Holiday Inn Resort Qionghai Guantang, HaikouHoliday Inn Resort Qionghai Guantang in Haikou, China has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 40 hotels we score in Haikou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 5.0, Agoda 1.9. Rooms from about $90 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Resort Qionghai Guantang is a spa resort situated in the Guantang area of Qionghai, set among the foothills of Hainan Island. The property sits near wooded surroundings and Boao Beach, making it suitable for families and those interested in hot spring destinations. It features 208 air-conditioned guest rooms with views of the mountains or lakes, including specific family room options. Facilities include a golf course, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, and four on-site restaurants. Guests can access a full-service spa and gardens. While the hotel is new and clean, some guests have reported difficulties with air conditioning temperature controls.What stands out

On-site golf course

New and clean facilities

Spacious guest rooms

Four on-site restaurants

Watch out for

Air conditioning control issues

Occasional staff service problems

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Fairfield by Marriott Haikou Meilan, Haikou: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $73 a night. Fairfield by Marriott Haikou Meilan is situated on Meiyuan Road within the Meilan District of Haikou.

Hampton by Hilton Haikou East Railway St, Haikou: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $60 a night. Hampton by Hilton Haikou East Railway St is a contemporary hotel situated on South Longkun Road in the Qiongshan area.

Hilton Haikou, Haikou: 4.0 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $105 a night. Hilton Haikou occupies the upper floors of the tallest building in the city.