How do you get to Green Island?

The main route is the ferry from Fugang Fishing Harbor (富崗漁港) in Taitung — about 50 minutes, with morning and afternoon departures, at roughly NT$500 per person one way. Buy tickets online in advance during summer as they sell out fast. The second option is a 15-minute flight from Taitung Airport (TTT), but flights are infrequent and significantly more expensive. To reach Taitung from Taipei, take the HSR to Zuoying (Kaohsiung) then connect to the TRA for Taitung, or take a direct TRA Puyuma/Taroko Express from Taipei — check train booking sites well ahead for sleeper trains.

How much does accommodation on Green Island cost?

The lowest price is Smile Ocean Homestay from NT$1,200 per night (roughly USD 37). Then Twinkle Ocean Hostel from NT$1,500, Tube18 from NT$1,600, MuyuTime B&B from NT$1,800, Green Island Bay Resort from NT$2,600, and Lian Chinq Diving B&B from NT$2,800 (breakfast included). During High Season (June–August) rates increase noticeably and all properties fill up — book at least one to two months ahead.

When is the best time to visit Green Island?

April to September is the sweet spot — the sea is at its clearest with 30+ metre dive visibility, weather is warm and stable, and all properties and activities operate at full capacity. May and June are particularly good: weather is fine without the July–August school-holiday crush. October to March brings frequent typhoons, ferry cancellations, and many closures. Green Island is not a year-round destination — don't book a diving trip in winter.

Is Green Island suitable for beginner divers or snorkellers?

Very much so. Shilang Beach (石朗浮潛區) has a coral reef in just 1–3 metres of water, ideal for first-time snorkellers — no special skills required, just a mask and fins. For scuba, the diving B&Bs — Lian Chinq, Twinkle Ocean and Bay Resort — all have guides who work with complete beginners. Most properties also arrange Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) for those who prefer to stay on the surface. Green Island is one of the most beginner-friendly diving destinations in Taiwan.

How many nights should I spend on Green Island?

Two nights is the recommended minimum: Day 1 dive Shilang Beach and snorkel in the morning, soak at Zhaori saltwater hot spring at sunset. Day 2 rent a scooter and circle the 17-km island loop — stopping at the lighthouse, Green Island Prison Heritage Park and the Underwater Post Box (mail a postcard from the sea floor). Three nights is ideal if you want multiple dive sites including Blue Cave and Dabaisha Beach, or simply a slower, more relaxed pace.

Green Island vs Orchid Island — what is the difference?

Green Island (綠島) is the easier-access diving and hot spring island — ferries are more frequent, accommodation more varied, and the infrastructure more geared to visitors. It suits most first-time island visitors in Taiwan. Orchid Island (蘭嶼, Lanyu) is wilder and more culturally significant — home to the Yami/Tao indigenous people, flying fish festivals, traditional wooden boats, and sea turtles. Getting there is harder (fewer ferries, rougher waters), and there are restrictions on visitor behaviour out of respect for the community. If you are visiting Taiwan's offshore islands for the first time, start with Green Island. Save Orchid Island for a dedicated trip where you have time to engage with the culture properly.

Sleep on Taiwan's quietest diving island — Top 6 Green Island stays

🤿 Why Green Island needs at least two nights — not just a day trip

Green Island (綠島) sits just 33 km off Taitung but feels like a different world entirely — 30+ metre underwater visibility, pristine coral reefs, the Zhaori saltwater hot spring (one of only three in the world), and a 17-kilometre scooter loop where every bend faces the sea. Almost every place to stay is a small B&B or homestay — there are no international hotel brands here. Most accommodation is concentrated in Nanliao Village near the ferry pier. The best season is April to September: October to March brings frequent storms, ferry cancellations and many closures. The ideal trip is 2–3 nights: Day 1 diving Shilang Beach, Day 2 circling the island by scooter, evenings soaking at the oceanside hot spring.

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Two ways to reach Green Island: Ferry from Fugang Fishing Harbor (富崗漁港) in Taitung — about 50 minutes, morning and afternoon departures, buy tickets online in advance during summer. Or fly from Taitung Airport (TTT) — just 15 minutes, but flights are infrequent and more expensive. On the island, rent a scooter (NT$300–600/day, requires Thai licence or IDP). Some properties offer E-Scooters that don't require a motorbike licence — ask when booking.

Contents — click to jump straight to a hotel!

1 MuyuTime B&B (木魚時光) NT$1,800+ 2 Tube18 (綠島涵館 TUBE18) NT$1,600+ 3 Lian Chinq Diving B&B (連慶莊園) NT$2,800+ 4 Twinkle Ocean Hostel (寧靜海) NT$1,500+ 5 Smile Ocean Homestay (微笑海洋) NT$1,200+ 6 Green Island Bay Resort (海灣會館) NT$2,600+

All 6 stays — let's go!

Beachfront B&B · Right on Shilang Beach

MuyuTime B&B (木魚時光)

★ 9.6/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Booking.com 9.6 · 113 reviews — highest score on Green Island (among properties with 100+ reviews)

🏆 Highest-rated on the island — beachfront Shilang

🏖️ On Shilang Beach (浮潛聖地) — walk out of your room straight into the sea

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Starting price

NT$1,800

≈ USD 56 / night

Small Double (12 sqm)approx. NT$1,800/night

Triple Roomapprox. NT$2,200/night

Quad Roomapprox. NT$2,500/night

Family Room (26 sqm)approx. NT$2,800/night

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🏖️ Steps from Shilang Beach — snorkel from the doorstep⭐ Score 9.6 — island's best🍹 Complimentary drinks for guests🛵 Owner arranges scooter rental + dive trips

📍 No. 2-11, Yugang Road, Nanliao Village, Green Island, Taitung

MuyuTime B&B takes the top spot for the strongest single reason on this list — a 9.6 score from 113 reviews and a location right on Shilang Beach (浮潛聖地), the island's premier snorkelling site. Guests walk out of their room and into the water, while every other property requires a 5–10 minute scooter ride. Complimentary drinks and an owner who effortlessly arranges scooter rentals and diving trips explain why reviews repeat the phrase "far exceeded expectations". Open April–September only — book 1–2 months ahead.

💡 Pro tip: Get in the water before 08:00 — being right next to Shilang Beach means you reach the coral before the group tour boats arrive. The water is glassiest and clearest in the early morning.

👍 Pros

✓ On Shilang Beach — the only property where you snorkel from the doorstep without riding anywhere
✓ Score 9.6 from 113 verified reviews — the highest-rated stay on the island
✓ Owner arranges scooters, diving and snorkelling — no extra planning required

👎 Things to note

✗ Closed October–March — plan your visit April–September only
✗ Small rooms in entry category (double from 12 sqm) — best for couples or solo travellers

——— Next stay ———

Beachside B&B · Iconic tube rooms

Tube18 (綠島涵館 TUBE18)

★ 9.1/10 ⭐⭐ Booking.com 9.1 · 391 reviews — most reviews of any property on Green Island

🏆 Most Validated on Green Island — 391 reviews

🛢️ Iconic tube-shaped rooms · Pool · 5 min walk to ferry pier

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Starting price

NT$1,600

≈ USD 50 / night

TUBE Room (cylindrical double)approx. NT$1,600/night

Suite (larger double)approx. NT$2,200/night

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🛢️ Tube rooms — genuinely Instagram-worthy🏊 Outdoor swimming pool🤿 Owner David arranges everything⚓ Free ferry pier transfers

📍 Nanliao Harbor Area, Lyudao Township, Taitung County

Tube18 earns second place on numbers alone: 391 reviews at 9.1 — more guest feedback than any other property on Green Island. That volume of data means a consistency no smaller competitor can yet prove. Cylindrical tube-shaped rooms, an outdoor pool, and owner David who personally organises diving, scooter hire and stargazing sessions are the reasons guests rave about it. One thing to know before you book: cash only — withdraw enough NT$ in Taitung before catching the ferry.

💡 Pro tip: Ask David for his best stargazing spot — Green Island sits far from city light pollution, and on a clear night the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye.

👍 Pros

✓ 391 reviews at 9.1 on Booking.com — the most validated stay on the island
✓ Tube-shaped rooms and outdoor pool — a genuinely memorable experience
✓ Owner David arranges everything from scooters to stargazing to diving

👎 Things to note

✗ TUBE rooms are capsule-narrow — choose the Suite if you're travelling with large luggage
✗ Cash only — withdraw NT$ in Taitung before boarding the ferry

——— Next stay ———

Diving B&B · Garden by the sea

Lian Chinq Diving B&B (連慶莊園)

★ 9.2/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Booking.com 9.2 · 159 reviews — location score 9.7, highest on the island

🤿 Full-service Dive & Stay under one roof

⚓ Opposite Nanliao Harbor · Location score 9.7 — best on the island

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Starting price

NT$2,800

≈ USD 87 / night (breakfast included)

Double Room (40 sqm)approx. NT$2,800/night

Triple Room (42 sqm)approx. NT$3,200/night

Quad / Family Roomapprox. NT$3,500/night

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🤿 On-site dive shop — shore & boat dives🌿 Lush garden facing the sea🍳 Free breakfast included🛵 E-Scooter rental (no motorbike licence needed)

📍 No. 2-6, Yugang Road, Lyudao Township, Taitung County

Lian Chinq is the dedicated diver's pick — location score 9.7, the highest on the island, opposite Nanliao ferry pier. An on-site equipment shop and dive team handle shore dives and boat dives without you ever leaving the property. Free breakfast, a lush garden for post-dive chilling, and E-Scooters available without a motorbike licence make this the easiest base for a diving-focused trip. Pricier than others on the list, but most services are already bundled in.

💡 Pro tip: Tell them your dive requirements when you book — the team will schedule morning briefings, leaving afternoons free for the rest of the island. Three nights works perfectly: Day 1 diving, Day 2 diving again, Day 3 scooter lap of the island.

👍 Pros

✓ Full Dive & Stay under one roof — no need to hunt for a dive shop elsewhere
✓ Location 9.7 — directly opposite the ferry pier, perfect from the first moment you land
✓ E-Scooter rental without a motorbike licence — ideal for visitors who can't ride a regular scooter

👎 Things to note

✗ Highest starting price (NT$2,800+) — less value if you're not planning to dive
✗ Only 10 rooms — sells out fast during peak season (July–August)

——— Next stay ———

Diving hostel · Castle theme

Twinkle Ocean Diving Hostel (寧靜海)

★ 9.1/10 ⭐⭐ Booking.com 9.1 · 164 reviews — 3-min walk to ferry, no scooter needed

🏰 Cat-face castle right next to the pier!

⚓ 3-minute walk to Nanliao ferry pier · No scooter needed at all

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Starting price

NT$1,500

≈ USD 47 / night

Dorm bed (4–6 bed room)approx. NT$1,500/night

Double room with sea viewapprox. NT$2,000/night

Murano Island cat-face balcony roomapprox. NT$2,400/night

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🏰 European castle building with cat-face balconies⚓ 3-min walk to ferry pier🤿 Freediving + snorkelling arranged💰 Dorms from NT$1,500

📍 No. 79-1, Nanliao, Green Island Township, Taitung County

Twinkle Ocean earns fourth with the most distinctive advantage on this list — a 3-minute walk to Nanliao pier, with restaurants and shops in walking distance too. The European castle building with cat-face balconies is a landmark that incoming ferries spot before docking. Staff arrange freediving, snorkelling and cave tours with no fuss. The best pick for anyone who isn't confident on a scooter — you barely need to ride at all.

💡 Pro tip: Book the Murano Island cat-face balcony room if available — open views over the harbour, great photos, and the most memorable detail of any stay on this list.

👍 Pros

✓ 3-minute walk to the pier — the most walkable stay for non-scooter riders
✓ European castle with cat-face balconies — the most playful and photogenic property on the island
✓ Dorms from NT$1,500 with staff-arranged diving and snorkelling

👎 Things to note

✗ Some bathrooms are semi-outdoor — less comfortable in strong winds
✗ Front desk closes at 16:00 — let them know in advance if you're arriving late

——— Next stay ———

Homestay · Lowest price on the island

Smile Ocean Homestay (微笑海洋)

★ 9.0/10 ⭐⭐ Booking.com 9.0 · 102 reviews — cheapest on the island, from NT$1,200

💰 Lowest price on the island — from NT$1,200

🏪 Central Nanliao · 7-Eleven + restaurants on foot · 15 min to Shilang Beach

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Starting price

NT$1,200

≈ USD 37 / night

Standard Doubleapprox. NT$1,200/night

Deluxe Doubleapprox. NT$1,500/night

Family room (4–6 people)approx. NT$1,800/person

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💰 Cheapest on the island — from NT$1,200🤿 Owner arranges scooter + diving🏪 Central Nanliao — everything within walking distance😊 Score 9.0 — proves cheap doesn't mean bad

📍 No. 102-6, Nanliao, Green Island (Ludao), Taitung County

Smile Ocean is the lowest-priced stay on Green Island at NT$1,200/night, and a 9.0 score from 102 reviews proves that cheap doesn't mean compromised. Central Nanliao puts you in walking distance of the 7-Eleven, restaurants and the ferry pier. The owner speaks no English but runs everything through Google Translate — ferry transfers, scooter hire, diving, SUP — with warmth and efficiency. Best for budget travellers who want to reach Green Island without overspending on accommodation.

💡 Pro tip: Bring enough cash from Taitung — the property is cash-only. The owner will take you to an ATM if needed, but having it ready saves time on arrival.

👍 Pros

✓ NT$1,200 and a score of 9.0 — the best value-for-money stay on the island
✓ Central Nanliao — 7-Eleven, restaurants, pier all on foot without a scooter
✓ Owner handles everything via Google Translate — service that punches above the price

👎 Things to note

✗ Basic rooms with no sea view — not for those wanting a resort atmosphere
✗ Cash only — prepare NT$ before boarding the ferry in Fugang

——— Last stay ———

Boutique resort · On-site dive centre

Green Island Bay Resort (海灣會館)

★ 8.7/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Booking.com 8.7 · 100+ reviews — most complete facilities on the island

🏝️ The closest thing to a resort on Green Island

🚢 10-min walk to Nanliao pier · Dive Centre on-site

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Starting price

NT$2,600

≈ USD 81 / night

Bunk Bed (dormitory)approx. NT$2,600/night

Double Standardapprox. NT$3,200/night

Quad / Family Roomapprox. NT$4,000/night

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🤿 On-site Dive Centre — shore & boat dives🏝️ The only resort-format property on the island🚢 Free pier transfer + luggage relay👨‍👩‍👧 Quad family rooms available

📍 No. 10-3, Yugang Road, Nanliao Village, Green Island, Taitung

Green Island Bay Resort is the most fully equipped property on the island — founded by three divers, with an on-site Dive Centre running shore and boat dives, quad family rooms that sleep four, mountain-and-sea views, and free ferry transfers with a luggage relay service. A score of 8.7 reflects the inherent limits of small-island homestay accommodation (no pool or spa), but for a family or serious diving group that needs everything in one place, this is the best-equipped option at this price point.

💡 Pro tip: Book your dive package at the same time as your room — dive guides fill up fast in peak season, and pre-booking ensures your preferred mornings are secured.

👍 Pros

✓ On-site Dive Centre with shore and boat dives — divers never need to leave the property
✓ Quad family rooms — the best group accommodation option on Green Island
✓ Free ferry pier transfers plus luggage relay — invaluable on a small island where every bag counts

👎 Things to note

✗ NT$2,600+ but no pool or spa — expect a well-run homestay, not a luxury resort
✗ 8.7 score — lowest on this list, reflecting the realistic limits of small-island accommodation

——— End of list ———

📊 Quick comparison — all 6 Green Island stays

#	Property	Type	Score	Price/night	Standout factor
1	MuyuTime B&B	Beachfront B&B ⭐⭐⭐	9.6	NT$1,800+	🏖️ On Shilang Beach — snorkel straight from your door	Highest score on island
2	Tube18	Beachside B&B ⭐⭐	9.1	NT$1,600+	🛢️ Tube rooms + pool · 5 min to pier	Most reviews — 391
3	Lian Chinq Diving B&B	Diving B&B ⭐⭐⭐	9.2	NT$2,800+	⚓ Opposite Nanliao pier · Dive Centre	Location score 9.7
4	Twinkle Ocean Hostel	Diving hostel ⭐⭐	9.1	NT$1,500+	🏰 Cat-face castle · 3-min walk to pier
5	Smile Ocean Homestay	Homestay ⭐⭐	9.0	NT$1,200+	💰 Cheapest on island · Central Nanliao	Lowest price
6	Green Island Bay Resort	Boutique resort ⭐⭐⭐	8.7	NT$2,600+	🤿 Dive Centre · Family rooms · 10 min to pier

🤔 Choose the right Green Island stay for your trip

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Here primarily to dive or snorkel — want to be in the water at first light

Go with MuyuTime B&B (#1) — the only property right on Shilang Beach where you walk into the sea from your room. Score 9.6, the highest on the island. From NT$1,800. Owner arranges diving and snorkelling without any fuss.

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Want a truly unique place to stay with someone who arranges everything

Tube18 (#2) — cylindrical tube rooms, outdoor pool, and owner David who personally organises diving, scooters and stargazing sessions. 391 reviews at 9.1 is the deepest proof of consistency on the island.

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Serious diver — need a full-service dive operation at the property

Lian Chinq Diving B&B (#3) — on-site equipment shop, dive guides, shore and boat dives, all under one roof. Location 9.7, opposite the ferry pier. Free breakfast included. E-Scooters available without a motorbike licence.

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Not confident on a scooter — need to reach the pier, restaurants and shops on foot

Twinkle Ocean Hostel (#4) — 3-minute walk to Nanliao pier, food and shops within walking distance. Staff arrange freediving and snorkelling. The European castle with cat-face balconies is the most playful stay on the island — and you never need to ride anything.

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Budget traveller — want to reach Green Island for as little as possible

Smile Ocean Homestay (#5) — NT$1,200/night, cheapest on the island, score 9.0. Owner manages everything through Google Translate, from pier pickups to scooter hire and diving. Central Nanliao, walking distance to the 7-Eleven.

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Family or group of four — need a large room and on-site diving

Green Island Bay Resort (#6) — quad rooms sleeping four, Dive Centre with shore and boat dives on-site, free ferry transfers with luggage relay. The most fully equipped option for groups on this small island.

Note: Prices quoted are approximate for standard nights. Actual rates vary by date and availability. During High Season (June–August) prices rise and every property fills quickly — book at least 1–2 months in advance. Many properties close October–March due to typhoon season and low visitor numbers. Plan your trip April–September only, and always check the weather forecast before travelling: a typhoon can cancel the ferry without warning.

Where to stay on Green Island?
6 real-review picks
Taiwan's quietest diving island

🤿 Why Green Island needs at least two nights — not just a day trip

MuyuTime B&B (木魚時光)

Tube18 (綠島涵館 TUBE18)

Lian Chinq Diving B&B (連慶莊園)

Twinkle Ocean Diving Hostel (寧靜海)

Smile Ocean Homestay (微笑海洋)

Green Island Bay Resort (海灣會館)

Frequently asked questions — Green Island accommodation

Where to stay on Green Island?6 real-review picksTaiwan's quietest diving island

🤿 Why Green Island needs at least two nights — not just a day trip

MuyuTime B&B (木魚時光)

Tube18 (綠島涵館 TUBE18)

Lian Chinq Diving B&B (連慶莊園)

Twinkle Ocean Diving Hostel (寧靜海)

Smile Ocean Homestay (微笑海洋)

Green Island Bay Resort (海灣會館)

Frequently asked questions — Green Island accommodation

Where to stay on Green Island?
6 real-review picks
Taiwan's quietest diving island