Soaking in Hot Springs in a Fairytale Setting: Taiwan’s Top 5 Stunning Hot Spring Resorts

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taiwan boasts abundant hot spring resources, and soaking in hot springs is one of the favorite winter activities for many travelers. In addition to natural hot springs, Taiwan’s hot spring hotels also feature beautiful scenery and high-quality spring water, making them perfect for a holiday getaway.

1. Beitou Asia Pacific Hotel
Taipei’s Asia Pacific Hotel has created a brand-new luxury hot spring retreat in Beitou. Not only does it enjoy an exceptional location and scenic views, but the hotel also features a Japanese Zen-inspired design, making guests feel as if they’re soaking in a famous Japanese hot spring spot—it has become a new hot spring landmark in Beitou. The hotel has a total of 140 rooms, each with over 10 ping (approx. 33 m²) of spacious space, large windows offering beautiful views, and a private open-air hot spring bath in every room, offering three types of water: heated water, mountain spring water, and hot spring water.
 
Address: No. 31, Youya Road, Beitou District, Taipei City

2. Jiaoxi Hanmu Hotel

The Jiaoxi Hanmu Hotel is a leisure resort-style hotel that carries forward the aesthetics, culture, and artistry of Han House. The property includes two buildings — the “Hanmu Hotel” and the “Hanmu Residence” — featuring six room types and a total of 190 rooms. Each room comes with a private hot spring bath, along with a variety of service facilities such as an open-air bath, outdoor swimming pool, and a 136 ping (approx. 449 m²) children’s play area.
 
Address: No. 1, Health Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County

3. Yanbo Hotel Su’ao Four Seasons Dual Springs
The Su’ao Four Seasons Dual Springs, besides being home to the world’s only two iron-rich, golden-colored cold springs and hot springs—known as the “dual springs”—also allows you to chase sunrises and enjoy ocean views. It was once voted the No. 1 hot spring hotel by netizens.

Address: No. 38, Zhongzheng Road, Su’ao Town, Yilan County

4. Kaohsiung Guolan Garden Villa Hall

The Guolan Garden Hall is located on a mountainside, surrounded by panoramic mountain views. It specializes in sodium bicarbonate hot springs, known as “beauty springs,” and every room has a private hot spring bath. The property is designed with Japanese and ... (text cutoff) ... aesthetics, making it especially suitable for couples or family trips.