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Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel
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Rakuten Travel rating: 3.97 out of 5 (1,666 reviews). Some guests mention that their children enjoyed the kids' pool, and families also praise the sand steam bath available inside the hotel. Others write that they were able to relax in rooms with good views. On the other hand, some note that getting to the pool means taking stairs from the lobby floor, and they wished there were an elevator.
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Kids Facilities
Indoor sand steam bath
Indoor sand steam bath
Ibusuki's famous sand steam bath (sunamushi) is inside the hotel. Lie down in the hot sand and the warmth spreads slowly through you, leaving you refreshed as you sweat. Being indoors, it can be enjoyed whatever the weather, and being buried in the sand is a memorable experience for children too.
- •The sand steam bath is inside the hotel, so it is not affected by the weather
- •For staying guests only; day-use bathing is not available. Please confirm prices and whether children may use it with the hotel
- •Whether children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) may enter the bath should be confirmed with the hotel when booking
Summer pool (July and August)
Summer pool (July and August)
In July and August only, a cool, clear pool fed by spring water from the mountains opens, and it is popular with families. With the sea in view, it makes water play part of a summer family trip.
- •Open in summer only, in July and August
- •The pool is filled with spring water from the mountains
- •Please keep a close eye on young children while they play in the water
Communal bath, open-air bath and family bath
Communal bath, open-air bath and family bath
There is a communal bath fed by water flowing straight from the source, along with a tropical, cave-style open-air bath. A family bath (private-hire bath) is also available, so families with young children can take their time in the water without worrying about other guests.
- •A communal bath and open-air bath fed straight from the source, plus a family bath
- •Please confirm how to use the family bath and its price with the hotel
- •Whether children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) may enter the bath should be confirmed with the hotel when booking
Overview
Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel is a large onsen hotel on the Ibusuki coast, where all 98 rooms have ocean views. Inside the hotel is Ibusuki's famous sand steam bath (sunamushi), and because it is indoors, families can enjoy being buried in the hot sand even on rainy days. Along with a communal bath and an open-air bath, there is a family bath (private-hire bath), so parents with young children can bathe without worrying about other guests. In summer (July and August) a pool fed by spring water from the mountains also opens, and it is popular with families. Rooms range from 8- and 10-tatami Japanese-style rooms to ocean-view Western-style rooms, and the tatami rooms make co-sleeping with a baby easy. The whole hotel is non-smoking, and kaiseki course meals made with Kagoshima specialties are served. A shuttle bus to Ibusuki Station makes the hotel a base for sightseeing at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula.
A large onsen hotel in Ibusuki with ocean views from every room
Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel stands on the Ibusuki coast, and all 98 rooms have ocean views. Get off at Ibusuki Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line; it is about 50 minutes from Taniyama IC on the Kyushu Expressway. The whole hotel is non-smoking, and a shuttle bus takes guests from the hotel to Ibusuki Station (please request it in advance), making this a base for sightseeing at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula.
Ibusuki's famous sand steam bath, enjoyed indoors
Inside the hotel is Ibusuki's famous sand steam bath (sunamushi). Lie down in the hot sand and the warmth spreads slowly through you, leaving you refreshed as you sweat. Because it is indoors, families can enjoy the sand bath whatever the weather. It is for staying guests only, and whether children may use it should be confirmed with the hotel.
Communal bath, open-air bath and family bath
There is a communal bath fed by water flowing straight from the source, along with a tropical, cave-style open-air bath. A family bath (private-hire bath) is also available, so families with young children can take their time in the water without worrying about other guests.
A summer pool and a wide range of rooms
In July and August only, a cool pool fed by spring water from the mountains opens, and it is popular with families. Rooms range from 8- and 10-tatami Japanese-style rooms to ocean-view Western-style rooms, and the tatami rooms make co-sleeping with a baby easy. Together with kaiseki course meals made from Kagoshima specialties, the hotel makes for an enjoyable family trip to Ibusuki. If anyone in your party has an allergy, please let the hotel know when you book; parts of the menu can be changed.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 4320 Junicho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0403 |
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| directions_carAccess | A large onsen hotel on the Ibusuki coast, with ocean views from all 98 rooms. Get off at Ibusuki Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line; about 50 minutes from Taniyama IC on the Kyushu Expressway. A shuttle bus takes guests from the hotel to Ibusuki Station (please request it in advance), making the hotel a base for sightseeing at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula. |
| trainNearest station | Ibusuki Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 100 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-993-23-4111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, ORICO, JTB, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://phoenixhotel.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we buy disposable diapers for our baby at the shop?
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Yes. The shop carries disposable diapers for children, and the hotel recommends it as a convenient option for guests traveling with children.
Can children use the sand steam bath, and how much does it cost?
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The sand steam bath does not require a reservation and can be used any time during its opening hours. The rate is 1,800 yen for adults and 1,100 yen for children. It is for staying guests only, and whether children may use it should be confirmed with the hotel.
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