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R A Guesthouse
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9.2

Exceptional

1,783 reviews

1,783 reviews

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9.4

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Hualien Chenghuan Temple
90 m
Citiangong
130 m
Taiwan Jade Workshop
160 m
Giant Hualien
200 m
Hualien Old Winery
230 m
Popular landmarks
East Gate Night Market
690 m
Pine Garden
1.4 km
Farglory Ocean Park
8.1 km
Eternal Spring Shrine
20.6 km
Shakadang Trail
20.9 km
Closest landmarks
Hualien Post Office Nanjing Street Branch
250 m
Shiyi Street
350 m
Meilun Riverside Japanese-Style House
430 m
The Remains of East Coast Line Railway
460 m
Hualien Railway Culture Park
520 m

R A Guesthouse

No.192, Nanjing St, Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, 97043 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Hualien City, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Taroko Gorge.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Hualien

Top Value

Check-in/out [express]

Excellent room comfort & quality

75% of staff fully vaccinated

At least 75% of on-site staff have received all necessary vaccination shots for COVID-19.

Facilities

Bicycle rental

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Laundry service

Tours

Concierge

This property is in high demand!

3 travelers have booked today.

Value for money9.2
Distance to city center1 km
Location rating9.4
Nearest airportHualien Airport (HUN)
Distance to airport5.8 km

Rooms available at R A Guesthouse

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

9.2

Superior Double Bed
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Classic quadruple
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 double beds
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Superior Twin
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 single beds
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Elegant Quadruple Room
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 futons
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Family
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 double beds
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Classic Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Classic Business Twin Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 single beds
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Room Assigned on Arrival
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  • Shower
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Deluxe Twin Room
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  • Shower
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of non-water sports and outdoor activities are available at R A Guesthouse?

R A Guesthouse offers non-water sport and outdoor activities such as bicycle rental for you to sweat it out.

What attractions are nearby R A Guesthouse that are in walking range?

While remaining at R A Guesthouse, begin your holiday by checking out the closest destinations that are within close proximity to the property which include Citiangong, Taiwan Jade Workshop, and Giant Hualien.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at R A Guesthouse?

R A Guesthouse's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 6 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

At what time of the year is R A Guesthouse most popular?

R A Guesthouse's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in April.

What was the average room rate for R A Guesthouse been in the past month?

The average room rate for R A Guesthouse in the past month is 1676.18 TWD, compared to city's average of 2542.65 TWD.

What is the verified guest review consensus about R A Guesthouse's view?

100.0% of our verified visitor ratings have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for R A Guesthouse down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to R A Guesthouse?

Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given R A Guesthouse an average rating of 9.2. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Families with older children have given to R A Guesthouse?

Past families with older children that have stayed at this property have given R A Guesthouse an average rating of 9.3. You can look up more in depth customer assessments and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Group travelers have given to R A Guesthouse?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given R A Guesthouse an average rating of 9.3. You can check out more in depth customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local visitors think about R A Guesthouse?

Past local visitors that have stayed at this property have given R A Guesthouse an average rating of 9.3. You can look up on more descriptive customer evaluations, and comments for this property down in the review section.

What famous shopping destinations are close to R A Guesthouse?

Shopping options in R A Guesthouse’s Hualien City neighborhood consists of Zhiqiang Night Market and East Gate Night Market.

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What people love about R A Guesthouse

  • 8.8

    Excellent

    "Pretty nice for live here to walk around the center of Hualien City"

    WuFen

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    February 22, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 1,583 Hualien properties
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Location score
9.4/10
Room comfort score
9.2/10
Cheapest price score
Cleanliness score
9.4/10
Better than
97
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of Hualien properties
Better than
97
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of Hualien properties
Better than
96
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of Hualien properties
Better than
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of Hualien properties
Overall rating:

9.2

Exceptional
1,783 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Location
9.4
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More about R A Guesthouse

More about R A Guesthouse

R A Guesthouse

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at R A Guesthouse, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Hualien.
The superior services and facilities offered at R A Guesthouse will make for a memorable stay. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Your explorations of Hualien can be assisted with taxi and car hire services available. Parking is provided free of charge for guests.
You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. The hotel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundromat and laundry service offered at R A Guesthouse. The hotel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice.
The hotel is entirely non-smoking. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay while at R A Guesthouse. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with television and cable TV provided to guests in select rooms. You may be assured to know that a refrigerator, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker are available in some select rooms.
You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

R A Guesthouse promises you a fun-packed holiday with a variety of activities and facilities. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Venture outside R A Guesthouse and explore Hualien during your stay. Sometimes the best vacation days are spent doing nothing. With Chisingtan Scenic Area located 6.7 km away, you can turn a sunny day into a perfect chill out with sand and surf.


Reasons to stay here

Verified reviews for this hotel's food and dining options score it better than 96% of accommodations in the city.
Travelers who stayed here really appreciated the location, scoring it better than 96% of the city's other options.
This accommodation beats more than 96% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.9

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

4 mentions

Breakfast

1 mention

Housekeeping

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bottle of water
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Postal service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Rental car
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle rental [free]
  • Blackout curtains
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Microwave
  • Mirror
  • Non-smoking
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Sewing kit
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Smoke detector
  • Soundproofing
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Umbrella
  • Washing machine
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

No.192, Nanjing St, Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, 97043
Exceptional
Location

9.4

Airports
  • Hualien Airport (HUN)
    5.8 km 20 min drive
  • Taichung Airport (RMQ)
    106.8 km
Public transportation
  • Eastern Railway Site
    460 m
  • Hualien Train Station
    2.1 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Chinese Clinic
    1.5 km
Shopping
  • East Gate Night Market
    690 m
Convenience store
  • Family Mart
    480 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    60 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Hualien Cultural & Creative Industries Park
    270 m
  • East Gate Night Market
    690 m
  • Pine Garden
    1.4 km
  • Farglory Ocean Park
    8.1 km
  • Eternal Spring Shrine
    20.6 km
  • Shakadang Trail
    20.9 km
  • Taroko Gorge
    23.0 km
  • Qingshui Cliff
    24.9 km
  • Taroko National Park
    27.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Hualien Chenghuan Temple
    90 m
  • Citiangong
    130 m
  • Taiwan Jade Workshop
    160 m
  • Giant Hualien
    200 m
  • Hualien Old Winery
    230 m
  • Hualien Post Office Nanjing Street Branch
    250 m
  • Hualien Cultural & Creative Industries Park
    270 m
  • Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park
    270 m
  • Honey Bee Town Shop
    270 m
  • Rainbow Night Market
    300 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-5 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Pets are strictly prohibited at the property, with the exception of guide dogs.
  • This is a strictly non-smoking property.
  • Reception is open from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM. Guests arriving outside these hours are requested to contact the property directly prior to arrival so alternative arrangements can be made.
  • Complimentary parking is available and is subject to availability.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until19:30
  • Check-out from05:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until19:30
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)19
The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name府觀管字第09401545010號/94728291/
  • Number of bars/lounges0
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants0
  • Number of rooms 10
  • Year property opened2014
  • Most recent renovation2014
Parking
  • Daily parking fee200 TWD

Reviews of R A Guesthouse from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.2
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities8.9
Location9.4
Room comfort and quality9.2
Service9.4
Value for money9.2
High score for Hualien
Rating
9+ Exceptional (434)
8-9 Excellent (76)
7-8 Very Good (43)
6-7 Good (9)
<6 Below Expectation (8)
Time of the year
Mar - May (135)
Jun - Aug (165)
Sep - Nov (160)
Dec - Feb (110)

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10.0
Exceptional
Hai from Singapore
Group
Classic quadruple
Stayed 2 nights in November 2017

BEST HOSTEL IN HUALIEN”

R A Guesthouse is superb! I will definitely give it 200 points if i could! Firstly, the room and private toilet were HUGE. Decor of the room and lobby looks really new and chic (industrial theme). Secondly, the location of the guesthouse is nearby the shopping district (Zhongxiao Street & Zhonghua Road) about 5mins away and 12mins away from Dongdamen Night Market. Thirdly, the staff is really really helpful. We have only met 1 staff Yu Yu during our 2-days stay there and he was so helpful. Starting from when we checked-in, he explained to us in detail how to get to the nearby shopping areas. Our room was on the 3rd level and there was no lift in the guesthouse. He gladly carried all four of our luggages to our room. I briefly mentioned it was my friend's birthday during the booking and they prepared a tiramisu cake!! I later heard from my Taiwan friend that it was from a famous cake shop!! Everything was PERFECT!!!! Will definitely come back again! Ohya, breakfast was delicious too!!

Reviewed November 21, 2017

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能服務您...是我們小公館最大榮幸,也很感謝您分享那麼棒的住宿體驗,有你們的支持與鼓勵,小公館永遠都是你們旅人們的另一個家,隨時歡迎你們再度光臨哦!^_^

Responded November 29, 2017
R A Guesthouse
9.2
Exceptional
Leong from Singapore
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in September 2016

A ”

Very friendly and helpful counter staff and lady boss. They insisted to give me a box of very nice local biscuit as a token of compensation for dripping condensation water in my room. The dripping problem was rectified almost immediately. There was no inconvenience caused at all. Top customer service. The whole layouts and design of the guest house are very creative with every small details nicely planned. The room is very neat, clean and comfortable. I like the location of RA which is located in a quite neighboyrhood and yet is easily accessible to the night market, famous miao kou tea house easily. A small eatery outlet named Lao Cai Fan round the other lane sells a very nice noodle with thick gravy is a must try. Overall I am happy I made the right choice staying in RA Guest House for the 3 nights in Hualien last week before the typhoons visited Taiwan. I will be back here next time in my next visit in Hualien.

Reviewed September 18, 2016

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9.3
Exceptional
Cindy from Taiwan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in July 2015

cute clean hotel in hualien city”

Clean room, walking distance to good local dinning, good room design

This little hotel (or b&b) is very well designed and clean, the double room was very comfortable. I love the self serve coffee area in the lobby where you can make your own drip coffee and tea. The lobby is also air conditioned so we can bring food back since some food places in hualien doesnt have aircondition. The hostess who was there on 7/24 was very friendly and circled many places to visit on a map for us.

Reviewed July 26, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
Kim from Australia
Family with teens
Classic quadruple
Stayed 1 night in December 2017

Exceptional guesthouse”

This is the best guesthouse I have ever stayed in. It is located in a quiet old street just about ten minutes walk from the centre of the city. The receptionist was friendly, helpful and sincere. He took time to explain the places of interest and the favourite local restaurants and shops around. We enjoyed making our own coffee and having snack at the lounge. There were even free bikes for hire. The room was spacious for our family of four, spotlessly clean, chic and functional. There was no lift which was not a problem for us. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Hua Lien in future.

Reviewed December 16, 2017

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能服務您...是我們小公館最大榮幸,也很感謝您分享那麼棒的住宿體驗,有你們的支持與鼓勵,小公館永遠都是你們旅人們的另一個家,隨時歡迎你們再度光臨哦!^_^

Responded December 19, 2017
R A Guesthouse
8.7
Excellent
Kar from Malaysia
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in September 2015

Clean and comfortable guesthouse ”

Clean, friendly owner, location.

The guesthouse is located at the area where convenience for shopping and easy access to famous local foods. There are free bike for rental provided by the guesthouse. The map provided by the owner with the highlight of nearby attraction and food store is great. We stay at 4th floor with no elevator but as we carry light luggage, is not a problem for us. The room condition is clean and well maintained.

Reviewed September 20, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
Ko from Malaysia
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

Nice reception”

They will brief us what around the city, where to visit, the local delicacies, and direction to save some time aside from waiting far long to take order of the local food, very hospitality guy we met through our vacations round the island

Reviewed November 18, 2016

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能服務您...是我們小公館最大榮幸,也很感謝您分享那麼棒的住宿體驗,有你們的支持與鼓勵,小公館永遠都是你們旅人們的另一個家,隨時歡迎你們再度光臨哦!^_^

Responded August 27, 2017
R A Guesthouse
7.6
Very good
Tan from Singapore
Family with young children
Classic quadruple
Stayed 3 nights in December 2017

Very good”

It was a pleasant stay. My children liked the guesthouse. Walking distance to night market is rather long but it is good to explore around if you do not mind walking a lot.

Reviewed December 26, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Chan from Malaysia
Group
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2017

Excellent”

Great boutique hotel with clean room and self service coffee making machine. Nicely decorated in style. Lift not available but friendly staff ready to carry your luggage till the top floor. Bicycle rental available to explore nearby area.

Reviewed July 30, 2017

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非常感謝您~下次盡量多給高分點哦! 鼓勵小公館一下~小公館需要你們支持^_^ 真的非常感謝您們~希望這次的住宿體驗能帶給你們美好的回憶~

Responded August 27, 2017
R A Guesthouse
4.4
Siwei from Singapore
Solo traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 3 nights in November 2017

Awkward reception but overall okay...”

Easily recognisable building situated in a very quiet alley. Location is okay, basically 10-15mins walk to any landmarks such as the night market, main food street or the A-zone. They operate like a backpacker hostel style where everything is rather self-service and there is no staff after 8pm. Reception staff was okay but conversations had a rather awkward vibe? Not sure why. The female staff was much better. However I will not stay at this place again if I do visit Hualien again. There are other better ones...

Reviewed November 15, 2017

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You are more suitable to stay at the hotel! Because we have posted in the important information, please be sure to see clearly ... Moreover, when you make a reservation, we also send the check-in instructions to you ...

Responded November 22, 2017
R A Guesthouse
10.0
Exceptional
Dasi from Singapore
Solo traveler
Superior Double Bed
Stayed 2 nights in October 2017

good experience”

i love the room, it is big and well designed, also the place is convenience to anywhere, staff is so friendly, introduce food stores, and travel plan to us. great , i am sure to book it if i come to Hualian again

Reviewed November 24, 2017

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能服務您...是我們小公館最大榮幸,也很感謝您分享那麼棒的住宿體驗,有你們的支持與鼓勵,小公館永遠都是你們旅人們的另一個家,隨時歡迎你們再度光臨哦!^_^

Responded November 29, 2017
R A Guesthouse
8.8
Excellent
Jean from South Africa
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in December 2015

Very enjoyable stay”

We enjoyed our stay very much. There were loads of stuffed toys in the room that the kids loved. Easy walking distance to the pedestrian shopping area. Would like to stay here again.

Reviewed February 05, 2016

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8.8
Excellent
Shang-Wei from Taiwan
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Great location to numerous tasty food, , intimate and clean environment”

Great location close to numerous tasty food shop, , intimate and clean environment, with DIY little coffee/tea/candy bar, friendly house steward and two cute cats.

Reviewed April 03, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Te from Taiwan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in May 2016

Great.”

Nice service and a nice bar!

Reviewed May 07, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Gerard from Australia
Family with teens
Stayed 2 nights in March 2016

Very helpful staff, fantastic accommodation”

Great location and modern décor, great breakfast too!

Reviewed March 22, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Nga from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Superior Double Bed
Stayed 1 night in November 2017

Exceptional”

Great experience Here. Highly recommend :)

Reviewed November 08, 2017

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能服務您...是我們小公館最大榮幸,也很感謝您分享那麼棒的住宿體驗,有你們的支持與鼓勵,小公館永遠都是你們旅人們的另一個家,隨時歡迎你們再度光臨哦!^_^

Responded November 10, 2017
R A Guesthouse
9.2
Exceptional
FONG from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with teens
Classic quadruple
Stayed 1 night in June 2018

Comfortable ”

Cozy and Conforms!! Nice Place!

Reviewed November 15, 2018

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8.8
Excellent
wai from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Classic quadruple
Stayed 1 night in March 2018

Excellent”

Location and the services are good

Reviewed March 18, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Pin from Taiwan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in June 2016

Pretty nice ”

Can improve sound insulation

Reviewed June 28, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Man from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2017

Very good”

The location is good. The host is friendly as well. highly recommend!

Reviewed August 15, 2017

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非常感謝您~下次盡量多給高分點哦! 鼓勵小公館一下~小公館需要你們支持^_^ 真的非常感謝您們~希望這次的住宿體驗能帶給你們美好的回憶~

Responded August 27, 2017
R A Guesthouse
10.0
Exceptional
DONG-HONG from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in February 2016

Awesome!!”

Great location, comfy

Reviewed March 01, 2016

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