Taipei Hot Springs—A Luxurious Getaway in Beitou

This hotel has been on my bucket list for ages! I’m so envious of Beitou residents who can just step into their backyard to enjoy a hot spring soak♨️ The Gaia Hotel even offers a dedicated shuttle service! Simply take the MRT to the station🚇, and a shuttle will pick you up—so thoughtful. As soon as you step into the hotel lobby, you’ll be greeted by a stunning four-story library📚. All the books here are available for browsing! My sister absolutely loves reading here. The library is visually expansive and grand, exuding an artistic vibe✨ Maple Room (One Night Stay with Two Meals + Afternoon Tea) Sometimes, you can hear the sounds of nature, like chirping birds🐤, from the room. The room itself is spacious and free of any sense of confinement. The bathroom features a separate wet and dry area🚿, and there’s even a private hot spring tub in the room! The toiletries are from the luxurious BVLGARI series. Overall, the stay was incredibly comfortable and relaxing. The room also includes a mini bar with handmade welcome snacks, fresh fruits, Nespresso coffee capsules, tea bags, beverages, and juices, allowing guests to enjoy refreshments during their downtime. Afternoon Tea for Two (covered in a previous post) The hotel boasts an outdoor open-air onsen, an outdoor swimming pool, and a spa pool. The third-floor outdoor pool offers a fantastic view overlooking all of Beitou. Personally, I loved the spa pool💆🏻♀️, with its comfortable 33°C water temperature and features like whirlpools, water jets, and bubble massage beds. The public open-air onsen gives off a vibe that instantly transports you to Japan🇯🇵. The hot spring water is Beitou’s unique white sulfur spring, which feels incredibly soothing. After soaking, all the day’s fatigue melts away—it’s so rejuvenating! The hotel also has a gym, aromatherapy spa, and private hot spring rooms. Even if you’re not staying overnight, I highly recommend trying out the private hot spring rooms—they’re perfect for couples, friends, or family to enjoy together. Dining Experience Dinner that evening was at the Western-style restaurant, where they offered a complimentary welcome drink🥂. We opted for red and white wine. Paired with the meal, the slightly tipsy feeling was delightful. The dinner consisted of eight courses, including bread, appetizers, soup, seafood risotto, sorbet, the main course, dessert, and drinks. It was a very satisfying and filling meal. I highly recommend the main course, "Sous Vide Short Ribs🥩 with Red Onion and Port Wine Sauce." Cooked to a perfect medium-rare, the meat was tender and juicy, with a slight pink hue. Even the side dishes were fresh and sweet—I absolutely loved it! The next morning’s breakfast was a semi-buffet🍴, also served at the Western-style restaurant. Surprisingly, they offered unlimited sparkling wine! The ladies’ favorite, sparkling rosé, was incredibly delicious and instantly refreshing. The main breakfast options included savory soy milk, Southeast Asian laksa noodles, roasted meat buns, pasta, seafood congee, and Sichuan pepper chicken soup, among others. The variety of international dishes was impressive and abundant! The Southeast Asian Curry Coconut Chicken Laksa🍜 was authentic, with rich and flavorful coconut milk. The seafood congee featured a large piece of salmon, making it a refreshing and satisfying start to the day. This trip made me want to stay in the hotel and never leave. From the environment to the dining experience and facilities, everything was top-notch. No wonder The Gaia Hotel is so popular! Remember to book early if you plan to visit✅ 📍 The Gaia Hotel, Beitou ☎️ 02-5551-8888 ⏰ Check-in/Check-out: 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM 🏠 Qiyan, Beitou District, Taipei City