Hu Yue Lakeview Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Hu Yue Lakeview puts you right at Ita Thao pier where every room faces the lake, so there is no risk of picking the wrong one — score 9.1.
Hu Yue Lakeview puts you right at Ita Thao pier where every room faces the lake, so there is no risk of picking the wrong one — score 9.1.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms at Hu Yue Lakeview start at around 30 sqm, which runs larger than you would expect at this tier, and they come with a 42-inch flat TV and good bedding. The ensuite keeps the soaking tub and the shower in separate zones, a Japanese-style touch that suits anyone who wants a long soak after a full day of walking. The headline that real guests bring up most is simple: every room faces the lake, so there is no risk of picking the wrong one. Family rooms sleep four with two large double beds. Guest scores land around 9.2, unusually high for a 3-star.
Food and amenities
There is a buffet restaurant on site serving breakfast and dinner, plus a 24-hour front desk, and the staff can field route questions in English. Free private parking makes the place an easy base if you rented a car in Taipei and drove in. For everything else, the Ita Thao food strip is right outside the door.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits right at Ita Thao pier on the quieter side of Sun Moon Lake. Take the 15-minute ferry over from Shuishe and you walk straight in. From the door it is a 5 to 8 minute walk to the Ita Thao night market, the smoked sausage stalls, the president-fish restaurant, and the Sun Moon Lake cable car station — so you can ride up for the view or graze the market in the evening without moving the car.
Things to know before booking
It is on the Ita Thao side, so you do need a short 15-minute ferry hop from Shuishe to get here — though that crossing is part of the Sun Moon Lake trip anyway. This is a small property with a limited number of rooms, and it books out fast in high season, so reserve well ahead, especially over long weekends.
Our take
Hu Yue Lakeview is the best balance on the Ita Thao side between price, location, and room quality. You get a lake view in every room from about $86 a night, plus an easy walk to the cable car and the night market. We rank it #6 for couples and families who want the view without paying luxury rates.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A lakefront stay on the Ita Thao side that sits right at the pier, so you step off the ferry and walk straight in.
- Every room looks out over Sun Moon Lake — you do not have to gamble on which room you book to get the view.
- Rooms run spacious for the price, with a 42-inch flat TV, quality bedding, and an ensuite that keeps the soaking tub and the shower in separate zones, Japanese-style.
- Easy walk to the Ita Thao night market, the restaurants, and the Sun Moon Lake cable car station — all 5 to 8 minutes away.
- Free private parking, a buffet restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk, with staff who can answer route questions in English.
- It is on the Ita Thao side, so you need a short 15-minute ferry hop from Shuishe to reach it — though that crossing is part of the trip anyway.
- This is a small property with a limited number of rooms, so availability tightens fast.
- Rooms book out quickly in high season, so reserve well ahead.
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Insider Tips
- Do not stress over room choice here — every room has a lake view, so book whatever fits your group.
- Walk over to the Ita Thao night market in the evening for the food stalls, including the smoked sausage shop and the president-fish restaurant.
- There is free parking, which makes this a smart base if you rented a car from Taipei and drove in.