Public pool from NT$40 · Private room NT$1,500–3,500 · Hotel day pass NT$2,000–5,000 · Overnight stay — all 4 formats in one table with honest recommendations for every traveller type.
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Prices are estimates for 2026 and may change. Always verify current rates directly with the venue before visiting.
| Format | Cost / Person (approx.) | Privacy | Duration | Swimsuit Required? | Mixed Gender? | Facilities | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏊 Public Outdoor Pool | NT$40–60 | Low | Unlimited (open 05:30–22:00) | ✔ Required | ✔ Mixed gender | Open-air pools, bathrooms, rest area | Budget travellers, solo visitors |
| 🚪 Private Room | NT$1,500–3,500 / 2 hrs | ✔ Very High | 60–120 min time slot | Not needed (private) | N/A (private) | In-room pool, bathroom, some with jacuzzi | Couples, families, privacy seekers |
| 🌞 Hotel Day-Use Pass | NT$2,000–5,000 / day | Medium | Half day or full day (varies) | Depends on hotel | Some hotels separate | Multiple pools, spa, lounge, some meals | Day visitors wanting luxury facilities |
| 🌙 Overnight Stay | NT$4,500–15,000+ / night | ✔ Very High | Full night, unlimited soaks | Depends on hotel | Some hotels separate | In-room pool, spa, rooftop baths, meals | Relaxation trips, couples, families |
* Prices are estimates. Verify current rates and terms directly with each venue before visiting.
Location: Beitou Public Outdoor Hot Spring at Xinmin Park, alongside the hot spring stream — about 10 minutes' walk from Xinbeitou MRT station.
Hours: 05:30–22:00 daily, closed every Monday.
An open-air pool at 38–42°C with sodium bicarbonate "milk onsen" water — silky and milky white. Swimsuit required at all times, mixed gender, no gender-separate sections. Gets genuinely crowded on weekends and public holidays. Weekday mornings are the best time to visit. Long Nai Tang Historic Bath nearby offers a gender-separate traditional indoor bath (note: different venue, separate admission).
Format: A private room with your own hot spring tub for 1–4 people. Book a 60–120 minute time slot. No swimsuit needed — complete privacy.
Hotels offering private rooms: Grand View Resort · Gaia Hotel · Radium Kagaya · Chyuan Du Hot Spring Hotel (prices and room styles vary — always confirm availability when booking).
Evening slots (16:00–21:00) and weekends sell out fastest. Book 2–3 days in advance, especially for weekend visits. Some hotels let you extend your slot for an extra fee if the next slot is open.
Top hotels for day-use:
• Gaia Hotel: Multiple mineral pools, jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor soaking. Day pass grants access to all communal spa facilities.
• Spring City Resort: Largest spa complex in Beitou, multiple pool temperatures, indoor facility. Day pass very popular — book ahead.
• Hotel Royal Beitou: Full spa with gender-separate and mixed sections. Day pass available for the full facility.
Day-use prices generally do not include meals. Some hotels offer packages combining the day pass with a set lunch — worth asking when you book.
Why it's the best overall: Soak in the evening, sleep, soak again in the morning — no time pressure, no rushing, no checkout stress. This is the experience Beitou was built for.
Top picks: Grand View Resort (pine forest views, in-room tub), Gaia Hotel (modern design, multiple pools), Spring City Resort (largest pool complex), Radium Kagaya International (authentic Japanese-style ryokan feel).
Some hotels include in-room tubs, some have rooftop baths. Meal inclusions vary by package — check carefully when booking.
Beitou's hot spring culture was shaped by Japanese colonial-era influence. The core etiquette rules still follow Japanese tradition.
→ Public outdoor pool — NT$40–60, just bring a swimsuit and a towel. Authentic mineral water, open-air setting by the stream. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds.
→ Private room — 2 hours in your own pool, no one else around. Some rooms have garden views or jacuzzi tubs. Book 2–3 days ahead for evenings and weekends.
→ Hotel day-use pass — Buy a day pass at Gaia Hotel or Spring City Resort and access the full spa complex for half a day. Better value than a private room if your budget reaches NT$2,000–3,000.
→ Overnight onsen hotel — Soak in the evening, sleep, soak again in the morning. No clock watching. See Top 8 recommended hotels.
→ Private room or day-use hotel — The public pool is too hot for young children. A private room lets you control the experience. Day-use hotels with multiple pool temperatures (including cooler pools) are another good option.
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