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Reviews of Hotel Papa Whale-Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard 3 stars

No. 328 Minsheng 1st Road, Xinxing District , 800 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

#100 of 242 hotels in Kaohsiung

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 50 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Elegance Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel looks a bid old and tatterd but otherwise it was great and the room was spacious.

    The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The location of the hotel is good too, only a few minutes walk to the Nightmarket and tube station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    A decent place to stay - especially if they have a deal on
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor was a little tired in our room but we saw into one or two others and they looked a bit better. The hotel is more like an aparthotel - there are no reception services as such. There is a laundry on site I believe.

    Spacious room, excellent shower. Huge bed! Room had kettle, hairdryer, mini fridge. It had no wardrobe space but did have a small single rail to hang a few things on. Checkin is usually self-service, it appears, but we were looked after well by a member of staff. Wifi was solid. There was a tv but no Western channels. The hotel had a deal on, and so the price was fantastic.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's very close to Formosa Blvd Station, and there's a lot of restaurants nearby

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    - spacy rooms - nice vegetarian buffet restaurant next door

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Fit for purpose, bed was comfortable, five minutes from several stations and markets
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Elegance Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con was very loud

    It was clean, good sized room. Art work was cool and little free snacks in the lobby

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the family room for 6 pax was not accessible via the lift. .Making it hard for those with big luggage and elderly.

    Big spacious room. Near by to food and walking distance to the Mrt interchange.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Spacious room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A smell that lingers near the kitchen.

    Spacious private (only room on that level) room for a large family.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Will not return. The lift is small, breakfast is non existent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet smells funny. Everything looks worn out. The deco has not been changed/renovated since my last visit in 2015.

    Nice staff. Would like to commend Sam for his recommendations on where to eat local food nearby

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was easy to find and close to mtr

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly staff - always willing to help. They all spoke good English which was a bonus. Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    7.0
    Careful consideration if book family room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the family room, it was on the top floor but the lift did not go to top floor. We had to carry our luggages up and down the stairs as the lift reaches one level down. No city view as balcony was blocked by hotel name sign. The family room had only one bathroom, which is slightly inconvenient as we had 5 people.

    Location is around 10min walk from Central Park Station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful hotel, warm staff and perfect, as long as there aren’t renovations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The renovations were horrible. It left a foul smell, participles in the air and noise throughout the day and it triggered my asthma several times during my stay.

    Design was lots of fun and use of space creative and practical. Themed floors were fun to explore and the bed, pillows and blankets were very comfortable. Air conditioner was very powerful and bathrooms were clean. Very central to food and activities in a nice neighborhood. Staff were friendly, helpful and spoke English.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    8.0
    some floors is under renovation till June 2023. short stay for us, so is fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room is huge and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Elegance Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was a strange unpleasant smell of humidity in the room. it was though pretty clear room

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    its location is in between two merto stops which is a bit of hassle if travelling with big suitcases. Other than that, all good.

    My room has a big window!!!!! And with the arty drawings.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant stay with helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The minor things are the noise of the air-cons that we have to turn off during the nights and a couple of receptionists cannot speak English. Nonetheless, they are always very eager to help.

    No breakfast but hotel provided free snacks, candies and instant noodles with good quality. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is clean and lively with decoration on the ceiling. The hotel is easy to reach to with either the red or orange line.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Elegance Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My colleague and I originally stay for 1 night. We intend to extend for another night due to unfinished business. We came to a surprised that the price tripled from what we have paid for 1 night if we intend to extend for another night. The reason being was the hotel was on high demand and there was few events happening in Kaohsiung on the date that we intend to extend our stay. From TWD 1900 per night, it sky-rocketed to TWD 8000 per night and this is absolutely absurd and utter nonsense.

    Location is pretty near to central Kaohsiung

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, massive room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms smells musty.

    Location is good. Many places to eat and also convenience stores nearby

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    Ok, but could be better if cleaned properly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Elegance Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some Wood decorations full of dust. I personally believe that minimum once a week a deep clean is necessary of the entire room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Really enjoyed our stay with friendly staff, confortable bedding with a clean and tidy room. Fresh towels each day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In practical lounge in the room

    Comfortable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff, and clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    perfect experience with valuable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Perfect location, 5 mins walking from Meilidao station, with 2 night markets around. Room is big enough for 4 ppl. Quite new and clean. Reception stuff are kind and know neighborhoods well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Great value for money, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was spotless! The bed was big and comfortable, the bathroom and water pressure in the shower were great. But best of all was the staff. They helped us with directions for public transport, coins for laundry and were very flexible when we had to arrange an early check-out due to our own mis-planning. Thank you Nancy and staff! We had a great stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    4.0
    5/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room - No Window
    • Stayed 1 night

    very noisy environment, cleaning staffs were loud in the morning. Before check-out time they were super noisy and woke me up :(

    The location is good, closed to subway station, and convenience stores

    Stayed in December 2022

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