Xiding Eryanping Trail Cloud Viewing Platform - 23 min drive
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area - 27 min drive
Getting around
Chiayi (CYI) - 90 min drive
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 116.8 miles/188 km
Songshan Airport (TSA) - 122.8 miles/197.6 km
Alishan Forest Station - 24 min drive
Free bus station shuttle
Restaurants
永富苦茶油雞 - 11 min drive
達官現炒 - 10 min drive
游芭絲鄒族風味料理 Yupasu Cafe - 25 min drive
阿將的家 - 14 min drive
愛玉伯ㄟ厝 - 16 min drive
About this property
Applause In The Mountain
When visiting Alishan, Applause In The Mountain is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the bus station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 1 cat and 1 dog reside at this property
Starting January 1, 2025, this property does not provide disposable personal items, such as comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Onsite parking limited (max 7 spaces per unit)
Transfers
Free bus station shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
30 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient showers only
Fees & policies
Policies
There is limited hot water on site.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property only accepts cash.
Also known as
Applause Mountain B&B Alishan
Applause Mountain B&B
Applause Mountain Alishan
Applause Mountain
Applause In The Mountain Alishan
Applause In The Mountain Bed & breakfast
Applause In The Mountain Bed & breakfast Alishan
Frequently asked questions
Does Applause In The Mountain offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Applause In The Mountain does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Applause In The Mountain?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Applause In The Mountain?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Applause In The Mountain?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Applause In The Mountain and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Leye Mihu Trail (2.7 mi) and YuyupasTsou Cultural Park (6 mi), along with Xiding Eryanping Trail Cloud Viewing Platform (10.6 mi) and Alishan National Forest Recreation Area (13.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Applause In The Mountain?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Applause In The Mountain Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Remote location on a tea plantation. Gorgeous sunset. Nice private balconies. Minimal English (need google translate)
Diana
Diana, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2024
Clean and Great View
The biggest downside of the hotel is the many flights of stairs to get down and up to your room. A plus is that there is free parking provided. We first had to drag our heavy suitcases down the outside set of stairs from the car park then all the way up to the room. There are no elevates inside the hotel but there is a luggage service however that is only offered at 10 am.
The workers there do not speak English making it hard to communicate with the first set of workers that greeted us. However, the front desk used a phone translator making it easy to deliver a message to us. It was a fairly clean room but if you look closely at the corners of the bathroom, it looks like the seals are older and the curtains have some stains.
Overall, it's a lovely view that overlooks their tea farm and the beautiful alishan mountain range.
Danica
Danica, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2024
There is power shutdown in room for lights and power socket from 12 midnight to 7am but our groups are not informed when we check in.
Chiew Guat
Chiew Guat, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
I can see the sunset from the patio of your room. The room was clean and warm, however the bathroom was a little old. Breakfast was delicious, and service was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2024
Beautiful location, friendly staff. Great views and lovely birds singing. The walls are very thin, we could hear the water running when the neighbors showered or bathed and used their jacuzzi tub - it was very noisy. Our shower/tub could use a curtain as the water sprayed all over the bathroom and the floor got super wet. The breakfast choices were extensive (if you are Chinese) we basically had some toast and peanut butter and jelly. Lots of steep stairs to climb up and down to the parking area, the hotel used a small car to transport our bags down to the bedroom.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel that caters mostly to local tour groups. Our room on the top level of Building C (#321) was clean and well maintained, with an amazing view of the valley below. The staff was friendly and helpful but spoke limited English. The hotel offers complimentary Taiwanese style breakfast and a low cost hotpot dinner.
The property is located along the Fushan Trail, with a sunrise observation platform within 20 minute walk from the hotel. This is not the popular Zhushan sunrise observation platform in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, but the view is still nice and is less crowded. The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is a 40-min drive from the hotel so one needs a car (or be part of a tour group) to visit the main attraction.
The hotel is built on a steep slope so it will be challenging for the elderly who cannot handle lots of steps (no elevator on site).
The hotel restaurant serves the same breakfast and hotpot dinner everyday, so one needs to drive 15 mins or so to the nearby town for restaurants with more choices.
One quirky policy of the hotel is that they do not provide hot water between 11 am and 4 pm (between check out time and check in time), which is not convenient for those who stay at the hotel for more than one day.
To accommodate those who do not read Chinese, the hotel should have English signage to direct the drivers to the property. Providing in-room safe will also be very helpful to international travelers.
Pui-Yan
Pui-Yan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Yan
Yan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
B&B nestled in the hill country 30 minutes from Alishan National Park/visitor area. We were upgraded to a room with a view and two King’s beds. The staffs are very courteous, helpful, and engaging, make the guests feel at home. The facility is well maintained. No pest intrusion into the cabin. A 20 min walk/hike to see Alishan sunrise.(level is moderate)
an pang
an pang, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 17, 2024
The setting and view were very nice; however, the bathroom was really outdated. The breakfast had a good selection, but the taste was average. The sunrise and trail were pretty, given the overall value, I would not stay there again.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 5, 2024
The staff was not very helpful- not very handicapped accessible- did not allow early check in - the views were beautiful!!!
Miriana
Miriana, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
Place was clean and well maintained. Location is inaccessible unless you drive.
Breakfast provided was local cuisine with decent options
Mun Ho
Mun Ho, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 2, 2024
Spacious rooms with breathtaking views. We got upgraded from a twin beds room to a twin kings room. The facility is clean and quiet but only thing is the building are built by wood so therefore very little sound proof! You can hear people talk outside and floor above you moving furniture or walking.. property is surrounded by mountains/ tea plantations so it’s not close to anything. Breakfast was decent and the only choice for dinner was hotpot. You pay extra for it. It was good but if you’re not a fan of it. There’s no other choice. Beside some loud talking guests, I did enjoyed my stay at this property.
Min-Min
Min-Min, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2024
The rooms are a super pleasant surprise! Very modern, new, clean, yet retains a lot of the local charm. Plus, jaw dropping view and absolute tranquility. Amazing experience. We can’t wait to come back
Brian
Brian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 6, 2024
Leefen Chen
Leefen Chen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 25, 2023
The room is big but has some dust and few dead buds on the vanity table and shelf. The toilet paper roll holder is broken and the paper roll is up on the towel rack. Lots of stair and it’s hard to carry with some luggage since you have to go through up and down stairs. The sign is not clear to find the main entrance. No early breakfast prepared but this is a place to go to Alishan to watch sun rise. Not worth the price of the room.
Carol
Carol, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
GuanLiang Gabriel
GuanLiang Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
Great location to climb a small hill to see sunrise although it’s cloudy on the day we visited. Great food and room was clean. Great service of moving our luggages.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 9, 2023
Nice place facing the tea farm, like their hot pot too. Staff can be more friendly & helpful.
Poh Kean
Poh Kean, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
This is a beautiful tea growing area, with incredible views out of our room. Despite a language barrier, the staff was very helpful in making us feel welcome. They helped set us up with hikes, the bus to Alishan (including giving us a ride to and from the bus stop), and arranging a car service to take us to our next destination. We can't recommend staying here enough, including for any foreign visitors concerned about ease of navigation or a language barrier. Thank you again!
William
William, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
This is a really amazing gem of a place on the side of the mountain. Surrounded by a working coffee and tea farm and set amongst a trail system that one can walk to really check out the terrain. Spotless rooms overlooking the farm with all the amenities and the really fun hot pot restaurant for dinner.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2023
my family really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings this place offered. Highly recommended!
Anyu
Anyu, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2023
Very unique and clean. It serves great breakfast with lot of variety. Hot pot dinner onsite is highly recommended. Beds are soft and very comfy. Because it is in the mountains, occasional bugs and mosquitoes could inevitably sneak in. Overall, a great stay.
Wenyan
Wenyan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 7, 2023
Mountain stay
Stayed for 2 nights. Weather was great n chilly. There were lots of bugs which me and my aunt weren’t used to cuz we came from the city. Food is so so only. But I guess the 人情味 from the host as well as the locals made up for it. Had a great time overall. Managed to catch a sunrise from the platform nearby, lots of natural air but rather inaccessible so driving over recommended.
Yovonne
Yovonne, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2023
Amazing Place
It was a lovely place with beautiful landscapes nearby, rooms are comfortable and clean , breakfast was delicious.
However , I just wish they could have provide some oolong tea for guest in breakfast.