Crowne Plaza Xiangshan Sea View, NingboCrowne Plaza Xiangshan Sea View in Ningbo, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 66 hotels we score in Ningbo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Google 3.8. Rooms from about $113 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located within the Donghai Banbianshan Tourist and Holiday Resort, this 4.5-star hotel sits along the coast near Xiangshan Hetou Beach. It features 297 rooms and suites, including villas that overlook the East China Sea and nearby forested mountains. The property is suited for families and business travellers, offering multiple swimming pools, a children's playground, and conference facilities. Guests can choose from three on-site restaurants that specialise in seafood. While the hotel provides various amenities like a spa and gym, visitors may need to drive if they wish to eat dinner outside of the resort. Most rooms include large balconies and modern interiors.What stands out

Direct beach access

Fresh seafood restaurants

Family friendly facilities

Ocean view rooms

Watch out for

Driving required for some dining

Better-scored in Ningbo

Angsana Zhoushan, Ningbo: 4.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $129 a night. Angsana Zhoushan is located in the Putuo District of Zhoushan, Zhejiang.

Mochi Boutique Hotel, Ningbo: 4.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $68 a night. Mochi Boutique Hotel is a 4-star property situated in the Yinzhou district of Ningbo on Zhongxing Road.

Sheraton Ninghai, Ningbo: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $121 a night. Located on Tianming Middle Road in the Ninghai central business district, this five-star hotel sits near Tianming Lake and the local train station.