Escape to Paradise: IN99 Hotel, Kinmen Islands - Your Unforgettable Taiwan Getaway
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the Escape to Paradise: IN99 Hotel on the Kinmen Islands. Forget those perfect, sterile hotel reviews. This is gonna be real, raw, and probably a little chaotic. Prepare for a sensory overload because, frankly, this place throws a lot at you. Let's see if it catches me… and maybe you, too.
First Impressions & Accessibility:
So, getting to Kinmen… well, that’s an adventure in itself. The hotel, thankfully, seems to have factored this into its Airport transfer service. (Bonus points!). My flight was a bit delayed (classic!), and I was beyond relieved to see a friendly face holding a sign. The transfer was smooth, and hey, let's face it, after the airline's chaotic boarding process, convenience is EVERYTHING.
Now, the accessibility… Here's where I have to be honest. While the list mentions Facilities for disabled guests and an Elevator, I didn't personally explore this aspect in-depth. I did notice, though, that the lobby and common areas seemed reasonably accessible. I’d recommend contacting the hotel directly if you have specific mobility needs, just to nail down the details of their accessibility program and the layout. I'll try to address other accessibility services that are mentioned in the list in the other segments of the review.
The Room – My Personal Paradise (and Minor Annoyances):
Okay, the room. My little haven. Officially listed as having Air conditioning, Blackout curtains (bless!), Free Wi-Fi (that actually worked! – more on that later), a Refrigerator, and a Coffee/tea maker. And oh my god, a bathtub! After a long travel, it's a necessity.
The bathrobes were fluffy, the slippers were… well, slippers. Nothing groundbreaking, but nice touches. Important Note: the non-smoking rule was strictly enforced, which I appreciated. The room was also Soundproof… mostly. I did hear some faint chatter from the hallway, but look, I don't expect miracles. These are all included as some of the Available in all rooms services.
The Wi-Fi Saga (or How I Almost Lost My Mind):
Let's talk Wi-Fi, because it's 2024, and it's a necessity, dammit! The description touts Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! and Internet access – wireless. Yes, it’s true! It was mostly reliable. I actually got some real work done (gasp!). Okay, maybe just checked my emails. The Internet access – LAN was also available, in case you are a Luddite like me and don't trust wireless - but I didn't need it. Excellent!.
Food, Glorious Food (And the Occasional Hiccup):
The IN99 Hotel REALLY tries with the food. The possibilities are insane: Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant, Restaurants, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, Poolside bar, Room service [24-hour], Snack bar. Whew!
The Breakfast [buffet], was a buffet experience - it looked like a scene out of a travel magazine. There was a mix of options. Fresh fruit, and a Coffee/tea in restaurant was there, which was great for me.
I tried the Asian cuisine in restaurant one night. A la carte in restaurant dining at a nice restaurant, with a good assortment of dishes. It wasn't the best Asian food I've ever had (and there was a minor language barrier with the staff), but the Soup in restaurant was fantastic, and the atmosphere was lovely. The Happy hour drinks at the Bar were a welcome bonus, and I appreciated they provided a Bottle of water.
And let's not forget the all-important Breakfast takeaway service for those days when you just want to roll out of bed and go.
Relaxation Station - Trying (and Mostly Succeeding) to Unwind:
Here's where IN99 really shines. I’m talking Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, and Swimming pool [outdoor]. Are you kidding me?!
The Swimming pool was stunning. Seriously. The Pool with view was particularly magical at sunset. I ended up spending hours there. I indulged in a massage at the Spa, which was a bit pricey but utterly divine. The therapist was incredibly professional.
I did briefly venture into the Fitness center, which had your basic equipment. I may have glanced at the Gym/fitness stuff (it was more like a quick peek). Because, you know, vacation.
Cleanliness and Safety - A Deep Breath of Relief:
In this day and age, you want to know the hotel has its act together on hygiene. IN99 did. Everything was spick and span. The staff are obviously trained in Safety protocol. The Anti-viral cleaning products, the Daily disinfection in common areas, the Room sanitization, and the Individually-wrapped food options. They make you feel safe.
Plus, having a Doctor/nurse on call and a First aid kit in place makes you feel even safer.
For the Kids (and the Kid in You):
I don't have kids, but I saw several families enjoying their stay. The hotel offers Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, and Kids meal, and Kids facilities.
Services and Conveniences - The Little Things That Matter:
IN99 delivers on the day-to-day details too. There's Daily housekeeping, Concierge, a Convenience store, Laundry service, Elevator. The hotel also has Cash withdrawal, Dry cleaning through a Invoice provided service, Luggage storage, an Ironing service, and Safety deposit boxes.
The Contactless check-in/out was super convenient, especially after a journey.
Getting Around & Other Stuff:
The hotel provides Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Bicycle parking, and Taxi service.
Beyond the Literal (The Quirks & The Feels):
Alright, enough facts. Here's where things get real.
I'm telling you, the whole place just had this vibe. It felt like an escape. The little details, like the Complimentary tea in the room, and the Welcome drink upon arrival, made a difference.
And for the record – I LOVED the Terrace. Perfect for sipping morning coffee.
My Final Verdict & An Irresistible Offer (For You!)
Okay, so IN99 Hotel on Kinmen Island? It's not perfect. Nothing ever is. But it's a solid, comfortable, and luxurious base for exploration. I really enjoyed myself!
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Alright, here we go. My Kinmen Island Itinerary, or, "How I Almost Lost My Mind in a Taiwanese Paradise (and Survived to Tell the Tale)." Buckle up, buttercups, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Day 1: Arrival & Immediate Overwhelm (Plus, an Unexpected Chicken-Related Crisis)
9:00 AM: Arrive at Kinmen Airport. Okay, first impressions: small. Very small. Like, I could probably walk the whole length of the terminal in under a minute. This is either charming or a sign I'm about to be completely cut off from civilization. Leaning towards the second for now.
9:30 AM: Taxi to IN99 Hotel. It looks even better in person than the photos. Seriously, the lobby is pure minimalist zen mixed with…wait, is that actual gold leaf on the ceiling? Okay, I'm officially impressed.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Check-in. Smooth sailing, thankfully. The staff are incredibly polite, though my Mandarin is embarrassingly terrible. They seem used to it, which is a relief. And the room… oh, the room. Floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto… wait for it… rice paddies and a distant, hazy ocean. I could get used to this. I really could.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Quick orientation walk around the hotel. Found the breakfast buffet. This is vital intel. Also, there's a swimming pool. Decision made: I will definitely be spending some time poolside.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel restaurant. Ordered something vaguely translated as "Braised Treasure Chicken." Sounded promising. What arrived was…a lot of chicken. Like, the entire bird. And then I saw the look on the waitress’s face…this was obviously a local, and I was failing her expectations. She was trying to be polite, and I was still getting to know this enormous chicken. It was delicious, but… I’m pretty sure I defeated an entire flock of chickens. Maybe that’s why I was the only one eating it.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Siesta in the luxury of the air conditioning. My jet lag hit me like a ton of bricks. Woke up feeling vaguely guilty about all the sleeping but also… refreshed. This whole "siesta" thing? I’m on board.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exploring the nearby area. Started with the Shuitou Village as a gentle introduction to Kinmen's history. It's beautiful, with these amazing traditional Fujian-style houses. Got lost. Twice. Almost walked into someone’s front yard. Oops. The locals, bless their hearts, just smiled and pointed me in the right direction. Clearly, I was a spectacle.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant. Tried the oyster omelette. Oh. My. God. Pure, unadulterated heaven. Crispy edges, creamy inside, and bursting with fresh oyster flavor. Honestly, I could eat this every day. I’ll probably try.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Strolled along the beach, watching the sunset. Breathtaking. Utterly, ridiculously beautiful. The sky turned into a kaleidoscope of oranges, pinks, and purples. I felt… peaceful. For like, five minutes. Then my phone started buzzing with work emails, and I was yanked back to reality. Ugh.
Day 2: History, Tanks, and an Encounter with the Ghosts of the Past (Plus, a Near-Death Experience with a Scooter)
9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Loaded up on dumplings. They were, as the kids say, fire.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Visited the Juguang Tower. Honestly, the views from the top were stunning. You could see the mainland and all the little islands and I had a brief flashback to my childhood. Did I ever believe I could see that far?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at a local roadside place. The food was cheap, the people were friendly, and the air conditioning… didn’t exist. But the food was amazing. I don’t even know what I ate, but it involved pork belly and was unbelievably good
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Exploring the various military sites, including the tanks on tracks. It was fascinating, albeit a little somber. The stories associated with the places were a poignant reminder of the area's complicated past. It’s a strange feeling to be standing so close to the relics of war.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: SCARY SCOOTER TIME. I rented a scooter. BIG MISTAKE. I should have known better. I don't even own a scooter. Kinmen is fairly flat, but my driving is not. The roads are narrow, and the traffic is… well, it exists. I barely managed to keep it upright. Almost crashed into a parked car. Twice. Maybe three times. Suffice to say, I narrowly avoided becoming a Kinmen Island bumper sticker.
- Anecdote: I’ll never forget the moment I realised I was going too fast. Going around a turn, I completely forgot how to turn the damn thing and instead of slowing down, I turned the wheel completely to the right. I saw the end of the road and screamed. Luckily, I was able to recover.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Headed back to hotel, still shaking. Had a beer and a long shower. Needed both.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at a small family-run restaurant. Ate fried fish. Delicious. The owner kept looking at me with a mixture of amusement and pity. Pretty sure she was judging my riding skills. (She was right.)
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Walked along the beach at dusk. The air was so clean. And the moon reflecting on the waves…It was kind of magical. I felt like all the stress from the near-death scooter experience had finally washed away.
Day 3: Temples, Tears, and the Unexpected Joy of Seaweed (Plus, I discover I'm a total Tourist)
9:00 AM: Final breakfast buffet. Feeling a bit sad to be leaving. Stuffed myself with more dumplings and some fruit.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visited the Chen's Ancestral Shrine. Fascinating. So many details, so much history… I actually teared up a little bit. I don’t know why. Maybe it was the beauty of the architecture, the solemn atmosphere, the sense of continuity. Or maybe I’m just a big softie. Probably a bit of both.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Had lunch. Ate something covered in seaweed. Sounded disgusting. Was actually amazing. I have now developed a full-blown seaweed addiction. Sorry, world.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Souvenir shopping. Bought way too many trinkets. I'm the stereotypical tourist. I know. But hey, I have to bring something home, right?
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Relaxing in the hotel. Reading my book. Trying to soak up every last ounce of peacefulness.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Farewell drink by the pool. I actually feel sort of sad to leave this paradise.
4:00 PM: Headed to the airport. Goodbye, Kinmen. You weird, wonderful, and scooter-terrifying island. I miss you already.
4:30 - Departure.
Final Thoughts:
Kinmen isn’t perfect. Honestly, I’m too much of a city person. It might be boring for some. But for me, it was exactly what I needed. It was a chance to disconnect, to breathe, to experience something completely different. It challenged me, it made me laugh, it almost made me cry. And it definitely pushed my culinary boundaries.
Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I’m taking the bus. And maybe enrolling in a Mandarin class. And definitely skipping the scooter.
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Escape to Paradise: IN99 Hotel, Kinmen Islands - FAQs (with a healthy dose of me!)
So, Kinmen Islands? Never heard of it. Is it ACTUALLY paradise? (And are the beaches any good?)
The IN99 Hotel – is it fancy-fancy, or more… relaxed? And what's the deal with the rooms?
Food! What's the food situation? Do I have to survive on instant noodles?!
Tell me about those historical sites. Is it just…stuffy museums?
Transportation - how do I get around? Do I need to rent a car or is it walkable?
The best *thing* about the IN99 Hotel?
What was the *one thing* that truly surprised you?
Any downsides? Be honest!
Would you recommend the IN99 and Kinmen? Seriously…would you?
