YHA Ngong Ping SG Davis Youth Hostel (Lantau Island) Reviews

We stayed in the tent for three nights. Upon arrival we had contact via a text message, since no one would be there to welcome us. We had to make the beds ourselves. We weren’t really sure if the bathroom was cleaned during our stay. The sinks were dirty and crusty. Some positive things: the kitchen is fully stocked with utensils and everything you need to cook. The common room is basic, but nice. There’s a tv available. Outside, there are grills for BBQ and many seats. The location is nice and secluded, it’s also a perfect place if you’re hiking the Lantau Peak Trail. Good to note: the village and all stores close at around 5:30 pm. Make sure to buy your groceries beforehand or get something before it’s too late.

Tung Chung - 2 nights - private double room Expectation/Reality: this is the only provider of accommodation in the area so expectations need to be managed. They have the ability to essentially set terms, so the negative reviews here are likely from the folks who didn’t read the find print. The photos match the space very well. However the hostel reached out over what’s app a number of days before the booking asking for the $150 membership fee and $500 deposit, which I was not comfortable providing until arrival, however the hostel was okay with that. Security: very good, there is a gate lock and a lock to the door, very safe. Hygiene: overall very clean, no concerns. Hospitality: the check in and out process is all over what’s app, so you are at the mercy of how responsive they are which can be frustration when trying to get in. Once you are in, it’s fine. Social Atmosphere: good social spaces. Overall: given they essentially have a monopoly on accommodation in the area. It’s a pretty good spot. I accidentally broke the key and they came and fixed it the next day, but took off $50 from the deposit. So handle the keys gently. Over pretty good place.

We had an enjoyable stay. Great location for hiking and sightseeing, very peaceful setting, lovely views of Lantau Peak and close to the Big Buddha, the chairlift and good bus connections to all over Lantau Island. The buildings have seen better days, as you expect at a youth hostel, but the showers are hot and effective, the kitchen and BBQ facilities are good and the bed is comfortable. The manager is very personable and friendly and it was nice to meet his family. There are few shops to buy ordinary supplies in Ngong Ping, except a very basic 7/11, so you need to stock up before arriving or be prepared to eat at the expensive tourist outlets in the 'village' or at Po Lin monastery. Tourist facilities shut down by 5-6pm.

Depends on your purpose for visiting this area, you may or may not find this hostel convenient. I chose this hostel solely because I planned to check out Tai O and do an early morning hike up Lantau Peak. There’s actually not much in the area except the Giant Buddha, the beautiful monastery, and the Wisdom Path if you choose to include it. This is the only hotel/hostel in the area. There’s no supermarket or convenience store nearby, so I highly suggest bringing plenty of food and drinks before arriving. You might also want to bring your own slippers! The hostel has a water purifier, hot and cold showers, a microwave, fridge, a spacious kitchen, and other essentials. I didn’t cook during my stay—I bought food from Tai O instead. Nonetheless, it was super convenient for me since I like to go slow and enjoy things at my own pace. Note that a membership fee of 150 HKD is required, and there’s also a refundable deposit of 500 HKD, unless you damage something on the property. Karen and Mark were super nice—I had a great chat with both of them!

Good location for hiking, with self catering facilities. Nice views from the property

For an escape time away from the city and crowd.. this is the perfect place 🥰❤️

Good service, great place to visit and lots of activities we can do near by there, just I suggest to make the restroom more better.

Do NOT reccomend. The place is very far away from everything, the access to the area is very limited, the first bus is at 8:30 and the last is around 6 pm. I arrived a little before 4 and the hotel was locked, no way to enter. I clapped, knocked, screamed for a long time and no one came to the gate. After a long time under the rain, i called the number and the guy came to open the gate. The reception is close to the gate, which means he heard me calling and chose not to help. Once i arrived he asked me to pay 500 for deposit and 150 more for a member ship. He gave me some bedsheets which didn't fit the bed, no towel, and took me to the room. Dirty, so much dust, smelling bad and not cleaned. I couldn't even stay one hour in the room, even though i paid for two nights, i just packed up and left the hotel . Again, do not reccomend.

Location is good

This is not the first time I stayed at this hostel. Generally speaking, it is a good choice if you are hiking or camping. It’s just that I came to Tung Chung too late after work, so I was very scared when I entered the small path. There were abandoned houses, crows and bats. I ran away. Hahahaha, so it’s better to travel with friends. I will come again next time.

1) The booking price interface does not clearly state that you must be a YHA member. Non-members have to pay a membership fee of 150 and can only bring 3 people. 2) The child policy does not mention that children over 5 years old will be charged an additional 150 without an extra bed. 3) Children over 5 years old are counted as per person, so if you include a 9-year-old child, that’s exactly 5 people and an extra membership fee will be charged. As a result, a family room was charged 150+150+70 (70 for children’s membership fee), a total of 370 more!!! 3) The hygiene of the bathroom and shower room in the room is extremely poor. Very dirty and moldy. Maybe after a winter, there is no cleaning without guests. The only thing that can be praised is that the front desk clerk has a good attitude and good service. Unfortunately, the living conditions are so poor. I originally thought that as long as the place was clean, I didn't have any other requirements. I was a bit scared indeed!

Dinosaur theme room with children is good, there are a small amount of toys can be for children to relieve boredom, if you still like nature friends can try, hiking to see the sunrise, good weather and many stars to see 👍👍 very good choice

It's near Ngong Ping Market and Heart Sutra Jianlin. The location is very good, but the equipment is a bit old. It's OK for a youth hostel, but there is no bus transportation at night. There is cup noodle for sale.

Very good for a youth hostel. The best thing is the location in the mountains, which makes it possible to go on late or early tours, as you are already there. The facilities are also top-notch and equipped for all types of food preparation. Unfortunately, there were a lot of children staying with us, which increased the noise level considerably and the facility is rather thinly soundproof...but that is to be expected in a youth hostel.