Reviews of 澎湖北吉光背包客民宿 Bayhouse Hostel Penghu
No. 17-26, Zhujiang, Shanshuei Beach, 88055 Magong, Taiwan
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review- The owner Frank speaks fluent English and is a really gem to be around - Offers e-bikes for rent at a discount, a great way to get around the island - Great location next to one of the best beaches in Penghu - Nice, spacious shared space with a TV and area to relax - Self-serve breakfast of tea, bread, eggs and various condiments. Simple but nice!
Everything is good. Maybe the sleeping rooms are a bit basic, but you'll spend so much time lazing around the shared space or at the beach you won't mind.
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is not on the main city in the island, so it was really relaxed and had nice beaches nearby. The room was very comfortable, and the shower had hot water and shampoo, conditioner and body soap. The staff is really friendly, helped me with my bags on my arrivals and to rent bicycles and giving me advice of places and restaurants and coffee shops. The wifi was also reliable, and didn't have any problems with it.
Not that I didnt like, but to have in mind. Since it's not located in the main city, it might be difficult to move around without a bike or car. The bus stop is close by though, and you can also rent electric bicycles to move around.
Reviewed: 29 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewA place that i feel like HOME. Very comfortable and the owner Frank is very nice.
It is not located in the town, but you can reach town by bus or taxi or sometimes the owner can fetch you to town.
Reviewed: 15 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewbeautiful area, right next to a beautiful beach
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Reviewed: 11 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewSuperr nice manager. Very helpful and friendly
Reviewed: 5 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewBooked this because of the good reviews of Frank, the owner. The reviews were more than right. Frank went out of his way to help us. The hostel is such a cozy place, really close to the beach and there us a great BBQ place around the corner.
Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewFrank was so helpful and friendly! I accidentally left a t shirt there and he posted it back to me
Reviewed: 2 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewAll the things.
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewOne of the most genuine hostel experiences I've had. A true backpackers hostel. Quiet, cute, unassuming. Frank the owner has been running the hostel for 11 years. He is one of the nicest, most helpful, and genuine hostel hosts I've ever had. Picking me up and dropping me off at the airport. Providing restaurant recommendations, helping arrange taxi, we had dinner one night together. He does it all with a smile. Having franks Whatsapp to message if I needed help was very useful. The rooms are spacious, with amazing aircon which is perfect for the hot Taiwanese summers. The bathrooms are also very clean and well maintained. The hostel is just a 5 minute walk to a very nice beach with beautiful scenery and proper waves flr surfing The town of Shanshui is small, there's not much going on but it's very relaxed for that reason. Surprisingly, several very good eateries are nearby. Including the Garden Tapas Bar, BBQ and Seafood restaurants. I'd come here again
Reviewed: 6 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
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Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewFrank… there are many things that make this place great, the great location, the windows and balconies in dorms, the great communal area etc etc… but what makes this place special is Frank. I have never had a host do so much to make their guests happy, and his mood is always happy, he is a truly special person… thank you Frank!
the nearest convenience store is about 20 min walk. but you can borrow a bike and get there in 7. they are currently building a 7-11 nearby so shouldn’t be an issue soon.
Reviewed: 28 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewFrank, the owner, is just the nicest person ever. He was so accommodating and went out of his way to make sure that I have a good time. Thank you so much! Can't recommend it enough!
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Reviewed: 22 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewFrank was really nice and sympathetic!!! He would always pick up the residents. He also provides lots of useful travel tips for me and help me book the local tour!
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Reviewed: 4 November 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewFrank was so lovely, made sure I had everything I needed and went out of his way on several occasions to help me! He even bought me birthday cake on my birthday~~~ the place is peaceful and facilities are great. Even the little things are thought of so well.
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Reviewed: 11 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewThe hostel owner was so nice to us, he recommended tours for us and helped us booking them. And helped us with everything. He made our stay at Penghu very pleasant!
Reviewed: 25 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewFriendly environment provided for tourists, the location isn’t far from the beach. Awesome!