Fall in Love Green Island (愛上綠島): Your Taitung Coastal Getaway Guide

Nestled on Taiwan’s dramatic volcanic outpost Green Island, Fall in Love Green Island (愛上綠島) is a laid-back, pet-friendly guesthouse that lives up to its romantic, nature-first name. Tucked right along the waterfront in Green Island’s main port area, this family-run property cuts through the crowds of bigger island resorts to deliver intimate, unobstructed access to the island’s world-famous coast, hot springs, and marine life. Whether you’re traveling with a group of friends, a young family, or a four-legged companion, this charming guesthouse is the perfect home base for exploring Taitung’s most beloved island escape.

Hotel Overview

Fall in Love Green Island is located at No. 39 Yugang Road, Lanyu Township (Green Island), Taitung County. The property offers a range of accommodations, including spacious non-smoking family rooms perfect for groups, all fitted with air conditioning, soundproofing, comfortable beds with fresh linens, and flat-screen TVs. Every room comes with a private en-suite bathroom stocked with toilet paper, towels, a hairdryer, and either a walk-in shower or bathtub, plus many waterfront rooms open onto a private terrace with ocean views. In-room conveniences include an electric kettle and a refrigerator for storing snacks and cold drinks after a day of exploring.

The hotel caters to arriving travelers with a complimentary airport shuttle (to Green Island Airport, just 10 minutes from the property), and paid rental car service is available on-site to help you explore the island at your own pace. Pet owners are welcome to bring their furry friends for an additional fee, just notify the property in advance. Note that the property does not offer on-site parking or Wi-Fi, which only adds to the off-grid, disconnect-to-reconnect vibe of a Green Island escape. The hotel organizes paid off-site activities including diving, canoeing, and fishing, while snorkeling right at the nearby waterfront is free for guests to enjoy.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are all within a 15-minute drive of the guesthouse:

• Jhaorih Hot Spring: Located just 10 minutes from the guesthouse, this is one of the only three saltwater hot springs in the world, open 24 hours a day. Soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters as you watch the sun set over the Pacific or stargaze after dark—there’s nothing quite like this unique Green Island experience.
• Human Rights Memorial Park: A short 5-minute drive from the property, this poignant open-air museum is built on the site of the former Green Island Prison, where political dissidents were imprisoned during Taiwan’s martial law period. The quiet, tree-lined grounds and preserved prison buildings offer a moving look at Taiwan’s modern history.
• Shilang Beach Snorkeling Area: Just a 3-minute walk from the guesthouse’s waterfront location, this protected coral cove is teeming with colorful tropical fish and vibrant coral formations. Calm, clear waters make it perfect for beginner snorkelers, and it’s far less crowded than the island’s more popular tourist beaches.

Travel Tips

Fall in Love Green Island only accommodates Chinese-speaking staff, so non-Chinese speakers should prepare a translation app for communication when booking and checking in. Since the property does not offer on-site parking, most travelers get around Green Island by scooter, which the hotel can arrange through its paid rental service. Book your ferry tickets from Taitung City to Green Island at least one week in advance, especially during peak summer travel season (June to August), as tickets sell out quickly. Finally, embrace the lack of Wi-Fi—Green Island is