The Best Hotels to Stay at in Hualien

Hualien on Taiwan’s east coast is a county boasting a collection of stunning sites of natural beauty. From the East Rift Valley to the spectacular marble cliffs of Taroko Gorge and Taroko National Park as a whole, it is a wonderful advert for just how beautiful Taiwan is. The ideal place for a road trip or just to take some time to chill on the coast, you’re quite frankly foolish if you’ve spent any time in Taiwan without making it over to Hualien. As with all places you visit, accommodation is something that needs to be considered and planned in advance. Here are some of the best options around Hualien. (Read more: Beauty in the East: 5 Days on Taiwan’s East Coast)

Hotels in Hualien City

– Lakeshore Hotel Hualien (煙波花蓮)

In downtown Meilun district, with the ocean to the east and mountains to the west, rooms at Lakeshore offer a fantastic view no matter what side of the hotel you are staying in. With a restaurant offering buffet breakfast and a range of dishes for lunch and dinner, as well as amenities including a gym, sauna, play area for kids and a reading room, a stay here will be a comfortable one. The hotel also offers coastal tours allowing guests to get a taste of Hualien’s natural beauty. 

– Azure Hotel (藍天麗池)

An excellently located hotel, Azure Hotel is near top Hualien attractions such as Dongdamen Night Market, Futian Temple and Hualien Railway Culture Park, as well as a bevy of food options, including Mr. Goose, a steamed bun shop and a Chinese dumpling place. Rooms include doubles, quads, family rooms and fun themed rooms like the Fairy Tale Room and the Forest Room. The hotel also offers scooter rental, bus tour, and dining packages amongst others. 

– Hotel Les Champs Hualien (麗翔酒店花蓮館)

Western, Japanese and Premium Rooms, as well as a breakfast buffet and afternoon tea, Hotel Les Champs is another solid option for your Hualien accommodation. Right by Dongdamen Night Market and the Railway Cultural Park, the hotel boasts French architecture coupled with Japanese design making it both unique and stylish. 

– Fullon Hotel Hualien (福容大飯店 花蓮)

Offering a great view of the harbor, Fullon hotel is an upmarket option with great facilities. A pool area, sauna, gym, recreation center, bicycle rental and even a room where you can play with VR headsets, you almost won’t want to leave the hotel during your stay. There are rooms with city and sea views, as well as suites, all with queen-sized beds. There is also a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, and a five-star banquet hall serving Cantonese cuisine and offering karaoke equipment. 

– Hualien S.E.A. B&B (藍海曙光)

Just a short hop from Beibin Park Beach, Hualien S.E.A. B&B is a great place for cyclists, offering free bicycle rental, while also being able to arrange car hire should you want to go on a coastal drive. Each room has its own private hot tub and there is a continental breakfast available every morning. A popular choice with couples, the B&B isn’t far from Pine Garden, the Railway Culture Park and Beibin Park.

Other places to stay in Hualien

Remember, Hualien is a whole county, not just a city. Here are three other places worth considering staying. (Read more: What hotels to stay at when visiting Taroko National Park)

– Seaside luxury in Shoufeng Township (壽豐): Hualien Farglory Hotel (花蓮遠雄悅來大飯店)

For some seaside luxury, consider Hualien Farglory Hotel. 30 minutes from Hualien Train Station, this hotel offers stunning ocean views and sunsets. Five options for dining and six types of room ranging from Superior Rooms to the Presidential Suite, and not to mention a spa, leisure center and pool, this is much more than just a hotel. Shuttle buses run to Farglory Ocean Park where you can marvel at all kinds of incredible marine life. A luxury resort that you won’t want to leave. 

– Hot Spring Stay in Ruishui Township (瑞穗): The Silence Manor (松邑莊園)

While the name sounds fitting for something out of a horror movie, The Silence Manor is far from anything of the sort. In Ruishui Township that is known for natural hot spring, it is a peaceful option down the coast well away from Hualien’s city center. There’s an outdoor pool, a roof terrace, a restaurant/bar and each room comes with its own private hot spring bath. An ideal place for some rest, relaxation and peace and quiet. 

– East Rift Valley Visit in Ji’an Township (吉安): Gaeavilla Resort (秧悦美地渡假酒店)

If you’re keen on visiting the East Rift Valley, this is the place for you. Rooms, suites, villas, pools, a spa and a tea house, Gaevilla Resort is a place to treat yourself. Ideal for lovers of the outdoors, the resorts has its own ecological area with tree houses, banyan trees and butterflies, a herb maze and even a waterfall. There’s even a yoga studio, cooking classes, an organic market and a shopping boutique. All kinds of fancy.

If You are Visiting Hualien…

• Travel Deeper in Eastern Taiwan: Hualien and Taitung
• Savor Fresh Farm-to-Table Produce on This Aboriginal Cooking Tour
• 8 Days Around Taroko Gorge and Eastern Taiwan