Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fishermen's Wharf
An ocean-liner hotel with a pool over the river
About this hotel
Uniquely shaped like an ocean liner, the 5-star Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fishermen's Wharf overlooks Mount Guanyin from within Danshui Fisherman's Wharf, pairing an outdoor pool with pampering spa services and free WiFi throughout. Large windows fill the bright, spacious rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, free wired internet, free bottled water, an electric kettle, hairdryer and personal safe. Guests can visit the hotel's own Lover's Tower, a 100-metre observatory with panoramic views of Danshui and the Lover's Bridge, and dine at Tian Yuan Cafe for European cuisine or Fu Yuan Chinese Restaurant for organic Taiwanese dishes. Fort San Domingo sits a 5-minute drive away, with Danshui MRT Station about 15 minutes further along the waterfront road.
- Outdoor pool with spa services
- 100-metre Lover's Tower observatory
- 5-minute drive to Fort San Domingo
- Ocean-liner-shaped waterfront building
Our take
This suits travelers who want a genuine waterfront resort in Tamsui, an outdoor pool, spa services and an observatory tower, over the Old Street's compact guesthouses closer to Fort San Domingo. The ocean-liner design and river views set it apart from Yun Estate Hotel's more Old-Street-adjacent, family-oriented spa pool stay. Travelers prioritizing walking distance to the shophouses over resort scale should book nearer the Old Street instead.
- ✓Time a pool session for late afternoon so it runs into the sunset over Guanyin Mountain
- ✓Walk to the Lover's Tower after a swim rather than heading straight back to the room
- ✓Budget a short taxi ride if you also want to see Fort San Domingo and the Old Street
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool and pampering spa services overlooking Mount Guanyin
- 100-metre Lover's Tower observatory over Danshui and the Lover's Bridge
- Ocean-liner-shaped building with large windows throughout
- 5-minute drive to Fort San Domingo and Danshui Waterfront
Why guests love itTravelers staying here for the sunset find it hard to leave the pool deck once the light over the river starts turning gold, with the Lover's Tower a short walk away for an even wider view afterward. The ocean-liner shape is not just a design flourish, since most rooms and the pool genuinely face the water rather than the parking lot. It sits further from the Old Street than a guesthouse would, but the tradeoff feels worth it once the pool and sunset are in front of you.