Haikin Ryokan

Small but mighty boutique hotel. We stayed here with our two kids (ages 6 and 4) and we booked the family room with the bunk bed. The staff went out of their way to may sure we felt welcome. We opted for breakfast every morning and it did not disappoint. A home style cooked Japanese breakfast was delicious. On saturday njghts, the parking lot is joined with the Wualai street market (which is actually recommended online) and is pretty convenient that it’s within walking distance. The owner sets up the parking lot area with tables and chairs and invites his guests to hangout outside with him and the staff. The hotel is a good trek from the old city but GRAB is so cheap, you can take one to and from. If you’re looking for great customer service stay here!

My initial room was relatively cramped so I asked if I could upgrade after the first night. Nut, the owner, graciously let me stay in his family quarters free of charge for the rest of the trip. Tanya, the manager, also did a nice job.