Worried about leaving your furry friend at a kennel while traveling? Last year, Hualien launched the “PetFAC Pet Friendly Accommodation Certificate,” a program with 66 rigorous standards that ensures pets can stay comfortably alongside their owners. Certified accommodations provide dedicated pet facilities so travelers can enjoy peace of mind while exploring Hualien with their four-legged companions.
A Healing Escape Close to Nature｜Hoya Spa Manor
Nestled at the base of Hutoushan, Hoya Spa Manor was personally crafted by Chang-Kuei Lin, affectionately nicknamed “Hoya,” meaning “Uncle Tiger” in Chinese. Named to convey health, peace, and fortune, the manor’s premium amber hot springs contain rare minerals such as carbonates, iron, and magnesium, earning it the nickname “The Spring for Conceiving Boys.” Beyond its spa pools, saunas, and steam rooms, Hoya Spa Manor is PetFAC certified, featuring pools, splash areas, and slides that ensure both pets and their owners can feel safe and enjoy themselves. Inside the park, guests can stargaze or watch fireflies, immersing themselves in the pure restorative energy of nature.
INFO｜Hoya Spa Manor
Address: No. 101-5, Sec. 2, Xiangbei Rd., Ruisui Township, Hualien County
Hualien County
Telephone: 03-8875505
Business hours: Open all day
The Perfect Getaway for Pets and Their Humans｜Grand Cosmos Resort, Ruisui
Part of the Cosmos Hotels & Resorts Group, Grand Cosmos Resort in Ruisui combines the region’s famous “Golden Spring” hot springs with a European-style castle resort concept, aiming to be Taiwan’s most fun and luxurious hot spring destination. Centered on the theme “Enjoy the Hot Springs, Explore the Manor,” all guest rooms and the outdoor pools of the Water Park are fed by natural Ruisui spring water. Beyond castle and manor-style rooms, the resort offers family villas with slides and pet-friendly accommodations. Pet-friendly family rooms and garden villas allow pets and their owners to stay together comfortably, with thoughtfully provided amenities including towels, small beds, wash basins, hair dryers, carriers, pee pads, scoops, and even pet food - making travel with dogs easier and more enjoyable.
The resort’s lush parks and family-friendly green spaces provide the perfect setting for strolls with pets, letting everyone soak in the European castle manor ambiance. Its comprehensive pet-friendly services have earned Grand Cosmos Resort the PetFAC Pet Friendly Accommodation Certificate, creating an ideal environment for a relaxed getaway with furry friends.
INFO｜Grand Cosmos Resort, Ruisui
Address: No. 368, Sec. 2, Wenquan Rd., Ruisui Township, Hualien County
Hualien County
Telephone: 03-8876000
Business hours: Open all day