Galleria Midobaru

I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. It might be my favourite place I've ever stayed. The building itself is absolutely stunning. We probably spent an hour just walking around taking pictures. Such a cool space and a fantastic view of Beppu and the sea. So relaxing to watch the view change as the sun sets. Great sunrise from the balcony too if you wake up early. Our room was huge and very well appointed. All rooms have their own bath with a view. Room service was tasty and very welcomed because all we wanted to do was relax in our room. Staff are incredible. So nice and helpful. All in all this place is excellent value and I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

Our stay at Galleria Midobaru was one of the highlights of our trip to Beppu. The rooms were spacious and beautifully designed, and the private onsen that opened up to a balcony with an unbelievable view of the city was truly unforgettable. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. There is a private onsen in each room that opens up to an ultra-private balcony area. Every room has incredible views of Beppu city. The hotel’s location was also great—just a short 10-minute walk from another wonderful onsen we visited. We added breakfast to our stay, and it was definitely worth it. The buffet, with its fresh bread, salads, and coffee, was the perfect way to start the day. We also tried both the course dinner and the à la carte dinner, and both were absolutely amazing. What made the experience even better was the staff. Everyone was kind and professional, and two people in particular stood out. One young man (whose name we unfortunately never learned) helped us at check in and and was very helpful. Also a very special thanks to Wakana was incredibly patient and kind helping us at check out. Her English is so wonderful; I was only sad that my Japanese is still developing so I could express how much of a great time we had. Overall, it was peaceful, luxurious, and one of the most relaxing places we’ve ever stayed. Highly recommend Galleria Midobaru to anyone visiting Beppu.

Room is actually quite normal, dont feel luxurious. But the public space view is relli nice for the sunrise. The building looks nicer at night.

Absolutely amazing hotel. I would return to Beppu just to stay at this hotel again in a heart beat. Very interesting architecture, great room, great food, and great in room onsen. Stay here if you get the chance

I generally hesitate to write reviews as a foreigner in Japan, since there’s so many great reviews already, and I want to respect Japanese spaces that may be trying to attract more locals, but I just had to say this was the best hotel I’ve ever experienced. We had horrible horrible luck trying to get to Kyushu, stuck on the trains/shinkansen for 24 hours due to severe weather delay, and the staff was so accommodating to us. Coming to this resort after busy days in Tokyo/Kyoto and being stuck on a train felt like an oasis. All the detail to the whole building and each room is stunning. So artful and beautiful. The in-room onsen was elite. The view was elite. The food was elite. The room was immaculate. They assisted us in so many amazing ways. Would 100% come back to stay here if we return to Beppu. So thankful to the entire resort and staff for making an outstanding stay. Did not have any issues with traffic or noise contrary to other reviews, it was very quiet and private. We were supposed to have a car (had to abandon due to itinerary changes and weather delay) and were too tired to walk to bus stop everyday so we took taxi very easily. I’ll think about their in-room onsen for the rest of my life and secretly wish I had such a beautiful granite tub like theirs.

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, and a few highlights truly stood out. First and foremost, the **service was excellent**—it’s rare to find a hotel that goes the extra mile by providing you additional towels and coffee and tea , even when room service isn’t required. Such attention to detail is genuinely appreciated. The **in-room hot spring experience** was a unique and delightful feature. The hot spring water flows continuously into your bathtub, allowing you to enjoy it whenever you please. The view from the room was breathtaking, making the experience even more special. However, it’s worth noting that the sulfur content in the spring water might leave a slight sulfur smell in the room, even with the washroom doors closed. Additionally, the shower area was a bit too dark for comfort, and the room could benefit from having more multiple plug sockets for travelers. Breakfast was another highlight of the stay—**delicious and satisfying**. You get to choose a main dish from the menu, accompanied by a semi-buffet selection of fresh salads, fruits, cold cuts, and drinks. It was a great way to start the day. There was also **ample parking space**, which made it convenient for those driving to the location. Given the hotel’s less accessible location for public transport, driving is highly recommended. As a bonus, there’s a 24-hour supermarket just a 6-minute drive away, ensuring that late check-ins won’t leave you worrying about dinner options. Overall, it’s a lovely place with unique features and thoughtful service. I’d recommend it to those looking for a relaxing getaway with a hot spring experience!

Honestly had an amazing experience here at this fancy 4-star hotel. It was a bit of a long trip for me from Fukuoka to this hotel in Beppu but it was so WORTH IT!! The nearest bus stop is a grueling 12-13 minute walk if you want to traverse to yufuin or beppu station. The bus only comes EVERY HOUR. I believe it only comes around 8:30 am, 9:30 am 10:30, etc… sometimes it’s late/delayed. I can’t even describe the feelings I had, you would have to experience it yourself. Such a great time at the hotel! Although the hotel does give creepy scary vibes if you were to walk around and explore with a little quest card mini-game they give you. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The guy and girl receptionist that helped me on April 23, 2025 afternoon shift - so glad I met them. Thank you for providing me with an opportunity to stay at this hotel :) I would definitely come back again. I have a lot more photos which I’ll come back and add later!

The atmosphere was very relaxing and chill — perfect for couple and a group getaway. The staff were friendly and very helpful throughout our stay. One little thing - the bathroom door of this room type is somehow translucent sliding door, no lock, which can be a bit uncomfortable when staying with a group. A normal one would offer more privacy. Overall, a great experience!