Kending Family-Friendly Home Stay: LOHAS Cabin

LOHAS CABIN is run by a friend of my husband's, and it is has been a popular destination with many expat families I know in Taiwan since the homestay started promoting their English-language information site and service.  The owners have young children and like to give them a chance to interact with other children in English, so if you are open to meeting a Taiwanese family and staying on their property (in your own cabin), you might enjoy a stay at this place very much. 

I think it's important to know the rules before you go any further:

LOHAS accommodation rules:

• We are 100% children-friendly B&B, please read the following rules before booking. If you don't agree any of them, please do not book, thank you.
• No pets.
• No visitors.
• No firework.
• Cabins area is NON-SMOKING. Smoking is fine in parking and BBQ area.
• This is not a hotel, it is also the owner's home, so you will see them and mix with them.
• The owners rest after 8pm, so after this time, there is no service.

And I also think every mother should know about this:
We now offer great and relaxing massage for female guests(moms will love this!), 1 hr back massage just NT$ 600. 1.5 hr facial spa NT$ 800. Advanced reservation is required.

"LOHAS CABIN is a Canadian style cabin. If you are looking for a happy, healthy and easy way to travel. A generous welcome to all our guests. We provide a children-friendly environment.

LOHAS CABIN is located in the Longluantan area. We are very close to most of the scenic spots on the west coast of Keng Ting National Park. It only takes you 5 to 15 minutes driving from our cabin to Guanshan(the perfect spot to watch sunset), Baisha(the pretty and quiet white sand beach), Nanwan(a clean and soft beach with all kinds of beach activities), Houbihu(the largest fishing port in Hengchun), Maobitou(the southernmost tip of the southwest cape), KengTing Main Street,National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium, etc."

The family is quite environmentally-conscious, so there is a discount if you don't need daily cleaning of your room.  Please bring your own toothbrush.
 
Address: 地址:946屏東縣恒春鎮西潭路76巷100號之1

100-1, Lane 76, Sitan Rd., Hengchun Township,Pingtung County 946, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
e-mail:jennifer@lohascabin.url.tw

Booking phone no.: ０８－８８６７８５６／０９２２－７７８０４８ Daily 9am-8pm


There is even a special instruction page for foreigners, with details of how to get there, the best time to go, and some great pictures of families having fun in Kenting.

(Please let Jennifer know you heard about them at this Kidzone-tw blog.)

Kenting: Yoho Landis

This resort is set up to cater for children and families, with a "Club Med" kind of feel.  There are camp buddies, activities, child rooms, swimming and play pools, and family-friendly restaurants.  I stayed here about ten years ago, and at the time thought it was relaxing but a little cheesy.  I have read some pretty good reviews of the new setup on other expats' blogs recently, and the hotel's site has a good overview of the resort.

http://kenting-en.landishotelsresorts.com/index.php

Address:

Yoho Landis Beach Resort
27-8,Wan-Li Road,
Hengchun Town,
Pingtung County 946,
R.O.C.

Tel: (886-8) 886-9999 (886-8) 886-9999
Fax: (886-8) 886-9998

Jhongli: South Garden Hotels and Resorts

Friends of mine stayed at this resort over Chinese New Year and recommend it as family destination.  Rooms offered range from a spa room at 2,200NTD to a suite for 24,000NTD.  You get to use their gym, foosball, and airhockey sets.

To get an idea where it is (less than an hour from Taipei), check out their map online.  Their English site is comprehensive:  http://www.southgarden.com.tw/en/html/page-service04.htm

Taichung & Tainan: O-Well Motel

A friend of our family highly recommends this motel for families.  This is a link to the Taichung motel they stayed at.  They have three presidential suites.  Weekdays, list price is $4380 per night for the room.

http://www.o-wellmotel.com.tw/taizhong01/tz01_rooma.html
Map & directions: http://www.o-wellmotel.com.tw/taizhong01/tz01_transport.html

You get a huge room with king-size bed, living area, indoor jacuzzi, warm outdoor pool, free wireless internet, KTV facilities, TV, and free instant noodles! (Extra bed/sofa available.)

From the site, it does sound like a place to romance your loved one, but my friend raves about it as a place to relax with your family.  The kids can play outdoors while you watch them through the glass from the jacuzzi.



Here is the link to the Tainan motel: http://www.o-wellmotel.com.tw/tainan01/tn01_rooma.html
Map & directions: http://www.o-wellmotel.com.tw/tainan01/tn01_transport.html