Club Med Joyview Anji Resort is nestled among bamboo forests and tea plantations, with convenient access to Hangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing. It offers a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle.
Embracing the "Exquisite Nearby Getaways" philosophy, the resort provides quality facilities and attentive services for relaxing short-break holidays. Customizable tours allow guests to discover Anji's scenic landscapes and local culture, while a wide range of sports and recreational activities enrich the stay.
For business and social events, the conference center includes a 350-person pillar-free ballroom and 7 meeting rooms equipped with professional AV systems. Outdoor venues such as a 600㎡ wedding lawn, a chapel and a beach area are ideal for team-building activities and wedding celebrations.
At the heart of the Club Med experience is the professional G.O team (Gentle Organizer). More than coordinators, they serve as welcoming companions from the moment guests arrive, leading activities like archery, cycling and yoga. Whether on a business trip or a leisure vacation, every guest departs with cherished memories.
"I had high expectations, but my experience was very mediocre. I really don't understand how this place got such high ratings!
First, since the hotel heavily promotes 'GO Play' activities, I assumed they were included in the room rate. However, upon checking in at the front desk, I was informed that adults would be charged an additional 700 and children an additional 580! I felt completely ripped off.
Then I took a closer look at the 'play' activities, and they were seriously underwhelming! They had volleyball and soccer, but who would play in such scorching heat? There's rock climbing, plum blossom piles, and basketball, all crammed into one inflatable castle. The overall environment was very basic! There was also archery, which, aside from the somewhat poor service from the staff, was arguably the most 'advanced' activity available there.
There was also kayaking, but it was on a very small lake, and children who couldn't swim weren't allowed to participate, which basically meant it was non-existent for us.
Oh, and the free indoor swimming pool was also tiny, located in the basement with poor air circulation. Overall, the facilities were very disappointing!
As for the food, it was even more mediocre. In the morning, there were only 3-4 fresh vegetable options, and half the trays were empty and not refilled promptly! The variety of ingredients was very limited, and the fruits weren't sweet. I also checked out the dinner buffet – it was mostly fried foods, and the advertised seafood was scarce and looked unappetizing.
However, there were some positives. The service was definitely good. The butler proactively upgraded us to a deluxe twin room and gave us two complimentary activity vouchers for the park! These were for archery and rock climbing! (Honestly, these were the only two playable activities, and each lasted only about 10 minutes. I had hoped to play until noon, but by 10 AM, we were so bored that we checked out early).
Also, the evening performance that was mentioned didn't happen; it was just some very childish games for the kids.
In conclusion, I absolutely do not recommend this hotel for family travel. There are far more enjoyable hotels in Anji than this one! This hotel is suitable for retirees, definitely not for families with children. The activities are few and low-quality, yet the hotel seems to be deluding itself into thinking it's a high-end experience!"