Amanda Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Amanda Hotel is a Moroccan-palace-themed hotel — every corner is built to be photographed, with free costume rental and free bikes thrown in.
Amanda Hotel is a Moroccan-palace-themed hotel — every corner is built to be photographed, with free costume rental and free bikes thrown in.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Amanda Hotel sits on Nanwan Rd in the Nanwan district, and the building makes you stop the moment you spot it — a striking white-and-blue Moroccan-palace design full of arched doorways, tiled patterns and Mediterranean photo corners. That look helps explain the 8.5/10 score from real guests. The Deluxe room runs about $83 a night, decorated to match the Moroccan theme with warm tones and details that fit the concept. The bed is comfortable, the room is clean, the toiletries cover the basics and the bathroom has nice touches. Sizing is fine rather than generous — the rooms lean into the theme more than into floor space — but for the price you get an atmosphere you won't find at an ordinary hotel, and nights are quiet enough to sleep well.
Food and amenities
The fun part here is the free themed-costume rental — guests borrow a few outfits and walk the property shooting photos, and reviewers say the results look like a real trip to Morocco. There's an indoor pool that works whether the sun is harsh or it's raining, plus free loaner bikes for riding around Nanwan. Breakfast is a simple but filling spread. Overall the amenities are well matched to the price.
Location and getting there
Amanda Hotel is in the Nanwan district near Nanwan Beach, an easygoing area with restaurants and cafes around. It isn't directly on a swimming beach, but you can take a free bike down to the sand. Kenting Main Street is farther out — about a 12-minute drive — so having a car or scooter makes getting around easiest. The bus from Kaohsiung has a stop in the Nanwan area.
Things to know before booking
This is a stay near the beach, not on it — plan to travel to Nanwan Beach to swim, though the free bikes make that simple. The rooms are built around the theme more than around space, so they're on the compact side. And on holidays the photo corners get busy, so expect to wait your turn at the popular spots. None of this is a dealbreaker for the right guest, but go in knowing the design, not the beachfront, is the point.
Our take
Amanda Hotel is one of the most fun and best-value themed stays in Kenting, with an 8.5/10 score — you get a design-led hotel, free costume rental and free bikes, all starting at about $83. If you're a couple or a group of friends who want good photos without paying a premium, this is the answer.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The Moroccan-palace architecture means you can take good photos almost anywhere on the property — white-and-blue walls, arched doorways and tiled patterns throughout.
- Free themed-costume rental lets guests shoot dress-up photos without bringing anything of their own; ask at the front desk.
- Free loaner bikes make it easy to ride around the Nanwan district and out toward the beach.
- The indoor pool works whatever the weather, so you can still swim when the sun is harsh or it rains.
- Rooms start at about $83 a night, which is strong value for a themed hotel of this style.
- It isn't directly on a swimming beach — you'll need to travel to Nanwan Beach, though the free bikes help.
- Rooms are built around the theme more than around floor space, so they run on the compact side.
- On holidays the photo corners draw crowds, and you may have to wait your turn at the popular spots.
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Insider Tips
- Shoot the arched-doorway corners in the morning — the light is soft and the crowds are still thin.
- Borrow a themed costume free at the front desk, and try a few outfits to come away with a range of shots.
- Take a free loaner bike to ride around Nanwan and out to the beach.
- Use the indoor pool in the afternoon, when the sun outside is at its harshest.