Yantai Beach Hotels

A truly healing and relaxing stay! The hotel environment is elegant and clean, and the rooms have excellent natural light. Every corner is meticulously maintained. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, always willing to help without being pushy. Both the soft and hard amenities are top-notch, and it's a wonderfully quiet place, perfect for unwinding. Staying here makes traveling so stress-free. Definitely worth five stars!

The Golden Gulf Hotel Yantai looks old from the outside but the interior is nicely furnished with modern technology. They use robots to send guest needs, they had heated toilet seats for the winter used. Among the 4 hotels I stayed at on this trip they are the only ones that provide heated toilet seats. That is their facility that impressed me. If they are not considered a local 5 Star hotel, they definitely have a 6 Star service. Service from the front office staff, to the operator from the call center and the host at the restaurant were excellent. They definitely left a very good impression on me as a guest of the hotel. Special thanks to Serene and Jenny at the front office for the excellent service provided during my stay. Will surely come back to stay here again when I visit Yantai in future.

This is my second stay at this hotel, and both times have been great. The hotel environment is beautiful, and the breakfast is plentiful and delicious. The Chinese restaurant's food is also very tasty. The front desk and housekeeping staff are all very dedicated and provide excellent service. You can walk to see the sunrise in just five minutes. The room facilities are clean and well-equipped. I'll definitely be back next time.

The positive attitude and service performance of the staff ranging from front desk, concierge/security to breakfast restaurant and house keeping is excellent. The classic hotel personal service with a modern twist makes the stay a memorable experience. On my check-in, Ms Xiao Jiao and Ms Xiao Cong gave me and explained briefly the leaflet on the hotel’s suggested tourist attractions in Yantai. They also enthusiastically exchanged small RMB notes with me. They also gave me a piece of mooncake of my choice (and during my check-out too). The restaurant staff is attentive, replenishing food and drinks and attending to requests promptly. Due to my lack of command of Mandarin and accent, the chef cooked the wanton instead of the mackerel dumplings for me, he immediately served me the dumplings when he realised the miscommunication. The next morning, after serving me the mackerel dumplings, he, I think, recognised me, suggested I could add soup and condiments to the dumplings. I find their fleshly cooked dumplings are even better than the dumplings from the most famous dumplings restaurant in Yantai. The concierge staff on 2 days helped me book taxi using her phone app, paying in advance on my behalf as booking via internet cannot be settled in cash. The concierge/front desk lent me umbrella without question. After a delayed and tiring flight, Mr Xiao Gao brought me to my room and explained the mechanics of the switches in the room. There was a hand-written welcome note from Ms Liu, with 2 cups of white fungus/goji drink beside it. The drink together with the note and fruits in the room, not only soothed my dry throat but also lifted the mood. House keeping provided fruits, white fungus/goji drink and dried chrysanthemum/rose flowers (to prepare for drinking) and 4 bottles (500 ml) of water daily, with up to 14 bottles at the lift lobby on my floor, and guests can also request house keeping for more bottles. On my check out day, during my breakfast, they left at the door handle, a bag of goodies, fruits and bottles of water and souvenirs (4 key chains with various types of sea shells), together with a hand-written farewell/bon voyage note from Ms Liu. Well done The Center Hotel staff, you are a pride to the hotel, the hospitality industry and Yantai!

Although this Sheraton isn't pricey, the facilities aren't outdated. It's close to the beach, yet there's no sand on the first floor or in the lobby, which speaks to its cleanliness. There are many rooms, and most guests are families with children. The breakfast selection is quite good, and the pool is also suitable for kids. However, the 'scooter' (偏斗摩托) next to the hotel isn't suitable for getting to 'Lonely Whale' (孤独的鲸). During the summer, the beach has lots of sand crabs and jellyfish, making it a great place to play.

The hotel service was attentive and thorough, the room was clean and spacious, and the facilities were complete. Alan Liu and Cryin Zhang at the front desk made the check-in process efficient and pleasant. The floor-to-ceiling windows offered direct, stunning sea views; watching the sunrise over the ocean in the morning and the 'orange sea' sunset in the evening was incredibly therapeutic. Yantai, this coastal city, is gentle and relaxing, with refreshing sea breezes and beautiful scenery. The accommodation, the city, and the sea views were a triple surprise, offering excellent value for money. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Yantai!

The service was really warm and welcoming. From the moment we stepped into the lobby, staff were greeting us and asking if we needed any help. The front desk even proactively told us about the hotel's kids' activities. The room cleanliness was okay, but I'm not sure if it was because of high occupancy, but the room cleaning really lagged behind. The mini-bar wasn't refilled; we had to call for it. On the second day, the room cleaning only happened around 3 PM after we called. They said they prioritized cleaning check-out rooms, which caused the delay, but that still seems a bit too late. The hotel's parent-child activities were a big hit. Baking cookies and painting plaster dolls – my kid had a fantastic time. However, the hotel pool was also being used for swimming lessons, making it way too crowded. My child didn't even want to go in. You can get to Golden Beach by walking through the garden, which is great, but unfortunately, there's a lot of moss now. At low tide, the beach turns into a grassy field...

We loved this hotel. It is literally right across the road from the beach and a major attraction. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and the staff brought us breakfast in the morning right to our room. The room was modern, comfortable, and clean. Most importantly, it was very warm in the middle of the winter! We would love stay here again if we get the chance.

Huge thanks to Luka, the duty manager, for taking such great care of us. My friend got drunk and was alone at the hotel, and Luka was incredibly helpful once he understood the situation. We're so grateful for his assistance throughout the whole night. The view is also fantastic! This will definitely be our first choice next time we're in Yantai.

The rooms and hotel facilities are great, with three different hotel styles sharing amenities like a playground and hot springs. It definitely holds its own against other resort hotels. It's a shame that operating in the northern off-season can be tough, as some facilities aren't fully open during that time. Breakfast at the Knight Hotel can get a bit crowded and noisy. We even received complimentary night tickets to the Three Immortals Mountain during the holiday. Staff seemed a bit limited, but I hope things improve in the future!