Where to Stay in Beitou: My Stay at Spa Spring Resort | Taiwan

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I LOVED Beitou. Due to my trip coinciding with a typhoon, I shuffled my itinerary around and ended up visiting Beitou on a day trip from Taipei, as well as keeping my 2 night reservation at Spa Spring Resort, a hot spring hotel, later in the trip. While it could be done as a day trip with or without visiting a bathhouse, I am glad I stayed for a few days too. Here’s what to expect based on my stay!

Where Is the Best Area to Stay in Beitou?

Beitou is split into a couple of different ‘areas’, the area along the river and close to the Thermal Valley (where I stayed) and the main town area around Xinbeitou MRT Station.

Staying close to the MRT is great for convenience, as you are close to public transport and more choice for places to eat right on your doorstep.

HOWEVER, staying in the valley gave me the nature I was craving after being in the centre of Taipei and the bustle of Jiufen Old Street. Beitou is known for the geothermal activity, so I wanted to experience that as much as I could!

My Experience Staying at Spa Spring Resort

Primarily the reason I chose Spa Spring Resort* was because it was one of the cheaper hotels that offer private hot spring rooms AND a public hot spring. I debated around staying in a regular budget friendly hotel and getting a day pass, but I also wanted the novelty of having my own private hot spring bath!

Spa Spring Resort was the most expensive hotel that I stayed at while in Taiwan, but then Beitou is quite an expensive district in general, and it did include a buffet breakfast in the room rate.

The hotel is a 12 minute walk (750m) from Xinbeitou MRT station through Beitou Park. It was slightly uphill, which may be a struggle if you have large suitcases. I travel with hand luggage only, so I was fine with the walk.

They do have a shuttle bus that will pick you up and drop you off at the station. I was offered it when I checked out as I was at reception (but I turned it down, I was happy to walk), and although I saw other guests arriving by it, I’m not sure what the exact process would be to arrange a collection from the station.

Check in and out times are also VERY strict. I arrived 45 minutes before the check in time and I had to wait until exactly 1 minute past the hour to be given my key. Obviously it’s a bonus if you can check in a few minutes early, but there didn’t seem to be any flex here.

You can leave your luggage if you do arrive early or want to continue exploring after check out, but it does just sit in the middle of the lobby, there’s not a designated luggage storage area.

My Room: A Private Hot Spring Bath

I did compromise on a room that had no window to save a little extra money. My usual reasoning is that most of the time I’m in my room, I’m usually asleep so wouldn’t see out anyway!

However, in hindsight because I did have the private hot spring bath, I did spend more time in my room and felt a bit disoriented not being able to see daylight! If I was to stay again, I would pay the extra for a window room*.

The room was a decent size though, and the bed is probably the biggest bed I’ve ever had in a hotel room! It was absolutely massive and as a solo traveller I had it all to myself! There was also a table with 2 stalls, a kettle with tea and coffee, a TV and a basket with towels, slippers and 2 bottles of water. It was also very quiet and the WiFi worked well.

The bathroom is obviously the main focal point. While I was researching hotels, there were lots of ‘complaints’ about the hot spring bath at Spa Spring Resort. When they call it a HOT SPRING bath it really is a hot spring bath. It’s not just a ‘bath tub’, it gets filled with the spring water with PH2-4 and a temperature between 50-55c. There is also a 2nd tap to add cold water if required.

The water is also a murky green colour and smells like a typical hot spring…and don’t let it splash in your eyes…it stings…I speak from experience! (I would highly recommend also visiting the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, it explains why the water is the colour it is and the benefits of bathing in this type of spring water).

I was also surprised to discovered there was a button to turn jets on! I’m only 5″4 and the bath is quite deep. Make sure to fully cover the jets, but if you plan on turning them on, don’t fill it too deep because otherwise I found it would then splash in my face.

Some of the Standard (windowless), and Exquisite (window) rooms have a Guanyin stone bath, which I think is more of a typical hot spring bath (without jets?), but I don’t know the likelihood of with bath you may or may not get. The Luxury Double Room is listed as only having the spa bath tubs.

Because you can’t really wash in acidic spring water, there is also a fresh water shower in the bathroom too with complimentary body wash and shampoo.

Rooftop Hot Spring Facilities

The public hot spring located on the rooftop is open from 12pm until 11pm. Another reason I picked Spa Spring Resort is because it said that swimwear was required in the pool. As a British person I’m not exactly comfortable being naked in front of strangers (…although I have since been in a nude spa in South Korea…).

They did have some ‘dress code’ rules. Bikinis were allowed, as well as one piece costumes, however the did say you can’t have loose fitting items like board shorts.

The ‘rules’ I was shown also said you had to wear a swim cap if you have long hair. I had bought one in case the Beitou Public Hotspring was open (it closed in 2025 and at the time of writing at the end of 2026, it’s still being renovated), so just used that. But they didn’t seem to care too much, as another woman came into the hot spring while I was in it and didn’t have one.

There are 2 main square pools, and 1 smaller one (which was empty during my stay), but I couldn’t really tell the difference between them temperature wise. The water was ‘clearer’ than the in-room baths, but it still had a similar PH level.

In comparison to my private spa bath, I was a little disappointed by the rooftop hot springs. As mentioned above, I did visit at the tail end of a typhoon and they had been shut for a couple of days. I thought they felt quite cold, but I don’t know if this is normal, or was due to all the rain (or if the source water had been turned off during the storm?).

It was also raining while I was using the hot spring. They were closed on my first day, open on my second (in the rain), but then I had to check out before they opened on my third day.

A corner of each of the larger pools was covered, so this is where I mostly sat, however it was quite far away from the warmth of where pump was. I could have sat closer to the warm part, but similar to the bath, when the rain hit the surface of the pool, it would splash the acidic water into my eyes!

If the weather was nicer, the rooftop would have been a lovely place to relax as there were tables and chairs too as well as the valley views. (There are toilets and changing rooms on this roof too).

They do have a day pass for non guests, although I’m not sure if it would be worth it compared to others that are on offer in the area*. Ultimately I booked this hotel for the private in-room hot spring, so I still don’t regret my choice. Originally I was going to go to the Beitou Public Hotspring anyway, it’s just unfortunate that that one was closed!

Breakfast: What’s Included?

I had breakfast included in my room rate. The views from the restaurant were nice and I enjoyed watching the world go by after my windowless room!

The buffet was mostly Taiwanese breakfast dishes. There were a couple of hot meat/rice options, I usually had the porridge, plus a couple of choices of steamed bao buns, bread, fruit, little cakes, tea jelly and milk tea. It was quite basic, but I found enough to eat.

(My go to breakfast for the rest of my time in Taiwan were scallion pancakes, so I did miss these!).

Hot Spring Eggs: A Weekend Extra

Another feature offered by the hotel are ‘do it yourself’ hot spring eggs. People used to boil eggs in the hot springs, but it was stopped to protect people from being burnt. Some places now do it on a smaller scale instead (including boiling noodles!).

When I enquired about this, they said it was only available on weekends. As I stayed during the week, so I was unable to do it myself. They have a little sink type area in front of the hotel and for 50NTD (correct at the time of writing) you get 2 eggs that you can boil in a submersed basket.

Just round the corner from Spa Spring Resort, the Tea Colors Cafe serve hot spring eggs, so I was at least able to try them! You can also buy some with homemade chilli sauce, which despite not liking spice, I HIGHLY recommend! They are so yummy!

Would I Recommend Staying Here?

For me and my personal budget, I’m glad I stayed at the Spa Spring Resort. I was able to enjoy the experience of having my own private hot spring bath, and I really loved the location too.

Reasons I’d recommend it:	Who might prefer another hotel:
*More affordable than many other Beitou hot spring properties. *Private hot spring bath in the room. *Rooftop hot spring facilities. *Breakfast included. *Excellent proximity to Thermal Valley. *Pleasant walk through the park or shuttle option.	*People wanting to be right next to the MRT. *Visitors looking for a particularly luxurious resort experience. *People who want extensive facilities or dining options within the hotel.

Where To Book Spa Spring Resort

Currently Spa Spring Resort can be found on Agoda by clicking here: Make a reservation at Spa Spring Resort*

Alternatively, if you prefer, it’s also available on Trip.com here: Spa Spring Resort*

What Is Near the Hotel? Things to Do in Beitou

Other Hot Spring Experiences

I wrote a full in-depth guide on the different hot springs in Beitou here, but here are a couple of things to do very close to the hotel.

Thermal Valley

Just around the corner from Spa Spring Resort is the Thermal Valley…you can even see the steam coming off it from the roof of the hotel! It is open from 9am until 6pm (closed on Monday), and is free to visit.

There is a circular path around the hot springs, but my personal favourite part was the hot stone bench, heating by the springs. When it was quiet, I loved sitting on one of the slabs with my Kindle and reading next to the water.

The gift shop is also worth checking out too and there is a hand hot spring at the entrance.

Beitou Hot Spring Museum & Park

The Thermal Valley hot spring feeds the river that runs through Beitou, and either side of a length of it is Beitou Park. This is another really nice place to relax. There are benches, public toilets, the Beitou Public Library and the free Beitou Hot Springs Museum.

*Please note that the Hot Springs Museum is closed for renovations until October 2027, you can check for updates on the official museum website here*

Alternative Beitou Hotels

You can use the map below to explore different hotels in Beitou that may match your budget and requirements! I have centred it around Beitou Park. The left hand side of the park is closer to Xinbeitou MRT station, the right hand side being closer to the Thermal Valley!

Other Hot Spring Hotels in Taiwan

There are a few other hot spring areas in Taiwan. Another place that is easy to reach from Taipei is Wulai! You can read about my visit here: Is Wulai Taiwan Worth Visiting? My Honest Experience Visiting From Taipei. I felt like Beitou has more things to do and was VERY hot spring focused, but if you were looking purely for hot spring hotels, Wulai has several options too.