Papago International Resort  

On Taiwan’s East Coast in Chishang, this leafy Taitung resort sits on roughly 4.3 hectares of tropical grounds. It’s family-friendly and a short drive from local icons like the Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree, Jolin Tsai Tree, Brown Boulevard and the Chihshang Fault. Expect about an hour’s drive from Taitung Airport and easy access to town cafes and galleries.

Choose from 200+ rooms and villas set among coconut trees and pools. Rooms come with balconies or patios, minibars, refrigerators, LCD TVs, pillowtop beds and down comforters. Villas range in size and style (Victoria, Balinese, Mediterranean) and can include private dining areas, kitchens, lounges, spa pools and private pools. A white chapel at the resort center adds a romantic touch.

Soak in multiple outdoor pools and hot springs, or unwind at Anna Vivi SPA with massages, sauna and steam bath. There’s a health club, fitness center, arcade/game room, ping-pong and picnic and play areas for kids. Concierge, room service, free Wi‑Fi and free on-site parking keep stays easy. Wake up to swaying coconut trees and poolside café vibes.

Event spaces range from small meeting rooms to a multifunctional hall that can host large gatherings. The property offers a business center, conference facilities (multiple meeting rooms) and complimentary wired and wireless internet. Train-station pick-up and ample self-parking are available.

Two on-site restaurants serve local and exotic flavors, including Sun Flower Western-style dining. Grab snacks at the coffee shop or relax at the bar/lounge and poolside café. A daily buffet breakfast is offered (hours 7:00–10:00, for a fee).