I travelled with my husband and our two young children, and we stayed at this hotel for one night.
Before booking, I read several reviews on Xiaohongshu (XHS) suggesting that it was better not to stay around the Huangcuo Beach area and to avoid homestays. However, we wanted to stay within walking distance of the beach, and we found this hotel on Trip.com. Overall, the online reviews weren’t too bad, and the photos looked good, so we decided to book it.
The hotel is located on the outskirts. Nearby, there are only a few restaurants and small grocery shops, so there isn’t much to do.
When we arrived, there was no air conditioning in the lobby, and it felt more like a family-run guesthouse than a hotel. The staff were not wearing uniforms, although check-in was simple and quick. The floor in the lobby was greasy, and there was a strange smell.
It was our mistake for not requesting a non-smoking room. When we entered the room, the window was open for ventilation, but the cigarette smell was still very strong. The staff came to our room with a deodorizing spray to help reduce the smell, which I appreciated, but unfortunately the cigarette odour still lingered throughout our stay.
The room did not feel clean enough. I wasn’t comfortable walking barefoot and had to wear the disposable slippers provided, even for my son. The hotel provided disposable bath towels and face towels, but the toilet seat was not cleaned thoroughly either.
The hotel does have some child-friendly touches. There are sand play toys outside near the entrance, as well as a small bookshelf with children’s books and a swing. Families with young children may appreciate these facilities. However, based on the overall cleanliness and hygiene standards during our stay, I wasn’t comfortable letting my children use them.
The next morning, we woke up early because our driver was picking us up at 8:00 a.m. We went to the front desk to ask for assistance with *******, but only an elderly staff member was there. They told us they didn’t know how to use it. We asked if there was a younger staff member available, but they said it was too early to wake them up. I found this quite surprising and was left wondering how the hotel was being managed.
Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to take any photos because I was busy cleaning the room myself to make sure it was safe for my two young children to crawl and walk around.
Overall, this stay did not meet my expectations, especially in terms of cleanliness and hygiene. Looking back, I would probably choose not to stay in the Huangcuo Beach area again. Although it is close to the beach, the surrounding area is quite limited. I would recommend staying near Zhongshan Road instead, where there are many more restaurants, shops, and attractions. It’s only about a 20-minute drive away and offers much more convenience for travellers.
