Howard Lake Resort Shihmen Dam  

Perched on the edge of Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan, this lakefront resort sits beside Shihmen Dam and delivers family-friendly stays with mountain-and-water scenery. Sankengzi Old Street, Sankern Natural and Ecological Park and Longtan Sport Park are all close by, and the city center is about 21 km away.

Rooms come with private balconies to drink in the lake views, air conditioning and LCD/plasma TVs, plus simple comforts like slippers and daily housekeeping. The mood is elegant and quiet, with a unique semi-outdoor pool and seasonal wellness facilities that underline a relaxed, nature-first vibe. Note the resort has reduced single-use toiletry items as part of its environmental policy.

Standout facilities include a semi-outdoor/seasonal outdoor pool (cold-water, open in summer), a seasonal sauna and steam bath (sauna open in winter with age/gender rules), a fitness center and table-tennis area. Families get a kids' club, playground and playrooms. On-site services include room service, concierge, tour assistance, laundry and free parking—so you can wake up to lake-breeze mornings and head out with ease.

Free Wi‑Fi across the property and private check-in/check-out make short stays smooth, and English-speaking staff plus free parking help keep logistics easy for work travelers.

An on-site restaurant serves guests for convenient meals, and several local options are within walking distance, including Da Shi Men Live Fish Restaurant, Lantu Jia Cafe and Lanting Moon for quick excursions off-property.