Alibaba B&B vs Zen Ocean B&B
Both are in Hualien, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseZhunong Village
Alibaba B&B
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
GuesthouseDongchang Village
Zen Ocean B&B
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Alibaba B&B
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Alibaba B&B if you want
- to walk to the sights (820 m / 2.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (109 / 5)
Choose Zen Ocean B&B if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7)
- to be closer to the beach (290 m / 1.5 km)
Why is Alibaba B&B better than Zen Ocean B&B?
- 11.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
- 21.2 km closer to public transport−1.2 km
- 3104 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+104
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 81 vs 31)+50
- 55 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Zen Ocean B&B better than Alibaba B&B?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 21.2 km closer to the beach (290 m vs 1.5 km)−1.2 km
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alibaba B&B vs Zen Ocean B&B: which hotel is better? | Alibaba B&B | Zen Ocean B&B |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.6 +0.9 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 +0.8 | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 5.1 | 9.3 +4.2 |
| Public transport | 7.3 +6.5 | 0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 166 | 211 +45 |
| Rank in Hualien | bottom 27% | bottom 39% +12% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.9 | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 820 m −1.5 km | 2.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 290 m −1.2 km |
| To public transport | 650 m −1.2 km | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 6.3 km −1.3 km | 7.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 +104 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m −900 m | 1.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 +5 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +5 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 15:30 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.7 km 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.
Zen Ocean B&B: city centre: 2.3 km, Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN): 7.6 km, beach: 290 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Alibaba B&B or Zen Ocean B&B: common questions
Which is better, Alibaba B&B or Zen Ocean B&B?
Alibaba B&B leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Zen Ocean B&B is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Alibaba B&B or Zen Ocean B&B?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Alibaba B&B is closer: 820 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for Zen Ocean B&B.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Zen Ocean B&B is 290 m from the nearest beach; Alibaba B&B is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Alibaba B&B and Zen Ocean B&B?
The two hotels are 1.7 km 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