Scenic Hotels in Xiamen

"This hotel is located right next door to Xingleen Bay Hotel; I decided to try it out for a different experience. The area by the sea is quite undeveloped, but if you walk about 500 meters in the other direction, you'll find dining options. They offer a free shuttle service to Xiamen North Railway Station, which is a great convenience. Breakfast: There was a decent variety of choices, and it was quite acceptable. **Facilities:** The gym is a bit small, but the outdoor swimming pool is lovely. The hot spring is right next to the pool and isn't very large. It was my first time soaking in a hot spring that overlooks a road, which felt a bit unusual. **Cleanliness:** Clean. **Ambiance/Environment:** The lobby is undeniably grand, but it leans towards a somewhat gaudy, nouveau riche aesthetic. It almost feels like an attempt to mimic Macau's decor, but the overall scale and attention to detail don't quite meet the mark. However, the rooms themselves are quite elegant and tastefully decorated. **Service:** 1. The staff have an excellent service attitude. 2. A minor point: access to the hot spring is limited to a single use. 3. Furthermore, much of the information displayed on public signs about hotel operations and timings is inconsistent with reality. My advice is always to call the front desk for the most accurate operating hours."

"The room is small, the facilities are old, the service is slow, and the exterior is messy... As a ”fan” of Bai Xiang, this is the worst fake Bai Xiang I've ever stayed in 😅😅😅😅!! There is no indoor swimming pool, and the outdoor swimming pool will not open until the afternoon. I had to call three or four times in a row to order a bath towel. The breakfast has few categories and the style is average. The shacha noodles are served with vegetables 😡😡😡😡!! It subverted my perception of Bai Xiang."

"The hotel is fantastic and we always stay there when traveling to Xiamen. Great facilities and welcoming staff, although the restaurant we visited inside the hotel was poor. The restaurant was the Italian on the ground floor of the hotel. We ordered a variety of starters and main meals, although they were brought out at different times and effectively we all ate alone. I stressed the point that can all the starters and main meals be brought at the same time and the response was they take different times to cook, I found this astonishing and surely the chefs could of altered this to meet our demands. The staff within the restaurant were poor at best, they didn’t ask how our meal was, even though we left most of it. In conclusion the hotel is wonderful, but if you’re thinking of eating in the Italian I would definitely not advise as the treatment and money we spent was not worth the value at all."

"I took my parents out on the May 1 holiday~ The overall service of the hotel is very good, and it did not lose its enthusiasm because of the large number of people on holidays. Shuiyuan and the entire villa hotel are very large, but if you don’t want to walk, there will be a brother who is available at any time to drive and pick you up. The housekeeper Xiao Luo’s WeChat service is also very timely. If you don’t understand anything, he will answer it in time. There is also the lobby manager Xiaojie~ Thank you very much, because we came by Didi taxi, the driver didn’t know us, and dropped us off at the unopened gate and left, causing a misunderstanding, and he came to pick us up specially. The hotel is right outside Huangcuo Beach🏝️ because it is very convenient to walk to~ It’s really perfect for those who like the seaside, you can see the sea at sunrise and the sea at night. The hotel facilities are nothing to say. Finally, I have to say that the Chinese restaurant in the hotel has received unanimous praise from our family. The ingredients are fresh and the price is affordable. Hahaha, as a result, I ate here for 3 days"

"Qishang Rongshe·Twelve Hours Travel Notes 🍃First encounter·Peace of mind journey For my first solo trip in 2025, I chose Qishang Rongshe. Before departure, the hotel had arranged a three-day itinerary for me. The thoughtful details made me, a Taurus, feel at ease. When I arrived, the sun was shining and the air was fresh, as if I had stepped into another time and space. Butler Qi Chu took me to the trail in the back mountain, picking flowers and plants as materials for rubbings. The breath was full of natural breath, and I bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of the city for a short time and just enjoyed the present. 🏨Architecture·Watching the century-old banyan tree The building of Qishang Rongshe is an old building from 1920, which has been revitalized and renewed. The hotel's logo is a century-old banyan tree, with intertwined roots and symbiotic dependence with the building, which is also the origin of the hotel logo. There are only 9 guest rooms in the entire space, each of which is equipped with a bathtub and a meditation chair, which is very suitable for a person's healing journey. The morning light shines into the room through the wooden window lattices, and the air is filled with the warm scent of wood, which makes people unconsciously slow down their breathing and immerse themselves in it. 🍵 Time·Zen Tea In Qishang Rongshe, time seems to flow very slowly. Practice Baduanjin in the morning, copy scriptures at sunset, and stroll in the mountains when the weather is fine, breathing the smell of the mountains and forests. In addition to the natural experience, the local culture of the hotel is also full of charm. The hotel's refreshments are provided by Jinlan Bakery on Gulangyu Island, which is purchased daily to ensure freshness. Before leaving, I bought a few boxes as souvenirs to bring this ”Zen” back to daily life. [Color R] Taste buds·Surprise of shiso flavor The dual enjoyment of vision and taste is a highlight of Qishang Rongshe. For breakfast, the butler will deliver the meal to the dining table in the hotel corridor. The moment the curtains are opened, a new day officially begins. For dinner, I chose Haihai Restaurant. Every dish is embellished with shiso, and I even tasted the Fujian specialty lunch fish. At first I thought the price was a bit high, but after eating, I felt that this meal, both in terms of taste and experience, was the most unforgettable meal in my three days in Gulangyu. [Rainbow R] Accident·Stunning in Light and Shadow There is a small exhibition space hidden behind the bookstore in the hotel. This exhibition is called ”Fat”. During the day, I was attracted by the material and tension of the exhibits, but when I visited again at night, I was shocked by the unexpected beauty. The light was projected on the wall through the gaps in the works, and one of the shadows was similar to the whiskers of the banyan tree in front of the hotel. The ingenuity of the artist and curator made me resonate more deeply with this space at this moment. Conclusion·The journey is not over The three days in Qishang Rongshe are like a redefinition of time. Here, people and nature, history and the present, interweave a flowing poetry. On the way back, my body and mind were already relaxed. This journey is not only a journey, but also a healing. Looking forward to returning next time to continue the unfinished travel time."

"This hotel is great! Even better than some of the five star hotels I have stayed at. The food was good, the hotel staff very accommodating. I was able to leave my luggage for the day and come back for the airport shuttle and it is right by the airport, very convenient."

"Recently I stayed 3 night at the Xiamen airline lakeside, 金雁 hotel during my travel from Boston to Xiamen. I’d like to thank to 吴欣汝(Wu XinYu) who helped me arrange from beginning to end during my stay. She has arranged airport pickup, provided me with clear directions on the places I like to visit, make sure my stay at the hotel is comfortable, daily update of 10-11 PM snacks menu, and airport drop off. With her assistance, I had extremely pleasant stay in Xiamen. This hotel is designed very well; intuitively clear and easier to moving around. The room is super clean and staffs are very polite, attentive and ready to provide assistance if needed. I will stay again when I visit to Xiamen next time. Bonus, behind the hotel is a lake and walk paths around the lake."

"Facilities: The room facilities were fine and quite new. There were one or two small flying insects, which could be easily resolved with mosquito repellent. Cleanliness: Cleanliness was good, and the facilities felt new. Ambiance: The overall environment felt more like a mini-resort. Service: Regarding service, I believe that when staff know a guest is about to check out, they shouldn't overreact or make a fuss. I picked up a drink from the lobby bar; there was no sign indicating if it was exclusively for in-house guests. As I was about to open it, two female staff members rushed over and snatched the drink from me as if I were stealing money, leaving a puddle of water behind. I feel my review is quite objective. The hotel itself is new. However, this is the first time I've witnessed a five-star hotel behaving in such a manner over a drink worth only 3 RMB. I'm quite speechless. I hope you either clarify your policies or provide more comprehensive training for your staff."

"## Service The superficial service was acceptable, but when issues arose, they failed to address them from a guest's perspective. There was nothing particularly noteworthy. However, the Chinese restaurant's dinner service was a major letdown; it couldn't keep up, with clear signs of undertraining, likely a result of cost-cutting. ## Cleanliness Initially, the upgraded room we were assigned had a very strong, pungent toilet odor. However, the room change was handled very promptly. ## Facilities The bathroom and shower doors were adjusted too tightly, causing them to slam shut with a jarring noise. On our first night, guests upstairs repeatedly slammed their doors for about twenty minutes past 11 PM. The noise was perfectly audible in our room. Fortunately, our child was already asleep; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to sleep at all. This might also be related to guests' habits, as they likely didn't realize it would disturb others on adjacent floors. Overall, from checking in on the first night until bedtime, our initial positive impression of the hotel was significantly marred."

"Convenient location . Front desk service especially Xiao Zhong given us a memorable experience . Accommodative to our request for advance 1 day parking and given good suggestions where to visit and have our meals. Thank you."