--- title: "J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse vs REX HOTEL Beppu: which hotel is better?" description: "J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse or REX HOTEL Beppu in Beppu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/j-hoppers-beppu-guesthouse-beppu-vs-rex-hotel-beppu-beppu/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse vs REX HOTEL Beppu Both are in Beppu, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Kitahama 3-chome ## [J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/j-hoppers-beppu-guesthouse-beppu/) - **Guest rating:** 9.1 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1671778/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★ · Ishigakihigashi 1-chome ## [REX HOTEL Beppu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rex-hotel-beppu-beppu/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2025299/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 880 m apart. ### Choose J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse if you want - more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 39) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 46) ### Choose REX HOTEL Beppu if you want - to be closer to the beach (80 m / 330 m) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 46 / 15) ### Why is J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse better than REX HOTEL Beppu? 1. 870 m closer to public transport (−870 m) 2. 111 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+111) 3. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 60) (+23) 4. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is REX HOTEL Beppu better than J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse? 1. 250 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 330 m) (−250 m) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse | REX HOTEL Beppu | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 | | Location | 8.4 | 8.6 | | Facilities | 4.2 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Beach access | 9.2 | 10.0 (+0.8) | | Public transport | 8.9 (+4.7) | 4.2 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.1 (+0.1) | 9.0 | | Guest rating | 9.1 (+0.1) | 9.0 | | Number of reviews | 1,045 | 1,696 (+651) | | Google rating | 4.6/5 | – | | Google reviews | 175 | – | | Rank in Beppu | top 16% (+6%) | top 22% | | Location | | Location score | 8.4 | 8.6 | | Distance to the centre | 590 m (−370 m) | 960 m | | To the beach | 330 m | 80 m (−250 m) | | To public transport | 360 m (−870 m) | 1.2 km | | To the airport | 31 km | 30 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 (+111) | 39 | | To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 280 m (−140 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 5 (+3) | 2 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 (+2) | 2 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★ | | Rooms | 15 | 46 | | Floors | – | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | 2021 (+2y) | 2019 | | Listed amenities | 12 (+4) | 8 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Bicycle hire | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Lift | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 880 m apart J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse: city centre: 590 m, Oita Airport (OIT): 31 km, beach: 330 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. REX HOTEL Beppu: city centre: 960 m, Oita Airport (OIT): 30 km, beach: 80 m, 39 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Beppu [Beppu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/oita/beppu/weather) ## J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse or REX HOTEL Beppu: common questions ### Which is better, J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse or REX HOTEL Beppu? They are evenly matched. J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse is stronger in public transport; REX HOTEL Beppu is stronger in beach access. ### Which is cheaper, J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse or REX HOTEL Beppu? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse is closer: 590 m from the centre, against 960 m for REX HOTEL Beppu. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? REX HOTEL Beppu is 80 m from the nearest beach; J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse is 330 m. ### How far apart are J-Hoppers Beppu Guesthouse and REX HOTEL Beppu? The two hotels are 880 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [REX HOTEL Beppu vs Apartment Hotel YAEZAKI](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/apartment-hotel-yaezaki-beppu-vs-rex-hotel-beppu-beppu/) - [REX HOTEL Beppu vs Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Oetei](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rex-hotel-beppu-beppu-vs-seaside-hotel-mimatsu-oetei-beppu/) - [REX HOTEL Beppu vs Beppu Onsen Hotel Sansenkaku](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/beppu-onsen-hotel-sansenkaku-beppu-vs-rex-hotel-beppu-beppu/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. 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