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Onsen Papawaqa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
The price is AU$465
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 76.0 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 66.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gallery Double Room

Gallery Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 63.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 82.6 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
No.58, Yuandun, Taian, Miaoli County, 365

What's nearby

  • Hu Shan Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tai'an Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • 42 Spring Trail - 26 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Fairy Valley - 54 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Shei-Pa National Park Xue-Jian Visitor Centre - 67 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Miaoli Station - 34 min drive
  • Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪仙山仙草 - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪大湖酒莊 - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪巧克力雲莊 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪老主顧客家菜餐館 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪好有餐館 - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Onsen Papawaqa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river, rejuvenated in 2022
You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe at Onsen Papawaqa. Treat yourself to a facial, a deep-tissue massage or a body treatment at Onsen Air Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Taiwanese cuisine. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Hot springs on-site, an electric car charging station and a computer station
  • A front desk safe, games and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 65 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers and free infant beds
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Spring water baths, designer toiletries and bidets
  • 50-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • 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 - 40 ºC
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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 cots are available on request at the 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Onsen Papawaqa Hotel Taian
Onsen Papawaqa Hotel
Onsen Papawaqa Taian
Onsen Papawaqa
Onsen Papawaqa Hotel
Onsen Papawaqa Taian
Onsen Papawaqa Hotel Taian

Frequently asked questions

Does Onsen Papawaqa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Onsen Papawaqa?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Onsen Papawaqa on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$464.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Onsen Papawaqa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Onsen Papawaqa?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Onsen Papawaqa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Onsen Papawaqa?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Onsen Papawaqa located?

This family-friendly Taian hotel is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hu Shan Bridge and Tai'an Hot Springs. Xian Mountain and Taiwan Oil Field Exhibition Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Onsen Papawaqa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 244 reviews" "

8.6/10

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled 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

Yi

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Hung-te

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was not much else besides the hot spring in the area, making the trip less of a wow than it could've been.