Apart from halal food and great sight-seeing, accommodation also never fails to surprise in Taiwan. Those looking to live it up will be more than satisfied in Taiwan’s cities of Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung, which offer familiar five-star brand names. However, unless your guest is looking for a particularly over-the-top experience in Asian hospitality and luxury, local alternatives to the internationally famous names are both affordable and comfortable.
Unique boutique style accommodations offer a chance to meet locals and experience first-hand the accommodating spirit of the Taiwanese people. Here are some examples:Sea Love Homestay, Yilan: Sea Love Homestay is located on Wai-ao beach in Yilan city and is a beautiful mansion that offers a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Furthermore, the freshly prepared seafood cuisine will satisfy the gourmand. The homestay is manned by its genial hosts and affords a perfect location fronting the sea with an unblocked frontal view of the coast.My Chateau Resort, Kenting: My Chateau Resort is located in the beautiful mountain town of Kenting. It offers charming countryside accommodation, just 500 metres from the beach so you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Located within Kenting Stony Brook Nature Farm, it has free wi-fi and a wonderful barbeque area. European rooms feature wooden floors and a private balcony and wonderful bathrooms with Victorian bathtubs and stone floors. Right next to the resort is a wide open field ideal for flying kits, riding a bike and generally strolling in the fresh air.The Silence Manor, Hualien: Surrounded by misty mountains offering early delightful views of the sun setting, high-quality meals at all times and attentive butler service leave guests satisfied. Cycling around the area, enjoying the outdoor spa, laying by the pool or taking a hike up the mountain are the favourite pass times here. Tuscany, Kenting: With airy villas, this is the perfect place to enjoy both the beach and the National Forest area of Kenting. The bathrooms are built Tuscan style and well-lit. Breakfast can be had al fresco or in the dining area and a calm and peaceful atmosphere pervades here through the day. There is a farmyard with geese, roosters, rabbits so families with young children will really enjoy the petting zoo.