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Posted on May 3, 2026
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🌲 Step into the legend of the Thao guardian spirit: Sun Moon Lake Owl Boutique Inn
* **Unbeatable Location:** Just a **1-minute walk** to Ita Thao Pier and Old Street. Craving wild boar sausage or Assam tea? It's right downstairs!
* **Connection to Thao Culture:** In Thao legends, the owl is considered a sacred bird and guardian spirit. The inn is adorned with various owl decorations, adding a playful yet tasteful touch throughout.
* **High Value Boutique Feel:** Although it's categorized as an inn, the interior design is minimalist and stylish. The wood-toned spaces offer a truly relaxing haven after a long journey.
Despite its location in the bustling old street area, the soundproofing is surprisingly good. The amenities provided are also very generous, giving you the impression of staying in a high-end hotel.
**3. Rooftop Common Area**
This is the inn's hidden gem! The rooftop features a lounge area with panoramic views of Sun Moon Lake's scenic beauty. Grab some delicious treats from the old street, bring them up, and enjoy them with a cool breeze and lake views – that's how you truly vacation.
### 💡 A Few Tips
* **Parking Information:** As the inn is located in the old street area, parking directly in front is not possible. It's recommended to call the front desk beforehand, and the staff will kindly guide you to their affiliated parking lot.
* **Breakfast Experience:** While the breakfast here is simple, the ingredients are fresh, and you can really feel the thoughtfulness of the owners.
### 📍 Inn Information
* **Address:** No. 82, Wenhua Street, Riyue Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
* **Nearby Attractions:** Ita Thao Pier, Sun Moon Lake Ropeway Station (approx. 10-15 minutes walk), Shueiwatou Trail.
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Price per night from:£14
Posted on Mar 31, 2026|Blue Sky Quad Room
Guest UserWife trouble to so far over Tenant live and the China and time one trap and teens of favorite hotel. The hotel has a mix of Japanese and Scandinavian influence and it was beautifully decorated. The dining hall looks like the inside of a ship. The beds elevated off the floor inside the room. The showers and toilet area are spacious, and the whole room is incredibly comfortable. The hotel is impeccably cleaned, and then the breakfast is phenomenal. This hotel is located on the quieter side of the Sun Moon Lake, which our family prefers. The other side is way too busy. Keep in mind, though most of the stores are closed by 8 PM so if you’re seeking a more lively nightlife side of the lake might not be the best. If you’re looking for a quieter vibe and area, this hotel is perfect.
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Price per night from:£62
Posted on Jun 10, 2026
PiglegtooPleasantly surprised by the hotel. The room is a tatami room with comfortable futon beds. The highlight is the lovely view of the lake on two sides of the room. The layout is similar to what one finds in a typical Japanese onsen hotel with wc that is separate from the bathroom. Pajamas are provided. So nice to be able to soak in our private onsen bath after a day of activities in SML.
The breakfast is amazing in terms of quantity and quality; it is however geared towards Asian food. Bagels are delicious.
The hotel is opposite one of the entrances to the walkway around the lake so it’s convenient for strolls around the lake.
Wish we could stay for a few more days.
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Price per night from:£247
Posted on Mar 10, 2026|Double Room With Lake View(High Floor)
Guest UserThe hotel left a very positive impression. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The staff was especially friendly and helpful, always available for any questions or requests. The breakfast offered a good variety and was of high quality. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend this hotel.
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Price per night from:£66
Posted on Jun 1, 2026
Guest UserForest Courtyard Deluxe Quadruple Room (Completed 2026) Section E (E01)
Check-in Date: 2026.05.30 (Sat)
Cost: TWD 2880 (Originally 3247 - TripCoin 367)
The building uses H-steel construction, though the exterior decoration doesn't give that away. The building materials are quite good. The interior decoration is definitely 5-star quality. Most of the main equipment is made in China, and the quality is very high standard.
The bidet toilet (JOMOW), shower facilities, audio system (Edifier M230), and room power control device, though made in China, are all of impeccable quality.
Overall, about 80-90% of the room's building materials are from China, which shows that Chinese building materials still have a certain level of competitiveness.
The stay offered a comfort level of 9.9/10!
Occasionally, there are sheep grazing on the hillside below.
Hotpot is available for dinner, and there are live singers on weekends, which creates a great atmosphere.
Breakfast is Chinese style, with congee served with various Chinese breakfast items, toast, fruit, eggs, and high-mountain cabbage. Beverages include coffee, soy milk, and red bean milk, among others (no Western breakfast options).
It's understandable that there might be some common insects and flies in the dining area.
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Price per night from:£27
Posted on Apr 26, 2026|Deluxe Lake-view Double Room
Lilian0903
The building is filled with the scent of cypress wood. Although it's an older property, it's very well-maintained! I heard it's going to be renovated soon, and I hope they preserve its original wooden cabin charm. When I visit Sun Moon Lake again, I'll definitely choose to stay here.
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Price per night from:£87
Posted on Dec 8, 2025
Guest User
The hotel is ok but the room is big. The restaurant in the hotel is a must try. My daughter LOVEs every dishes she ordered. She said, this is the best food she had in Taiwan, so we had two dinners at the hotel. The location of the hotel is not great! We couldn’t get into the local buses to go to Xitou nor to Taichung because the buses were full from the original starting point. However, the hotel offers fare shuttle service to and from Xitou but not Shanlinxi. The front desk lady drove us to Xitou, she was GREAT and very accommodating, she took us to Xitou bus station outside of the normal schedule hours so we can catch the bus back to Taichung. We would come back again with our car to get to different areas in Xitou again.
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Price per night from:£46
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
Guest User
The highlight for this hotel is the location near the Ita Thao pier especially if you are coming in from Shuishe by boat. The room is spacious and renovated not long ago. Breakfast was substantial, typical local ********* breakfast. I had a room with partial view if the sun moon lake. But convinient to walk down for a morning or evening stroll. Many small eateries aroubd even at night with family mart and 7-11 just round the corner
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Price per night from:£41
Posted on May 12, 2026
faith-Huang
Having a hot tub right in the room for a private onsen experience was absolutely wonderful! It saved us the trouble of going to an outdoor bathhouse, offering both convenience and privacy – I loved it! A big thank you to the hotel's front desk staff too; they clearly explained the check-in process, and everyone was so friendly and polite. I highly recommend this place to all my friends and family, and I'd definitely stay here again if I get the chance. Superb! 👍👍
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Price per night from:£84
Posted on Jul 23, 2025
Guest User
The hotel is considerably cheaper than others in the area with similar-looking rooms and it is brilliantly-located right at the lakefront and only 2 minutes away from the bus terminal.
The staff is very friendly and you even get a discount voucher for the nearby bike rental.
I booked a room without a window and got one with two windows which is absolutely appreciated. I even had a very large bathroom with a gorgeous and huge bathtub which was an unexpected luxury.
Overall the room is clean and comfortable. The AC works perfectly, the bed is comfortable enough for a few days, and the the linen and towels were fresh.
The interior is dated which didn't bother me me much because it was still as clean as dated interior can get and therefore definitely clean enough for me and for most travellers. I actually kinda liked the old charme.
The walls are thin, though it doesn't matter so much because there aren't many rooms per floor.
The breakfast was surprisingly nice and located in another hotel right at the lakefront so that you have stunning views!
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Price per night from:£44