Ming Yue Hu Hotel — 3-Star Hotel · Sun Moon Lake
Looking for a 3-Star Hotel at Sun Moon Lake that delivers real value? Ming Yue Hu Hotel scores 8.5/10 from 450+ guests — Ita Thao · lake view · near Thao tribal market · From NT$2,600/night.
Ming Yue Hu Hotel is a 3-Star Hotel at Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan's largest lake nestled in the mountains of Nantou County. The property sits in the Ita Thao area — Ita Thao Village · 3-min walk to Ita Thao Pier. With a score of 8.5/10 from 450+ guests, it offers a solid choice for travelers seeking an authentic Sun Moon Lake experience.
Guests describe "Sun Moon Lake in the early morning with mist over the water — absolutely breathtaking. This place made them want to come back."
Sun Moon Lake is accessible from Taichung via Nantou Bus (50-70 minutes) or by taxi (~1 hour). There's no MRT service to the lake. Once there, boats, bikes, and local buses connect Shuishe Pier and Ita Thao Village. Ming Yue Hu Hotel is located at Ita Thao Village · 3-min walk to Ita Thao Pier, making it convenient for lake sightseeing. Rates start from NT$2,600/night.
Key things to note: Sun Moon Lake has two main areas — Shuishe (more facilities, restaurants, shops) and Ita Thao (quieter, more authentic, home to the indigenous Thao people). Ming Yue Hu Hotel is based in Ita Thao, which gives guests a particular character and set of advantages. Check the booking options below and compare prices across Agoda, Booking.com, and Trip.com before reserving.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Score 8.5/10 from 450+ guests
- ✓ Good value 3-Star Hotel at Sun Moon Lake
- ✓ Ita Thao
- ! No hot spring (onsen) in room
- ! Book well in advance — limited rooms
- ! Lake view not guaranteed in all room types
- ✓ Score 8.5/10 from 450+ guests
- ✓ Ita Thao · lake view · near Thao tribal market
- ✓ Rates from NT$2,600/night
- ! No hot spring in room
- ! Advance booking required during holidays
- ! Not all rooms have lake views
- 💡If you need hot spring in-room — this property doesn't offer onsen. Try Fuli Hot Spring or Fleur de Chine instead.
- 💡If you need guaranteed lake view — specify 'Lake View Room' when booking. Not all rooms have direct lake views.
- 💡If you need many restaurant options — check whether Shuishe or Ita Thao better suits your dining preferences.