Intercontinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort, ShenzhenIntercontinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort in Shenzhen, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 195 hotels we score in Shenzhen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $590 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the two-kilometre Dameisha seashore in Eastern Shenzhen, this InterContinental resort sits between the beach and Wutong Mountain. It serves leisure travellers and business guests with 432 rooms and 10 meeting rooms. Facilities include five swimming pools, a full-service spa, three restaurants, and a children's club. The property offers direct beach access and views of the South China Sea. Guests can use the business centre or the golf course during their stay. While the resort offers extensive amenities, the mandatory eco-rules mean room cleaning is an opt-in service. The hotel provides secure parking and in-room Wi-Fi for all visitors.What stands out

Five indoor and outdoor pools

Direct access to Dameisha beach

On-site golf course

Dedicated children's club

Watch out for

Cleaning is opt-in only

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