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Haikou’s hotels split into three main clusters: the beach resorts of the West Coast, the business and sightseeing hotels of the city center, and the resort and airport options on the Meilan side. Prices are low by Chinese coastal-city standards and swing sharply with the seasons, peaking around Spring Festival and dropping 30-50% in the summer wet season. Here is where to stay in Haikou by area, part of our Haikou travel guide.
Where to Stay in Haikou: West Coast and Holiday Beach (Xiuying District)
The west coast is the beach holiday zone, a 20-minute drive from the center, with Holiday Beach and a run of resorts on Binhai Avenue. Pick this area for sand, pools, sunsets and golf, and accept the taxi rides into town for sightseeing. Beach weather peaks in the dry season covered in our best time to visit Haikou guide.
Suggested Hotels in the West Coast
Grand Hotel Haikou (Accor)
A 337-room beachfront hotel on Binhai Avenue with sea views, three restaurants, tennis courts, a pool and a kids’ club, formerly operated as the Shangri-La Haikou. Best for couples and families who want a full resort with direct beach access. Check rates and availability
Haikou Marriott Hotel
An upper-mid-range resort a 10-minute walk from Holiday Beach, with a large pool, spa, water park and three restaurants. Best for families and pool-focused travelers who want beach proximity without the top luxury price. Check rates and availability
Holiday Inn Express Haikou West Coast
A beachfront budget pick on Binhai Avenue with a complimentary Chinese and Western buffet breakfast, family rooms and a small fitness center. Best for budget travelers and families who want a clean, dependable bed near the sand. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Haikou: Guomao, City Center and Old Town (Longhua District)
The center is best for sightseeing on foot: Qilou Old Street, the Guomao malls, Evergreen Park and the best restaurant density are all here, as our things to do in Haikou guide details. Choose this area if you have limited time and want to walk to most things.
Suggested Hotels in the City Center
The Langham Haikou
A five-star hotel in the Guomao business district with city or sea views, a pool, spa and two restaurants including the Cantonese Tang Court. Best for couples and business travelers who want central luxury and service. Check rates and availability
Atour Hotel Haikou Wanguo Metropolis Qilou Old Street
A modern four-star hotel 600 meters from Haikou People’s Park and a short walk from the Qilou arcades, with city views and a solid breakfast. Best for sightseers who want to be steps from the old town at a mid-range price. Check rates and availability
GreenTree Inn Haikou Guomao Business Hotel
A three-star budget hotel in the Guomao business area with clean double and twin rooms and free Wi-Fi. Best for solo travelers and short stays who want a central, no-frills base. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Haikou: Meilan District, East Coast and the Airport Side
The Meilan side holds the airport, Hainan University and the east coast resorts, and it works for early flights or a self-contained resort stay with a fast airport transfer, the kind of logistics covered in our Haikou travel tips page and detailed district by district in our Haikou neighborhoods guide.
Suggested Hotels in Meilan and the East Coast
InterContinental Haikou Seaview
A five-star beachfront hotel on Bihai Avenue in Meilan with a private beach area, water park, kids’ club, spa and hot spring bath. Best for families and couples who want a full beachfront resort within about 3 km of the center. Check rates and availability
Hilton Haikou Meilan
A family-oriented resort on Qiongshan Road in the Meilan district with four restaurants, a beach area, kids’ club and water park. Best for families with children who want pools and activities in one place. Check rates and availability
Sheraton Haikou Hotel
A five-star beach resort on the west side of the city near Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park, with gardens that run down to the sand and a fitness center and hot tub. Best for travelers who want a quieter resort setting away from the center. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Haikou: Choosing by Season
Rates and availability track the climate closely, so time your booking against our Haikou weather by month page and the holiday peaks in our Haikou events and festivals calendar.
