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Reviews of Especially chef's home B&B

No. 37, Lane 24, Bo’ai Street, Hualien City, 970 Hualien City, Taiwan

#230 of 392 B&Bs and inns in Hualien City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 74 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    great place n great city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no breakfast but near to eating places

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    A great comfortable place to visit Hualien with a friendly and attentive host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The card to open the door worked not very well. At times, the door wouldn't open, and the machine made weird noises. Most times, we had to try to open it several times before it would open. On one occasion, I forgot something inside, and because we were in a hurry and the door didn't open quickly, we decided to leave without picking that thing up. Only a minor inconvenience, I hope they get it fixed soon!

    The bed was comfortable, and the room was well-equipped. The owner could be contacted on WhatsApp and replied straightaway. We tried to book an activity on Klook and, in the end, cancelled with Klook as they did not have our preferred time available. We finally booked directly through the accommodation, and everything went well. They also helped providing further information that made our stay more convenient. There was water, tea and paper cups available for guests, and they let us park the motorbike inside at night. Finally, it's very close to the night market, a really convenient place to have a drink and dinner at the end of the day.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay in Hualien
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of much we didn't like!

    Good size and facilities, staff were very responsive when we had queries. Also a lovely beef noodle restaurant next door, so delicious! The area is quiet but lots of atteactions nearby such as night market, small museums and convenience shops.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing but location is little far from the train station and if you miss the bus it’s pretty difficult to get taxi from there.

    Room is big and pretty clean, the air condition is pretty powerful and also has a dehumidifier that really works. The only thing is they forgot to empty the dehumidifier and inside is moldy. Check in and out is easy through line message. There is flyers of information of Haulien. It’s close to the night market and a big supermarket, but quite far from the train station. There is a beef noodle restaurant right next to the building, not sure if the owners are the same as never saw the host of the place. Don’t forget to stop by the Haulien transit center you can get free transportation to many places like a tour.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    9.0
    Great short stay in Hualien
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure on bathroom tap was weak

    Great location, short walk to night market, nearby rail museums and independant art cinema. Helpful staff. Great beef noodles next door, best we've had in Taiwan!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2025

    9.0
    A comfortable and convenient stay with beautiful views, made easy by self check-in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only downside was the fridge, which was quite small and located outside the room, making it a bit inconvenient to access.

    The self check-in process made our arrival incredibly easy and hassle-free. The room was spacious, spotless, and well-organized, providing a comfortable stay. We especially enjoyed the balcony, which offered a lovely view to relax and unwind. The location is excellent-conveniently close to the night market, supermarket, and a variety of restaurants, making it easy to explore and enjoy the local area.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bed lamp would be greatly appreciated ;)

    Nice and quiet room Smooth communication with the host, that I never saw ;)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Getting in was a little delayed as the access code was not supplied

    Location and balcony

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    comfy & clean🥰

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location close to the night markets and to downtown Hualien.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No staff around. Everything to be done online

    Location, cleaning, bathroom, services

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, close to the night market and within walking distance to places of interest. Very easy check in process regardless of arrival time.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy to communicate. Helped with my needs. Would stay again

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only cash can pay the bill. I needed to get change.

    The self-service is convenient and avoid strangers contact. It takes 10 mins to the sea. Cheer up Hualien💕

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Contactless service

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    The smoothest place I have ever stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing much to say but if they had a toilet paper instead of some tissues and a kettle with cups it wouldn’t be more enjoyable

    No staff to deal with, no paperwork or anything, all clear instructions throughout message and prompt replies. Really nice and clean place with a balcony and tiny bit of an ocean view. Great location, right beside the night market

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    10
    Good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and comfortable. Very close to the night market and other restaurants. Self-check quick and easy. There’s elevator

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is quite far from train station.

    Nice location near the night market and ocean. Clean simple room. Nothing fancy, but perfectly adequate. Water dispenser and tea available. Quiet during the night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    10
    Good value for stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can be a bit hard to find transit to and from Hualien station especially if you have no Taiwanese number to call the Taxi.

    Clean and spacious. Heated floors in the bathroom are a great bonus! Had everything you need. Close to Dongdamen night market.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    10
    The best stay in Taiwan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a perfect stay! Wish they had a place in every city in Taiwan, so that I could stay there :) Traveling to Hualien? Look no further.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient location but hard bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personally, I prefer a softer bed and higher firmer pillows, but unfortunately, the bed was too hard for me, and pillows were too soft. There isn't a refrigerator in the room, but a shared small one in the hallway. The water dispenser is only available on the 2nd and 5th floor, and they don't dispense ice water.

    The location is very close to the largest night market and the morning market. It's also an easy walk to a nice shopping mall.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious, good for the price. Close to the night market.

    Stayed in May 2023

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