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eau, the only resort in Kenting to sit right on the beach. Room interiors could have come
from anywhere, but the dazzling views of the sea and mountains are pure Kenting.
SAIL ROCK
Hainan Island Resort B&B
B&B $$$
(Hǎinándǎo Jīngpǐn Lǚdiàn; 885 1689; 668 Sail St, 668; d from NT$2400; )
This three-
storey B&B boasts rooms with middle-class levels of comfort and design, and large bal-
conies from which to enjoy coastal views. It's to your left just 50m past the 7-Eleven as
you enter the Sail Rock area.
JIALESHUI
Winson House
GUESTHOUSE $
$
( 880 1053;
www.tbay.com.tw
;
244 Chashan Rd, 244; dm/d NT$700/2500)
Run by the well-
known local surfer Winson, this guesthouse finally had a facelift and provides reasonably
comfortable rooms and beds. Surfing lessons are available, as are surf tours and equip-
ment hire. The surfing beach, considered the best in the Kenting area, is just down the
hill from the house, 100m before the toll booth into Jialeshui.
Hotel de Plus
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 880 2277;
www.hoteldeplus.com
; 36 Xinghai Rd, 36; d from NT$3000; )
You won't miss
this photogenic hotel on your way to Jialeshui. Behind the whitewashed facade there are
12 rooms, each individually decorated in a bright, minimalist style, and they come
equipped with high-quality designer furniture and ocean views to boot. The 1st-floor cafe
serves good grub and cocktails.
SHADAO
You can pitch a tent at one of the privately run
campgrounds
(per person NT$150) fa-
cing the beach of Shadao. All provide bathroom facilities.
HENGCHUN
Surf Shack
HOSTEL $
( 0958-856 645;
www.taiwansurfshack.com
;
224 Hengnan Rd, Hengchun, 224; s/d without bath-
room NT$400/800; )
Run by a Canadian and his local wife, this hostel-cum-restaurant
pulls in a young, fun crowd from all over the world. The owners are a fount of know-
