Baoting Hotels with Pools

"Mixed review. Overall wasn't bad, but the listing/photos are misleading and I wouldn't have stayed here knowing the experience in advance. Positives: - Good service from staff - Walking distance (10 mins) from Yanuo forest - Short taxi (15 mins) to Binlang ethnic village Negatives: - Mold in shower + cockroach in hairdryer bag - Photos and description misleading, we booked the Spring Bud Germination Double Bed Room but were told it doesn't come with a pool upon arrival so were 'upgraded' to the Autumn Rhyme pool, which also didn't come with a private pool as is listed (there is a shared pool available) - Did not see any other guests during our stay, feels very remote and isolated - Photos were slightly misleading; e.g., there is no private pool for the villas"

"🌟 Core Highlights 1. Hot Spring Experience - A Healing Paradise in the Tropical Rainforest Natural advantages: Directly connected to the Qixianling geothermal spring in Baoting, the water temperature is 93°C, and it contains fluorine-metasilicic acid-type medical hot mineral water, which has auxiliary therapeutic effects on arthritis and skin problems. 2. Recommended room types: Rainforest balcony room (180° mountain view + independent tea table), hot spring villa (with private pool and courtyard). Supporting activities - all-weather immersive vacation 3. Daytime activities: Rainforest hiking (1.5km wooden plank road exclusive to the hotel), Li brocade weaving experience (guided by intangible cultural heritage inheritors). 4. Health and wellness features: Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Center (pulse diagnosis and customized medicinal bath packages), morning Tai Chi (teaching by the hot spring pool). 5. Geographical location: - 15km away from Baoting County, suitable for pure vacationers and very convenient for guests visiting the Rainforest Forest Park. - There are many bends on mountain roads, so novice drivers need to be careful. 💰 Cost-effectiveness recommendations - Best stay period: April-June/September-November (avoid the summer family rush and high winter prices, room rates as low as 300-400 yuan/night including breakfast). 🎯 Suitable for people Highly recommended: hot springs, honeymooners, small group building (20 people or less) There were cycling group members staying when we checked in 📌 Final Advice If you are looking for a ”secluded” hot spring vacation, this hotel deserves 4.5 stars (out of 5 stars). It is recommended to combine it with a trip to Yanoda Rainforest or Betel Nut Valley to form a golden combination of ”2 nights in hotel + 1 day in scenic spot”. Please note that there is no elevator in Building 7 where I live, so people with mobility issues should not live there. There were few people when we checked in, and the hotel breakfast was a meal"