Shui Sha Lian Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Shui Sha Lian gives you lake views almost as good as the #1 pick for a far lighter price — the best value on the list, scoring 8.8.
Shui Sha Lian gives you lake views almost as good as the #1 pick for a far lighter price — the best value on the list, scoring 8.8.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms at Shui Sha Lian run from about 25 sqm for a double up to 40 sqm for a family room, holding 1-4 people. Open the window in a Lake View room and the whole lake is right there — ferries crossing, green hills wrapping around the water. The bathrooms are clean, and the trade against the pricier picks is clear: a simple lobby instead of a grand one, and no big soaking tub. For a family that does not need a suite, that is a swap worth making.
Food and amenities
Every room comes with free Wi-Fi, and breakfast is a buffet that pours the local Sun Moon Lake Assam black tea — the same Assam grown right around this lake. It is a straightforward, comfortable setup rather than a resort spread, which fits the price.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on Zhongshan Road on the Shuishe side. It is a 3-5 minute walk to Shuishe Pier and only a few steps from the Taipei-Sun Moon Lake bus drop-off, so after the 3-hour ride from Taipei you are not dragging bags through transfer after transfer. Within walking distance you will find a convenience store, an egg-tea shop, and bike rentals for the lakeside cycling route that CNN rates among the most beautiful in the world.
Things to know before booking
This is a notch less luxurious than the #1 hotel — expect a simple lobby and no big tub. The Shuishe side also gets fairly crowded in high season, and rooms fill up fast over long weekends, so book ahead. Real guest scores land around 8.5.
Our take
Shui Sha Lian is best for families and groups who want a top-tier lake view without paying a top-tier price. It is a good base for catching a ferry to Ita Thao, visiting Wenwu Temple, or riding the CNN-rated route the next morning. We rank it #2 because it is the best-value pick in the good-view group.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star hotel with lake views almost as good as the #1 pick on this list.
- Over a hundred dollars cheaper than the luxury options, starting around $100 a night.
- Sits near both the bus stop and Shuishe Pier, so you are not hauling bags through multiple transfers.
- Open the window in a Lake View room and you get the whole lake, ferries crossing and green hills all around.
- Rooms hold 1-4 people, which works for both families and groups of friends.
- A notch less luxurious than the #1 hotel — the lobby is simple and there is no big soaking tub.
- The Shuishe side gets fairly crowded during high season.
- Rooms fill up fast over long weekends, so book ahead.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a Lake View room — it is the best-value part of staying here.
- Use the location: it is close to both the pier and the bus stop for easy onward trips.
- Good for families — there are rooms that hold up to 4 people.