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title: "Budai ocean hotel vs The Wind BnB: which hotel is better?"
description: "Budai ocean hotel or The Wind BnB in Chiayi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Budai ocean hotel vs The Wind BnB

Both are in Chiayi, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Xingzhong Village
## [Budai ocean hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/budai-ocean-hotel-chiayi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1230847/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Xingzhong Village
## [The Wind BnB](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-wind-bnb-chiayi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2223099/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.

### Choose Budai ocean hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 42 / 6)

### Choose The Wind BnB if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.4)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 42)

### Why is Budai ocean hotel better than The Wind BnB?

1.  More guest reviews (477 vs 100), so the rating is more reliable (×4.8)

### Why is The Wind BnB better than Budai ocean hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.4) (+0.9)
2.  Earlier 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 | The Wind BnB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Location | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Public transport | 2.3  (+0.4) | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.1  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 477  (+377) | 100 |
| Rank in Chiayi | bottom 34% | top 11%  (+55%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Distance to Xingzhong Village centre | 520 m  (−170 m) | 690 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34  (+3) | 31 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m  (−130 m) | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 42 | 6 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 8  (+2) | 6 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

170 m apart

Budai ocean hotel: 34 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Wind BnB: 31 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Chiayi

[Chiayi weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/taiwan/taiwan/chiayi-city/weather)

## Budai ocean hotel or The Wind BnB: common questions

### Which is better, Budai ocean hotel or The Wind BnB?

They are evenly matched. Budai ocean hotel is stronger in public transport; The Wind BnB is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Budai ocean hotel or The Wind BnB?

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: 520 m from the centre, against 690 m for The Wind BnB.

### How far apart are Budai ocean hotel and The Wind BnB?

The two hotels are 170 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/budai-ocean-hotel-chiayi-vs-the-wind-bnb-chiayi/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/