Lakeview Suite (One-Bedroom)
Lakeview Suite
On the 5th–7th floors, with a balcony of nearly 10 ping (about 25 sqm) and a living area.
5th–7th floorsLarge balcony
Nantou · Sun Moon Lake｜The Lalu｜Resort
The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake
A resort on the Hanbi Peninsula at Sun Moon Lake, designed by Kerry Hill, with 96 rooms and a 60-meter outdoor infinity pool, about a 15-minute walk from the Shuishe Visitor Center.
- Location
- No. 142, Zhongxing Road, Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, on the Hanbi Peninsula, up the slope beside the Shuishe Visitor Center
- Getting there
- Exit National Freeway 6 at Ailan Interchange, then about 16 km on Highways 14 and 21; paid shuttle from HSR Taichung Station by reservation
- Rooms
- 96 rooms: Lakeview Suites on the 5th–7th floors, Lakeside Suites on the 2nd–3rd, Garden Suites on the 1st, plus Courtyard Pool Villas
- Why stay
- 60-meter outdoor infinity pool and Lalu SPA; One MICHELIN Key in 2026
Brand: Taiwan Luxury & Independent・The Lalu Official hotel website ↗
At a Glance
What is The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake like?
The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake is on the Hanbi Peninsula at No. 142, Zhongxing Road, Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County. The site began in 1901 as a wooden holiday lodge built by the Japanese, became an official guesthouse from 1923, and after 1949 was a residence of Chiang Kai-shek. The Shining Group (鄉林集團) bought it and spent more than five years and NT$1.86 billion rebuilding it, and it opened in its current form on March 3, 2002.
The building was designed by Australian architect Kerry Hill, who kept the original beams, columns and floor slabs in the rebuild, and the lighting by Nathan Thompson changes through the day. The hotel has three sections: Building A holds the guest rooms; Building B has the spa, gym, sauna and members' club; and Building C has the villas, meeting rooms, library and parking.
There are 96 rooms. Dining includes The Oriental Brasseries (Chinese and Western) on the 7th floor, The Lake View Chinese Restaurant (Cantonese and Shanghainese) and The Japanese Restaurant (Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki), along with The Lobby Bar on the 8th floor and The Tea House by the pool on the 1st floor. In the 2026 MICHELIN Keys selection for Taiwan, The Lalu received One Key.
- Location
- On the Hanbi Peninsula, about a 15-minute walk to the Shuishe Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake bus station)
- Rooms
- 96 rooms: Lakeview Suites on the 5th–7th floors, Lakeside Suites on the 2nd–3rd, Garden Suites on the 1st, plus Courtyard Pool Villas
- Architecture
- Designed by Australian architect Kerry Hill; reopened March 3, 2002
- Facilities
- 60-meter outdoor infinity pool, Lalu SPA, gym, sauna, library
- Awards
- One MICHELIN Key in 2026
✓ A good fit if
- Travelers who want an unhurried night at Sun Moon Lake: with a 60-meter infinity pool, a spa and five places to eat and drink, there's no need to go out again after checking in in the afternoon.
- Travelers interested in architecture: Kerry Hill's long corridors, reflecting pools and ten-story scenic staircase can all be seen on a walk around the hotel.
- Families traveling together: Lakeview Suites can be booked with a connecting room, and the Courtyard Pool Villas have two bedrooms plus a living room, dining room and 12-meter private heated pool.
- Private charter trips from Taichung via Cingjing or Alishan: Sun Moon Lake sits right in between, so one night here links the two.
✕ Consider another hotel if
- Your plans center on Cingjing and Hehuanshan: consider The Old England Manor beside Highway 14A in Cingjing. — try The Old England Manor
- You'd rather stay in the Shuishe Pier area for an easy evening stroll and dinner: consider Hotel Beore Sun Moon Lake, a design hotel with fewer rooms. — try Hotel Beore Sun Moon Lake
Highlights
Why stay at The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake? Three highlights
0160m Infinity Pool
The 60-meter outdoor infinity pool
The pool is 60 meters long with an overflow design, so the water sits level with the edge. Lying beside it you can't see the pool's rim, and your view runs straight onto the surface of Sun Moon Lake.
Beside the pool is The Tea House (10:00–18:00, members and hotel guests only), serving Cantonese dim sum, light meals and tea. The hotel's mind-and-body wellness program also holds water yoga in this pool.
02Lakeview Suite
Lakeview Suites with balconies of about 10 ping
The Lakeview Suites are on the 5th–7th floors, with balconies of nearly 10 ping (about 25 sqm) where you can sit out and look at the lake. The Lakeside Suites are on the 2nd–3rd floors and the Garden Suites on the 1st floor.
For a family trip, book a Lakeview Suite with a connecting room, so adults and children each have their own room with a door between them. Views vary by room type and floor, so confirm when booking.
03Dining
Three restaurants on the 7th floor: The Oriental Brasseries, The Lake View Chinese Restaurant and The Japanese Restaurant
The Lake View Chinese Restaurant focuses on Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine, with lunch 11:30–15:00 and dinner 17:30–21:30, open daily. Also on the 7th floor, The Oriental Brasseries serves Chinese and Western dishes, with breakfast 07:00–10:30 and an afternoon tea buffet 14:30–17:00.
The Japanese Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki, open Wednesday to Sunday only. The Lobby Bar on the 8th floor is for members and hotel guests only, open 10:00–22:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:00–23:00 Friday to Sunday.
Rooms
Rooms
The hotel's 96 rooms are divided by floor into Lakeview Suites (5th–7th floors), Lakeside Suites (2nd–3rd floors) and Garden Suites (1st floor), plus the Hanbi Bieyuan (涵碧別苑) and Courtyard Pool Villas. Views vary by room type and floor, so confirm when booking.
Lakeview Suite with Connecting Room
Lakeview Suite with Connecting Room
A Lakeview Suite (one-bedroom) plus a connecting room, suited to families with children: parents and children have separate rooms with a door between them.
FamiliesConnecting room
Courtyard Pool Villa
Courtyard Pool Villa
Two bedrooms, with a living room, fireplace, dining room and pantry, plus a 12-meter private heated pool and a teak pavilion beside it.
Two bedrooms12 m private poolLiving and dining rooms
Facilities
Facilities
The leisure facilities are in Building B: the spa, gym, sauna and members' club. The 60-meter outdoor infinity pool is beside The Tea House on the 1st floor.
- Pool
- 60-meter outdoor infinity pool with an overflow design; opening hours subject to the hotel's latest notice
- Spa
- Lalu SPA, plus a mind-and-body wellness program (water yoga, meditation)
- The Lake View Chinese Restaurant
- 7th floor, Cantonese and Shanghainese; lunch 11:30–15:00, dinner 17:30–21:30
- The Oriental Brasseries
- 7th floor, Chinese and Western; breakfast 07:00–10:30, lunch 11:30–14:00, afternoon tea 14:30–17:00, dinner 18:00–22:00
- The Tea House
- Beside the pool on the 1st floor, 10:00–18:00, members and hotel guests only
- Other
- The Japanese Restaurant on the 7th floor (Wednesday to Sunday), The Lobby Bar on the 8th floor, gym, sauna, library
Access
Location
The hotel is at No. 142, Zhongxing Road, Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County. From Highway 21, turn in by the Sun Moon Lake police station beside the Shuishe Visitor Center and follow the slope up. The Shuishe Visitor Center also serves as Sun Moon Lake Station, the bus terminus, about a 15-minute walk from the hotel; guests can ask the hotel to send a car to pick them up from the station free of charge, which needs to be arranged when booking.
Driving from the north, take National Freeway 3 to National Freeway 6, exit at Ailan Interchange, then take Highway 14 and switch to Highway 21, about 16 km to Sun Moon Lake. From the south, exit National Freeway 3 at Mingjian Interchange and go via Jiji and Shuili to Highway 21.
- HSR Taichung Station
- Paid hotel shuttle, NT$1,100 one way for adults and NT$550 for ages 12 and under; guests only, book at least 48 hours ahead
- National Freeway 6, Ailan Interchange
- About 16 km via Highways 14 and 21
- Shuishe Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake Station)
- About a 15-minute walk; free pick-up for guests by reservation
- Taoyuan International Airport
- The hotel can arrange a private car; ask reservations for the price
With a private charter
From HSR Taichung Station or downtown Taichung, take National Freeway 6 to Ailan Interchange, then Highways 14 and 21 into Sun Moon Lake; travel time depends on traffic. The hotel's HSR shuttle is charged per person (NT$1,100 one way per adult), so for a family or larger group, a private charter door to door with stops along the way is more flexible. GO TAIWAN's Cingjing, Sun Moon Lake and Alishan 3-day tour spends its second night in Shuishe at Sun Moon Lake, and you can request to stay here; the next day it's an easy run on to Alishan or back to Taichung. Wenwu Temple, Ita Thao and the Xiangshan Visitor Center around the lake are close by and can be fitted in before check-in or after check-out. Your vehicle can drive up the hotel's slope to pick up and drop off at the entrance; guest parking is in the Building C parking lot, and please check with the hotel whether it applies to charter vehicles.
FAQ
How many rooms does The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake have, and what types?
There are 96 rooms. Lakeview Suites are on the 5th–7th floors, Lakeside Suites on the 2nd–3rd floors and Garden Suites on the 1st floor, plus the Hanbi Bieyuan (涵碧別苑) and Courtyard Pool Villas with a 12-meter private heated pool. Lakeview Suites can be booked with a connecting room, which suits families.
How big is the balcony of a Lakeview Suite?
The Lakeview Suite balcony is nearly 10 ping (about 25 sqm). Views vary by room type and floor, so confirm when booking.
How long is The Lalu's infinity pool?
The outdoor infinity pool is 60 meters long, with an overflow design and The Tea House beside it. Opening hours are subject to the hotel's latest notice.
How do I get to The Lalu from HSR Taichung Station?
The hotel runs a shuttle from HSR Taichung Station for guests only: NT$1,100 one way for adults and NT$550 for ages 12 and under, booked at least 48 hours ahead. You can also take a Nantou Bus to the Shuishe Visitor Center and walk about 15 minutes or have the hotel pick you up, or arrange a private charter door to door.
Rates, room types, facility hours and parking rules follow the hotel’s latest notice.
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