The Westin Yilan Resort

“Great potential, but a few fixes would make it perfect”

I recently stayed in a premium suite at this Yilan resort, and overall, it was a pleasant experience with some standout perks. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor hot spring was wonderfully relaxing which was was the highlight of the trip. What truly sets this place ap… Mais

I recently stayed in a premium suite at this Yilan resort, and overall, it was a pleasant experience with some standout perks. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor hot spring was wonderfully relaxing which was was the highlight of the trip. What truly sets this place apart is the complimentary light supper. It is not just a token gesture but the food was amazing and much appreciated after a day of exploring. The free shuttle from Yilan train station was also seamless and convenient. That said, there are a few areas that need attention. The happy hour snacks were disappointing. Only chips were offered. Also, my premium suite was noticeably dark. Extra lighting would make a big difference. The core experience; friendly service, hot spring, and that incredible supper is already very strong.

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“Good and Well Managed”

Well manage hotel with ample sized rooms. The spring baths in and outside the rooms (if u get an upgrade) are a very nice touch. Room size was ample and the beds comfortable. As to be expected, hotel was very clean. Food choices were good though breakfast could be better as choices more limited a… Mais

Well manage hotel with ample sized rooms. The spring baths in and outside the rooms (if u get an upgrade) are a very nice touch. Room size was ample and the beds comfortable. As to be expected, hotel was very clean. Food choices were good though breakfast could be better as choices more limited and not very upscale. Sushi restaurant fine and well priced. The hotel had a kids zone that was well sized, the option to rent remote controls cars the kids could drive was a win. Ping pong tables, services/classes for kids and a gym. Overall a good stay + property. Well located for hiking or kid friendly activities (zoos/farms,) and the night markets. All around 15-25 minutes.

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“Screaming kids and traffic jam”

The hotel was very pretty and I liked the in room onsen. The downstairs public onsen was also clean and the outdoor one was tranquil & nice. Being in Yilan the room was big. And the minibar was free. The front desk lady did a good job introducing the hotel. We got there by 5:30 and missed most of… Mais

The hotel was very pretty and I liked the in room onsen. The downstairs public onsen was also clean and the outdoor one was tranquil & nice. Being in Yilan the room was big. And the minibar was free. The front desk lady did a good job introducing the hotel. We got there by 5:30 and missed most of the activities. A nice surprise was the live band at the lounge. The female singer was phenomenal. However ... We stayed on a Saturday and there were many many many screaming kids. From what I observed, the parents didn't try to control their kids. At the lounge when the live band was performing, the kids played with the glass doors. While screaming louder than the singer. It got dangerous - not to mention annoying. For dinner, we tried unsuccessfully to enter the Japanese restaurant. They told us it would be a 1.5 hour wait and we were discouraged to wait. We took a look at the chaos at the dinner buffet and the only choice left was the coffee lounge. Where the food was not bad. The breakfast food was average. We stuck with soy milk and congee because they were hotter. Combined with screaming & running kids, breakfast experience was not excellent. Value-wise, at USD 370 it wasn't very good. To be fair, most of our frowns were brought on by other guests.

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“Nice resort hotel with fantastic service”

Very nice resort hotel (far) outside of Yilan City. Stayed here for 2 nights back in September and the first thing that stood out was the fantastic service. Everyone was extremely kind, courteous, professional, and helpful (big shoutout to “Uncle California”). So definitely 6 stars for the servic… Mais

Very nice resort hotel (far) outside of Yilan City. Stayed here for 2 nights back in September and the first thing that stood out was the fantastic service. Everyone was extremely kind, courteous, professional, and helpful (big shoutout to “Uncle California”). So definitely 6 stars for the service. Our room was nice too. Very spacious with a patio and onsen on the patio. But you can tell that the rooms are probably ready for a first update soon. The latter would also apply to the pool and amenity area - not bad, just need some tender, love, and care. The rest of the resort is great with beautifully designed and very well maintained landscaping. The only thing that was truly bad was the breakfast. Relatively small selection, tiny western selection and both Asian and Western selection simply not tasty. The location of the hotel is interesting, 15-20min drive from Yilan City and Luodong Township, so quite remote - which I loved and was a reason we picked this hotel. Just keep in mind you’ll need a car to get around. Would recommend this hotel to anyone who would like to get away and spend a few days in a resort with fantastic service, in a remote area and doesn’t mind that parts of the hotel need to be updated sooner than later.

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