Lian Chinq Diving B&B — Dive and Stay in One Place, Lush Garden by the Sea
For divers coming to Green Island, the question is not just where to dive — it's where to base yourself so everything is within arm's reach. Lian Chinq Diving B&B (連慶莊園) is the answer many divers stop searching after: a lush tropical garden beside the sea, a dive shop on the ground floor, a team that handles every detail of your dive schedule from morning to evening, all wrapped up with a free breakfast and free ferry transfers. Score 9.2 from 159 reviews, with an outstanding location rating of 9.7.
Lian Chinq Diving B&B (連慶莊園) has been operating since 2016 on Yugang Road on the northeastern side of Green Island. The location is genuinely well-chosen — directly opposite Nanliao Harbour, the island's main ferry pier, so the team can meet you the moment your boat from Taitung pulls in. The property also sits close to Shilang, one of the island's best dive sites, which includes the famous Underwater Post Box — a beloved Green Island signature.
Guests recall: "The owner was incredibly helpful — arranged everything for their dives, from morning to evening. The garden is beautiful. Having breakfast while looking at the sea was a real highlight of the trip."
What sets Lian Chinq apart from every other B&B on the island is its fully integrated Dive & Stay model. The ground floor houses a functioning dive shop that rents equipment and organises trips, with experienced guides who lead both shore dives and boat dives to the island's three main sites — Shilang, Chaikou, and Dabaisha, plus the celebrated Soft Coral Garden known for exceptional wide-angle visibility. Underwater photography services are also available for those wanting to document their dives.
The ten guest rooms range from 33 to 46 square metres and are finished in a clean, unfussy style with strong air-conditioning, a fridge, flat-screen TV, and a balcony designed for hanging wet wetsuits after a day in the water. En-suite bathrooms are generously sized with a separate shower area — a real convenience when you're rinsing off salt and sand twice a day. Room categories span from Double and Triple rooms to a family-sized Six-Person room, making Lian Chinq workable for solo divers, couples, and groups alike.
The garden is one of the most frequently mentioned features in guest reviews. Dense tropical greenery wraps around an open-air terrace with tables for breakfast and post-dive relaxing, with sea views visible through the foliage. The atmosphere is genuinely quiet — no traffic noise, no crowds — which makes a striking contrast to the underwater excitement of the dives and gives the property a genuinely restorative feel.
Practical extras make a real difference here: a free Taiwan-style set breakfast that guests consistently praise for freshness and taste; complimentary round-trip transfers to both the ferry port and the small island airport; e-scooter rental that does not require an international motorcycle licence (a significant practical benefit for many visitors); and free private parking. Staff speak English and Mandarin fluently, which makes communication smooth for international travellers of all backgrounds.
A few things to know before booking: Lian Chinq is built around diving, and prices run slightly higher than standard B&Bs on the island because dive services, breakfast, and transfers are bundled into the rate. Non-divers who simply want a quiet island bed will find the pricing less obviously justified than those with a full dive itinerary. Green Island also sees seasonal closure — rough winter seas generally make the island less accessible and unsuitable for diving from November through March, so the realistic season is April to October.
The bottom line: Lian Chinq Diving B&B is the closest thing Green Island has to a specialist dive resort at a B&B price point. If your trip is built around diving, you will not find a more complete or convenient base on the island. The 9.7 location score speaks to just how well-positioned it is — step off the ferry, and you're already there. Book at least one to two months ahead for July and August, when rooms fill quickly.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Location right across Nanliao Harbour — score 9.7, the best on the island
- ✓ Staff organise all dive logistics from morning briefing to evening kit rinse
- ✓ Free breakfast is fresh and filling — great to eat while looking at the sea in the garden
- ✓ Rooms are very clean, strong AC, fast Wi-Fi — exactly what a tired diver needs
- ! Rates are higher than budget B&Bs (but include dive services, breakfast and transfers)
- ! No lift — some rooms require climbing stairs with dive bags
- ! Only 10 rooms — books out fast, must plan ahead
- ✓ Beautiful lush garden, genuinely relaxing atmosphere between dives
- ✓ Owner is attentive and personally ensures guests have a great experience
- ✓ E-scooter rental available without an international licence — very practical
- ✓ Large bathrooms with separate shower — perfect for rinsing off after the sea
- ! ATMs are scarce on Green Island — bring sufficient cash from Taitung
- ! Peak season rooms fill very quickly, early booking is essential
- 💡If you're not a diver or snorkeller — this B&B is designed around diving and priced accordingly; non-divers will find the rates less competitive than simpler B&Bs on the island → if you just need a comfortable bed and don't plan to dive, other options may offer better value for your needs
- 💡In winter (November–March) — Green Island is largely inaccessible due to rough seas and unsuitable diving conditions → plan your trip for April through October only, when conditions are optimal
- 💡If you're comparing prices with budget B&Bs — the NT$2,800 starting rate is higher than the island average, but includes free breakfast, free round-trip transfers, and access to the dive operation → calculate the total cost before comparing; bundled value is often better than it first appears