinner was kaiseki-ryōri, Japanese style with many little dishes and finished with rice. Breakfast was buffet style with ample choice in Western and...