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

2.5 star property

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bar area with stools.
Classic Villa
A person sitting on a chair in a room with a tiled floor, a window with wooden frames, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
A room with a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of the outside.
A room with a bed, a chair, and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

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No. 14, Jianye New Residential Quarter, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, 813
  • Place, Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lotus Pond
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaohsiung National Stadium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kaohsiung (KHH-Kaohsiung Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Tatami Room

Individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tatami Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Writers' Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, single-bed room with a bunk bed on the right. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light switch, and a wooden floor.

Cabin Bunk Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy seating area with a table and chairs, a bookshelf with books, a wall-mounted light, and a window with stained glass.

Entire Guest Wing

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Single Futons and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Villa

Classic Villa

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Large Single Bed, 2 Single Futons, 4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kaohsiung

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House places you steps from Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park and within a 20-minute stroll of Kaohsiung Confucius Temple. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Zuoying District guest house include Lotus Pond and Kaohsiung National Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lotus Pond - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kaohsiung Confucius Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kaohsiung National Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dragon Tiger Tower - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪美又堡早餐 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪北站羊肉 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪左營老牌豆漿店 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪禾屋·餐館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪香園牛肉麵館 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

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

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House also features laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kaohsiung guest house.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers. This Kaohsiung guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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) (for a fee)
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: TWD 500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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

What is the cancellation policy at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

As of 30 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House on 12 July 2026 start from AU$79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Yep, A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

The closest beach to A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House is Sizihwan Beach (8.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

No, A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yingfaisimon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Nicely decorated historic house with its charm. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. Perfect stay away from the busy city. The owner is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
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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
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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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

盈君

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
民宿老闆很熱情，仔細介紹四周眷村環境，公共空間很大。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jung-ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
老闆很親切 而且對附近環境很熟
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

YUCHENG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

chia-ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ihssan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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