Travel Guide: Huye Hot Spring Resort, Hualien County

Introduction

Nestled in the lush, mist-kissed countryside of Ruisui Township, Huye Hot Spring Resort (虎爺溫泉會館) is the perfect base for travelers seeking a relaxing escape from Taiwan’s busier cities. Blending natural hot spring therapy, comfortable accommodation, and easy access to some of Hualien’s most iconic outdoor attractions, this family-friendly resort caters to couples, pet owners, and group getaways alike, balancing serene relaxation with adventure opportunities.

Hotel Overview

Huye Hot Spring Resort is located at No. 101, Section 2, Xiangbei Road, Ruisui Township, Hualien County, just a 10-minute drive from Ruisui Train Station for easy access. The resort offers a full range of amenities designed for comfort: free Wi-Fi covers the entire property, complimentary private parking is available without reservations, and all rooms are non-smoking, with options for spacious family suites. All guest rooms feature private en-suite bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, free toiletries, a hairdryer, and slippers, plus air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels, electric kettles, and refrigerators. Many rooms overlook sweeping mountain, garden, or lake views, with private terraids for enjoying the morning air.

The resort’s star attraction is its wellness and hot spring complex, which includes a public hot spring bath, outdoor露天浴池, steam room, water slide, children’s pool, and full-service SPA. For active guests, there is a year-round outdoor adult pool, free bicycle rental, and organized walking and cycling tours. Pets are welcome with advance notice (additional fees may apply), and the multilingual staff speaks Chinese, English, and Japanese for seamless service. Breakfast receives consistently good reviews from past guests, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions lie within a 30-minute drive of the resort:

• Ruisui Ranch: Just 10 minutes away, this sprawling working dairy ranch is famous for its creamy milk, fresh milk ice cream, and grazing cows against a backdrop of the Coastal Mountain Range. Visitors can feed animals, bike along open pastures, and pick seasonal fruit.
• Yunshui Waterfall: A 25-minute drive from the resort, this hidden three-tiered waterfall is surrounded by dense subtropical forest. A short, gentle hiking trail leads to the viewing platform, perfect for cooling off on hot days and photographing cascading water.
• Antong Hot Spring Old Street: Located 15 minutes away, this charming riverside street is lined with traditional hot spring inns, local snack shops selling wild bamboo shoots and millet mochi, and low-key public baths, great for a leisurely afternoon stroll.

Travel Tips

If you plan to bring your pet, notify the resort at the time of booking to confirm availability and any extra charges. Book your SPA treatment in advance, as slots fill up quickly on weekends and holiday periods. If you don’t have a car, ask the front desk about the resort’s shuttle service to and from Ruisui Train Station for a small fee. Bring hiking shoes if you plan to explore Yunshui Waterfall or the nearby hill trails, and pack layers—Hualien’s mountain weather can cool off quickly in the evenings even in summer. For guests arriving by train, take a 10-minute taxi from Ruisui Train Station directly to the resort for an affordable fare.