The Restro vs Read River
Both are in Tainan, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Fuqian Village
The Restro
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★Anping District
Read River
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Restro
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.9 km apart.
Choose The Restro if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Read River if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Restro better than Read River?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8)+0.7
- 22.6 km closer to the city centre−2.6 km
- 31.3 km closer to public transport−1.3 km
- 455 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+55
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 84)+13
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017)+8y
- 715 more sights within 1 km+15
Why is Read River better than The Restro?
- 12.8 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 4.1 km)−2.8 km
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (1,169 vs 152), so the rating is more reliable×7.7
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Restro vs Read River: which hotel is better? | The Restro | Read River |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.0 +2.7 | 6.3 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 6.1 +6.1 |
| Public transport | 8.3 +6.8 | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.4 +0.6 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 152 | 1,169 +1,017 |
| Rank in Tainan | top 9% +58% | top 67% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 +2.7 | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 680 m −2.6 km | 3.3 km |
| To the beach | – | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 460 m −1.3 km | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 4.8 km −1.8 km | 6.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +55 | 95 |
| Sights within 1 km | 27 +15 | 12 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 2 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +8y | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
2.9 km apart
The Restro or Read River: common questions
Which is better, The Restro or Read River?
The Restro leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Read River is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Restro or Read River?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Restro is closer: 680 m from the centre, against 3.3 km for Read River.
How far apart are The Restro and Read River?
The two hotels are 2.9 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