Gloria Manor
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No. 237, Guanshan Rd., Hengchun Township, Pingtung County 94643, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Taiwan, East Asia
Location
Gloria Manor · Kenting, Taiwan
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Key Highlights
- ✓Service & Staff: The staff is frequently highlighted as "super friendly," "outstanding," and "top-notch," going above and beyond to ensure a perfect stay.
- ✓Location & Views: Nestled within Kenting National Park, the hotel offers an "incredible" and "stunning location" with breathtaking views of Mt. Dajian and Big Bay, providing a serene escape.
Expert Review: Gloria Manor
Gloria Manor in Kenting, Taiwan, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently receives high praise for its tranquil ambiance, exceptional service, and harmonious design that integrates with its natural surroundings. It is recognized by guests as a "true gem" offering a "very special stay".
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
Gloria Manor boasts an outstanding overall rating of 9.1 on platforms like Agoda and Booking.com, reflecting an overwhelmingly positive guest sentiment. Guests frequently describe their stays as "exceptional," "beautiful," and "wonderful," with many expressing a desire to return.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud Gloria Manor for several standout features:
- Service & Staff: The staff is frequently highlighted as "super friendly," "outstanding," and "top-notch," going above and beyond to ensure a perfect stay.
- Location & Views: Nestled within Kenting National Park, the hotel offers an "incredible" and "stunning location" with breathtaking views of Mt. Dajian and Big Bay, providing a serene escape.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel, a former presidential guesthouse, showcases a "modernized Taiwanese design" that seamlessly integrates nature with minimalist aesthetics, using local materials like bamboo and marble.
- Amenities: Guests appreciate the "gorgeous room with comfortable beds and lovely pool," including a 25-meter lap pool, fitness center, and convenient free shuttle services both within Kenting and to Kenting Main Street.
3. Room Quality
Rooms at Gloria Manor are described as "gorgeous," "comfortable," and "elegant," fitted with fine-quality furnishings and amenities. Each room typically includes a 37-inch LCD TV, a Nespresso coffee maker, an iPod docking station, a comfortable sitting area, and a bathroom with a bathtub. While offering inviting forest or bay views, some guests note that the rooms, due to the building's historical nature, may not be as spacious as those in modern five-star hotels.
4. Dining Experience
The dining experience at Gloria Manor is generally highly regarded. Breakfast is praised as "lovely," "delicious," and "hearty," with excellent choices catering to both vegetarians and meat-eaters. The on-site restaurant, Mu Restaurant, offers "delicious dishes using fresh local produce" and a "refined culinary experience" with creative Taiwanese aesthetics. The GADUGADU Brunch on the 6th floor provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding peninsula. Dinner has also been described as "amazing" by guests.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff are a consistent highlight, frequently cited as one of the best aspects of the hotel. Guests commend the staff for being "super friendly," "warm and helpful," and "attentive," often remembering repeat guests and their preferences. They are proactive in assisting with shuttle services, activities, and travel times, and have even been noted for providing extra items to ensure guest satisfaction. The "always smiling and accommodating" front desk staff receives particular commendation.
6. Location & Accessibility
Gloria Manor is ideally situated in a "peaceful setting" within Kenting National Park, offering a relaxing getaway. It provides superb views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Kenting National Park and White Sand Beach, and close to attractions like Sheding Natural Park. For convenience, the hotel offers a free shuttle service to Kenting Main Street and other nearby locations, and even round-trip transfers to Kaohsiung. While "slightly difficult to get to" for some, the comprehensive shuttle services mitigate this concern.
7. Value & Pricing
Despite being considered "pricey" by some, guests generally perceive Gloria Manor as offering "exceptional value for money". Its value rating of 8.7 reflects appreciation for the quality and service received. While the average price per room is around $292, compared to Kenting's average of $128, many guests feel the experience, especially the ocean views, is well worth the cost. Prices can fluctuate, with Kayak showing rates from $134, averaging $201 on weeknights and $266 on weekend nights.
8. Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring points of feedback include:
- Breakfast Variety: A few guests suggest that breakfast could offer "a little more variety" or a partial buffet.
- Room Size: Due to the property's historical structure, rooms might not feel as spacious as some modern five-star hotels, as structural changes are limited.
- Bar Hours: There have been comments about the bar closing "very early," even on special occasions like New Year's Eve, with no extension of service.
- Amenities: One minor complaint noted the absence of bathrobes in rooms, though as of January 2025, disposable amenities are being phased out in Taiwan properties.
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Points to Consider
- •Amenities: One minor complaint noted the absence of bathrobes in rooms, though as of January 2025, disposable amenities are being phased out in Taiwan properties.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Daniel
I had an amazing stay at Gloria Manor in Kenting! The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with seamless mountain and greenery views from the back. Its mountainside location was ideal, providing easy access to downtown Kenting, and I loved the strolls through the mountaintop community. The breakfast was a highlight, with many delicious options—my favorite was the radish cake! The hotel’s shuttle service...
Netflix Hinet
Strongly encourage to stay in Kenting if you got enough budget. Highlight : The breakfast is awesome not only on the meal but the service, they noticed we need to walk our child and offer a new meal set without asking, surprised by the service and friendly staffs in the MU lounge. Highly recommended from a Marriot lifetime platinum member that has been stay for hundreds of hotels! Lowlight : ext...
Richard Ho
Our stay at gloria manor exceeded my expectations. The rooms were nice and clean. The food at mu restaurant for both breakfast and dinner was really good. The location and view from the hotel are amazing and there is a free shuttle that can drop you off at different areas. The highlight for me was the staff who were exceptional. They were extremely thorough and answered all of our many questions w...
Jeeha Eleanor Yang
An absolutely perfect and beautiful vacation—so wonderful that we would love to return every year. Gloria Manor played a huge role in making this experience truly special, allowing us to fully appreciate the natural beauty of Kenting. Although the hotel is located within a national forest and we initially worried about transportation, everything was surprisingly convenient. As long as shuttle arr...
Sara
Not worth the money you are paying for at all. the problem is that there arent many high quality standard hotels/resorts in Kenting so you are stuck with limited options if you want 'good quality'. The intention of this place is good, but it kept missing the mark. Rooms are 'very' small compared to the photos online. They are small like Japanese hotels in Japan (just to give you an idea). Breakfas...
Linda C
We went there for our honeymoon and it was great (despite the typhoon). Staff was very attentive with all our needs. The building is beautiful and full of history and the surroundings just astonishing. The rooms are a bit small. The food at the restaurant is very good (highly recommend the fish soup)
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