Villa 32
Adults-only hot spring retreat with Japanese-meets-European design. Hushed, deliberately paced, and very small. Think natural stone, tatami, outdoor onsen, and a wine cellar that genuinely surprises.
Book the restaurant well in advance — advance reservations are required for lunch and dinner, and walk-ins are not reliable
Why It Matters
First Relais & Châteaux member in Taiwan (since 2010). Only five suites, each with a private natural hot spring tub. Runs the largest outdoor hot spring area in northern Taiwan, open to day visitors. Recommended by Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph, and the Michelin Guide.
Five suites. Every one with its own private hot spring tub. Villa 32 sits in Beitou's geothermal valley in northern Taipei, surrounded by ancient trees and the sulfurous mist that drifts up from the nearby Thermal Valley. It was the first Relais & Châteaux member in Taiwan and operates what is claimed to be the largest outdoor hot spring complex in northern Taiwan — eight pools of white and green sulfur spring water, open to non-guests too. Designed by founder Ming-Hong Chiu around the elements of water, wood, trees, and stone, the architecture blends European simplicity with wabi-sabi sensibility. The result is one of the most private, minimal, and quietly serious luxury properties in all of Taiwan.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Azure
Premium European Suite. The most prestigious room category at Villa 32. Two-storey layout with a European aesthetic, natural stone and wood detailing, and a private indoor hot spring tub. Spacious and well-furnished — reviewers note Hermès cutlery and Evian water throughout. Soundproof windows, flat-screen TV with cable, minibar, coffee/tea maker.
King / Double
Crystal
Deluxe European Suite. Shares the same category as Jade — European aesthetic with private hot spring, stone and wood finishes, garden views where applicable. Full suite amenities including minibar, soundproof walls, cable TV, and in-room tea.
King / Double
Jade
Deluxe European Suite. Slightly more entry-level than Azure within the European category but still a full suite with private hot spring tub. Natural stone and wood finishes, garden views, soundproof walls, flat-screen TV, minibar, and bathrobe.
King / Double
Matsu
Premium Japanese Suite. Named after the sea goddess Mazu, this room features tatami mats and an outdoor private Hinoki wood onsen tub filled directly with natural hot spring water. The garden setting is designed in a Zen aesthetic, with natural stone and wood. A private bath with Japanese soaking tub, soundproofed walls, flat-screen TV, minibar, and in-room tea service. Reviews consistently flag it as the most authentic onsen-suite experience in Beitou.
Futon / Tatami
Sakura
Premium Japanese Suite. Like Matsu, Sakura is built around a Zen garden-inspired layout with an outdoor private hot spring and tatami flooring. The name ('cherry blossom') reflects its soft, seasonal aesthetic. Same category as Matsu — choose between these two based on availability.
Futon / TatamiThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Served in The Restaurant daily from 15:00–17:00 (last order 16:00). Can be booked as a stand-alone experience.
One dedicated meeting room with capacity for up to 20 people. Can be arranged for private events, small corporate meetings, or special occasions.
All five guest suites have private hot spring tubs filled directly from natural spring lines. Japanese suites (Matsu, Sakura) feature outdoor Hinoki wood tubs with garden settings; European suites (Azure, Jade, Crystal) have indoor stone or soaking tubs. Complimentary for overnight guests.
Eight hot spring pools — four indoor, four outdoor — fed by natural white sulfur and green sulfur springs unique to Beitou. The public hot spring area is claimed to be the largest outdoor hot spring complex in northern Taiwan. Gender-segregated (nude bathing, Japanese onsen style). Pools are set at different temperatures. No phones or electronic devices permitted. Includes lounge area for resting between soaks. A coupon book package is available for frequent day visitors.
Villa 32's curated half-day experience combining a meal (lunch or dinner), a 60-minute Swedish massage, and unlimited public hot spring access, all within a 4-hour window. Named the 'Xishan Retreat' or 'Half Day in Villa32'. Available to non-overnight guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free wireless internet in all rooms and public areas.
Full sommelier-curated wine collection at The Restaurant, including rare and world-famous labels.
Limited room service menu available 12:00–16:00 and 17:30–20:30. Full breakfast can be delivered to room.
Minibar contents (snacks, cookies, soft drinks) included in room rate. Evian water placed throughout the property.
Completely non-smoking indoors per Taiwan's Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act.
All guests must be at least 16 years old or above. Strictly enforced.
Relaxation lounge adjacent to hot spring area for reading, napping, or socializing between soaks.
Dedicated butler service for overnight guests. Personalized attention including in-room breakfast delivery, seasonal local recommendations, and pre-arrival arrangement.
Valet parking is available on-site. Recommended for guests arriving by car as street parking in the area is limited.
Four indoor and four outdoor hot spring pools, gender-segregated. No mobile phones permitted. Dry and steam sauna also available. Open to hotel guests and day visitors.
Steam room and dry sauna available within the hot spring complex.
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