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Verified Reviews · 2-7 Min Walk from Luodong Night Market · Updated 2026

Walk Out the Door, Eat at Luodong Night Market
5 Best Hotels Near Luodong Night Market
Yilan, Taiwan — 200 m to 500 m · 2026

Luodong Night Market (羅東夜市) is <strong>Yilan&rsquo;s best food destination</strong> — open daily 17:00-00:00 on Gongzheng Road. The five hotels here are the closest in town: from a smart-toilet boutique opened in 2023, to a 4-star with Turtle Island views and free parking. All verified on Booking.com and Agoda. Prices from NT$1,200 per night.

🇹🇼 Luodong, Yilan County, Taiwan
🌃 Luodong Night Market open daily 17:00–00:00
🏨 2-7 Min Walk from the market entrance (200-500 m)
✅ Verified guest reviews 16–1,648 per hotel

🌃 Why Location Matters So Much at Luodong Night Market

Luodong Night Market (羅東夜市) is the dining centrepiece of Yilan County — open every evening from 17:00 to midnight on Gongzheng Road in Luodong Township. The stalls pack in some of Asia’s most celebrated street dishes: Yilan grilled squid (宜蘭魷魚), braised three-layer pork rice (羅東控肉飯), fresh bluefin tuna sashimi (黑鮪魚生魚片) and taro paste (芋泥), all for NT$50-200 a plate. The problem most visitors run into is booking a hotel too far away and needing a taxi back — the market sits in a residential grid without reliable ride-share coverage at night. This guide covers the five hotels closest to the market entrance in Luodong, all within a 2-7 minute walk. Every hotel has been verified on Booking.com and Agoda — no invented properties. For full Yilan sightseeing and hot-spring information, see our Yilan attractions guide.

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Luodong has no MRT. The transport hub is TRA Luodong Station (羅東站), roughly 500-600 m from the night market — about a 7-10 minute walk. From Taipei, take the Taroko or Puyuma Express from Songshan or Taipei Main Station to Luodong in about 1 hour 30-45 minutes (NT$220-280; buy in advance on the Taiwan Railways app). Driving through the Hsuehshan Tunnel from Taipei takes about 45-60 minutes. The night market runs along Gongzheng Road (公正路) and opens daily at 17:00. All hotels in this guide sit within 200-500 m of the market entrance.
Contents — click to jump straight to a hotel!
1 Sandao Hotel Luodong from NT$2,145 2 CHECK inn HIVE from NT$1,200 3 Kavalan Hotel Luodong from NT$2,000 4 Kapok Hotel & Resorts from NT$2,500 5 Happiness Yes Inn from NT$1,800
All 5 Hotels — Here We Go!
1
Boutique Design 3-Star (Opened 2023)

Sandao Hotel Luodong

★ 9.5/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.5 · 16 reviews (opened 2023)
🏆 Highest Score in Luodong + Brand-New Design!
Sandao Hotel Luodong
🌃 Luodong Night Market · 200 m (2-3 min walk)
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
from NT$2,145
≈ US$65 / night
Premier Double (22-26 sqm)approx. NT$2,145/night
Ultimate Double (28-32 sqm)approx. NT$2,800/night
Family Room (42-50 sqm)approx. NT$5,500/night
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🌙 200 m to market entrance (2 min)✨ Smart heated toilet seat in every room🆕 Opened 2023 — everything is new🎨 Concrete-and-wood earthy palette
📍 11F, No. 6, Xingdong Road, Luodong Township, Yilan 265

Step out of the lift, walk along Xingdong Road for 200 m — you’re standing at the entrance to Luodong Night Market. Score of 9.5 is the highest of any hotel in Luodong. Sandao opened in 2023 with a concrete-and-natural-wood palette that feels considerably more expensive than the rate. Every room has a Japanese-style smart toilet with heated seat and warm-water wash — an amenity normally reserved for four- and five-star properties. Caveat: only 16 reviews so far because it is so new, but every single one is positive.

💡 Pro tip: Hit the market between 17:00 and 18:30 before crowds peak — food is freshest and queues are short. Suggested order: grilled squid (宜蘭魷魚) → braised pork rice (羅東控肉飯) → tuna sashimi (黑鮪魚生魚片) → taro paste (芋泥). The smart toilet waiting for you on the way back is a genuine treat.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ 9.5 score — highest in Luodong
  • ✓ 200 m from night market — 2 min walk from the door
  • ✓ Smart heated toilet seat in every room; design punches above its price
  • ✓ Opened 2023 — everything brand new
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Only 16 reviews so far — small sample because it just opened
  • ✗ No in-house breakfast — step outside to eat
  • ✗ TRA Luodong Station is a 15-minute walk away
——— Next Hotel ———
2
4-Star Lifestyle Hotel

CHECK inn HIVE

★ 8.6/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 8.6 · 1,240 reviews · Trip.com 9.1 · 361 reviews
🥇 Most Reviews + Closest to TRA Station!
CHECK inn HIVE
🚂 TRA Luodong Station · 120 m (2 min) + Night Market 460 m
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
from NT$1,200
≈ US$36 / night
Standard Doubleapprox. NT$1,200-1,500/night
Superior Kingapprox. NT$1,800/night
Family Roomapprox. NT$2,400/night
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🚂 TRA Luodong Station just 120 m!🌃 Night Market 460 m (5-6 min walk)💰 Lowest starting rate — NT$1,200+📍 Location 9.4/10 on Booking
📍 No. 38, Gongzheng Road, Luodong Township, Yilan 265

CHECK inn HIVE stands at No. 38 Gongzheng Road — closest to TRA Luodong Station in this entire guide at just 120 m, and a 460 m walk to the night market. Its Location score of 9.4 on Booking (from 1,240 reviews) confirms the convenience. At NT$1,200 starting rate it’s also the most affordable option here. This is the base to choose if your Yilan trip involves day-tripping by train: Jiaoxi hot springs in 20 minutes, Yilan City in 15 minutes, Su’ao in 35 minutes — all for a few NT$.

💡 Pro tip: If your Yilan plan relies on TRA trains (Jiaoxi, Yilan City, Su’ao), this is your best base. Walk out, two minutes and you’re on the platform — no taxi, no fuss.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ 1,240 Booking reviews at 8.6 — largest review base in this guide
  • ✓ 120 m from TRA Luodong Station — closest in this guide
  • ✓ Cheapest starting rate: from NT$1,200
  • ✓ Location score 9.4 on Booking from verified guests
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Night market is 460 m away — farther than Sandao and Kapok
  • ✗ Rooms are clean and comfortable but not design-forward
  • ✗ No full Wherebest review yet
——— Next Hotel ———
3
3-Star Hotel (Renovated 2025)

Kavalan Hotel Luodong

★ 9.1/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Booking 9.1 · 180 reviews · Agoda 9.1
🐢 Turtle Island Views Floor 7+ · Renovated 2025
Kavalan Hotel Luodong
🌃 Luodong Night Market · 300 m (3-4 min walk)
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
from NT$2,000
≈ US$60 / night
Standard Room (20-24 sqm)approx. NT$2,000/night
Superior Room (26-30 sqm)approx. NT$2,800/night
Deluxe Room (28-32 sqm, Floor 7+ sea-facing)approx. NT$3,500/night
Twin / Family Roomapprox. NT$5,000/night
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🌃 Night Market 3-min walk (300 m)🐢 Guishan Island view from floor 7+🍳 Breakfast buffet available NT$300🚂 TRA Luodong Station 510 m (7 min)
📍 No. 155, Gongzheng Road, Luodong Township, Yilan 265

The address says it all — Kavalan Hotel Luodong sits at No. 155, on the same Gongzheng Road as the night market itself, 300 m and a 3-4 minute walk away. Score of 9.1 from 180 reviews is the second-highest in this guide, earned after a full renovation in 2025. Deluxe rooms on floor 7 and above, sea-facing side, have a chance to glimpse Turtle Island (Guishan Island 龜山島) — Yilan’s iconic offshore landmark. In-house breakfast buffet and a 7-minute walk to TRA station make this a comfortable, rounded base.

💡 Pro tip: When booking, request a sea-facing Deluxe room on floor 7 or higher — the small premium is worth it for a Turtle Island sunrise. Note it in the special requests field at checkout.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ 9.1 score from 180 reviews — solid, credible sample size
  • ✓ 300 m from night market — 3-4 min walk
  • ✓ Fully renovated 2025 — rooms clean and fresh
  • ✓ In-house breakfast buffet (NT$300); TRA station 7 min on foot
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Standard rooms are compact at 20-24 sqm
  • ✗ No pool or spa — standard 3-star facilities
  • ✗ Parking is limited; arriving by train recommended
——— Next Hotel ———
4
4-Star Hotel (Closest to Market)

Kapok Hotel & Resorts (木棉道美學商旅)

★ 8.1/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booking 8.1 · 941 reviews
🌺 4-Star Closest to the Market — 230 m!
Kapok Hotel &amp; Resorts (木棉道美學商旅)
🌃 Luodong Night Market · 230 m (3 min walk)
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
from NT$2,500
≈ US$76 / night
Business Suiteapprox. NT$2,500/night
Japanese-Style Suiteapprox. NT$3,200/night
Fashion Quad Roomapprox. NT$4,000/night
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🏨 4-star closest to market — 230 m🍳 Breakfast included in select packages🅿️ Free private parking🌺 Aesthetic boutique design
📍 No. 306, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Luodong Township, Yilan 26544

Kapok Hotel & Resorts (木棉道美學商旅) is the 4-star hotel physically closest to Luodong Night Market — just 230 m, technically even nearer than Sandao. But Sandao earns the top spot on score (9.5 vs 8.1) and design sharpness. What Kapok gives you is four-star scale with free private parking — rare in Luodong — and breakfast in select packages. Agoda couples rated it 9.3, and 941 Booking reviews confirm it is a legitimate, consistent property. Best choice if you are driving through the Hsuehshan Tunnel from Taipei.

💡 Pro tip: Check packages that include breakfast — they sometimes run promotions making it excellent value. Free parking is a real advantage if you are driving from Taipei via the Hsuehshan Tunnel (~45-60 min).
👍 Pros
  • ✓ 4-star hotel closest to night market at 230 m
  • ✓ Free private parking — uncommon in Luodong
  • ✓ Couples rating 9.3 on Agoda; 941 Booking reviews
  • ✓ Aesthetic boutique design at a mid-range price
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Overall score 8.1 — lower than the other hotels here
  • ✗ No full Wherebest review yet
  • ✗ TRA Luodong Station is a 15-min walk — less convenient without a car
——— Next Hotel ———
5
3-Star Family Hotel

Happiness Yes Inn (幸福是旅館)

★ 8.3/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Booking 8.3 · 1,648 reviews
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Most Reviews in This Guide — Family Slide Room!
Happiness Yes Inn (幸福是旅館)
🌃 Luodong Night Market · ~500 m (6-7 min walk)
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
from NT$1,800
≈ US$55 / night
Standard Doubleapprox. NT$1,800/night
Family Room (with indoor slide!)approx. NT$3,500/night
Triple Roomapprox. NT$2,800/night
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 1,648 reviews — most in this guide🎢 Family Room with an indoor slide!🐾 Pets welcome🌃 Night Market ~7 min walk
📍 No. 62, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Luodong Township, Yilan 265

Happiness Yes Inn (幸福是旅館) carries 1,648 Booking reviews — more than all other hotels in this guide combined. That number is honesty in numbers form. The standout feature is the Family Room with an indoor slide built into the room itself — kids love it, parents get to relax. It also welcomes pets, has a play area, and includes a balcony. The night market is about 500 m away, 6-7 minutes on foot, making it the furthest in this guide but still completely walkable after dinner.

💡 Pro tip: If you’re travelling with children, book the Family Room with the indoor slide — it’s a rare feature and kids will talk about it for weeks. Confirm the pet policy with the hotel directly before booking.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ 1,648 Booking reviews — the most in this guide; track record is proven
  • ✓ Family Room with indoor slide — genuinely rare find
  • ✓ Pet-friendly — one of very few hotels in Luodong
  • ✓ NT$1,800 starting rate is good value for families
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Furthest from the night market at ~500 m, 7-min walk
  • ✗ Score of 8.3 is the lowest in this guide
  • ✗ More suited to families; couples or solo travellers may prefer others
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📊 Quick Comparison — All 5 Hotels Near Luodong Night Market
#HotelStarsScorePrice/NightDistance to Night MarketStandout
1 Sandao Hotel Luodong ⭐⭐⭐ 9.5 NT$2,145+ 🌃 200 m (2 min) Top score + brand-new design
2 CHECK inn HIVE ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.6 NT$1,200+ 🌃 460 m (5-6 min) Cheapest + 120 m to TRA station
3 Kavalan Hotel Luodong ⭐⭐⭐ 9.1 NT$2,000+ 🌃 300 m (3-4 min) Renovated 2025 + Turtle Island view
4 Kapok Hotel & Resorts ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.1 NT$2,500+ 🌃 230 m (3 min) 4-star closest; free parking
5 Happiness Yes Inn ⭐⭐⭐ 8.3 NT$1,800+ 🌃 ~500 m (6-7 min) Most reviews; family slide room
🤔 Choosing the Right Hotel for Your Luodong Trip
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Best Design + Highest Score
Choose Sandao Hotel Luodong — score 9.5, the highest in all of Luodong. The concrete-and-wood boutique opened in 2023 and feels far more premium than the NT$2,145 rate suggests. Smart toilet in every room. 200 m to the market.
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Travelling by TRA Train, No Car
Choose CHECK inn HIVE — just 120 m from TRA Luodong Station. Walk off the train and reach your room in two minutes, no taxi needed. Night market is 460 m away and the cheapest rate in the guide at NT$1,200.
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Want a Turtle Island View Too
Choose Kavalan Hotel Luodong — request a sea-facing Deluxe room on floor 7 or above for a chance to see Guishan Island (Turtle Island), Yilan’s signature offshore landmark. Renovated 2025. NT$2,000+.
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Driving from Taipei, Need Free Parking
Choose Kapok Hotel & Resorts — the only hotel in this guide with free private parking. It is also the 4-star closest to the market at 230 m. Couples-rated 9.3 on Agoda. NT$2,500.
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Coming with Kids — Want Something Memorable
Choose Happiness Yes Inn — the Family Room has an indoor slide built into the room. Pets welcome too. 1,648 reviews confirm it delivers. NT$1,800 starting rate is good family value.
💡 Note: Prices shown are approximate starting rates and vary by season and booking date. Taiwan public holidays (Chinese New Year, Labour Day long weekend, etc.) push prices 30-50% higher and rooms fill weeks in advance — book 4-8 weeks ahead for peak periods. Luodong Night Market is busiest on Saturdays and Sundays; Tuesday-Wednesday evenings are the quietest. NT$1 ≈ US$0.031 (rates fluctuate).
Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Hotels Near Luodong Night Market

What hours is Luodong Night Market open and what should I eat there?

Luodong Night Market (羅東夜市) is open daily from 17:00 to midnight on Gongzheng Road in Luodong Township. Must-try dishes: Yilan grilled squid (宜蘭魷魚, NT$80-150), braised three-layer pork rice (羅東控肉飯, NT$50-80), fresh bluefin tuna sashimi (黑鮪魚生魚片, NT$100-200), and taro paste (芋泥, NT$50-80). Arrive between 17:00 and 18:30 for the freshest food and shortest queues — it gets crowded after 19:00.

Which hotel in this guide is closest to Luodong Night Market?

Kapok Hotel &amp; Resorts (木棉道美學商旅) is technically the closest at approximately 230 m. Sandao Hotel is 200 m (similar; different side of the market entrance). Kavalan Hotel is 300 m on the same Gongzheng Road as the market. All three are a 2-4 minute walk. CHECK inn HIVE is 460 m (5-6 min) and Happiness Yes Inn is about 500 m (6-7 min).

How do I get from Taipei to Luodong?

The easiest option is the TRA Taroko or Puyuma Express from Taipei Main Station or Songshan Station to TRA Luodong Station — about 1 hour 30-45 minutes, NT$220-280. Buy tickets in advance on the Taiwan Railways app, especially for weekends. Alternatively, drive through the Hsuehshan Tunnel from Taipei in approximately 45-60 minutes. The tunnel toll is around NT$180.

Is Luodong a good base for exploring all of Yilan?

Yes, for a 2-3 day Yilan trip. TRA connects Luodong to: Jiaoxi (hot springs, 20 min, NT$22), Yilan City (15 min, NT$17), Toucheng (beach, The Archipelago, 30 min), and Su&rsquo;ao (35 min). If hot springs are your priority rather than the night market, consider basing yourself directly in Jiaoxi — Yamagata Kaku and Just Sleep Jiaoxi are strong options there.

Are there any pet-friendly hotels near Luodong Night Market?

Happiness Yes Inn welcomes pets and sits about 500 m from the night market — a 6-7 minute walk. It&rsquo;s one of the few pet-friendly hotels in Luodong. Always confirm the pet policy directly with the hotel before booking, as rules (size limits, deposit) can change.

When should I book hotels near Luodong Night Market in advance?

Book 4-8 weeks ahead for Taiwan&rsquo;s public holiday periods — Chinese New Year (January-February), Labour Day (May) and general long weekends are the busiest. Sandao (35 rooms) and CHECK inn HIVE (41 rooms) are small and fill fast. Weekend rates across all five hotels are typically 20-40% higher than weekday rates.

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