Happiness Yes Inn Luodong — real slide in the room, most-reviewed inn in Luodong
Have you ever stayed somewhere where ‘the kids were screaming with excitement before check-in’? Happiness Yes Inn is that place. The 55 sqm Family Room has a proper green slide — not just a photo in the brochure. With 1,648 reviews on Booking.com (the most of any inn in Luodong) and a 500m walk to Luodong Night Market, this is the family pick of the district, from approx. NT$1,800/night.
Happiness Yes Inn (幸福YES青年旅館) sits on Section 3 of Zhongshan Road in Luodong, about 500 metres from Luodong Night Market (羅東夜市) — an easy 6-7 minute walk without needing a taxi after dinner. The property holds a valid Yilan County hotel licence number 宜蘭縣旅館0235號, giving guests full peace of mind on safety and legal compliance.
One guest recalls their 5-year-old daughter screaming with joy the moment she saw the slide in the room. She played until she was exhausted and fell asleep instantly. "Best family stay in Yilan!" they say.
What sets Happiness Yes Inn apart from every other hotel in Luodong is the ‘Amusement Park With Slide’ room — 55.7 sqm, sleeping up to 8 guests. Inside you will find a full-size green slide, a wooden cabin-style play structure, lime-green sofas and a sky-blue ceiling. Virtually every review from families mentions the same thing: ‘the kids loved it more than an actual theme park’. The slide is best suited to children aged roughly 3–8 who still have energy to burn.
Beyond the Slide Room, the inn offers a 43 sqm 8-person Family Room, Duplex Suites over two floors, and a Comfort Double for couples. All rooms include a balcony, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Several room types come with a small kitchenette featuring a microwave and rice cooker — a practical touch for families staying multiple nights.
From 1,648 Booking.com reviews — the highest count of any property in the Luodong area — guests consistently praise three things: walkable access to the night market, remarkably helpful owners and staff, and family rooms that are ‘far bigger than expected’ for the price. The honest flip side: some Budget Double rooms (10 sqm) receive criticism for being very small and for occasional noise bleed from adjacent rooms.
Pets are welcome — a genuine rarity among Luodong accommodation. Call ahead on 0956-563192 to confirm the latest policy and the right room type. Paid parking is available at NT$150 per day, and airport transfer services can be arranged. The Luodong Forestry Culture Park (羅東林業文化園區), with its heritage logging trains and ponds, is a free, child-friendly attraction just 10 minutes on foot.
Prices start from around NT$1,800/night for a standard double, rising to NT$3,500–5,000/night for the Family Slide Room depending on season and length of stay. Weekend and holiday rates are typically 30–50% above weekday prices. The Slide Room books out first — reserve at least 2-4 weeks ahead, especially in summer and during Golden Week.
Straight verdict: Happiness Yes Inn is the top choice in Luodong for families with children aged 3–8 and groups wanting large rooms at reasonable prices. If you are travelling as a couple or solo and prioritise quiet and higher scores, Sandao Hotel (9.5) or Kavalan Hotel (9.1) are stronger picks. But if the kids are coming — this is ‘the memory they will talk about for years.’
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Family Room with a real in-room slide — kids absolutely love it
- ✓ Family rooms far larger than expected: 43–56 sqm
- ✓ Very friendly and helpful owners and staff
- ✓ Pets welcome — a genuine rarity in Luodong
- ! Budget Double rooms are very small at 10 sqm — tight for large suitcases
- ! Noise can carry between rooms — thinner walls than standard hotels
- ! Some bathrooms lack non-slip flooring and shower curtains
- ✓ Walkable to Luodong Night Market in 6-7 minutes — no taxi needed
- ✓ The Slide Room is a one-of-a-kind experience impossible to find elsewhere
- ✓ Excellent value for the room size compared with similarly priced hotels
- ✓ Luodong Forestry Culture Park a 10-minute free walk away
- ! Smaller budget rooms can have a slightly musty smell
- ! Parking is paid at NT$150/day, not complimentary
- ! The Slide Room books out very quickly — requires advance reservation
- 💡If you need complete quiet — walls are thinner than standard hotels and adjacent rooms can be heard → ask for a higher-floor room, or consider Sandao or Kavalan if silence is a priority
- 💡If travelling as a couple without children — the 10 sqm Budget Double is very cramped and unlikely good value → choose the Comfort Double or above, or consider Sandao Hotel (9.5) at a similar price point
- 💡If the Slide Room is your reason for booking — reserve at least 2–4 weeks in advance; it fills first, especially on weekends and during summer holidays