Sheraton Yantai Golden Beach Resort, YantaiSheraton Yantai Golden Beach Resort in Yantai, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 37 hotels we score in Yantai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.9, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the coast near Golden Beach in Yantai, this five-star resort serves travellers seeking seaside access and diverse dining. The property features rooms with contemporary decor and views of the ocean. Guests can choose from three restaurants offering Chinese, Japanese, and international dishes, or visit the lounge bar. On-site facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, a garden, and a playground. The hotel also provides conference spaces and an airport shuttle service. While the resort offers a quiet atmosphere and direct beach access, some interior finishes appear dated and require maintenance.What stands out

Direct beach access

Multiple dining options

Indoor pool and sauna

Quiet resort atmosphere

Watch out for

Dated interior finishes

Limited drink selection

Better-scored in Yantai

Fairfield by Marriott Yantai, Yantai: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $76 a night. Fairfield by Marriott Yantai is a contemporary hotel situated on Haibin Road within the Huang-Bohai New Area.

Hilton Yantai, Yantai: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $111 a night. Located within the Shimao Skyscraper, this high-rise hotel occupies floors 28 to 41 in downtown Yantai.

Brigh Radiance Hotel Penglai, Yantai: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $129 a night. Bright Radiance Hotel Penglai is a four-star boutique hotel located in Penglai.