To be honest, I rarely leave reviews for hotels I've stayed in. However, for this one, I'd like to offer an objective and truthful account:
1. **Food is incredibly inconvenient, to the point of being non-existent.** We arrived in the afternoon and, after soaking in the hot springs at a scenic spot, it was past 8 PM. We were looking forward to a nice meal. But upon stepping out, we found there wasn't a single place to eat, not even a noodle shop. There were only a few streetlights. When we asked the front desk where we could eat, they said we'd have to drive over 10 kilometers to a night market. Otherwise, there were two dishes stir-fried by local farmers that could be delivered. With no other option, we grudgingly paid for the extra breakfast.
2. **Parking was a hassle, and the staff's response was baffling.** We drove there and saw two empty parking spots right at the entrance – though not within marked lines. In reality, there are only four spots at the entrance, two on each side. I asked if I could park in an adjacent spot at the entrance since it was available. Being on a self-drive trip, we had more toiletries, snacks, slippers, etc., and parking close would make unloading easier. The front desk staff said, "No, you'll get a ticket." So, they directed us to park elsewhere. Later, we saw two other cars, large SUVs no less, parked in those very spots at the entrance. When I asked the front desk why they could park there when we were told we couldn't and would be fined, they replied, "I don't know!" It was truly comical!
3. **Despite booking so far in advance, we were assigned a room across the street, in a different building.** We had a lot of luggage, and yet they sent us to a more distant location, even for parking. Why couldn't we stay in a room above the front desk and restaurant? The front desk told me, "The rooms upstairs are all for guests extending their stay." I had been monitoring the hotel, and there were clearly rooms available upstairs. Why couldn't we stay there? Finally, late in the evening, they graciously changed our room.
In summary: I recommend arriving in the morning. After enjoying the hot springs in the afternoon and evening, it might be better to drive elsewhere for accommodation. One day is enough to explore everything. There aren't many food or lodging options within the area.
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