South Talk B&B

-There was AC in the bedrooms that you could control on your own. -Shared fridge/freezer and dishes/utensils. -Some friendly animals (if you like dogs/cats). -They clearly tried to make it look cute with fixtures/figurines/shelving in common areas. Some other standard things: -Privacy curtains. -Bed shelf to put items. -Shampoo & Body Wash Provided. -Decent WiFi

There's a lot that could be improved. To summarise, I would not recommend this for solo backpackers. I would only recommend this place if you're with someone else/a group and just need a place to sleep/shower. You'll have to make all of your plans on your own. Here's a list of all the bads: -The staff were *not* friendly at all -- the workers (Sam, Roro, etc.) felt more like older camp counselors who just wanted free housing but did not care to be hospitable. They would only talk amongst themselves in Mandarin, and wouldn't acknowledge you when you came back to the hostel. Even when I went out of my way to ask for help, they couldn't give me basic information -- ex. I asked where I could rent a scooter and was told "oh, just go into town" without a specific place to suggest. Every response was given as quickly as possible so that they could go back to their phones (literally 4 of the workers in the common area at any given time, none doing any work or being friendly, just on their phones). Maybe they were just young (one was a 33 year old teacher), but they seemed aloof and unapproachable and it was an uncomfortable 2 nights. It's fine to have surfer vibes, but not okay to have surfer attitude to your guests. -Hengchun is a cute town with better food than Kenting, but the hostel is on the edge of town and it's a 20 minute walk to town; in the heat, it's unbearable. To get to any of the important beaches in Kenting, it's a 15 minute drive. If you want to dive/beach/snorkel, just stay in one of the actual areas closer to the actual, it's not worth saving the money. -Staff was not consistently on the premises even if you did want to ask for help. I got back at 1530 and no one was there except the... -Annoying dog that barks anytime someone comes back to the hostel. -Bathrooms smell bad, despite air fresheners, but at least they're trying, I guess.

We had a really nice stay at South Talk B&B. The hostel is clean and comfy, the little terrasse in front is nice to chill :)

The hostel bed was clean, and the same goes for the washroom. Each floor has at least two bathrooms, making it more convenient for guests. I never had to wait long to use the facilities, and they were generally well-maintained throughout my stay. Plus, the cozy common area added to the comfort of the experience.

This is my first time staying in a hostel, and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Unfortunately, the staff wasn’t as friendly or inviting as I had hoped, which made the atmosphere feel a bit unwelcoming. The communal spaces were decent, but I didn’t get the warm, social vibe I was looking for. While the facilities were okay for a short stay, I wish the staff had been more approachable to enhance the overall experience.

The lobby, the dorms and the bathrooms are very clean and they have cozy places to sit and lay. The stuff is very friendly

Very comfortable stay during non-holidays with less guests

Almost 1.5km from the Hengchun town center but walkable, better to rent a motorcycle in the downtown and drive to the hostel by self. Only one toilet and one shower per floor, needs to queue in the rush hours.