Romantic Hotels in Shenzhen

First of all, a big thank you to Calice & Tracy for their meticulous arrangements before our stay. I was celebrating my mother's birthday, and the butler, upon learning this, prepared a lovely surprise birthday setup for us. Here are the main aspects of the hotel that I was very satisfied with: 1. Direct subway access: This is excellent for those who don't drive or want to avoid traffic jams and taxis. 2. Well-divided swimming pool: It has both 1.2m and 1.5m sections, keeping children and adults separate. Plus, the pool offers a fantastic view of the sea. 3. Beach access right downstairs: You can put on your swimsuit, take the elevator down, and go straight to play in the water. Then, take the elevator back up to your room to shower and change. 4. Sea view room: The sea view from the room was absolutely stunning! 5. Delicious buffet: Both dinner and breakfast buffets were unique and excellent. My mother was very pleased. One minor dissatisfaction: It seems the only way from the hotel entrance to the lobby is via the car lane. I walked around for a while and realized there's no pedestrian walkway. You have to walk in the car lane. Fortunately, traffic generally moves very slowly, so it wasn't too dangerous. Do they assume guests never walk in? 😅 Overall, I think a sunny weekday during the off-season is perfect for a two-day stay here!

My fifth stay here, and it was a truly wonderful experience! This time, the staff even invited me to try their homemade plum wine, which was absolutely delicious. Whenever I feel tired and need to clear my head, I come here to sleep in until I naturally wake up, then enjoy a lovely breakfast and just relax. If I'm in the mood for a hike, I also stay here since Qiniang Mountain is right next door. This time, I took a wild trail with steps down, which was a bit challenging. I'll definitely be back again!

It was very convenient staying here with a baby. The beach is right outside, so we didn't have to walk far. When the little one got tired from playing, we could immediately go back to the room to rest. My child was especially happy to see the ocean from the room. We were also satisfied with the environment and cleanliness. The butler service was excellent; they helped us with our luggage and even lent us sand toys.

Let's be objective. First, the service was genuinely good; my small requests were all met, and the breakfast was decent. They also gave us a 100 RMB dining voucher. Now for the issues: 1. The toilet only has a curtain – who'd feel comfortable using that? 2. The shower is tiny, 0.5x0.5 meters (0.25 sq m), and also just has a curtain. 3. You'd think they're short on space, but then there's a huge open-plan bathtub. 4. The air conditioning was terrible; even at 16 degrees, I was sweating, and the walls kept radiating heat at night. 5. The room is definitely old and needs a renovation. I'd stayed here twice in a sea-view room when it first opened, and it was quite good back then, though the price was higher. Last night, I had dinner and drinks at the adjacent ShanYe restaurant and didn't want to drive, so I took the last available room (besides a family room). Honestly, 600 RMB isn't expensive for the summer, but it's not particularly cheap either. The facilities just don't match the price point. However, walking a bit up the hill this morning, the new MiYue hotel offers the same room type for a similar 600+ RMB, and it felt much better – probably because it's new. Overall, the experience was very mediocre.

This time I chose the Marriott Executive Apartments Shenzhen Nanshan for my trip to Shenzhen, and after staying there, I truly felt it was a place that perfectly combined ”hotel convenience + home comfort.” The apartment is located at Building T2, 2039 Baishi Road, OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, nestled within the open-air cultural, tourism, and commercial complex of OCT Harbour. On one side, it's adjacent to the Qushui Bay waterfront street and shopping center, and on the other, it offers water views and lush greenery towards the OCT Wetland and Mangrove Nature Reserve. It's an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling city. At night, the lights, the lake, and the occasional water show fireworks viewed from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the room are incredibly beautiful, completely unlike the monotonous typical business hotel. First, let's talk about transportation, which is very friendly for independent travelers and families. It's about a 1.1 km walk to Shenzhen Bay Park Metro Station and about 1.2 km to Shenwan Station, making it very convenient to connect to the entire city via Line 9. Taking a taxi to Futian Station is about 7.5 km, Shenzhen North Station just over 14 km, and Bao'an Airport around 26 km. With good traffic, it takes a little over half an hour to reach, and from Shenzhen Bay Port, it's just about ten minutes. If you're driving, the hotel has its own underground parking lot with charging spaces, and the elevator goes directly to the lobby, so hauling luggage with family in tow isn't a struggle. You hardly need to worry about the surrounding amenities. Downstairs, you'll find O'PLAZA OCT Harbour Shopping Center and Qushui Bay Food Street, where you can find everything from coconut chicken and Chaoshan cuisine to coffee, light meals, and an Ole supermarket – a one-stop shop. There are plenty of dining options if you have kids and don't want to venture far. Within walking distance, you can explore the OCT Harbour Water Show Theater and the OCT Happy Ocean Dream; you can also ride a shared bike or stroll two to three kilometers to Shenzhen Bay Park to enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sunset over the mangroves. Window of the World, Happy Valley, and Splendid China are just a fifteen-minute drive away, making it suitable for both friend gatherings and family vacations. The rooms truly embody the ”executive apartment” concept. We stayed in a one-bedroom suite starting at fifty square meters, and two-bedroom suites are 130-140 square meters. The living room, bedroom, open-plan kitchen, and wet/dry separated bathroom are clearly delineated, and there's also a small balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and cookware/cutlery, so you can cook a simple meal or reheat takeout just like at home. The washer and dryer combo is a godsend for business travelers; you don't have to accumulate dirty laundry over several days. The bedding is moderately firm, and the soundproofing is good, ensuring a quiet and restful night's sleep. The water pressure and hot water in the bathroom are stable, and a bath in the tub is very relaxing. The public areas are also praiseworthy. On the third floor, connected to the front desk, there's an outdoor swimming pool with clean water and a shallow area for children. Next to it, the gym is open 24 hours, complete with sauna and steam room. The children's club/playground is free for guests to use, and the slides and ball pit are enough to keep kids entertained for half a day. Breakfast is served at the Coast Restaurant, with freshly pulled beef noodles/Lanzhou noodles being a hidden gem. Hot dishes, bread, fruit, and coffee – all the basic options are available, so you can have a full meal even if you have an early start. Service throughout was comfortable. Check-in and check-out at the front desk were quick, and they proactively informed us about the swimming pool, gym, children's facilities, and parking routes. Room service was responsive to calls, arranging extra supplies, a baby crib, and late check-out appropriately, without any coldness or prevarication. The cleaning staff in the public areas were diligent, keeping the elevator lobbies, corridors, and poolside clean. The Marriott standard was consistently evident. In summary: The location is in the golden leisure belt of Shenzhen Bay—OCT Harbour, the rooms are spacious with a kitchen and laundry, suitable for family trips, a few friends, or long-term business travel. Downstairs, you have dining and entertainment options, and getting around by metro or taxi is convenient. The service is reliable, public facilities are complete, and the night view is beautiful. Next time I'm in the Shenzhen Bay area for business or bringing my family for a weekend, this will be my first choice.

The hotel is very cozy and atmospheric. It’s like if you live in a private hotel with artistic decor and personal small garden. There are pets on reception and if you love animals you just have a perfect anti stress fluffy companions :) The staff is friendly and tried to help in any questions. Breakfast isn’t served in a usual way but delivered to your room. So it’s a kind of fast food. But you may order by menu in a cafe downstairs. The hotel located a bit distanced from a village but if you like walking, you may pass by am embankment and reach more touristic places. I liked that feeling of privacy with no tourist crowds.

This was a perfect hotel for us to land after a long international flight with young kids; huge hotel and compound which likely had its prime when it was first built 20 years ago; it needs a lot of maintenance and upkeep but the standout of it was its nature park access which is a must with young kids; so beautiful and lots of fun. It would be so nice if it became more popular again so they can restore the place to its former glory. Workers were really warm and friendly; breakfast was a nice touch.

Came here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised! The room was very spacious, and the bed was super comfortable with no strange smells. Right from the entrance, the security guard gave clear directions. The front desk staff were really enthusiastic. The view from the restaurant overlooking all the yachts was spectacular. The hotel's breakfast was perfectly to my taste. While it's a bit of a walk to the beach, it's the hotel's private beach, so it wasn't crowded at all, which made for a fantastic experience! 👍👍👍

The hotel is right on the beach, which was pleasantly uncrowded – just a few people around. The sand was really fine, perfect for some quiet contemplation. The staff were super friendly and accommodating; they'd go out of their way to help. For example, I asked for my breakfast to be delivered later so I could sleep in, and the chef kept it warm in the kitchen until I came down to eat. I also accidentally left some clothes behind, and the cleaning lady found them, and the concierge arranged to have them couriered back to me! Thumbs up! 👍

1. The delivery of room unit is not on-time. The excuses of previous tenant have not check out on time is not acceptable. We pay the rent & we expect to take the unit on time. We have to wait 2 to 3 hours for the key & wait for cleaning process. We travel from overseas and carry 3 large luggage. It is just not convenient. 2. This apartment allow smoking in the unit. It is not acceptable where the sofa, the bedsheet, the whole unit is smell of smoke. In fact, all occupant of this building all smoke inside the building. Smoke travel through sewerage pipe & air vent get inside our units at 1am & 4am at night. 3. The cleanliness is not up to standard. While we are staying we requested cleaning services once. After cleaning, i still saw dirty mark and stain at toilet floor & tooth paste at basin. 4. BED BUGS & COCKROACHES! My family and I got bed bug bites after staying there for 4 nights. Please keep this in mind and note that they only clean your room if requested.