Yanoda Rainforest No.1 Hotel

Our ground-floor room had mosquitoes. The pool was right outside, the water was very clean, and there were floats available. The second and third tier activities had weight restrictions, so if you were overweight, you couldn't participate. Playing in the water was a lot of fun and really refreshing in the summer. I didn't even catch a cold after being in the water, so it was a great experience. Staying at the hotel allowed us to take things at a slower pace, with shuttle service up and down the mountain. It's a pretty good deal for those who don't want to do the full package tours.

Overall verdict: Highly, highly recommended! We arrived close to 7:30 PM, as it was dark and difficult to drive. We missed the night rainforest tour and it was shift change for the front desk, so no one answered the phone. Our GPS led us to a parking lot but we couldn't find the hotel. Frustrated, I contacted the travel agency's customer service. Later, after understanding the situation and experiencing the stay, I would recommend it even more! 1. Upon arrival, I couldn't reach the front desk. A park security guard came to help me contact them and explained that the hotel needed to pick us up, and that it was quite a long trip down the mountain. The security guard chatted with us and later even helped with our luggage – he was fantastic! The driver who picked us up helped load our bags and then bowed to welcome us. I felt a bit embarrassed, as this country bumpkin had never received such treatment before! 2. The driver mentioned he rushed to pick us up in a sightseeing buggy, and that he could have used a business car but there wasn't time to switch, as we had also contacted customer service to expedite our pickup. If you're traveling with children, it's best to ask them to switch cars. My baby had just woken up, so I quickly put a hat on him – it was windy going up the mountain at night, so luckily he didn't catch a cold. 3. There was only one young lady at the hotel's night front desk. She came out to meet us upon arrival and helped carry our belongings upstairs. She also contacted the manager and a guide to arrange a special night rainforest tour for us. This activity is highly recommended! You'll see many animals you wouldn't see during the day, like frogs, lingzhi crabs, leopard geckos, and fish in the mountain spring. The guide also explained about the plants – it was really worth it!!! Much better than just wandering around and looking at the scenery during the day!!! Ladies, don't miss this if you come! 4. The travel agency provided welcome fruit, and my little one loved the bananas. Our suite was incredibly spacious, taking up an entire floor. This country bumpkin hasn't stayed in many fancy hotels, but I thought the hygiene was excellent; I didn't get itchy while sleeping. The hairdryer was a Laifen, and there were disposable toilet seat covers and bath covers. There were no bugs in the room either, which was great. 5. The hotel has a fish spa and a heated pool. I didn't see anyone in the main pool, but foreigners were using the heated pool at night. It was my first time smelling the scent of night-blooming jasmine upon entering the hotel. I initially thought the hotel had sprayed something, but it was a natural fragrance! It was very faint during the day, but incredibly strong on the way back to the room at night. 6. The hotel front desk was responsive to everything. Breakfast was also decent; at one point, the kitchen burned the chicken sausages, and the staff noticed and specifically told them to remove them. However, my request to pack some fruit for the baby was declined. 7. During the day, if you want to go down the mountain, they'll pick you up and drop you off quite quickly. Of course, the driver wasn't as enthusiastic as the one at night. We rested until check-out, stored our luggage, then wandered around and played. Afterwards, we rested and charged our devices in the hotel pavilion, asking for hot water to make formula for the baby, while waiting for the car to take us down the mountain. If you come, sisters, you can ask the hotel for bottled water to take with you – drinks in the park are so expensive! A classic popsicle was 6 yuan, my goodness. The front desk even gave us little woven dragonflies, so cute! My only regret is that we should have arrived earlier to enjoy the hotel more. You could consider a deeper exploration of the park; the map shows how huge it is! Get to bed early and then explore the animal area in the morning when there are fewer people. Later in the afternoon, there were so many Russian tour groups and student groups – just too many people!!!

Excellent value for money! Around 600 RMB for a package that included admission for two, breakfast, shuttle service within the scenic area, and a DIY fridge magnet making experience (originally 38 RMB). Plus, we got 20% off on other activities inside the park. It was really a great deal. The front desk even gave us an extra fridge magnet making experience when they saw there were two of us (it's usually for one person).

This is a very mature rainforest hotel with excellent facilities. The pool is lovely and inviting, and the rooms are spacious. Dining at the hotel restaurant is convenient. It's located right within the rainforest scenic area, and in the evening, the hotel offers free night tours where we even spotted the Hainan eyelash gecko! In the morning, you can step right out to go birdwatching; I managed to photograph the Hainan blue flycatcher! This would be my top choice for a first visit to Hainan!

The hotel is located within the scenic area, and their night tour service, priced at 200 yuan per person, is even more enjoyable than the one at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden. The rooms are incredibly spacious, like individual villas, with air conditioning and very comfortable beds. The swimming pool is also quite large. You can buy various tour tickets directly at the hotel front desk for less than what you'd pay on online platforms. The front desk service deserves full marks!