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Wataya Besso

4.0 star property
Upscale ryokan with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Hot springs
Exterior
Hot springs
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1898 per person)
Public bath
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

Explore the area

Map
738 Shimojuku, Ureshino-machi, Ureshino, Saga-ken, 843-0301
  • Popular LocationHizen Yumekaido3 min walk
  • Popular LocationUreshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring7 min walk
  • Popular LocationUreshino Onsen Tourist Information Center12 min walk
  • AirportFukuoka (FUK)74 min drive

Room options

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Ureshino

At Wataya Besso you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Hizen Yumekaido and Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring. Highlights at this ryokan include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering at SABAI SABAI can include Thai massages and facials. The diner, 日本料理 利休, serves Japanese cuisine. Enjoy access to hot springs and bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available at weekends. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Ureshino ryokan, you'll be 30.3 km (18.8 mi) from Huis Ten Bosch.

What's nearby

  • Hizen Yumekaido - 3 min walk
  • Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring - 7 min walk
  • Ureshino Onsen Tourist Information Center - 12 min walk
  • Hizen Yoshida-Yaki Pottery Hall - 5 min drive
  • Marchen Mura - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Ochi Station - 30 min drive
  • Fukuoka (FUK) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • そば居酒屋・えびす - 2 min walk
  • すいしゃ一粒茶屋 - 7 min walk
  • cafechino - 3 min walk
  • 風俗王 - 2 min walk
  • スナック松 - 1 min walk

About this property

Wataya Besso

Upscale ryokan with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
As a guest of Wataya Besso, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Wataya Besso. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ureshino ryokan.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Wataya Besso offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Ureshino ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa, SABAI SABAI. Services include Thai massages, facials and body treatments.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available for a fee: JPY 1,898 for adults and JPY 1,898 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 6,600; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • 日本料理 利休
  • 李荘庵

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Japanese garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Thai massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1898 for adults and from JPY 1898 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 6600

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Wataya
Wataya Besso
Wataya Besso Inn
Wataya Besso Inn Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ureshino, Japan - Saga Prefecture
Wataya Besso Ryokan
Wataya Besso Ureshino
Wataya Besso Ryokan Ureshino

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wataya Besso?

Yep, Wataya Besso has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for JPY 1000 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Wataya Besso?

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wataya Besso on 12 June 2024 start from AU$193.46, 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 there a spa on site at Wataya Besso?

Yep, SABAI SABAI is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

What makes Wataya Besso a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wataya Besso.

Does Wataya Besso serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served at weekends.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wataya Besso?

No, Wataya Besso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wataya Besso?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Wataya Besso?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wataya Besso?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wataya Besso Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 232 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in Ureshino
Modern hotel with good onsen and great service. Beautiful view from 12th floor tower. Room nicely decorated and homely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingwen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best choice
All excellent. A well deserve 5 stars full service hotel Beauty in every detail. Considerate in every gesture. We also didnt paid a hefty price as well. The only drawback is Ureshino is very, very remote.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

NP, Bangkok

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice, hugh hotel. Quality stuffs sold in gift shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Varissara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Angus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Janet Sui Sum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sungjae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoying spa with nice access to the nature
Good environment and location, enabling easy access to the stream and green area. Nice spa, kind staff, delicious breakfast. nicely serviced free tea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls were thin. Above and below and beside me people partied all night. There were no English speaking staff, and I couldn't express this to them. The rooms and hallways are run down. The onsen is not well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018