Rainbow Wave Hostel: The Fun & Colorful Hostel In Hengchun, Taiwan

Review of Rainbow Wave | No.92, Zhongzheng Rd., Hengchun Township
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Adelheid Bethanny
Adelheid Bethanny 
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Located just in the center of Hengchun Township is the colorful Rainbow Wave Hostel. This hostel is the perfect option for travelers who want to explore southern Taiwan, especially the Kenting Region. The hostel has many vintage features but with a very bright and happy vibe. If you are a traveler who loves to explore beaches and nature and plan to visit southern Taiwan, then this hostel is a good recommendation for your stay!

Get to know Rainbow Wave Hostel

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Rainbow Wave Hostel is a surf hostel established back in 2013. The hostel is located on Zhongshan Road, one of the busiest roads in Hengchun surrounded by restaurants and old streets. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by vibrant colors and unique interior design. There is a long common room with a sitting area complete with tables and sockets; black and white photographs are hanged from the ceiling, giving a nice additional touch to the whole room. The hostel also functions as a bar and café; they offer coffee, latte and also cocktails and beers.

Rainbow Wave Hostel has pets, cats and dogs, that loves to interact with guests. This is good if you are in love with animals because aside from hanging out with other travelers, you can socialize with the pets too. However, you might want to reconsider if you are allergic to cats and dogs.

Services and amenities offered

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Rainbow Wave Hostel has various services and amenities including free Wi-Fi throughout the hostel, bicycle parking, bar and café, board games, etc. The hostel also offers complimentary breakfast consisting of tea and a delicious homemade sandwich; unfortunately the kitchen is not for public use since it is part of the café. There are washing machines available and an area to dry your clothes. If you would like to book adventures in Kenting, Rainbow Wave Hostel can give recommendations and even help you book activities, mainly surfing classes and scuba diving.

The bedrooms offered at Rainbow Wave Hostel are standard rooms usually offered in a hostel, including double rooms, family rooms and dorm rooms (female and mixed). The dorm rooms are equipped with a long curtain that covers the entire bed area to help guests maintain their privacy; this is a feature that many hostels have in Taiwan. Air-conditioning is available in the rooms, along with night lamps, sockets and private storage for your belongings.

How to get to and around Rainbow Wave Hostel

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One of the most recommended ways to get to Hengchun Township in general is by bus. Travelers usually take buses from Kaohsiung City, which is 2 hours away from Hengchun Township. From Xinzuoying Station in Kaohsiung, travelers can buy tickets for the Kenting Express Bus, which leaves by the hour; ticket prices to Hengchun Township are usually around 300 NTD (approximately 10 USD). Take the bus and get down at Hengchun Bus Transfer Station, then walk along Zhongshan Road for about 2 minutes until you reach Rainbow Wave Hostel.

Rainbow Wave Hostel’s location is indeed very convenient. There are numerous restaurants, drink stalls and convenience stores around the hostel. However, getting to destinations like Xiaowan, Nanwan, or Baisha Bay from Hengchun is rather difficult since it is quite far. The hostel would recommend you to rent a scooter but if you aren’t able to, don’t worry! There are shuttle buses that depart from the Hengchun Bus Transfer Station to these destinations, but keep in mind that the schedules are limited.

Come and stay at the Rainbow Wave Hostel!

The Rainbow Wave Hostel is a great hostel for a traveler who loves vibrant colors, beach vibes and animals. Its unique and colorful interior design, along with their comfortable beds and great services, will surely make your trip more memorable. Furthermore, the hostel’s convenient location helps travelers to explore the area better. So, what’s keeping you? Be sure to stay at the Rainbow Wave Hostel during your visit in southern Taiwan!

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