The Moment Hotel Hualien
by the TopOfHotel team
The Moment Hotel is a budget 4-star that scores 9.0 on the strength of spacious, modern rooms at a price that barely makes sense, making it the best-value base for Taroko.
The Moment Hotel is a budget 4-star that scores 9.0 on the strength of spacious, modern rooms at a price that barely makes sense, making it the best-value base for Taroko.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Moment Hotel Hualien sits on the edge of Hualien near Xincheng, in a quiet spot with its own free parking lot, which is handy if you're driving. Guests booked the Deluxe Double at around NT$1,400 (about $45), and at roughly 30 sqm it runs much larger than you'd expect for the price. The bed is big and comfortable, and there's a sofa and a desk, so there's space to sit and put your things down.
The room is done in a warm, modern tone and everything looks new. The bathroom is clean, with a separate shower, strong hot water and a full set of amenities. It's quiet at night, which means a solid sleep before a day on the trails.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is a small Taiwanese set or buffet, with eggs, vegetables, congee, bread and coffee. It's simple but fresh and clean, and enough to fill you up before you head out.
This is a small hotel of around 50 rooms, so the shared facilities are limited. There's no pool or gym. What it does well is the free parking, good Wi-Fi, and rooms that punch above their price.
Location and getting there
The hotel is on the edge of Hualien near Xincheng, about a 30 to 40-minute drive from the Taroko gorge entrance and roughly 8 to 10 minutes from Xincheng (Taroko Station).
A setting like this works best if you have a car. You can use it as a base for both Taroko to the north and Hualien city to the south. Guests drove into the city for dinner, where the night market gives you more to eat and an easier choice of food.
Things to know before booking
The biggest catch is the distance: it's a 30 to 40-minute drive to the park entrance, further out than the hotels right in Xincheng. It's also not by the train station, so a car is close to essential. And as a small place of around 50 rooms, the shared facilities are limited, with no pool or gym.
Our take
The Moment Hotel Hualien is the best-value pick in this article. It scores 9.0/10, and you get a spacious, modern 4-star room from around $45 with free parking thrown in. It suits travelers who've rented a car and want a good room on a tight budget, using it as one base for both Taroko and Hualien. If you're driving and value matters most, it's a smart choice.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Outstanding value, with a spacious, modern 4-star room from around $45 a night.
- A high 9.0 review score, earned on clean rooms, good design and good service.
- Rooms run larger than hotels at a similar price, so there's room to relax and spread out your bags.
- Free parking, which makes it ideal if you've rented a car.
- A quiet setting that works as a base for both Taroko to the north and Hualien city to the south.
- It's a 30 to 40-minute drive to the Taroko park entrance, further out than the hotels right in Xincheng.
- It's not near the train station, so a car is close to essential here.
- It's a small hotel of around 50 rooms, with limited shared facilities and no pool or gym.
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Insider Tips
- Renting a car makes this the best-value pick, since parking is free and you can drive out in both directions.
- Leave a little early if you're heading into the gorge, to allow for the 30 to 40-minute drive.
- Drive into Hualien city for dinner, where the night market and the restaurant choice are far better.
- Book one room category up, since it's much larger for only a small jump in price.