Budai ocean hotel vs Light Shadow Hostel
Both are in Chiayi, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Xingzhong Village
Budai ocean hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseDaijiang Village
Light Shadow Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Budai ocean hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 650 m apart.
Choose Budai ocean hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Light Shadow Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Budai ocean hotel better than Light Shadow Hostel?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (540 m vs 790 m)−250 m
- 2540 m closer to the city centre−540 m
Why is Light Shadow Hostel better than Budai ocean hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Budai ocean hotel vs Light Shadow Hostel: which hotel is better? | Budai ocean hotel | Light Shadow Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.9 +0.8 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 8.5 +0.9 | 7.6 |
| Public transport | 2.3 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 477 | 626 +149 |
| Rank in Chiayi | top 70% | top 30% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 +0.8 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 33 km −540 m | 33 km |
| To the beach | 540 m −250 m | 790 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 26 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 35 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 42 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
650 m apart
Budai ocean hotel or Light Shadow Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Budai ocean hotel or Light Shadow Hostel?
Budai ocean hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Light Shadow Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Budai ocean hotel or Light Shadow Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Budai ocean hotel is closer: 33 km from the centre, against 33 km for Light Shadow Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Budai ocean hotel is 540 m from the nearest beach; Light Shadow Hostel is 790 m.
How far apart are Budai ocean hotel and Light Shadow Hostel?
The two hotels are 650 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