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Onsen Papawaqa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
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Onsen Papawaqa, along the riverbank, offers a family-friendly retreat refreshed since 2022. Guests enjoy a complimentary self-serve breakfast, browse on-site shops, or relax at the coffee shop—an experience that consistently earns enthusiastic reviews.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
Terrace/patio

Spa

Onsen Air Spa has 2 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages as well as pampering treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

Treatment room
Outdoor spa tub

Room options

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Exclusive Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Exclusive Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 76 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gallery Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Gallery Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 83 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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No.58, Yuandun, Taian, Miaoli County, 365

What's nearby

  • Hu Shan Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tai'an Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • 42 Spring Trail - 24 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Xian Mountain - 33 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Shei-Pa National Park Xue-Jian Visitor Centre - 55 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Miaoli Station - 34 min drive
  • Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪獅潭仙山秘境 星仙草 - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪石壁溫泉山莊 古早味客家點心 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪清安豆腐店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪黑皮臭豆腐 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪青串小館 - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Onsen Papawaqa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river, remodeled in 2022
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Onsen Papawaqa. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy, or a deep-tissue massage at Onsen Air Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Taiwanese cuisine. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Hot springs on site, an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and a reception hall
Room features
All 65 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers and free infant beds
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Spring water tubs, designer toiletries, and bidets
  • 50-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Flying Cloud Restaurant
  • Running Water Restaurant

Things to do

  • 15 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 15 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Hot tub
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TWD 2200.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TWD 2200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Onsen Papawaqa Hotel Taian
Onsen Papawaqa Hotel
Onsen Papawaqa Taian
Onsen Papawaqa
Onsen Papawaqa Hotel
Onsen Papawaqa Taian
Onsen Papawaqa Hotel Taian

Frequently asked questions

Does Onsen Papawaqa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Onsen Papawaqa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Onsen Papawaqa?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Onsen Papawaqa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Onsen Papawaqa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Onsen Papawaqa located?

This family-friendly Taian hotel is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hu Shan Bridge and Tai'an Hot Springs. Dahu Strawberry Farm and 42 Spring Trail are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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