Alibaba B&B vs Encounter Hostel
Both are in Hualien, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Zhunong Village
Alibaba B&B
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Guesthouse★★½Zhuxue Village
Encounter Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 300 m apart.
Choose Alibaba B&B if you want
- free parking
Why is Alibaba B&B better than Encounter Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (166 vs 80), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 2Has free parking
Why is Encounter Hostel better than Alibaba B&B?
- 1Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
- 234 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+34
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2011)+3y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alibaba B&B vs Encounter Hostel: which hotel is better? | Alibaba B&B | Encounter Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 5.1 | 5.4 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 7.3 +0.7 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 166 +86 | 80 |
| Rank in Hualien | top 75% +4% | top 79% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.3 | 7.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 820 m | 570 m −250 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.4 km −70 m |
| To public transport | 650 m −130 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 | 143 +34 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +2 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 4 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2014 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
300 m apart
Alibaba B&B: city centre: 820 m, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN): 6.3 km, beach: 1.5 km, 109 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Encounter Hostel: city centre: 570 m, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN): 6.1 km, beach: 1.4 km, 143 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Alibaba B&B or Encounter Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Alibaba B&B or Encounter Hostel?
They are evenly matched. Alibaba B&B is stronger in public transport; Encounter Hostel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Alibaba B&B or Encounter Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Encounter Hostel is closer: 570 m from the centre, against 820 m for Alibaba B&B.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Encounter Hostel is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Alibaba B&B is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Alibaba B&B and Encounter Hostel?
The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score