Courtyard by Marriott Xiamen Haicang, XiamenCourtyard by Marriott Xiamen Haicang in Xiamen, China has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 24 of 48 hotels we score in Xiamen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $65 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Haicang district, this five-star oceanfront hotel sits near the Xiamen-Gulangyu Island Terminal. It serves business travellers and holidaymakers looking for modern interiors and functional workspaces. Guest rooms are non-smoking and include 49-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and designed bathrooms. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a coffee shop, a garden, and a swimming pool with views of the bay. While the hotel offers various services like laundry and a business centre, the pool area has restricted operating hours. The property is positioned a short distance from Dongdu Wharf and Gulangyu Island.What stands out

Oceanfront location

Heated indoor pool

Free on-site parking

High-speed WiFi

Watch out for

Limited pool usage hours

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