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HOSHINOYA Guguan

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Mountain serenity with private hot tubs

Tranquil and serene, this mountain retreat offers a peaceful escape with comfortable rooms featuring private hot tubs. Delight in exquisite Japanese-inspired cuisine and rejuvenate at the secluded spa with hot water pools and tailored treatments.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Triple Room (Feng)

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a forested mountain range. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a side table with a lamp.

Triple Room (Feng)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Shui)

A modern room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a seating area with a view of the forest.

Double Room (Shui)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Triple Room (Feng)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Double Room (Shui)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double Room (Shui)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite Mountain View (Sen)

A modern room with a large window, a desk, and a seating area.

Family Suite Mountain View (Sen)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Located in Heping, a neighbourhood in Taichung, HOSHINOYA Guguan is in the suburbs and near a boardwalk. Shoppers can visit Fengjia Night Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Guguan and Guguan Hot Springs Park. Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area and Eight Immortals Mountain are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Taichung travel guide
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No.16, Wenquan Ln., Sec. 1, Dongguan Rd., Heping Dist., Taichung, 424

What's nearby

  • A road sign with '和008 1k+500' on a mountain road surrounded by lush greenery.
    Guguan
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic castle with a moat, surrounded by autumn foliage and a riverside café area.
    XinShe Castle
    48 min drive - 33.5 km
  • A stone pathway flanked by purple heather plants.
    Lavender Forest
    55 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Guguan Hot Springs Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area
    10 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Taichung Fengyuan Station
    76 min drive
  • Taichung (RMQ)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • 漫森餐廳
    12 min drive
  • 私房雨露
    7 min drive
  • 白冷肉包
    13 min drive
  • 吉米の早餐店
    10 min walk
  • 友家小吃
    6 min walk

About this property

HOSHINOYA Guguan

  • Luxury hotel near Guguan
  • Located close to Guguan Hot Springs Park and Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area, HOSHINOYA Guguan provides a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Dining, features garden views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and a 24-hour front desk
    • A lift, multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at HOSHINOYA Guguan feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with spring water baths and free toiletries
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • HOSHINOYA Guguan is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TWD 1,213 for adults and TWD 520 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dining

Things to do

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 58 ºC
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers High Speed Rail station shuttle pickup service from Taichung High Speed Rail station only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately TWD 1213 for adults and from TWD 520 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 臺中市旅館440號

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to midnight
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does HOSHINOYA Guguan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Is HOSHINOYA Guguan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOSHINOYA Guguan?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HOSHINOYA Guguan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at HOSHINOYA Guguan?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is HOSHINOYA Guguan located?

Located in Heping, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Guguan and Guguan Hot Springs Park. Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) away.

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Reviews

HOSHINOYA Guguan Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and spacious with excellent view over the mountain and the hotel's garden and pool. All staffs were well trained with excellent service and full of knowledge of the hotel's facilities. Dining experience was superb from breakfast to dinner, foods were delicious and the presentation was impressive. No wonder this hotel won the MICHELIN One Key!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food;spa area is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great luxury respite into the mountains, caring and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at this resort was outstanding. If you like quiet luxury this place is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, amenities, cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful hotel in a lovely part of the world. Service and experience is incredible. A world class stay and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Osen Resort

Comfortable osen resort, with great and friendly services. Good breakfast and dining options (refreshed menu on second day). The Spa is a hidden gem:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot for a quick family vacation. Lunch and snack options are lacking, especially compared to other Ryokans in Japan, but excellent breakfast and dinner quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and peaceful stay. From the drivers who picked us up and dropped use back to Taichung. To every single staff member at hoshinoya that we encountered all were courteous and super helpful. The room and amenities were great and the garden was our favourite thing, from the deck outside the library especially in the evening watching the birds was so relaxing. What a lovely place to spend some quiet time to relax.
Wandering in through the garden you’ll find many small delights
On the library deck in the evening we watch the garden transform to and fair land as the lights come on at dusk, beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really peaceful . Great onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Love love love the experience. The best hotel I’ve ever stayed. The service is incredible. Both breakfast and dinner services were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A memorable stay. Excellent and impressive services, 10/10. Really appreciated their warm caring. Area is quite, clean and comfy. Highly recommended to this place though its quite expensive. But definitely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience staying at Hoshinoya. It's expensive but worth every penny. The hotel makes you slow down and relax. The room is extremely comfortable to stay. Love the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A retreat like nowhere else.

What a surprise and delight to arrive at this exclusive and secluded spa- retreat outside the beaten track. Wonderful and attentive service, comfortable rooms with hot-tub, a separate spa with treatments and hot water pool - and not to forget the exquisite japanese inspired cuisine! Thank you, Chef Hitoshi Kagawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing 8 course dinner , impeccable service, beautiful scenery However, not handicap friendly Only has 2 wheel chairs and steep stairs for elderly to get down to shower Would like to come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional services, clean facilities all around, accommodating requests for transportation arrangements. Great experience. Jimmy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent two nights at Hoshinoya Guguan in a Feng room. The hotel was accommodating, converting the beds from three singles to a king and a single for us. Regrettably, despite its stunning location in the mountains, the resort doesn’t justify its high rates. I’ve visited other hot springs resorts, and, unfortunately, Hoshinoya Guguan doesn’t measure up. Additionally, there’s ongoing construction nearby, which is incredibly loud. The noise from the banging and machines disrupted the peaceful setting, forcing us to stay indoors rather than enjoying the outdoors. For those interested in the onsen, it’s worth noting that the public hot spring is open only from 6-10 a.m. and 4-10 p.m. It closes for cleaning daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which seems impractical. Ideally, cleaning would occur overnight to not disrupt daytime use. The dining options are quite limited. Dinner at the restaurant was underwhelming with bland food, and the courses arrived too quickly, making us feel rushed. Breakfast is available from 7-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-2 p.m., offering narrow time frames for meals and very limited menu options. Missing the breakfast window means waiting until noon to eat. We were glad that we did not take the meal plan. In summary, the experience doesn’t live up to the price. Significant improvements are necessary to justify the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A true relation escape, everything is perfectly considered and beautiful done. The onsen is wonderful and the dining top level (although expensive)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed it so much that extended the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the spacious room and the large bathing area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only and must go place in this area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen in room, attentive service and beautiful gardening are highlights of the stay. The lunch choice is rather limited and I wish there was a bathroom at the onsen level in the room as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Wow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very high end place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining poor everything else wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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