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Onsen Papawaqa

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Outdoor spa tub
Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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No.58, Yuandun, Taian, Miaoli County, 365
  • Hu Shan Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tai'an Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Shei-Pa National Park Xue-Jian Visitor Centre
    ‪67 min drive‬
  • Taichung (RMQ)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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Exclusive Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

  • 818 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 710 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gallery Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Gallery Double Room

  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • 893 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Onsen Papawaqa

4-star Taian hotel with 2 restaurants
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Onsen Papawaqa offers 65 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include spring water baths, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Taian hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Onsen Air Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

There are 15 indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 104°F.

In addition to a full-service spa, Onsen Papawaqa features hot springs and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 2153 square feet (200 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2022.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Flying Cloud Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Taiwanese cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required.
Running Water Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Flying Cloud Restaurant
  • Running Water Restaurant

Things to do

  • 15 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 15 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Hot tub
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TWD 2200.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TWD 2200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Onsen Papawaqa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 248 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tan Twan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for onsen outside usual popular locations. Place gives an upmarket feel and provides good quality. Very impressed with Breakfast buffet and Dinner buffet. Getting here will require a car ride as it is literally in the middle of nowhere. Has a 7-11 (opens till 2200) within 2 mins walk. A 24-H Hi-Life convenient store will require a drive out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

V

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A Pleasant Stay
I recently stayed at Onsen Papawaqa and had an overall enjoyable experience. **Check-In Process:** The check-in process was easy and hassle-free. **Room:** The room was spacious, clean, and came with interesting local complimentary snacks. The highlight was the big hot-spring tub, which was perfect for relaxation. **Breakfast:** The breakfast was nice, offering a mix of Taiwanese, Chinese, and Japanese foods. However, the restaurant layout could be troublesome for some, as it requires navigating stairs to access the food areas. **Communal Hot-Spring:** The communal outdoor hot-spring, referred to as the "naked hot-spring," was quite mediocre. It was underused and not well-maintained, with leaves accumulating in the tub. **Service:** The service by the staff was very good. While English communication was sometimes challenging, the staff tried their best to be helpful in every situation. **Location:** The only downside is the location, which is about a 30-minute drive from the town of Miaoli. Overall, I had a good experience at Onsen Papawaqa, with the spacious room and private hot-spring tub being the standout features.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Onsen Hotel is absolutely stunning. Our stay was amazing as my wife and I had a very relaxing time during our stay as we took advantage of the common area on-site amazing onsen baths and swimming pool. The Breakfast buffet was very tasty as-well giving you a plethora of options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serenity heaven, loved the priacy of in room hot spring, a hidden jewels in Miaoli. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extended dinner service hours
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

moling

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

LIWEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our 1-night stay at the Osen Papawaqa, wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice resort to stay away from the crowd and dust. Nice hot spring in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Wilfred

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overrated
1. The hotel driveway was nice and the staffs were polite and welcoming. 2. The hotel compound and the facing of the rooms were nice. 3. Our room was beside the meeting room and it got noisy when they loitered outside the meeting room or walking passed. 4. The lighting of the room was very dim and we often turn on our handphone light to look for things in our luggages. 5. The room looked clean on the surface but it was not. The was a cockroach on the platform bed and we realised both of us had insect/bed bites on our legs and hands the next day. 6. The room was poorly designed and not functional. We had to take a big step up to the platform bed and a big step down to use the basin. From the basin, we had to take a step up and a step down to use the WC. Imagine how many times we had to do that in a day. 7. There wasn’t even enough place to put the hand soap, cups to brush teeth on the basin area so it was placed on the floor when we check-in. 8. The restaurant served good famous local food but the design of the restaurant was a flaw. We had to climb stairs to get to the food area and down to your dining table. We witnessed a child tripped and fell on the stairs and broke the plate. 9. This hotel is not child and elderly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique location and property best place to disconnect and relax beautiful water stream in the back and super views of the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

cl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
the hotel looks a bit old comparing with the picture. The breakfast and the dinner was just normal. I prefer to eat out instead
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No better quiet place to unwind and relax. Mostly full of older people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were not made up, forgot room service order.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quiet but beautiful onsen resort
The hotel is about 1 1/2 hour drive from Taichung, setting in a very quiet but beautiful area. It will be more convenient if you self drive or have a catered car. There are strawberries picking and nice scenery lookout nearby. Our room have an outdoor onsen, good size for family of 4, my kids enjoyed soaking so much. The hotel uses branded amenities which is a plus for the ladies. The public onsen area has a nice view, with hot and cold spring pools. There is a drinking bar providing complimentary hot (ginger tea) and cold beverages. And guests required to wear swim cap or shower cap at the outdoor onsen. Staff are very attentive and friendly. They featured local delicacies at breakfast, however choices are limited. My family enjoyed the 2 nights stay, feeling relax and refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Everything about this hotel was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ching-wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good decoration but weird no photo policy
Excellent decoration in the rooms and all facilities, excellent quality of spring water, good service from the front desk and restaurant. The hot spring wood tub in the room was on point! However, they have this weird policy about no photos in the swimming pool area. I mean banning people to take photos of their beautiful pool and post on their social media, which just doesn't make much sense nowadays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017