Must-see hotels in Southern Taiwan

  • Sunset Beach Resort & Spa

    Kaohsiung

    The rooms provide good bedding and other midrange comforts but it's the location that really sells this place. It is within National Sun Yat-sen…

  • Winson House

    Kenting National Park

    Run by local surfer Winson, this guesthouse provides reasonably comfortable rooms and beds. Surfing lessons are available, as are surf tours and equipment…

  • 158 Hostel

    Tainan

    A smartly restored 1940s residence with three clean dormitories (of four bunk beds each), communal bathrooms, and laundry facilities arranged around an…

  • Bai Shuei Mu Inn

    Kenting National Park

    Eight bright, clean and modern rooms in a low-rise just across from Sail Rock. The living spaces are design-oriented (in a furniture showroom sort of way)…

  • Château Beach Resort

    Kenting National Park

    There's a light, breezy, whimsical and secluded feel to the pastel-coloured Château, a resort that sits right on the beach. Room interiors could have come…

  • Guangshan Temple

    Southern Taiwan

    This pretty temple has a small and basic pilgrim's house where you can stay if you reserve in advance.

  • Tz Shin Resort Hotel

    Kenting National Park

    Dawan St has a row of three-storey B&Bs all facing onto the car park and the beach. To reach this street, turn right just past McDonald's as you enter…

  • Hwa Hung Hotel

    Kaohsiung

    The fresh, funky interior of this hotel looks like it was taken out of a comic book. Rooms are large, casually furnished and, overall, great value for…

  • Samaji Liuchiu Campsite

    Pingtung County

    Samaji offers terrific views from its expansive cliffside perch on the west side of the island. The cabins, which cost NT$1200 more on weekends, are clean…

  • Zuo’an Homestay & Campground

    Pingtung County

    This basic homestay can help arrange permits and transport to the trailhead of the Old Alangyi Trail and back if you stay there. It’s located where 199甲…

  • Hainan Island Resort B&B

    Kenting National Park

    This three-storey B&B offers balconied rooms with medium levels of comfort and design, and top-notch sea views. It’s to your left just 50m past the 7…

  • Fuqi Tainan Hostel

    Tainan

    Fuqi has two doubles and dorms for six to 12 people. Some of the rooms are noisy but the staff are helpful and the central location means most attractions…

  • Pingshan Hotel

    Pingtung County

    There are few frills but rooms are clean and quiet. It’s on the northern part of the main drag, Jungshan Rd, in Shuimen, but just south of the channel.