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A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park

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Lobby
Exterior
Property grounds
Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
A Touch of Zen offers a serene escape steeped in history. Relax in the lush garden, unwind on the terrace, or browse the library. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and bike rentals for exploring nearby attractions, all in a tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tatami Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Writers' Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin Bunk Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Living room

Entire Guest Wing

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Futons and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Villa | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Villa

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Large Twin Bed, 2 Twin Futons, 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
No. 14, Jianye New Residential Quarter, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, 813

What's nearby

  • Lotus Pond - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kaohsiung National Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kaohsiung Arena - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ruifeng Night Market - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Oil Refinery Elementary School Station - 3 min drive
  • Xin Zuoying Station - 4 min drive
  • Kaohsiung Intl. Airport (KHH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪北站羊肉 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪阿博深夜早餐店 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪麵麵粥道 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪美又堡早餐 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪第一家刀削麵 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House

Guesthouse near Lotus Pond
Located close to Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park and Kaohsiung Confucius Temple, A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and rice cookers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TWD 500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: TWD 500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts

Property is also known as

A Touch of Zen

Frequently asked questions

Is A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House located?

Located in Zuoying District, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park, Kaohsiung Confucius Temple, and Lotus Pond. Kaohsiung National Stadium and Kaohsiung Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). World Games Station is 25 minutes by foot and Xin Zuoying Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
整體經驗還不錯
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

teksong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very thoughtful, even gave me a tour around the neighborhood, which has a lot of historical value. The house was definitely a vibe, pretty cool. You could probably have a nice hangout with your friends there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une jolie maison

L'hôte ne parlait pas vraiment anglais mais était très sympathique et serviable. Il s'est efforcé d'assurer mon confort tout au long de mon séjour et m'a même emmené en voiture aux stations de train/métro. Il y a des places de parking et une station de vélos à louer juste à côté de la maison. Le logement est une maison assez ancienne en banlieue de la ville. La salle commune est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une jolie maison

L'hôte ne parlait pas vraiment anglais mais était très sympathique et serviable. Il s'est efforcé d'assurer mon confort tout au long de mon séjour et m'a même emmené en voiture aux stations de train/métro. Il y a des places de parking et une station de vélos à louer (YouBike) juste à côté de la maison. Le logement est une maison assez ancienne en banlieue de la ville. La salle commune est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay at Japanese House

Lovely stay at the guesthouse. Very homey and welcoming. Wendy was an excellent host who helped us with ordering taxi and recommendations to nearby restaurants. The tatami beds were amazing comfortable. Other guests were respectful and we had no problems sharing common spaces. It was a pleasure staying at the restored Japanese house. Love the quiet residential neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a quiet, peaceful place in a part of Kaohsiung that was easily accessible to transit where I could simply recuperate and get my bearings during my visit. The hosts helped me with all questions, shared about the history of the house and the surrounding area, and were always spot-on with recommendations about the intricacies of local transit, eats and museums - and places in the cities I would later visit.

8/10 Good

chia-ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ihssan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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