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Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Central Park

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a unique wall art piece.
A modern lobby with a red seating area, glass doors leading outside, and a view of parked motorcycles.
A modern conference room with glass walls, a large window, and a view of a cityscape.
A reception desk at Richardson Hotel Papa Whale with a digital check-in system and a computer monitor.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign reading "Papa Whale."

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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328, Minsheng 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City, 800
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dome of Light
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Liuhe Night Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kaohsiung (KHH-Kaohsiung Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Soho Double Room (no window)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a bench.

Soho Double Room (no window)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elegant Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Elegant Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a large wall mural.

Deluxe Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a large window, and a unique ceiling artwork of a hand reaching down.

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Kaohsiung City Centre hotel, you'll find Central Park and Liuhe Night Market. Dome of Light and Xinkujiang Shopping District are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dome of Light - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Xinkujiang Shopping District - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Liuhe Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanshin Department Store - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Formosa Boulevard Station - 6 min walk
  • Kaohsiung Station - 20 min walk
  • Kaohsiung Intl. Airport (KHH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪étage 15 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪大城老船麵 ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือโบราณ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪聰明鴨肉店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪梅家村排骨飯 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪蜀府掌櫃 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard

3-star hotel near Central Park
As a guest of Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kaohsiung hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Kaohsiung hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TWD 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TWD 300 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files, and shoe mitts.

Property Registration Number 399-1

Property is also known as

Papa Whale Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Hotel
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Kaohsiung
Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Hotel Kaohsiung

Frequently asked questions

How close is Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard to the airport?

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard is 5.9 mi (20-min drive) away from the Kaohsiung Intl. Airport (KHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard.

How close is Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (21-min drive) from Sizihwan Beach and 12.6 mi (32-min drive) from Cinjin Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard offer free breakfast?

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard have a pool?

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard does not have a pool.

Does Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard to downtown Kaohsiung?

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard is 0.5 mi away from Kaohsiung.

Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 273 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location in the old part of the city. Nicely renovated rooms with great beds up to western standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and there was a very nice lounge in the basement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Papa Whale. Having a variety of coffee down stairs is a life saver. Moreover, daily Taiwanese tea eggs is a treat. The staff is nice, the room is clean and the bed is very comfortable. The AC is powerful to fight against the hot summer weather. I highly recommend getting Taiwanese Mon Tou bread from across the street. Thank you, Papa Whale staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was super!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bed and parking included!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are very nice and helpful! They have a comfort area in basement with complimentary snacks and drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good snacks in B1.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s rare to find an ocean view hotel for a reasonable price, but this hotel has it! We stayed on the top floor with the balcony overlooking the ocean and it was amazing. A beautiful view to wake up to. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Papa Whale

We got a family room so it was spacious with 2 queen sized beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Liuhe night market and to the Metro
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

The hotel is very dated, the room I stayed is very clean with very limited furniture. The bathroom is small but they provide all the necessary items and will replace towels every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite good,not expensive

Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kaohsiung is a bit boring tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Interesting place

Stayed as a couple. Interior design is special. The room starts to look a bit worn out. Good space for luggages. Loved the free snacks/cup noodles by the reception/elevator. It gives you the opportunity to try some snacks you do not usually buy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a lovely, clean, and modern room. It is on a short walking distance (10-15m) from both Central Park and Formosa Boulevard, as well as the Liuhe night market, and the area feels safe at night. The only thing I had a bit of trouble with was the very bright airconditioning display at night, but I put a small bit of cardboard in front of it with washi tape in the end and that did the trick. I have no doubt the staff would have been able to help, as they were very kind. They also helped me operate the laundry machines at the laundry room on the 9th floor. Slept like a log in this hotel, can 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

clean, spacious, safe

location wise, it walkable to both formosa boulevard station & central park station. room is spacious n clean overall, comfortable stay. I liked that it quiet plc. I noted the coffee table n desk showed sign of wear and tear, theres even burnt mark n stained on coffee table. I guess thats the drawback of using white furnitures. most hotels I stayed have got a safe, however, there isn’t one in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
壁が薄く、
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
地方在中央公園和美麗島中間，方便去搭地鐵， 也近新興的玉竹一街，啱後生行！
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
再次造訪服務員不同了，熱情熱心情度跟之前不同了
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室内もそこそこ綺麗で、地下に無料ドリンクやフードがあり良かった。 近くにはコインランドリー、肉まん屋、コンビニもあり便利。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026