The Wind BnB vs Light Shadow Hostel
Both are in Chiayi, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Xingzhong Village
The Wind BnB
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
GuesthouseDaijiang Village
Light Shadow Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Wind BnB
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 720 m apart.
Choose The Wind BnB if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is The Wind BnB better than Light Shadow Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 2410 m closer to the beach (390 m vs 790 m)−410 m
- 3480 m closer to the city centre−480 m
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
Why is Light Shadow Hostel better than The Wind BnB?
- 1More guest reviews (626 vs 100), so the rating is more reliable×6.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Wind BnB vs Light Shadow Hostel: which hotel is better? | The Wind BnB | Light Shadow Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.2 +1.1 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 9.0 +1.4 | 7.6 |
| Public transport | 1.9 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 100 | 626 +526 |
| Rank in Chiayi | top 11% +19% | top 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 +1.1 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 33 km −480 m | 33 km |
| To the beach | 390 m −410 m | 790 m |
| To public transport | 1.7 km | – |
| To the airport | 26 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 | 35 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 6 | 8 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +5y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
720 m apart
The Wind BnB or Light Shadow Hostel: common questions
Which is better, The Wind BnB or Light Shadow Hostel?
The Wind BnB leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Wind BnB 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?
The Wind BnB is closer: 33 km from the centre, against 33 km for Light Shadow Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Wind BnB is 390 m from the nearest beach; Light Shadow Hostel is 790 m.
How far apart are The Wind BnB and Light Shadow Hostel?
The two hotels are 720 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