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Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard

3.0 star property
Travelers find a helpful home base in Kaohsiung City Centre, where the front desk stands ready 24/7 and vibrant night markets beckon just steps away

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Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard is in Kaohsiung City Centre, near Liuhe Night Market. The 24-hour staff assists with express check-in, luggage storage, and tours. In-room WiFi helps visitors plan their next adventure.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Soho Double Room (no window) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Soho Double Room (no window)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elegant Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elegant Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaohsiung, Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard is in the business district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Love River, while Pier-2 Art Center and E-DA Themepark are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kaohsiung Arena or TESL Kaohsiung eSports Arena. Visit our Kaohsiung travel guide
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328, Minsheng 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City, 800

What's nearby

  • Central Park
    Central Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dome of Light
    Dome of Light
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Liuhe Night Market
    Liuhe Night Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Love River
    Love River
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hanshin Department Store
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Formosa Boulevard Station
    8 min walk
  • Kaohsiung Station
    20 min walk
  • Kaohsiung Intl. Airport (KHH)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • étage 15
    4 min walk
  • 小綠比利時啤酒館 Little Green
    1 min walk
  • 吳家𩵚魠魚羹
    4 min walk
  • 忠孝澎湖海鮮
    2 min walk
  • 博義師燒肉飯
    4 min walk

About this property

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard

Hotel near Central Park
Located close to Liuhe Night Market, Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TWD 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TWD 300 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Property Registration Number 399-1

Property is also known as

Papa Whale Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Hotel
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Kaohsiung
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Hotel Kaohsiung

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for TWD 300 (subject to availability).

Where is Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard located?

Located in Kaohsiung City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Liuhe Night Market. Yuansu Yujhu Shopping Area and Dome of Light are also within 10 minutes. Formosa Boulevard Station is 8 minutes by foot and Sinyi Elementary School Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location in the old part of the city. Nicely renovated rooms with great beds up to western standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wah Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are very nice and helpful! They have a comfort area in basement with complimentary snacks and drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SERENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good snacks in B1.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s rare to find an ocean view hotel for a reasonable price, but this hotel has it! We stayed on the top floor with the balcony overlooking the ocean and it was amazing. A beautiful view to wake up to. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a lovely, clean, and modern room. It is on a short walking distance (10-15m) from both Central Park and Formosa Boulevard, as well as the Liuhe night market, and the area feels safe at night. The only thing I had a bit of trouble with was the very bright airconditioning display at night, but I put a small bit of cardboard in front of it with washi tape in the end and that did the trick. I have no doubt the staff would have been able to help, as they were very kind. They also helped me operate the laundry machines at the laundry room on the 9th floor. Slept like a log in this hotel, can 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ng

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

Papa Whale

We got a family room so it was spacious with 2 queen sized beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and there was a very nice lounge in the basement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was super!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bed and parking included!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Liuhe night market and to the Metro
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

The hotel is very dated, the room I stayed is very clean with very limited furniture. The bathroom is small but they provide all the necessary items and will replace towels every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kaohsiung is a bit boring tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Interesting place

Stayed as a couple. Interior design is special. The room starts to look a bit worn out. Good space for luggages. Loved the free snacks/cup noodles by the reception/elevator. It gives you the opportunity to try some snacks you do not usually buy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

clean, spacious, safe

location wise, it walkable to both formosa boulevard station & central park station. room is spacious n clean overall, comfortable stay. I liked that it quiet plc. I noted the coffee table n desk showed sign of wear and tear, theres even burnt mark n stained on coffee table. I guess thats the drawback of using white furnitures. most hotels I stayed have got a safe, however, there isn’t one in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

YUMIKO

スタッフが親切でした。部屋もキレイに掃除されていて良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chung Chih

Liked: Staff & service
大廳很新，502房床邊沙發應該遭受了許多蹂躪。 房間跟走道有很濃的味道
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Larmende maskine på øverste etage der lavede lavfrekvent støj. Det var svært at se bort fra og blev nødt til at sove med ørepropper. Bortset fra det var hotellet super.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフがとても親切で非常に快適な滞在でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sung Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
네. 근처에 편의점 식당등 편의시설 있습니다. 직원분들은 친절하셨고, 에어컨 및 시설들은 괜찮았습니다. 웰컴 드링크와 와인은 좋은점이었습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HO KIU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
設備新穎，乾淨，交通方便，如果房間內有 USB/TYPE C 充電插就好
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KWAN YEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
十分滿意
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025