つつるつるテミン¥6,600 per night! A super satisfying and stylish hotel near Senado Square in Macau, perfect for women travelers.
I stayed for 3 nights on my solo trip to Macau. Honestly, this is the best value-for-money hotel that I almost don't want to tell anyone about!
Even though it's a two-star hotel, the service from the reception and cleaning staff was on par with a four-star. Both the location and the room quality were far better than I expected.
📍 Access & Location
The hotel is located in the Macau Peninsula area, which is very convenient for sightseeing. It's in the direction of Senado Square and Grand Lisboa.
This time, I traveled from Hong Kong using a free campaign bus, crossed the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, and entered Macau from the Macau immigration office (Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Macau Port).
From there, taking bus 101 is a smooth ride.
I got off at the ”Silo do Porto Internacional” bus stop, and it was about a 2-minute walk to the hotel. It was my first time using the bus, but it was very easy to understand.
Access to Cotai area (Venetian, Londoner, Parisian, etc.) is also possible by bus in about 25 minutes. Even I, who am terrible with directions, managed to navigate the bus system perfectly this time!
It's convenient for going anywhere, and there are restaurants and souvenir shops nearby, allowing you to fully experience the local atmosphere.
✨ Hotel Atmosphere & Service
The male receptionists, both day and night, were very kind and incredibly friendly. When I asked if I could take photos of the lobby, they even hid so as not to be in the shot, and their explanations were very thorough.
The lobby isn't large, but it has a water dispenser, chairs, and even sells souvenir snacks. It's clean and has a very cute atmosphere.
🫢 Cautionary Notes‼️
A deposit of approximately ¥10,000 JPY is required. I paid by credit card at check-in and was told it would be refunded at check-out, but it hasn't been returned even after more than a week. However, I also paid a deposit in Hong Kong afterward, which also hasn't been refunded yet, so it might just take a bit longer.
🛏 Room Details
I had a double room. It might be a bit cramped for two people, but it's more than spacious enough for a solo traveler! Although there's no bathtub, the shower stall is large, and there's a partition separating it from the toilet, so it's not inconvenient. The cups and decorations have a very cute Asian flair, and amenities like toothbrushes, razors, and combs are well-stocked.
🧐 Points of Concern:
① The hotel's promotional photos showed L'Occitane shampoo, but in reality, it was a different brand.
② Only the first bottle of water is complimentary; after that, you're expected to refill from the water dispenser at the front desk. There are also shops and pharmacies nearby where you can buy inexpensive water. To be honest, the water from the dispenser didn't quite suit my Japanese palate and tasted a bit like tap water.
④ There was a window, but it couldn't be opened, and outside the window was the balcony of a private residence.
⑤ The air conditioning is very effective, which is a great point for those who get hot easily.
💻 As for Wi-Fi, I connected two mobile phones (iPhone and Android) and had no problems at all watching Instagram or YouTube! It was fast and stress-free ✨
ChatGPT showed that it's not available in Macau and Hong Kong, but Gemini works.
⭐️Overall Review⭐️
For 3 days, I only requested trash disposal and towel changes, not a full room cleaning. The cleaning staff were always friendly and would always ask with a smile, ”Are your amenities and tea bags topped up?”
There were guests in the adjacent rooms, but I had no concerns about noise and could spend the nights quietly and comfortably. The room was incredibly cozy, and this is definitely a hotel I'd want to repeat if I go to Macau again!
📍Hotel Name: Caravel Hotel (卡爾爾酒店)
📍Address: No.96-126 Haibian New Street (澳門海邊新街96-126號)
📍Accommodation Cost (3 nights total): ¥19,815 JPY (approx. ¥6,600 JPY per night)
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