Where to Stay in Penghu?
10 Hotels — Honest Reviews
From Rooftop Pool Resorts to Beachfront Hostels

Discovery Hotel Penghu (澎澄飯店) is the only full-service resort on the entire Penghu archipelago — opened in 2018 with 236 rooms, a 7th-floor infinity pool overlooking Magong Bay, and one practical advantage no other hotel can match: a 5-minute walk to Nanhai Pier, the main departure point for boats to Qimei and Jibei Islands. A score of 9.3 from 974 reviews reflects the kind of sustained consistency that is hard to fake. Honest note: starting at NT$5,499, this is the most expensive option in this guide, and Penghu has no 5-star properties — Discovery is as close as it gets.

Bayhouse Hostel (北吉光) holds the highest guest score in all of Penghu — 9.7 from 91 reviews, which tells you that nearly every guest who stayed here left satisfied. Owner Frank speaks fluent English and knows every corner of Penghu; he can map out your entire island itinerary at breakfast. The property sits directly on Shanshui Beach, with e-bikes available for the ride to central Magong. Honest note: Shanshui is 8 km from central Magong with no public transport — a scooter or e-bike is essential. The hostel takes only 24 guests, meaning it fills fast during peak season.

Penghu Diary (澎湖日記 民宿) is a boutique garden B&B ranked #2 in Magong on TripAdvisor out of 30 properties — cross-platform consistency that proves quality is not platform-dependent. A score of 9.6 from 217 reviews, located just 1.9 km from Magong Airport with a complimentary transfer. At NT$1,900 per night, it delivers the warmth and personal attention of a boutique property without the price tag of a 4-star hotel. Honest note: this is a small B&B, not a full-service hotel — there is no restaurant, swimming pool or concierge desk.

Beachcastle & Sea View Villa (觀海別墅) is Penghu's original sea-view guesthouse — open since 1993, still scoring 9.2 from 358 reviews more than 30 years later, and ranked #1 in Magong on TripAdvisor. That longevity is not an accident: the owners know Penghu more intimately than almost anyone, and every room has a private balcony facing the sea. A two-minute walk reaches Shanshui Beach. Honest note: the building dates from 1993 and has a traditional aesthetic — no swimming pool, no restaurant, no resort facilities.

Green Hotel Penghu (澎湖綠的旅店) is the best operational base for first-time Penghu visitors — a 3-star, 19-room hotel in central Magong that handles every logistical need from a single desk: free airport shuttle, free breakfast, island tour booking, scooter and bicycle rental. A score of 9.3 from 385 reviews beats Four Points Sheraton despite costing less than half the price — an unusually clear signal of genuine value. Honest note: 19 rooms means a small, family-style atmosphere, not a large hotel with resort amenities.

Yuh-Tarng Hotel (煜唐旅館) is a boutique hotel built specifically for self-driving travellers — check in, plan your route, pick up scooter keys and leave from the lobby within minutes. The property sits a 3-minute walk from Central Old Street and Tianhou Temple in central Magong. A score of 9.0 from 124 reviews and a base price of NT$1,500 make it the cheapest option in central Magong. Honest note: the score of 9.0 trails Green Hotel (9.3) at a similar price point, and the review base of 124 is relatively thin.

Four Points by Sheraton Penghu is the only international-brand hotel on the Penghu archipelago — opened in 2016 with 331 rooms, a 26-metre infinity pool fronting Magong Bay and five restaurants. A score of 9.6 from 192 reviews is technically the highest in the 4-star group, but the property ranks 7th here because 192 reviews is a relatively thin base compared with Discovery Hotel's 974. Important context: Four Points is Marriott's mid-tier flag — not luxury 5-star; the primary reason to choose this hotel is Marriott Bonvoy point earning and redemption.

Rainbow Hotel (彩虹飯店) is the most convenient hotel for travellers arriving by bus — the property occupies the second floor of the building directly above Magong's main bus terminal. Step off the bus and you are at the front desk. A score of 8.4 from 1,069 reviews places it 8th here: the score trails Green Hotel (9.3) at a similar price, but 1,069 reviews over many years is a substantial body of evidence that the property delivers reliably on its promise.

Foung Gu Hotel (丰谷大飯店) is the most affordable 3-star hotel in Magong for travellers who need basic services but want to keep costs down — free airport shuttle, an on-site restaurant and a 3-minute walk to Magong Pier. A score of 8.3 from 554 reviews and a base rate of NT$1,200 per night; this is the cheapest full-service option in this guide. Honest note: the score of 8.3 reflects an experience that is not consistently excellent; the pier location is its strongest practical advantage.

An-I Hotel (安一海景大飯店) is the most-reviewed property in Penghu with 1,222 reviews on Booking.com — more than any other hotel on the island. Sea views over Penghu Bay, complimentary bikes for exploring Magong, free buffet breakfast and a free airport shuttle. At NT$1,800 per night, it ranks 10th not because of low quality but because a score of 8.2 is the lowest in this guide. That said, 1,222 reviews is a body of evidence that is genuinely hard to dismiss.