Hotels in Yanguan Tourist Resort, Haining

Visited Haining for the May Day tide-watching festival, and this hotel came highly recommended by a friend. The room was very spacious with a separate wet and dry area, and I especially loved that the bed's firmness could be adjusted to my preference. The housekeeping butler contacted us a day in advance, providing details about the parking garage, tide-watching schedule, and weather forecast, and was always ready to answer any questions. The electric cart service for transfers was very convenient. We had dinner at the hotel, and the ambiance was lovely; the braised pork was particularly delicious. However, one female front desk staff member had a stiff attitude and was inflexible in handling a simple matter, making it overly complicated. Throughout our two-day stay, we experienced warm and excellent service from the lobby manager, the greeter/bellhop, and the housekeeping staff.

I'd been looking forward to my trip to Yanguan for ages, but I was hesitant about booking a hotel, worried that a bad choice would spoil my trip. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel's excellent environment—clean and tidy. The staff were incredibly welcoming, clearly explaining the hotel and the time we would be watching the tidal bore. They even upgraded us to the hotel's top suite, which was a wonderful surprise. It was probably the hotel's good fortune that allowed us to witness the tidal bore even when we might not have seen it. All of this was thanks to the hotel's comfort and the good luck we had. I hope to stay here again next time and enjoy everything the hotel has to offer. Thank you so much!

1. The hotel is located within the resort, and check-in needs to be done at the visitor center at the main gate (during the National Day holiday, there were too many people, and only 6 front desk staff made the check-in process very slow). You can also arrange luggage delivery directly to the hotel when checking in at the visitor center (I only found this out later, just a friendly heads-up). 2. This is the best hotel within the resort; it's very new, the rooms are spacious, and the front desk service is excellent. When checking out, you can also arrange for luggage delivery directly to the visitor center, and pick it up when you leave. 3. The lunch included for the next day in the package was fantastic. It's served at the hotel's Chinese restaurant on the second floor, and it's definitely enough for three people. 4. The Milan Storm Water World, which is indoors and included in the package, requires a shuttle bus ride to get there. It's quite good, and the kids loved it. Overall, everything was great. I especially enjoyed the real-life immersive game experience – it was fantastic. I'll definitely come back for a 3-day, 2-night stay next time; it offers excellent value for money.

The shop is easy to find along the street. The ”small courtyard” at the entrance, surrounded by flowers and plants, is very cozy. It's directly opposite the entrance to Guanchao Shengdi Park, offering free admission before 7:30 AM and after 5:30 PM. The proprietress and her family are very friendly and welcoming, and will inform you of any precautions. The interior of the room is reminiscent of an old-fashioned two-star hotel, but the sanitation is exceptional. The flowers and plants outside the window, along with the clothesline, create a homely and comfortable feeling. We stayed on the third floor, which doesn't have an elevator, but the proprietress offered to help us carry our suitcases upstairs, which was very much appreciated. I suggest the proprietress install a wind shield on the air conditioner, as it would otherwise blow directly onto the bed.

Stayed during the holiday period. Arrived at 1:30 PM, and my original room wasn't ready. They kindly upgraded me for free to a family room on the 7th floor, which had a great view and was very spacious. The hotel's 3rd-floor terrace offers a view of the tidal bore, but unfortunately, the tide wasn't very strong during my stay – almost non-existent – so I ended up exploring the nearby Yan Guan Chaole City instead. There aren't many takeout options around the hotel; most are delivered by the merchants themselves. The hotel had a very high occupancy rate, and the breakfast area was extremely crowded, which wasn't a great experience.

Before my trip, the concierge added me on WeChat to explain parking directions and kept checking on my estimated arrival time. The hotel is conveniently located right next to the visitor center. The room was very clean, and the bedding was comfortable. Breakfast is served just outside the hotel's main entrance. I might have gone a bit too late, around 8 AM, as there wasn't much left to eat. The replenishment was quite slow afterwards; I missed out on fried eggs, and the noodles were plain. That was a bit disappointing.

We got a free upgrade to a family king room, fantastic! The location is right next to the Guanchao Scenic Area Park, and you can enter the park for free before 7:30 AM! Facilities: Everything you need! Cleanliness: Clean and tidy! Environment: Beautiful and lovely! Service: Excellent!

This is the most cost-effective homestay we have ever stayed in. The largest guest room is a three-bedroom and two-bathroom family suite. It is as warm and comfortable as home. The bedding is clean and tidy. The family lives in a super comfortable place! There is also a projector to watch movies, great value! As I generally love beauty and love life, of course, 100% recommend it to my relatives and friends. In the future, I will bring my girlfriends to the team and bring my baby to watch the tide and live in his house!

Location & Transportation: This hotel is probably the closest to the visitor center, just a 100-meter walk across a small bridge. There's also a restaurant downstairs for convenient dining. A small gate on the left side of the hotel's corridor leads directly to the scenic area, about 50 meters away, which is very convenient. Room Facilities: The hotel exterior is unassuming, but the rooms are spacious. The bedding in the family room was quite good, especially the bathroom. All toiletries were PMPM brand. However, the water for the bathtub wasn't very hot. I specifically brought bath bombs and had to take a shower afterward because the bathwater was too cool. I didn't dare to use it the next day. Breakfast: It's on the first floor. The area is small, with only 3 square tables. Guests need to use the restaurant seating downstairs, which makes getting food a bit inconvenient. The selection isn't extensive and is more Chinese-style, but it's enough to fill you up. WiFi: It uses the Yanguan WiFi, which is the same throughout the entire scenic area. It was very smooth during the day but a bit slow at night. Parking: Guests need to park in the scenic area's parking lot, and hotel guests can enjoy a free shuttle bus to the visitor center. Service: Although there aren't many staff, they are all very polite. When the complimentary snacks weren't delivered on the first day, they were promptly brought to the room after a call to housekeeping. Value for Money: In terms of both transportation and dining/accommodation, hotels in the water town area are more convenient than those within the scenic area itself. Of course, the scenic area is in the suburbs, so takeout is basically nonexistent; you either bring your own food or buy it within the scenic area.

The guesthouses within the scenic area are uniformly managed, and a butler will contact you after booking. The service was good; knowing you were traveling with elderly people, they upgraded you to a guesthouse with an elevator. However, the guesthouse is located in the center of the scenic area, out of reach of the free sightseeing bus, so you have to walk. Honestly, it was a bit tiring in 38-degree weather. The room was quite nice. It's about a 15-minute walk to the Tide Watching Park because you can't take the free sightseeing bus.