Mist drifting through the mountains of Hualien

Hualien is still the Hualien you remember.
We're still here, waiting for you.

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ABOUT US

About Errantry Lodge

Travel doesn't always mean going further; sometimes it just means slowing down.

In 2008, our story at Errantry Lodge began.
For over a decade, Chin-Nan and Mei-Feng have personally welcomed every traveler who comes from afar.

We believe travel shouldn't be rushed.

Sleep in, ride our free bicycles through the nearby lanes and fields, take a photo you love, and feel the real, everyday Hualien.

A space where you can truly relax, genuine companionship, and the ease of coming home. This is the Errantry Lodge we hold in our hearts — and the kind of travel we've always worked to protect.

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🌿 Maybe Errantry Lodge Is for You

Honestly, we're not the cheapest option. If you're just looking for the lowest nightly rate, this probably isn't your answer.

But if what you're hoping for is a Hualien trip you'll actually remember:
Cycling leisurely through the city streets and open fields
Capturing a few genuinely happy photos in the "quiet and easygoing" Biyun neighborhood our guests always mention
Sleeping in, then slowly enjoying breakfast
Or simply looking for a place to truly unwind and let your mind settle

Then we'd love to be part of your journey.

Errantry Lodge is in Hualien City, near the Tzu Chi campus, and suits travelers who love slow travel, couples' getaways, family trips, cycling trips, and anyone hoping to feel Hualien's everyday rhythm up close.

Over the years, we've heard from so many travelers who keep coming back: some stayed with us for the first time over a decade ago, and their kids have grown up since; some have returned more than twenty times; and some say that whenever they think of Hualien, what comes to mind is, "Let's go back and see Errantry Lodge."

To us, what matters most isn't a single booking — it's a travel memory that stays with someone for years.

🚲🌿 Ride the mountain-facing route early in the morning, come back to Errantry Lodge for a hot shower, then settle in for a leisurely breakfast — that's our favorite travel rhythm

The morning bike path runs past rice paddies and vegetable gardens, with the Central Mountain Range right beside you — fresh air, comfortable temperatures, riding slow, looking slow. Hualien's most captivating scenery is, in fact, found in mornings just like this 🚲🌿

Two more routes for cycling enthusiasts: the Liangtan & Baibaoxi bike paths →

⛰️ If Taroko Gorge Has Stayed on Your Mind

If you first fell in love with Hualien because of Taroko Gorge, you might feel, like we do, a little wistful these past few years.

After the April 3rd earthquake, Hualien went through a difficult stretch. The mountains needed time to heal, and the city has been slowly finding its rhythm again. But Hualien still has its mountains, its sea, the sound of wind moving through the rice fields, and plenty of scenery worth exploring slowly. The mountains will stand again — and so will we.

If these past few years you've been telling yourself, "I'll go back to Hualien once Taroko reopens" — the truth is, Hualien has always been here.

Walk down a road you've never taken, visit a small shop that's quietly kept going all these years, cycle along the coast with the sea breeze in your hair, take a walk through the neighborhood
Or simply spend a quiet night here

Every visit back is its own gentle way of supporting this land.

We believe Hualien is still the Hualien you remember.
And we're still here.

If this is your first time, welcome to Errantry Lodge. If you've been here before, welcome back.

LODGE FEATURES

Lodge Features

A few everyday details we especially want to share with you.

Free Bicycles

Free bicycles are available, great for the mountain-view route and exploring the surrounding streets at your own pace.

Courtyard Photos

If you'd like, we'd be happy to take a few natural keepsake photos of you in the courtyard during your stay.

Breakfast (Paid)

Breakfast can be added on request as a reservation-only morning experience — about 80% organic ingredients, the same care we bring to our own table.

Welcome Gift

At check-in, we leave a bar of KI-Ma's handmade soap in your room as a small welcome from us — cold-processed from natural plant oils, gentle on the skin.

QUIET & PRIVATE

Two Groups a Day

However many rooms you book, we host at most two groups a day — so the space is quietly, truly yours. Learn more →

Errantry Lodge brand imagery
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Errantry Lodge exterior shot from a low angle, blue sky and greenery
Errantry Lodge common room, calligraphy artwork and dining area
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Hualien East Rift Valley scenery 1
Three Canon L-series lenses and two camera bodies available to borrow at Errantry Lodge
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE

Stay-Exclusive · Travel Photography Experience

Errantry Lodge is a photography-themed guesthouse — taking photos has always been how we connect with our guests.

Courtyard Portraits

During your stay, we're happy to capture a natural smile for you in the courtyard.

See years of courtyard stories →

Free Canon Lens Loan

Stay two nights, and you can borrow a Canon L-series lens — take it into Hualien's mountains and sea, and capture your trip through your own eyes.

Learn more about lens rental →
OUR ROOMS

Featured Rooms

Five uniquely themed rooms, all right here.

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EXPLORE HUALIEN

Explore Hualien

The ways of experiencing Hualien we most often share with our guests.

See the Full Hualien Guide →

GUEST REVIEWS

What Our Guests Say

Real reviews from TripAdvisor.

We felt home right away when we were greeted warmly by Arthur upon arrival. The mattress and pillows were so comfortable, and every area was super clean.

Vivian ・ Hong Kong ・ Dec 2023

This is our 3rd visit to Arthur and Teresa at Errantry Lodge — that fact in itself should tell you how much we love this place! There seem to be more and more B&Bs now in Hualien, but this is still the very best.

Alistair W ・ Nov 2018

We were so happy to return to Errantry Lodge after 6 years. It was still the perfect tranquil sanctuary we remembered it to be, and a true home away from home.

estellebyul ・ Singapore ・ May 2018

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LATEST NEWS

Latest News

Small things happening at Errantry Lodge, and a few new honors we've just received.

RECOGNITION

Awards & Media

Over the years, recognition from travelers and the media.

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
5 Consecutive Years · Top 25 Worldwide · No.1 in Hualien
Booking.com
Guest Review Award of Excellence
FTV News
Interview Video
Executive Yuan EPA
Bronze Green Hotel Label
Taiwan Tourism Bureau
Taiwan Host Certification
Taiwan Digital Nomad Assoc.
Digital Nomad Friendly Store
Hualien Vegan
Friendly Hotel
Booking.com Guest Review Award of Excellence 9.9/10 official badge screenshot Booking.com Guest Review Awards
9.9 / 10 (2016–2022)

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