Kenting 157 Boutique Hotel

Rooms and decor

The Standard room goes for NT$1,000 (about $31 a night), the cheapest rate in this whole article. Rooms are small and compact but done up with a cute boutique look that doesn't read like a generic budget room. The bed is comfortable, the room is clean, the linens are tidy, and the bathroom is basic but clean with working hot water and the usual essentials. For this price in the heart of the main strip, it's about as much value as you'll find — a place to drop your bag when you're out exploring all day.

Food and amenities

Because this is a small budget boutique, there's no pool, no spa and no big facilities, and breakfast is either a simple affair or something you go out and find. That's no real problem here, though: it's a 2-minute walk to the night market, where the street is packed with food — grilled seafood, fried snacks, sweets and drinks. Eating out in Kenting ends up cheaper and a lot more fun than eating in the hotel.

Location and getting there

Location is the strongest thing Kenting 157 has going for it. It sits right in the heart of Kenting Main Street, a 2-minute walk from the night market, and the moment you step out the door you're among restaurants and convenience stores. There are several scooter-rental shops nearby — reviewers suggest renting one and riding out to swim at Nanwan beach and to see Eluanbi Lighthouse. Coming from Kaohsiung, the Kenting Express bus drops you right on the main strip, which makes this an easy choice if you don't have a car.

Things to know before booking

The rooms are small and the facilities are basic — no pool, no spa. Sitting on the main strip means you'll catch some noise from the market and shops at night, so ask for an interior or higher-floor room. And it's not directly on a swimming beach — you'll walk or scooter over to the sand. Holidays book up fast, so reserve early for a budget room in a spot this central.

Our take

Kenting 157 Boutique Hotel is the best-value stay in this article, with a guest score of 8.3/10 — rooms from about $31 in a heart-of-Main-Street location you simply won't find at this budget anywhere else. If you're a backpacker or a couple traveling cheap, here to walk the market, swim, and get around Kenting all day, this is the answer.