Costa del Sol Hiji

What makes Costa del Sol Hiji special

Costa del Sol Hiji is an ocean-view cottage-style onsen retreat on the shore of Beppu Bay in Hiji, Oita. True to its name, Costa del Sol - the coast of the sun - it sees beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and the morning sun viewed from the pier is something special. The setting is quiet, like a hidden beach away from the bustle of daily life, and families can take their time here.

Onsen (100% from the source in every unit)

Every guest room bath is a natural onsen fed 100% directly from the source. The spring water is a weakly alkaline simple onsen, gentle enough for everyone from young children to older guests to bathe with peace of mind. It is said to help with recovery from fatigue, neuralgia, muscle aches, stiff shoulders and rheumatoid arthritis. The real appeal is being able to bathe as often as you like, whenever you like, while looking out over Beppu Bay.

Guest rooms

Choose between a cottage rented as a whole for up to 6 guests and an ocean-view lodge with a semi-open-air bath (double, twin, or with a loft). Because every room has its own onsen bath, families can enjoy bathing on their own rather than sharing a communal bath with other guests. Each room comes with Wi-Fi, a television, a refrigerator, air conditioning and heating, and a warm-water bidet toilet.

Dining

The property is run by the company behind a well-known local yakiniku chain, and the grilled meat and course menus served in the restaurant have a strong reputation. Alongside courses featuring Oita Wagyu beef and Oita Kanchidori chicken, there is also an evening-only barbecue course. The restaurant is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with last orders at 9 p.m.

Staying with children

Children of any age can stay, and guests ages 0 to 17 who do not use an extra bed stay free of charge (per online travel agency listings). One crib is available for a fee of 1,000 yen including tax; if you would like it, please contact the property by the day before your stay.

Access and parking

About 5 minutes by car from JR Hiji Station, about 8 minutes from the Hiji IC on the Hiji Bypass, and about 35 minutes by car from Oita Airport. As a guide, the JR fare from Beppu Station to Hiji Station is 340 yen, and a taxi from Hiji Station to the property costs about 1,500 yen. Parking for 25 cars is free and needs no reservation. Nearby are Harmony Land (20 minutes by car), the Nikaido Museum of Art (5 minutes by car) and Itogahama Seaside Park (8 minutes by car). Some stay plans include free drinks and ice cream from the refrigerator as a perk.