Discover Retro Tai-Pan, nestled in the heart of Tainan City Centre. This guesthouse offers a cooked-to-order breakfast, luggage storage for your convenience, and helpful staff who have made a lasting impression on previous guests.
West Central District Zunwang Rd 116, Tainan, Tainan City, 700
What's nearby
Zhengxing Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hainlu Art Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Guohua Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Shennong Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Tainan City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Tainan (TNN) - 17 min drive
Kaohsiung (KHH-Kaohsiung Intl.) - 56 min drive
Tainan Daqiao Station - 18 min drive
Tainan Bao'an Station - 19 min drive
Tainan Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
感性魯味 - 1 min walk
赤崁棺材板 - 3 min walk
炸雞洋行-海安店 - 2 min walk
台灣鮮魚湯 - 2 min walk
阿川古早味粉圓冰 - 3 min walk
About this property
the Retro Tai-Pan
The Retro Tai-Pan puts you a short five-minute drive from Tainan Flowers Night Market and National Cheng Kung University. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of CHIMEI Museum. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
29 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Off-site parking within 328 ft (TWD 300 per day); discounts available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TWD 240 for adults and TWD 240 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TWD 900.0 per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs TWD 300 per day (328 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property only accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
the Retro Tai Pan
the Retro Tai-Pan Tainan
the Retro Tai-Pan Guesthouse
the Retro Tai-Pan Guesthouse Tainan
Frequently asked questions
Does the Retro Tai-Pan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, the Retro Tai-Pan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at the Retro Tai-Pan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at the Retro Tai-Pan?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at the Retro Tai-Pan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What's the area around the Retro Tai-Pan like?
The Retro Tai-Pan is in Tainan City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Guohua Street and 4 minutes' walk from Hainlu Art Street.
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Reviews
the Retro Tai-Pan Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast exceeded expectations with excellent options and delicious food. (17 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Great location. Very good breakfast options. Staff is friendly. Solid stay overall.
Lukas
Lukas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2025
Good, central location. Nice rooms, and breakfast was very good!
Antonio
Antonio, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
One of the best hotel experiences. The location is amazing, rooms are clean, large and comfortable. The breakfast is fantastic and the staff helpful and kind. Highly recommend.
Sara
Sara, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Clean and well organized room, great room'a decor. Staffs were friendly and attentive
Do
Do, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
29 Dec 2025
The room smelled funny, breakfast was good
TOBY
TOBY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2025
Great value hotel. The retro theme and decor make it stand out, staff are terrific too, very professional, helpful and friendly. Good location for restaurants nearby plus the hotel provides a substantial breakfast.
Bronwyn
Bronwyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
The hotel location is very good. It is near the main market area and there are a lot of restaurants next to the hotel.
The breakfast is delicious
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2025
Excellent property, food and location. Walls are thin otherwise it’s a 5 star.
Danny
Danny, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2025
Loved this immaculate hotel which is in a remodeled commercial building. Nice staff, several breakfast options, great location for walking to Shennong Street, Hayashu Department Store, Garden St. Night Market, and more. I would only have wished for better coffee; a Nespresso machine would have made our stay perfection.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Hotel is clean, charming, and centrally located. Staff are friendly and helpful! Breakfasts were excellent. Would very happily stay again.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
cool design for the hotel and rooms. very spacious room with the tatami style beds.
good options for the breakfast.
Close to a bus stop - can get one bus from main station to hotel, also bus stop for bus to take you to the anping district.
Davina
Davina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2025
Excellent hotel - rooms are clean and modern, breakfast was delicious and staff was helpful. Since there was no iron in my room, they lent me a steamer. Location in Central West District is good for walkability to Shennong Street and Wusheng Night Market - 15 min walk and bus ride to the train station though
Ian M
Ian M, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
The staff make it perfect
meiling
meiling, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2024
Room size, cleanliness, and the staff services are excellent. This hotel is highly recommended. The hotel breakfast also exceeds our expectation.
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Hotel was within walking distance to a number of city attractions. We enjoyed the breakfast (5 options) which was included in the cost. Room was clean and spacious. Good service by the hotel staff.
Chin Ling
Chin Ling, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2024
Nice retro. Excellent and friendly staff
Tin
Tin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2024
Great value for the money. Extremely nice and modern spacios rooms. Bathroom was excellent. Location 5/5. Good breakfast.
Juuso
Juuso, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
A nice choice
As the name suggest a modern Retro ambiance. Very stylish. Good location and friendly staff.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2025
Service and room was excellent! We had originally booked 3 nights in a room with tatami mats, but after our arrival, we realized it was not for us and we had made a mistake. We asked the hotel staff if we could switch to a room with a bed for the remainder of the stay and they were so generous to accommodate the request.
Breakfast each morning was excellent and this is the perfect location to explore the West Central District by foot. Great food and drink options all in walking distance. Highly recommended!
Ryo
Ryo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Very creative and uniquely constructed facility.Very helpful staff. Easy walkable neighborhood for eateries and exploring. Excellent rate considering great breakfast is included. Excellent Uber service to attractions. Uber to HSR terminal takes 30’ and fare is NT $550-600
William
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Cleanliness is top notched. Room is big. Some basic necessities could be requested during the stay. Concierge speaks good English and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
There are many eateries around the hotel and some tourist spots are within walking distance.
1 night stay on a Sunday night cost about USD50 and it comes with free breakfast for 2 pax.
Ling
Ling, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Dec 2024
Good location and room in good size, yet the wall is very thin where you can hear people talking on the street and the snoring sound of your neighbor. Also there is only one lift in the building to be shared among the hotel guests and housekeeping.
YVONNE KA ON
YVONNE KA ON, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
A comfortable stay in the heart of Tainan City
It’s like falling in love at the first sight. Since looking at Retro Taipan’s pictures on Google review, I know this is the one. It has a unique appeal with its combination of Japanese vintage and industrial design. Moreover, the location is surrounded by many attractions and delicious foods within walking distance.
Above all, its top-notch mention is COMFORT! Spacious room, just-the-right-hardness of mattress dressed in a crisp linen, spotless bathroom with Japanese toilet & aromatic scented of shampoo and bath gel….free-refills of drinking water, delish breakfast & Mandeiling coffee..I can’t ask for more.
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2026
The location is very good, close to the market and all kinds of food options. The room and the bathroom are big and comfortable, the only complaint is the air conditioner is too loud.