Reviews of 蘭嶼Hi海背包客棧

We took the double room - it's large enough for a pair and quite comfortable, with a large bed and enough space to drop all keep all your stuff, including some room if you need to dry (not uncommon on Lanyu with the highly changeable weather and abundant water sports). There's fresh water downstairs, as well as access to food and beverages (for a low price), coffee, tea (free) and information about your trip. Theres a common area as well, which you can use to chat with the staff or other guests. The staff are absolutely excellent, speaking a good amount of English, especially if you come prepared with a phone and the app Line. They will be able to set up tours and activities, water sports, help you find restaurants, and - very importantly - help you rent either a scooter (highly recommend, but nowadays requires you to have an international driver's license with an 'A' license, they won't just give it to anyone for the asking!), a car or even a bicycle. They can arrange transfer of your luggage to the (air)port if you just give them the details. Very helpful, very friendly. Good stay.

Nothing to do with this stay in particular, but there are a few things that internationals who choose to visit Lanyu should be aware of. The island isn't very big, but is certainly large enough that getting around on foot is simply not feasible, especially if you want to participate in various sports like diving or snorkeling. This stay is on one of the largest towns on the islands, but it is not close to either the ferry port nor the airport and there's no real effective public transportation. The other main issue that can really ruin your stay if you're not careful is financing. Absolutely everything on the island is cash only - food, accommodation, services, tours - and there are only two ATMs on the island. NEITHER ATM WORKS WITH INTERNATIONAL CARDS! If you run out of cash on Lanyu, you are going to get into trouble, and we found this out the hard way, though luckily we were saved by some other visitors with access to a Taiwanese account. Ensure you have enough cash for your stay, including your accomodation in full, food and your way off the island, note: you can reserve tickets for the ferry, but you cannot purchase them until the day of! Also bare in mind Lanyu's weather (and thus, schedule for planes and ferries) is highly changeable, meaning you should have a contingency plan (and cash) for a few days past your intended visit.

Free Netflix, coffee and toast. Small place and relaxing.

Not the best for local eating places.

The owner was very friendly and helpful with what to do on Lanyu! They were the kindest and happiest people that you could come by

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