Taiwan Beach Vacations

There are some good things about this hotel but overall I don’t think it deserves 5 stars. The best thing about it is the location, it’s got its own beach access and is also an easy walk to Kenting street. The pool is also nice, although they close it in the middle of the day for cleaning. They have a lot of amenities, but most of them were closed while we were there. The food was just ok. The staff was a mixed bag, some were friendly and helpful but others couldn’t be bothered. The building looks a bit old. Overall the location and pool kept us from regretting our choice much, but I don’t think I would stay here again.

Private and cozy. Loved the pool in the back porch. Service was excellent!

Pool was nice, beach was nice but no comfortable chairs anywhere on resort to relax on

To say this is a "resort" is stretching it. There is no room service, no bar, no dinner dining option, the deck chairs are in disrepair, along with most of the property along the beach and the outside of the building. Not sure when the pictures they have on the this site were taken, but they either were a long time ago or they do a fantastic cleanup job before the summer tourist season starts. It is also pretty far from the city and things to do and see so you'll either Uber a lot of rent a scooter, which is an option I am not sure is wise for the area. Oh, and the resort is right next to the university so many students on sooters and plenty of noise from sporting events. We had a "mountain room" and you could see a mountain across the bay, if you squint. It is at the front of the resort next to the road so plenty of traffic noise until late. In the morning we had work crews trimming trees with chainsaws to enjoy The beach was a decent stretch, about 1/2 to walk on, so there is that positive. The staff were polite but not much to offer. We had them do our laundry and got it back all shoved in the same bag we gave them and of course it was all wrinkled and some items were still damp. And the bed.. well the bed has seen better days maybe 10-15 years ago. It was flat, like plywood flat. All the springs were collapsed, it did not have any bounce of give. We told the staff and the next day they put a little mattress topper under the sheets that just made the plywood feel soft

First off, you need to know going in these small local Taiwanese hotels are, uh, not like international business hotels. They can be a bit oddly decorated and configured, and they’re often a but rundown by Western standards. If you’re lucky, you end up with a great location, quirky charm, or both. Seashell Bay manages both. The arrival experience, at least at night during the night market, is bewildering. The place is impossible to find, tucked in on the upper floors over a Watson’s, with tiny and misleading English on the sign. We called and one of the proprietors came out to lead us to a remote parking spot behind the building. Once checked in, we tumbled out onto the village’s bustling Main Street and into the center of a booming night market. Seashell is NOT on the beach, btw, but rather on the main drag, with dozens of small hotels, shops, and restaurants. The beach, such as we saw it in two rainy days, was a short walk away. The room was odd and funky, with a very strong beach theme, but comfortable enough and reasonably clean. Importantly, the AC worked very well. There is no elevator, so you will get your steps in. And the staff speak very little English, but manage to convey an air of casual, kind welcome. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in (and having visited Kenting 30 years ago, when it was a sleepy little town)... what we found was a strange but interesting “resort” experience with lots of families making the best of rainy vacation days.

The room amenities are good, but the steps in the room make it unsafe. The advantage is close to nature, but we saw insect in room. The location may not be good for some guests: it’s difficult to get food and shopping. We lived there two nights. Cost us lots of money for transportation from there to Kenting. If you don’t have your own vehicle, I don’t suggest you choose this place. I don’t know if the staff are friendly since we only saw him once when we arrived. He just showed us how to use TV and room temperature control.

Private and cozy. Loved the pool in the back porch. Service was excellent!