Hengchun hotels

Pros: This is such a gorgeous hotel overlooking the sea and mountains, with a large pool. The rooms are fantastic - modern, clean with great views and big bathroom. Couldn’t fault them. The hotel tries to be eco, so you’re given free water bottles which is a lovely touch. Free snacks in the room as well. There are also free shuttle rides to the town and surrounding areas. Just simply book what time you want. A bus will also pick you up for 300 from Zouying train station. Although there is a language barrier, staff are friendly and try to help with any queries.

Cons: The food. Breakfast is a set menu (with four options) but I would expect a buffet for the price of this hotel. Restaurant menu is small with no Taiwanese options, I think they mainly cater for Chinese tourists. But you can easily head to the town for some street food. I think overall value for money lets it down. It’s a beautiful hotel with stunning views but rough round the edges. We unfortunately had a few days with maintenance work which can’t be helped but a great hotel would offer free drinks as a courtesy whilst you sit round the pool with a drill in the background and strong smelling paint! The pool closes between 12-1 so you’re made to get out and shuts early at 6. You also have to wear a ridiculous swimming hat.

Pros: We liked especially the surrounding area, super friendly & helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere, view from the room (ocean view), free shuttle service

Cons: Nothing

Pros: For a bird-watcher to be driven by the hotel shuttlebus every morning to see thousands of Raptors migrate to the Philippines is a joy. The pool & gardens are luxurious, and the restaurant is excellent.

Pros: I almost cancelled my trip due to the typhoon but ended up with a shorter trip with only one night here at Gloria Manor, and was happy with my decision. Close to the main drag of Kenting, and a short drive to many scenic spots, Gloria Manor is up on the hill and surrounded by beautiful trees and lush foliage, a peaceful enclave with small but sleek rooms, room 1320 had a perfect view of the pool, the ocean in the distant, a magical symmetry for people like me that love mountains, hills and ocean. The hotel is eco friendly ie no single use plastic water bottles, plastic straws etc. Staff were welcoming and extremely helpful, ie I mentioned my tire pressure warning light was on, the staff immediately checked my tires and called a tyre shop for help. Food choices at the restaurant were quite limited but ingredients very fresh as mostly sourced locally. Staff were sweet but need more training. Ie wine poured without giving me a little taste of it first. I asked for gin tonic and was given ginger ale. Guess I’m picky but when paying close to usd300 a night, would expect standards to be higher.

Cons: F&B staff are very nice but need more training for the prices charged

Pros: High quality hotel in terms of hardware and services!

Pros: The atmosphere, quietness, the nature surroundings, beautiful building, activities organized by the hotel. Great for couples and family.

Cons: Not much

Pros: Swimming pool

Cons: No

Pros: Beautiful quiet location surrounded by nature with an excellent view of the ocean from the sea view rooms. The breakfast was very good, the facilities beautiful and the pool large, clean and great for laps. The only caveat is that the pool closes way too early, at 6:30PM, which is basically at the same time the beach closes so it did not leave any time to go swimming after a day of activities. You also have to wear a swim-cap in this pool and the hotel offers these for sale at an decent price. I see other reviews mentions yoga but the hotel only offers yoga on Saturdays and Sundays, not any other days of the week. The shuttle service to town and the beach is good but beware: Kenting beaches often closes to swimming so if you're planning on going swimming in the ocean, I would not go to Kenting for that again. There was a Typhoon a week before we arrived, which may have been a reason the beaches were closed but by Western standards this seemed overly cautious. The staff was very courteous and accommodating but some staff members spoke minimal English, causing a couple of confusions in the restaurant.

Cons: The pool closes too early at 6:30PM, basically the same time the sun sets.

Pros: - location - great room and facility quality and soundproof - nice pool - Cleaniness

Cons: - set breakfast takes way too long - staff is not professional enough for the price - gym is not a gym but a treadmill and a stepper. No space for exercise - swim cap duty is completely outdated - way overpriced for what you get

Pros: The staff were just oh so friendly. Room was lovely and comfortable. Distance from the main drag meant it was quiet - a sanctuary in fact!

Cons: Nothing. It was a brilliant place to stay. But... If you're being picky, I suppose the views from the room is a bit 'urban'!

Pros: This place has everything you need to have the most perfect vacation - clean and big room with balcony, great facilities, cute and cozy restaurant (which turns into a bar at night), awesome location at a quiet alley right next to the Main Street where you can find all sorts of restaurants and pubs, and last but definitely not the least, super friendly and helpful staff. They have done all things possible to make sure our stay is as perfect as possible, including a very warm welcome note right after we made our booking offering to make travel arrangements for us from Kaohsiung to Kenting. Breakfast is complimentary and tastes amazing. On days when we would be missing breakfast (which starts at 8:30 am) because we had to leave early for diving / surfing classes, the host very considerately gave us two breakfast vouchers for takeaway at a nearby cafe. The host also prepared snacks before our departure so we could enjoy them on our two-hour bus ride to Kaohsiung airport on the last day. It must also be mentioned how helpful the staff were in helping me get hold of a charging cable for my camera when I realised I didn’t pack it with me. Apart from all the help we have received during our stay, we have also enjoyed chatting with the staff, they are super approachable, kind and friendly people. Overall, we have had the best time staying with the Deer Head Inn, and would definitely recommend it!

Pros: Staff, location, breakfast and design

Cons: The bed is a bit too soft

Pros: Everything was great!

Pros: Breakfast was good

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Nice decor and atmosphere created with excellent customer service

Pros: Such a great find! Beautifully done interiors; there's a cafe, and even free coffee. The location is bang next to the night market which is awesome. The staff were lovely and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Big shout out to the gentleman at the desk who loves India (wish I remembered his name). The room was gorgeous. And the deck/balcony is great for a nightcap.

Pros: This was such a nice surprise! It is more of a boutique hotel, very stylish and decorated with close attention to details. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and spacious and we also had a balcony. The breakfast is delicious and very well presented. The bar has a good selection of Belgian beers. Overall, we were immediately put in a relaxed and peaceful mood by the overall relaxed vibe of the rooms and common areas. The property is close to the night market and shops. However, it is on a quiet street. There is also a parking lot in front of the building . This is one of those rare occasions where you have nothing bad to say about the experience.

Pros: The staff was very kind and helpful. Beach where you can swim is 10 min by walk and they borrow us beach towels. Good location, near night market but room was quite, near bus stop. They have their own bar with drinks. Breakfast was delicious. I recommend!

Pros: Nice & friendly staff, yummy breakfast, big & clean room, highly recommended

Pros: Overall this hotel is highly recommended! Staff are very friendly, room is clean and beds are comfy. Most importantly the buffet breakfast is served with a wide selection and really tasty!

Cons: Two worms were found in our room but it is understandable as we had a balcony and located on the ground floor. However, they have forgotten to clean our room on the next day although we informed the staff our room is available for housekeeping service.

Pros: what a great reception and service. excellent and renovated rooms - super cosy and relaxing. great area for trips to the surrounding parks and beaches. incl. shuttle service to the next town with market. absolutely try: the beef noodles.

Cons: nothing to add. all good.

Pros: Loved the food and the service was great!

Pros: The decorations are great. The place is peaceful and calm.

Cons: None

Pros: Amazing staff, very helpful. Picked us up late at night with the shuttle after service hours. Very nice room well decorated “the rock”. Just a tiny bit away from the noise and light of the center brought a calm and nice atmosphere.

Cons: More options for the breakfast maybe ?

Pros: Excellent food and very kind team ready to help. The free shuttle was a bonus

Cons: There is no restaurant or place to hang out next to the boutique hotel.

Pros: Very warm and friendly atmosphere since the owner Irene takes care of everything and is always around to make sure that the guest feels comfortable. One of the best breakfasts in Taiwan, a lot of fresh choices. We will definitely come back!

Cons: A pool would make the hotel heaven on earth.

Pros: -Very friendly staff -Close to beach (dont recommend to snorkel here if you expect too see corals or fishes, it’s all sand) but this beach is not too busy to chill. -Quiet and not too far from the main Kenting night market street by scooter. -7-11 is pretty close by too -Specious room with huge natural light -Nice balcony -Good shower and bathtub -Comfy bed and sofa -HUGE TV -Clean and simple design which we like a lot -Water fountain to fill up the bottles -Room cleaning service everyday -Good isolation

Pros: Modern, comfortable, friendly reception, steps from the beach. A great find!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Quiet location, friendly staff

Cons: Blinds in bathroom awkward to use

Pros: Comfy bed, large bath and large TV.

Pros: Modern design. Cleanest hotel ever

Cons: No breakfast and the parking should be redone.

Pros: Nice and clean. Friendly staff

Pros: The kindness of the hosts, the room clean, big and with nice sea view. The very good breakfast. The location, calm and close to the sea.

Pros: Nice and very clean room, with good quality towels and sheets. Good breakfast.

Cons: We didn't have very good experience with staff, the owner was drunk when we arrived in the evening and was quite rude.

Pros: Beautiful location. Would totally recommend. First of all, Jia Le Shui is like the secret place that nobody seems to know about! Hardly any tourists! 25 mins down the road in downtown Kenting we were shocked to find thousands of people walking the night market. Jia Le Shui is nothing like that. Totally peaceful. The family who runs this place are very kind! Bruce even set us up to grill one night, even set the outdoor picnic table for us and provided us with a cutting board, knife, spices, plates etc so that we could grill our fresh fish. He’s a very good person. Delicious breakfast every morning with fresh fruit. Beautifully done rooms, very modern. Awesome bathtub.

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: The hotel is very nice, super good breakfast and very close to surf beach. The owner is very nice and helpful

Pros: The staff is very nice and helpful.

Cons: The sink in bathroom leaks water, which is wet all the time and you cannot keep your feet dry there. Single room is too small. Sheets and towels are quite old. Power sockets are not international.

Pros: The location: very close to the central road. The staff is very friendly and helpful and everything was very clean.

Cons: Breakfast was included but could be improved. Only sandwich, tea and piece of fruit. Some coffee would be appreciated

Pros: Very nice location. The breakfast each morning were delicious!!! The owners are super friendly and helpful.

Cons: One thing I didn’t like was the smell Elm smell so make sure you turn on the air refresher 24/7.

Pros: Ocean Star B&B exceeded our expectations in everything.The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful.The room is very beautiful and clean, with big balcony and a beautiful view. The bed very comfortable. The building is just 2 minutes away from the main street where the night market is and also a scooter rental shop. the small parking just in front of the B&B but enough to park the scooter. The breakfast prepared by the owners was delicious.We definitely will come back here next time :) Thank you for everything!

Cons: We did like everything.

Pros: Friendliness of the staff, even if they could not speak English. Location : very close to Kenting street, but enough away to be really quiet. Parking space available.

Pros: The location wasvery good, 3 minutes from the main street, where the night market and restaurants are, but in a very quiet area. There is a small terrace in front of the hotel.

Cons: The breakfast was a bit basic, you eat what you get, no buffet. But it was sufficient.

Pros: This lovely family run B&B is perfect for everyone visiting Kenting. It's very close to the Main Street and quiet at night too. The owners are super nice and made us feel at home, helped us renting a bike, gave us a lot useful tips too. We'd recommend this place to everyone and will definitely come back again. Thanks!

Pros: Very comfortable room with own balcony overlooking the mountains. Although in the touristy center, it was very quiet because the hotel is one street away from the busy main street. The location is therefore perfect: quiet but walking distance from main facilities. The staff was super friendly. We had booked 3 nights but because of itinerary changes we wanted to stay 2 nights and the staff was very helpful with booking.com to get us a refund: so kind! Breakfast was good: we got fresh fried noodles, coffee/tea and an orange.

Cons: -

Pros: We had a room on the top floor with a big roof terrace with an incredible view overlooking the national park! Room was spacious and clean. One day owners served us homemade dumplings for breakfast, which were delicious. The other day we had sandwiches, which were basic but good for us Dutch people ;) Location is very quiet, but a minute walk from the main street.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The room we stayed in was huge, and everything looked new, especially the bathroom. I wish we could of stayed longer. The location is good, we were in walking distance to convenience stores, a super market and plenty of restaurants. The owner was also very helpful, he picked us up and dropped us off at the bus station, and even lent us a fan because we didn't want to have the air conditioning going 24/7. Will definitely stay again.

Pros: Our host was very friendly and knowledgable about the neighbourhood and town. Our hotel room was large and clean and comfortable. The hotel is walking distance to most things in town and our host told us some great places to eat and things to see.

Cons: Everything was excellent!!!

Pros: Host was extremely helpful! Recommended us great places to go! The night market at HengChun was recommended and it was great. The location was pretty good, and its accessible by bus that runs pretty late! The room was clean and spacious for 2 (we got a bigger room, thanks to the host) We did water sports at namwan as well, the lady boss was really nice and the service was great. It was pretty affordable as well! Overall a really good stay here!

Pros: Owner is very nice.

Pros: Clean, helpful staff, quiet location, fridge in the room

Cons: It's convenient that the hotel offers motorcycle rental, but the quality of the motorcycle wasn't to great.

Pros: The capsules give you a feeling of privacy. You don’t notice that there are some 5 or six more capsules in the same room. There is free instant coffee, coke etc and cup noodles at the reception

Cons: The lights switch in the capsule is at the far end corner - so you need to reach across the bed first. It would be more logical to locate the light switch at the entry. The black light shows a fancy space sky but it also shows stains on the bed sheets which are not visible with normal lightning. It was quite busy and the two available bathrooms didn’t seem to be enough and they are very small. It was clean enough but doing rush hours you noticed. I stayed at other hostals which had better bathrooms. Even through the hostel is busy, you don’t really see it interact with other guests. The lack of common areas etc don’t really give an option to meet fellow travelers

Pros: good location.

Cons: would be helpful to have a book with info about scooter rental, bus schedule and hiking possibilities. The common area is very basic

Pros: The location! The facilities (free drinks, cookies and noodles)

Cons: The pillows were to hard Not enough toilets and showers available (they locked the ones next to our dorm)

Pros: Very friendly staff. The offered a free laundry service and free snacks and drinks at the lobby.

Pros: + Probably one of the biggest capsules I've ever stayed in my life! + The capsule is decorated beautifully, from paintings to projected space-themed ceiling lights.. + Bed was comfy + The place offers unlimited free drinks and instant noodles

Cons: - I had ants in my rooms. Not a big deal but I did had to kill 10-15 of them which brings into question how they clean the rooms to begin with. However I like to think that it was an anomaly and the next time I stay there, I want to believe that I won't have this problem again. - Not enough bathrooms for all the tenants. For more than 20 guests, there were only 3 available.

Pros: Amazing place! 2min from the bus station and the night market. Staff is very nice and helpful. Rooms are comfortable and bathrooms are really clean.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Amazing. Very Clean bathrooms. Private rooms that lock. Amazing staff.

Cons: I liked everything

Pros: Breakfast is lovely

Pros: * Huge room for the family * Bathroom was great, in particular the bath * Breakfast was tasty, both Western and Taiwanese style * Fantastic sunsets * Staff were super helpful * Laundry on site

Cons: * Location was perfect for us as we had a car, but you will need transportation

Pros: Great staff ,comfortable, delicious breakfast

Pros: The staff are helpful and friendly. Room is nice, clean and tidy. The garden is wonderful. A really good place to relax.

Pros: Amazing staff, beautiful facility and grounds

Cons: Proximity to restaurants

Pros: Beautiful large room. Delicious breakfasts and dinners.

Cons: Isolated location made it difficult for us to go out easily at night. Would benefit from additional amenities like swimming pool. Not as close to beach as I anticipated.

Pros: the location is nice and staff is nice. We have great time here. if have chance to visit, we will office choose here.

Pros: Excellent location and value for money, well equipped and super clean! We enjoyed the balcony too. But, the best was the host, Vincent. He really made us feel welcome, and was most kind and considerate host. Thank you Vincent!

Pros: Can enjoy the beautiful sunrise in the balcony. Spacious for 4. Walkable distance to the bus station. Really helpful staff!

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

Pros: Location, breakfast very nice

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Very friendly, best service ever. They knew the best places to go and eat. the rooms were very clean and spacious, beds very good. And breakfast was a joy with warm bread, eggs, coffee, tea and always fresh fruit. Best stay we had in Taiwan! Very near the nightmarket without the noice!

Cons: We would have stayed longer if we could have! 2 nights were to short!!

Pros: The property is very central, easy to find on google maps. It’s right next to the night market. I got off at the last bus station and it was literally a 5 minute walk. The owner of the place is super friendly and helpful. Even though he doesn’t speak too much of English, he tried his best to communicate via google translator. Was very helpful in arranging the electric bike for me which was so much fun and guided me on the places to see in the limited time I had. This included the Eluanbi lighthouse, southern most point of taiwan and the longchen park as well as maobitou, baisha beach and houbihu port. All these were within 30 minutes distance by bike. Even suggested a great place for dinner. He made sure he walked with me to the bus stop on my way out so I wouldn’t be confused. I’d definitely recommend this place.

Cons: Nothing negative to say

Pros: Close to beach and night market amazing staff

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The hotel is located in the quiet street. Room was spacious, clean and simple. The staff was super helpful and nice. They always went extra mile to accommodate our requests or questions. We did enjoy the breakfast and candies at the reception. It was great value for the money.

Pros: Close to everything, quiet, friendly staff, amazing room, delicious breakfast, super clean. Just perfect.

Pros: Cosy home away from home. The hostess is very, very friendly. Breakfast is good. Location is just 3mins walk from the main street night market and 7mins from the beach. We stayed in a 4person family room and it is really spacious. Truly enjoyed our 2 nights stay at Kenting Garden Homestay.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The room is very clean and the place is very accessible.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Location in them middle of the night market street. However there was no noise coming from outside! Very clean inside, both the room and the bathroom/showers.

Cons: No parking from after 5PM. Due to the night market being on the hotel's road, we couldn't leave the scooters parked in front of the hotel. It wasn't a problem as we were advised to park our scooters nearby. it was just a surprise for us, as we didn't know about this issue prior to our arrival. But just a very small set back for a great hotel!

Pros: The staff is super friendly and helpful and they speak great English. The hotel is close to the national Park and bus stops are just steps away. The nightly market is right outside the hotel. You can rent scooters from the hotel oh, they have free ramen noodles, tea and coffee. There was a hot and cold water cooler right outside my door. It was nice having an inexpensive room to myself after staying in hostels for many months. So no snorers or late/early risers to keep me awake. My room even had a TV.

Cons: With only one toilet sometimes it meant a bit of a wait.

Pros: Great location... in the middle of the street market (still very quiet during evening/night) and literally just few steps away from bus stop. Rooms and bathrooms were clean, there were free drink (hot and cold) and some noodles. And the staff was very kind (even did my laundry for free). No complains at all!

Pros: Service was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. They even did our laundry at no charge!

Cons: Some guests were a bit noisy late in the evening and early morning but not the fault of the hotel.

Pros: This hostel is located right on the centre of the main Kending street (where the night market is). This means there's an abundance of food and things happening around the hostel. It is also only a 10 minute motorbike ride away from Nan Wan beach. The hostel staff are incredibly friendly and helpful too.