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Hotel Papa Whale-Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard

Name: Hotel Papa Whale-Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard
Address: No. 328 Minsheng 1st Road, Kaohsiung, TW

★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended

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📍No. 328 Minsheng 1st Road · Kaohsiung ↗

📞+88675215116·Official site ↗

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageFax/photocopyingShared lounge/TV areaAll 31 facilities +

Review

Property information · Hotelbeds

Conveniently located in Kaohsiung, Hotel PaPa Whale Kaohsiung is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Hotel Papa Whale Kaohsiung is a 5-minute drive from the MRT Central Park Station and a 5-minute walk from the Xinjuejiang shopping area. It offers free parking on site and free WiFi access throughout the entire property. Hotel Papa Whale Kaohsiung is a 5-minute drive from Kaohsiung Railway Station and a 12-minute drive from Kaohsiung International Airport. It is a 10-minute walk from Liuohe Tourist Night Market. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a work desk, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guest scores & sentiment

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Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness8.6

Surroundings8.6

Service8.4

Facilities8.2

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DiningSights

HAILI

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

$$$

Having honed his skills in some famous kitchens in Taiwan, Chef Kang, a Taipei native, chose to start his first venture in Kaohsiung. With an open kitchen and counter seats, the earth-toned room exudes warmth and understated elegance. The single set menu that is served features local and Japanese produce astutely prepared in Japanese-French style. The menu changes every season but always includes one course inspired by Kaohsiung culture.

1.3km

Chun Lan Gua Bao

Small eats · Bib

Since 2000, this shop has been famous for its oversize steamed bun sandwiches packed with tasty fillings. The must-try is definitely the assorted gua bao stuffed with crisp pickled cabbage, half-fatty soy-braised pork, ground peanut sugar, and the secret red chilli sauce, all working miraculously together. There is even a plant-based version for vegan customers. Healthy drinks such as Job's Tears milk or almond soy milk are also on hand to quench your thirst.

325m

Mi Yuan Tzu Steamed Glutinous Rice

Small eats · Bib

After selling sticky rice in a market for 10-plus years, the owner couple opened this shop in 2021. Tables are set on a plant-adorned porch with tiled floor and walls; the cartoon duck and handwritten logo create a strong visual identity. The signature boneless duck sticky rice entices with its sesame oil and ginger aromas, while taro pork rib soup boasts starchy tuber infused with meaty flavours. Honey black tea from Taitung makes the perfect pairing.

626m

Cianjin Braised Pork Rice

Small eats · Bib

This third-generation family business dates back to 1959 and its signature braised pork rice has been the favourite breakfast for generations of Kaohsiungese. Only the back cut is used, with pork skin and a layer of fat that give the dish a complex depth. Feel free to order shredded pork, dried fish floss, marinated tofu, or even a soft-boiled duck egg to go with the rice. It’s always busy and may close early when all food has sold out.

934m

NIU LAO DA (Zihciang 2nd Road)

Taiwanese · Bib

Beef Chief rose from humble beginnings in 1996 as a street stall selling beef soup. Now it serves shabu-shabu hotpot using freshly slaughtered beef shipped from Tainan daily. The amber soup base is made with beef bones, veggies and fruits, boasting subtle sweetness. Apart from being served in hotpot, beef cuts and offal are available as stir-fries – try stir-fried beef tendon. Excellent value and friendly service also explain its popularity.

1.0km

the FRONT HOUSE

Innovative · ★ Michelin

$$$

Warm wooden hues, soothing curves and rich textures set the scene. The chef-owner has been in fine dining for over 20 years and his set menu marries his travel experiences with his Taiwanese heritage. Local flavours like dried cauliflower, black garlic and dried radish are cleverly woven into his recipes. In winter, line-caught fish from his home county Penghu are a nod to his childhood. Some wines can be ordered by the half glass.

2.2km

Thai Yuan

Thai · Bib

Previously known as Pad Thai, this simple shop has generated a lot of buzz on social media since it opened in 2020. In the 2nd floor dining room, diners adore the exotic street vibe and the photogenic blue wall. Despite the name change, the mildly spicy and tangy fried noodle dish is still the must-try, which is truly perfect when paired with som tum, green papaya salad. The Thai coffee is also worth trying. Check its social media page for days off.

1.1km

Chao Ming

Taiwanese · Bib

Now helmed by the second generation of the family, this well-known landmark of Taiwanese home-style cooking has been in business for over 60 years. Masterful control of heat and a dexterous use of sauces depict the food, most of which comes in three portion sizes. Hallmark dishes include stir-fried pork belly with garlic sprouts and stir-fried clams with mung bean sprouts. Wild-caught marine fish, braised or pan-fried, is also popular.

1.2km

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Hotel Papa Whale-Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Deluxe Family Suite

Deluxe Family Room

Double Room - No Window

Deluxe Double Room

Elegance Double Room

Facilities · 31

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