Nan-t'ou Hotels

• storyin
• Reviews: 119

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• Damertz
• Reviews: 2

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Laurel Villa: Sun Moon Lake's friendliest bed & breakfast

I have visited four continents and I can say that the Laurel Villa is BY FAR the most friendly and enjoyable place I have ever stayed. Shih Chen (Wayne) Wang and his wife run a very clean, friendly, B&b that is right next to the lake. Unlike the other hotel we stayed at in Sun Moon Lake (as Laurel Village was fully booked the first night), Laurel Viila rooms are large and clean, the beds are big (by American standards!) and comfortable (not stone slabs).
Mr. Wang's mother and father also help out. They live nearby on a plot of land on Mt. Maolan, where the grow many of the herbs and vegetables that the Wang's use in their dinner's and breakfasts (which both are included in the price!).

Unique Quality: Our room had a balcony that had a view of the lake.
The food was excellent and fresh. We were asked what our preferences were and they cooked accordingly!
Wayne picked us up and drove us where we wanted to go. We defered many times, as we know that he has a business to run. He also told me that the last thing he wanted to to was run his B&B like a business.

You will NOT find any nicer people that love their job anywhere. It was a joy to stay here. If we ever get the chance to return to Taiwan, I know this is the place we will stay for sure.

Also, Wayne speaks english well and responds to emails promptlly. He told me that a previous guest that loved their stay here is developing a website for Laurel Villa. It should be up and running by July/August 2008. His email address is: laurel.villa@msa.hinet.net

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Address: It is only in Chinese, which I can't read
• Phone: 886 49-2855551
• Website: http:www.laurelvilla.com.tw
• Related to: Arts and Culture, Family Travel, National/State Park
• Written June 16, 2008

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• matt_of_asia
• Reviews: 51

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Sa-Li-Shian villa: excellent hot spring resort

We stayed in a small private bunglow with a beautiful mountain view. We got a clean bedroom, mini fridge, free tea and coffee (in packets), and ensuite shower and toilet. It was alot of beautiful wood decor and vaulted high ceilings in our cabin. It was designed for couples but we did see family sized accomodation down the road from us which appeared to have 2 levels.

The best thing for us was the two SMALL private outdoor pools outside the house with tall walls around for privacy so we could take a dip in privacy together. they were big enough for 2 people to fit comfortably and 3 if you are some kind of kinky person...

anyways one pool was hot spring water and the other was a cold pool. When we went we avoided the cold pool but I can see it being useful in Taiwans summer climate!

Beautiful mountain views and amazing hotspring.

The hotel also has a great big shared pool area with different temperature pools all surrounded by tasteful landscape decor and manmade waterfalls-at least made up to look natural. We took some pictures of the area!

A very good deal for USD 115$ for 2people!

Unique Quality: check out http://www.sls-villa.com.tw for their site. no english unfortunately but some good pics.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: NanTou Xian, Xing-Yi Xiang, Dong-Pu Twun, Kai-Gaow Xiang #136-2
• Phone: 049-2701289
• Website: http://www.sls-villa.com.tw
• Related to: Spa and Resort
• Written January 6, 2007

Out in the main family hotspring area.

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• judyintaiwan
• Reviews: 83

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Juen Yue Shan Zhuang: My uncle's hotel(nice one)

My uncle and some of his friends built this hotel and runned the business since like last Dec. or early 2005, i haven't been there though but my mom and relatives, grandparents, uncles were there quite a few times. I would say the hotel is nice and clean and have nice facilities, since my uncle is a architect so can't be that bad huh!

Price from NT4200 (2 ppl)
you get 30% off from sunday to friday,
no discount on Saturday.
Breakfast and Dinner included before June, 20, 2005 (off-season)
there'll be only breakfast provided during the hot-season.

Unique Quality: facilities shared in the hotel
Karaokay
ADSL-internet network
Restaurant- or say Dinning room
parking lot
conference room (i guess where you sing karaokay)

room facilities
TV
cleaning kits
outdoor cafe
hair dryer
phone
wooden floor
closet
bottled water(mineral)
king-sized bed (i think! it's 6*7)
tea bags
paper slippers

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: ÄÏͶ¿hÈÊ?Ûàl´óͬ´åÈʺÍ·228Ì–
• Phone: 049-2803388
• Website: http://www.junyue.com.tw/a-about-.html
• Related to: Budget Travel, School Holidays
• Written April 16, 2005

in winter!

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• judyintaiwan
• Reviews: 83

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Star River: My Faviorite Hostel in QinJin

*please notice that the manager do not speak English. If you think you're going to make a reservation, i'd love to help you with that.*

The hostel provides total 5 rooms, with two king-sized beds in each room. Four people in a room.

Facilities:
a bathroom, a TV(with cable), a phone, 2 boiled water, tea and coffee, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, shower caps.

Out-door facilities:
table/seats that you can relax and have a great view
a Rabbit Family :)))))))) (the manager's pets)
an insect workshop (NT$130 per person for the package tour, one morning)

FOOD:
The hostel provides you breakfast and dinner!

Price:(tax included; no service charge)
Monday through Thursday: NT2250(off-season)/ NT2270(busy season)
Friday,and Sunday: NT2700(off season)/NT3150(busy season)
Saturday: NT4500 (no dinner provided)

Unique Quality: 1. The manager, Mrs Huang, is extraordinary friendly and easy-going. She always has a big, sweet smile on her face, and would like to help you at all times. We went there by bus, Mrs. Huang would drive to the bus stop and picked us up and took us to the hostel!!! She also drove us to some tourist spots!!!!

2. The hostel is located in a local community. It locates in the end of the lane where you can take a stroll and meet some locals and kids!!

3. The insect workshop provides you the knowledge of coleopteran, about their habitat, what they eat and many other things! Also in the package tour, the norrators will bring you up to the virgin forests and let you walk in there and take you to see wildings. It's worth it.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Address: No.30-1, Songgang, Ren-ai Shiang, Nantou County 546, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
• Phone: 049-2801950; 0933-559351
• Related to: Backpacking, Budget Travel
• Written August 2, 2004

the hostel

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