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the Retro Tai-Pan

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, near Tainan Flowers Night Market

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Tainan, the Retro Tai-Pan is in the city centre. Anping Harbor and Singda Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taijiang National Park and Black-Faced Spoonbill Reserve. The Spring Hele Plaza and Hainlu Art Street are also worth visiting.
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Map
West Central District Zunwang Rd 116, Tainan, Tainan City, 700

What's nearby

  • Guohua Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shennong Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tainan City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chihkan Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tainan Flowers Night Market - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Tainan Station - 8 min drive
  • Tainan (TNN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • 無名羊肉湯
  • ‪炸雞洋行 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪阿棠牛肉湯 - ‬1 min walk
  • 感性魯味
  • ‪Happytime黑皮太 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

the Retro Tai-Pan

Guest house near Tainan Flowers Night Market
Near National Cheng Kung University, the Retro Tai-Pan provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at the Retro Tai-Pan have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (TWD 300 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TWD 240 for adults and TWD 240 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately TWD 240 for adults and from 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
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts

Property is also known as

the Retro Tai Pan
the Retro Tai-Pan Tainan
the Retro Tai-Pan Guesthouse
the Retro Tai-Pan Guesthouse Tainan

Frequently asked questions

Is the Retro Tai-Pan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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.

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the Retro Tai-Pan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 205 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Chao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good futo bed. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

meiling

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relatively convenient location, friendly staff and cool design.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

LEE CHIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation. The only downside was the transport in that area. If you catch a cab, it should be fine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenjui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tin

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

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very convenient place, clean, good taste of interior, friendly staff. Morning, I got up the bel from temple in front of the hotel. Very special experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

FENGMAO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large bed and room. very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Excellent experience overall

The bedroom and the washroom were excellent—very clean and tidied. The air conditioner was frosty as should be and the shower heads were strong. The tatami mats were well taken care of too! The inclusive breakfast was delicious! I would definitely book again. I would like to recommend soundproofing the door more. I can hear other guests talking in the hallway and the doorbell of the room next door ringing.
Main sleeping area
Inclusive breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしい
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ロケーションも、ホテルも、スタッフもとても良いホテルだったので、昨年に続いて２回目の宿泊です。 台南駅からは若干距離ありますが、神農街や水仙宮市場、国華街なんかもほど近いです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025