Hualien

This massive resort north of downtown has all the trappings to keep the family entertained, from a huge outdoor pool, indoor water park and gym to table tennis...climbing wall and a playground. — Michelin Guide

Formosa has laundry service, a full kitchen, a small cafe and bar, a 600-book English library, and free pick up from the train station. — Lonely Planet

This sweet little guesthouse set in a Fujian-style píngfáng (平房; bungalow) is just a stone's throw from the sea and bike lanes at Qixingtan. — Lonely Planet

This warm B&B in the heart of downtown Hualien is run by two sisters who love decorating. Rooms for 2, 4 or 6 and a rooftop patio with a sliver of sea view. — Michelin Guide

Set in a beautifully preserved traditional brick mansion, the Rose is such a maze of corridors, courtyards, chambers and gardens that you'll need to be shown to your room. — Lonely Planet

Meaning 'echo', Bulowan is a former Taroko mountain village divided into a lower park-like terrace (with a small exhibition area) and an upper-level resort. — Lonely Planet

A lovely vintage building has been converted into a B&B with eight attractive rooms and nifty common spaces that include a living room and a small library. — Lonely Planet

A lovely resort in a quaint Taiwan valley, centered around a lagoon surrounded by picturesque greenery. — Jetsetter

Up the hill from the Catholic Hostel, the airy, expansive Youth Activity Centre offers far superior private and dorm rooms to the Catholic Hostel. — Lonely Planet

This budget homestay on the outskirts of town offers fantastic accommodations, incredible service, and exceptional tailoring on-site, without the hassle of endless fittings in town. — Fodor's

This boutique hotel's brick exterior accented with wrought iron balconies exudes European charm. ... Comfortable, simple rooms...near the seaside night market. — Michelin Guide