Highland Hideaway Spa & Greeness

We stayed in a detached guesthouse this time, and the Room was spacious, open, and very comfortable. The view of the five peaks of Mt. Aso from the Room was outstanding. The bath was large, with smooth spring water quality, and we were very satisfied. The meals, created using fresh ingredients, were all delicious. The bed and pillows were excellent as well, and we slept soundly. It’s a wonderful Accommodation with nothing to complain about.\nIf I had to mention anything, the Room didn’t warm up easily even when we turned the air conditioner temperature up quite high—perhaps due to its direction—and it would have been nice to have some furniture for storing clothes.

We stayed at this accommodation on our way back from Mount Aso on September 24. We searched for a place to stay in the area and chose this one because of its good reviews. Upon researching, we found that "Spa Grines" means a place with abundant greenery, which perfectly describes this accommodation surrounded by lush trees. The greenery of the garden and mountains was truly soothing.Although there is no large public bath, each room in this cottage-style accommodation has its own open-air or semi-open-air hot spring bath with natural flowing water. It exceeded our expectations with its wonderful atmosphere. We chose the "Akane" room, which was spacious for two people and featured both a large indoor bath and an open-air bath. From the balcony of the room, we could see Mount Aso directly ahead. Despite cloudy skies and light rain that day, we were moved by glimpses of Mount Aso through breaks in the clouds.For dinner, we selected Japanese cuisine at "Hibari," which was within walking distance while wearing casual attire provided by the accommodation. The restaurant had a great ambiance and served delicious food. Breakfast was also delightful—a traditional Japanese meal served at an atmospheric restaurant within the hotel. They even offered boiled seasonal chestnuts as a complimentary service, which made us happy.The staff members were all men who were simple yet kind and friendly—leaving us with a positive impression overall. This is an accommodation we'd love to visit again during another season! While Hoshino Resort Kai Aso is located right next door, we're glad we chose this place instead.Next time, we'd like to try staying in a different type of room on a sunny day—and perhaps enjoy their Italian dinner as well! Thank you very much for such an enjoyable stay!