Farmstay in Chiayi County

"For travelers seeking an “authentic” Alishan experience, this local hostel offers a great deal. It lacks many of the amenities that tourists accustomed to Western lodgings will miss, but it is well-situated in the small township of Longtouping and is a great value for the area. Longtouping is on the bus route to Alishan national recreation area, about an hour further up the mountains. It is close to Shizhuo to the north, where you’ll find restaurants and tea shops, and Eryanping to the south, where a worthwhile trail begins. Our room was spacious as was the bathroom. The only less than ideal feature were the mattresses, which we found too hard; they also sat right on the wooden floor. The includes breakfast buffet was excellent and featured unique (and delicious) items such as steamed oolong bread and oolong tea baked bread. The proprietors were friendly and extremely helpful with suggestions. We managed our visit without a car, although we did hire a taxi for a full day of touring to Fenqihu, Shizhuo, and other sights. "

"Overall a very nice place"

"The moment I stepped in I felt like I was a respected guest. They gave me an upgrade so I had a much nicer space even if just for one night. Would come stay here again if I had the chance! "

"Very beautiful. "

"The property is inside a small village. It is equipped better than most of hotels that I had experienced, such as heated toilet seat. There is 30-40 minute walking distance from bus stop, the owner drives a Mercedes to pickup guests. Room is very clean, bed is large and comfortable. Breakfast is free. Dinner is Japanese style hot pot only."

"Very nice, clean, new hotel"

"I felt it was wonderful in spite of just one day stay when i and my wife stayed in there. Bed was very big. And breakfast was delicious, especially in noodle and guava. "

"This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in, that it's in Taiwan, where expectations of hotels is low makes that even more impressive! The hotel itself is on is Ita Thao side of Sun Moon lake, which in my opinion is the better side. We didn't like the Main side as much. You step out the door pretty much onto the main road with all the street food vendors for snacks/breakfast/lunch/dinner. As they shut up by 7pm it doesn't disturb you in the evening. The food on the road is great and very cheap. The staff were fantastic and super helpful with great english. The hotel had a lovely bar you could sit in and get a beer or a cocktail in the evening. The executive club on the roof had incredible views of the lake and lovely drink and food options. Our room was one of the best and most high tech rooms I have ever stayed in as well as super clean. Free mini bar too. The hot and cold spring tubs we used every day and I even started to enjoy the cold tub! The only complaint would be that the room was so high tech with the lights and curtains that it was hard to work out which light switches did what and there was no setting to just have a single side lamp on for reading. The gym had really good new Matrix kit, but I would have preferred not to be able to hear the yells from the Sports bar side while working out as it felt a bit intimidating as well as annoying. A more robust soundproofed partition would be better. Overall and excellent hotel though."

"One of the most comfortable hotel we stay. Very clean, spacious and unique design. Bed is on the firmer side, water pressure is good for both rain and hand held styl shower. It’s got Nesspreso coffee machine, oolong tea, soft drink and beer no extra charge. Staff Autumn is very friendly and help us with luggages and show us around like a family. Breakfast buffet and diner main course meal with buffet are phenomenal. Love the infinite pool on the roof top where we watch stars and sun rise. We took bus from Chiayi train station and bus stop is right in front of the hotel. Definitely will come back again when we visit Alishan. "