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the Retro Tai-Pan

3.0 star property
Attentive staff guides visitors through the city's charm at this centrally located guesthouse where local knowledge makes all the difference

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Retro Tai-Pan, in Tainan City Centre, offers more than just a place to sleep. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts, convenient luggage storage, and helpful staff whose guidance leaves lasting impressions on guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 209
SAR 242 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for TWD 900.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately TWD 240 for adults and TWD 240 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: TWD 300 per day(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TWD 900.0 per day

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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Retro Tai-Pan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at the Retro Tai-Pan?

As of 20 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at the Retro Tai-Pan on 25 Jumada I 2026 start from SAR 209, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at the Retro Tai-Pan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at the Retro Tai-Pan?

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

Where is the Retro Tai-Pan located?

Located in Tainan City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Guohua Street, Hainlu Art Street, and The Spring Hele Plaza. Anping Canal and Zhengxing Street are also within 5 minutes. Tainan Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, central location. Nice rooms, and breakfast was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel experiences. The location is amazing, rooms are clean, large and comfortable. The breakfast is fantastic and the staff helpful and kind. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, spacious, modern and is decorated in a Japanese style. It‘s within walking distance to a lot of must see spots in Tainan. Breakfast was decent, you have couple of option to choose from. Hotel crew is very friendly, and ready to help, they ordered a taxi for us on a last day 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Do

Clean and well organized room, great room'a decor. Staffs were friendly and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

TOBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room smelled funny, breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value hotel. The retro theme and decor make it stand out, staff are terrific too, very professional, helpful and friendly. Good location for restaurants nearby plus the hotel provides a substantial breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is very good. It is near the main market area and there are a lot of restaurants next to the hotel. The breakfast is delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, food and location. Walls are thin otherwise it’s a 5 star.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this immaculate hotel which is in a remodeled commercial building. Nice staff, several breakfast options, great location for walking to Shennong Street, Hayashu Department Store, Garden St. Night Market, and more. I would only have wished for better coffee; a Nespresso machine would have made our stay perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, charming, and centrally located. Staff are friendly and helpful! Breakfasts were excellent. Would very happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cool design for the hotel and rooms. very spacious room with the tatami style beds. good options for the breakfast. Close to a bus stop - can get one bus from main station to hotel, also bus stop for bus to take you to the anping district.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - rooms are clean and modern, breakfast was delicious and staff was helpful. Since there was no iron in my room, they lent me a steamer. Location in Central West District is good for walkability to Shennong Street and Wusheng Night Market - 15 min walk and bus ride to the train station though
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

meiling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff make it perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size, cleanliness, and the staff services are excellent. This hotel is highly recommended. The hotel breakfast also exceeds our expectation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chin Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was within walking distance to a number of city attractions. We enjoyed the breakfast (5 options) which was included in the cost. Room was clean and spacious. Good service by the hotel staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice retro. Excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juuso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the money. Extremely nice and modern spacios rooms. Bathroom was excellent. Location 5/5. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A nice choice

As the name suggest a modern Retro ambiance. Very stylish. Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service and room was excellent! We had originally booked 3 nights in a room with tatami mats, but after our arrival, we realized it was not for us and we had made a mistake. We asked the hotel staff if we could switch to a room with a bed for the remainder of the stay and they were so generous to accommodate the request. Breakfast each morning was excellent and this is the perfect location to explore the West Central District by foot. Great food and drink options all in walking distance. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very creative and uniquely constructed facility.Very helpful staff. Easy walkable neighborhood for eateries and exploring. Excellent rate considering great breakfast is included. Excellent Uber service to attractions. Uber to HSR terminal takes 30’ and fare is NT $550-600
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness is top notched. Room is big. Some basic necessities could be requested during the stay. Concierge speaks good English and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. There are many eateries around the hotel and some tourist spots are within walking distance. 1 night stay on a Sunday night cost about USD50 and it comes with free breakfast for 2 pax.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YVONNE KA ON

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location and room in good size, yet the wall is very thin where you can hear people talking on the street and the snoring sound of your neighbor. Also there is only one lift in the building to be shared among the hotel guests and housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

A comfortable stay in the heart of Tainan City

It’s like falling in love at the first sight. Since looking at Retro Taipan’s pictures on Google review, I know this is the one. It has a unique appeal with its combination of Japanese vintage and industrial design. Moreover, the location is surrounded by many attractions and delicious foods within walking distance. Above all, its top-notch mention is COMFORT! Spacious room, just-the-right-hardness of mattress dressed in a crisp linen, spotless bathroom with Japanese toilet & aromatic scented of shampoo and bath gel….free-refills of drinking water, delish breakfast & Mandeiling coffee..I can’t ask for more.
Well-designed bathroom
Spacious bedroom
Home-made breakfast set
Home-made breakfast set
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tao

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chun Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good breakfast and room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025