Hyatt Regency Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort ★★★★★

"I saw a lot of negative reviews online telling people to avoid this hotel, but I suspect it's just competitors hiring trolls to badmouth them. My kids and I actually thought it was quite good. The room was new and clean. For 1099 RMB, we got tickets for two adults, which means the room itself was only about 600 RMB, plus breakfast for four. What more could you ask for? The value for money is absolutely excellent. Our main reason for coming here was to interact with the marine animals, but the price has doubled, which is really annoying. In June, 1588 RMB would get three people interactions with three different animals. Now, it's 3188 RMB, which makes me not even want to do the interactions. Taking photos costs extra too. Just letting the kids get close to the beluga whales isn't worth it; I remember doing the beluga whale interaction at Wuhan Haichang for 100 RMB and it even included feeding."

Amanda Seaside Resort Apartment, Qingshui Bay, Lingshui ★★

"A great location with the sea in full view. The apartment is located in a beautiful residential complex with a lovely garden. The ocean is a 10-minute walk away. The room has a kitchen, so you can cook. The rooms are very quiet; you can't hear your neighbors."

Blossom Harbor Riyue Bay Wanning ★★★★

"The hotel was exceptionally clean and the service was excellent. I'll definitely stay here again."

Lingshui Qianyu Qianxun Seaview Holiday B&B (Qingshuiwan Lighthouse Branch) ★★★

"The room was spotless and fantastic, it was my first time staying here. Stepping out, you're right by the sea, which made me feel right at home. The service was incredibly warm and friendly, and the little snacks in the room every day were a great touch."

DoubleTree by Hilton Lingshui Hot Spring ★★★★★

"This hotel has a massive outdoor pool with a kids' water park (small slides, spray features) and an indoor heated pool, so you can still enjoy swimming even on cloudy days. There's also an indoor kids' play area and adorable small animals. You don't even have to leave the hotel to keep the kids entertained!"

Clear Water Bay Diamond Coast Air Villa Sea View Holiday Apartment ★★★

"Traveling with 4 adults and 1 child, the apartment was clean and tidy. The check-in office at the complex entrance was easy to find; a taxi drops you right there. After checking in, the staff helped us move our luggage to the shuttle and drove us directly to our building. For daily travel, Didi (ride-hailing) picks up and drops off right downstairs, which is super convenient. The apartment itself has a great view and is very spacious. The sofa bed in the smaller room was perfect for me and the baby, so I didn't have to worry about them rolling off the bed. The swimming pool within the complex deserves a special mention – the scenery is absolutely stunning, and it's never crowded. The beach was also nearly empty, feeling very natural and secluded. The only downside is that it's a bit far from the Qingshuiwan food street. If you have a car or rent an electric scooter, getting around would be incredibly easy. Overall, it's excellent value for money, and I'm very satisfied."

Vaperse Hainan Clear Water Bay ★★★★★

"Staying at the清水湾威珀斯酒店 (Clearwater Bay Weipers Hotel), I found the service to be generally good. Checking out was hassle-free; I just handed in my room card and was free to go, no queues needed. The hotel boasts an incredibly large and beautiful wedding lawn right behind it. It's clear they put a lot of effort into the landscaping, with palm trees, banana plants, and a variety of tropical flowers and greenery everywhere. The pathways are spotless, and the gardens are well-designed and spacious, so you're surrounded by lush greenery as you walk through. Compared to other resorts I've visited, the garden area here feels very open and uncrowded, with wide paths and an impressive architectural layout. From my room, it was just a short walk to the seaside lawn and the white wedding chapel, and the beach was also very close by. It's perfect whether you want to take a leisurely stroll and snap some photos, or wander around with your family. I imagine a wedding held here would be incredibly romantic."

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Wanning Half-Mountain Seacliff Lighthouse Pool Villa (Shenzhou Peninsula Potougang Branch) ★★★★

"After much deliberation between Shenzhou Peninsula and Riyue Bay, we finally decided on Shenzhou Peninsula, and this hotel truly exceeded our expectations. It's really good and very affordable. Upon arrival, you first check in at Banshan Banhai, and then a shuttle bus takes you to the front desk for check-in and to your room. The service was surprisingly excellent, and the room was spotlessly clean."