Taitung Travel Guide: Long Lai Homestay (巃淶民宿)

Taitung City’s laid-back coastal energy and warm hospitality shine at Long Lai Homestay, a family-run boutique accommodation tucked in a quiet residential neighborhood that puts the best of the city within easy reach. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and multi-generational groups alike, this homestay blends the comfort of a modern hotel with the intimate, welcoming vibe of a local guesthouse, making it an ideal base for exploring Taitung’s mountains, coast, and cultural attractions.

Hotel Overview

Located at No. 199, Section 1, Xing’an Road, Taitung City, Long Lai Homestay caters to every travel style with well-designed, smoke-free rooms including spacious family options, plus connecting rooms for larger groups. All guests enjoy free Wi-Fi across the property, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Shared facilities include a fully equipped simple common kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, washing machine, and all necessary cookware, perfect for preparing casual meals or packing picnic lunches for day trips. The property’s standout feature is its sunlit rooftop terrace, furnished with outdoor seating and built-in barbecue grills, ideal for evening gatherings under Taitung’s famous starry skies. Private and shared bathroom options are available, both stocked with free toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers, and bidet seats. Guest perks include a cozy common lounge with board games, an on-site coffee shop, flat-screen TVs with Netflix, multilingual staff, tour booking, car rental, and arranged paid outdoor activities including snorkeling, diving, and canoeing. Note that the property does not offer on-site parking.

Nearby Local Attractions

Three can’t-miss spots are all within a 15-minute drive of the homestay. First, Taitung Art Street, just 10 minutes away, is a pedestrian-friendly strip lined with local art galleries, handicraft shops, and weekend night markets serving iconic Taitung street food like grilled mochi and wild boar sausage. Second, the Taitung Seaside Park, a 12-minute drive from the homestay, offers miles of windswept coastline, bike paths, and the iconic “Pacific Awakening” sculpture, perfect for sunrise walks and whale watching in spring. Third, the iconic Zhiben Hot Spring, 15 minutes away by car, is Taiwan’s most famous hot spring area, with public and private pools offering mineral-rich waters that soothe sore muscles after a day of hiking.

Travel Tips

Since there is no on-site parking, if you’re renting a car (the most popular way to explore Taitung), you can find affordable public parking lots two blocks from the homestay, which staff can help you arrange upon check-in. Book outdoor activities like canoeing and diving at least 48 hours in advance via the homestay’s tour desk to secure discounted rates. For the best barbecue experience on the terrace, pick up fresh local seafood and produce from the Taitung Downtown Fruit & Vegetable Market, which is a 5-minute walk from the property. Finally, don’t forget to ask the multilingual staff for off-the-beaten-path recommendations—many of Taitung’s best hidden hiking trails and local eateries are only known by long-term residents.