Where to Stay on Nan’ao Island 2026: 10 Hotels and Sea-View Stays Compared

Cover: an actual n9 sea-view bedroom. Photo: Klook / Expedia property gallery.

Start with your base, then choose the room. Yorman and VILISCA suit a trip centered on Qing’ao Bay. The Houzhai area offers conventional hotels, multi-bedroom apartments and resorts, including Hailingju, Grand Skylight, YUHAI and Blossom Vally. n9 is at Haiquan Bay in Yun’ao, a separate choice for travelers willing to plan transport around a high-floor sea-view stay.

All ten Trip.com listings accept guests from all countries and regions and children of all ages. Lead-guest and facility rules still matter. The other nine properties list a minimum lead-guest age of 18. n9 lists ages 18–65 on Trip.com but a minimum of 15 on Hotels.com, so confirm the applicable rule. YUHAI’s indoor pool is temporarily closed and adults-only; its separate outdoor pool lists no age restriction. Blossom Vally’s outdoor infinity pool is adults-only, with a separate children’s pool listed. JIUXILI’s outdoor saltwater infinity pool is also adults-only. None of these pool restrictions should be read as a hotel-wide ban on children.

For a night in the city before or after the island, compare the areas in our Shantou hotel guide. If your trip continues to Chaozhou, use the Chaozhou hotel and neighborhood guide to plan the next base instead of repeatedly moving luggage between cities.

Choose a base that fits the trip

• Qing’ao Bay: compare Yorman’s lower-floor rooms with VILISCA’s high-rise rooms. Pay attention to corridor-facing windows at Yorman and sea versus mountain views at VILISCA.
• Houzhai: choose between conventional hotels and apartments. Grand Skylight and Xintao are worth comparing for rooms and services; Hailingju and Floral Green Water & Blue Bay offer multi-bedroom options.
• Time at the resort: compare JIUXILI, YUHAI and Blossom Vally by exact room category. A bathtub, private bathing pool and shared swimming pool are different amenities.
• Haiquan Bay: n9 offers sea-view rooms and two-bedroom layouts. Settle transport, arrival arrangements and the lead guest’s eligibility before paying.

Ten stays at a glance

Rooms, locations and booking trade-offs

n9 Homestay (Haiquan Bay)

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n9 occupies the 20th floor of Building 9 at Haiquan Bay in Budai’ao, Yun’ao. It suits travelers who want to spend time enjoying the room and sea view. Use the full Haiquan Bay address when arranging transport or dinner plans: this is a different base from Houzhai, and a high-floor apartment stay offers a different beach experience from a low-rise beachfront resort.

The 50-square-meter sea-view twin has two double beds. Two-bedroom suites offer two queen beds and either 60 or 77 square meters, making them worth comparing for two couples who want separate sleeping rooms. Couples can also look at the 51–60-square-meter sea-view rooms with tubs. Keep the room number and full category name when comparing offers, because similar names cover different layouts.

Check-in age rules conflict across platforms: Trip.com lists a lead guest aged 18–65, while Hotels.com lists a minimum check-in age of 15. Confirm the applicable rule with the property before booking. Children are welcome, but neither cots nor extra beds can be added. Contact the property ahead if arriving after 15:00. Trip.com lists the deposit as CNY 200 per room; cats and dogs require advance permission and a listed CNY 100 fee per pet per stay.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com · Hotels.com · Klook

Nan’ao Island Hailingju

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Hailingju is in Building B of Wanlü Garden on Houzhai’s Haibin Road. It is a useful option for families who prefer apartment-style space and time to sit indoors overlooking the sea. Rooms occupy different floors and use markedly different styles, from Greek-inspired interiors to French and wabi-sabi themes. The exact category’s photographs matter more than a general hotel gallery.

Couples can compare 70-square-meter, one-bed sea-view suites. Groups have 95-square-meter, two-bedroom apartments with two queen beds, while the Qizhu suite offers 110 square meters, a sea-view terrace and an open kitchen. Confirm cookware and cooking permission rather than assuming every listed kitchen is fully equipped. Several categories allow smoking, an important detail for guests sensitive to lingering odors.

Trip.com lists no breakfast, so plan a separate morning meal. Its outdoor pool is listed on Trip.com without an age restriction, but costs CNY 25 per person rather than being complimentary; confirm opening dates. Cots are unavailable, children’s extra beds are listed at CNY 100 per person per night, and Trip.com lists a CNY 500 room deposit. Pets are not accepted.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com

JIUXILI Flower Garden Villa

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JIUXILI is in Jiuxi’ao village, just east of the Xiye Campsite Service Center. Its timber cabins, gardens and mountain outlook offer a different experience from the high-rise apartments around central Qing’ao Bay. It is worth comparing if you want quiet time in a courtyard as well as beach outings. Use the full village address for transport: the Qing’ao Bay branch name does not mean a sea-facing room beside the Tropic of Cancer Square.

The Mountain View detached timber villa offers about 33 square meters with one queen. The Yuanxin duplex attic twin has 45 square meters, while another duplex twin offers 48 square meters; both list two queens. A duplex does not necessarily provide two enclosed bedrooms. Confirm stairs, bathroom position and bed levels if traveling with older relatives or young children. Chunxi’s 60-square-meter detached king category names a private bathing pool, which should not be confused with a swimming pool or assumed to contain natural hot-spring water.

Children are welcome and the lead guest must be 18 or older, but the outdoor saltwater infinity pool is listed as adults-only. A separately listed water park does not override that pool restriction; confirm children’s facilities individually. Cots are unavailable and extra beds depend on category. Listed breakfast is CNY 38 for adults and children 17 and under, with a fixed CNY 500 deposit. Contact the property for access instructions before arrival. Cats and dogs require advance permission, with a listed CNY 100 charge per pet per stay.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com

Grand Skylight Hotel Nan’ao

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Grand Skylight is on Haibin Road at Beisha Bay in Houzhai. It is worth considering if you prefer a conventional hotel with reception, restaurant and shared services rather than finding an individual apartment unit. Compare it with nearby apartment-style properties based on the room you need and the way you intend to spend your time in Houzhai.

Superior sea-view twins are just 21–23 square meters, while deluxe mountain-view twins offer around 33 square meters. With large suitcases, the larger mountain-view room may be more practical than the smaller sea-view option. Families can compare a 45-square-meter suite with one queen and one single, or the 89.6-square-meter Gran two-bedroom suite with a queen and two singles.

Check the actual view category rather than assuming a coastal hotel guarantees a sea-facing room. Cot and extra-bed policies depend on room type, and pets are not accepted. The Chinese buffet breakfast is listed at CNY 58 for adults, free below 1.2 meters and CNY 29 for children between 1.2 and 1.4 meters. Include breakfast allowances and children’s heights in your comparison.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com · Agoda · Klook

YUHAI Resort Hotel

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YUHAI is at Longguang Yuhai’an Yayuan, 29 Longyun Road in Houzhai. It suits travelers interested in spacious rooms, sea-view bathing facilities and on-site leisure. Categories range from a 38-square-meter windowless room to sea-view rooms with tubs and duplex layouts. Check windows, orientation and included facilities before treating two rates as comparable.

Families can compare the 80-square-meter Seaside Duplex with a private pool, queen and single bed, against the 98-square-meter family room with one queen and two doubles. Duplex stairs and private pools require particular care with young children. If these extras are unnecessary, a 45-square-meter Simpluxe queen may be a better fit. Private baths, bathtubs and private swimming pools are distinct features in the category names.

The indoor pool is currently listed as temporarily closed and adults-only. A separate outdoor pool is listed as complimentary, with no age restriction and infinity/heated-pool features. These facility rules do not make the hotel adults-only: children of all ages are accepted. Cots are unavailable; children’s extra beds are listed at CNY 300 per person per night. The free existing-bed policy covers ages 0–4, so check the charge for older children.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com

VILISCA Hotel

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VILISCA is in Building 1 of Haishang Dongfang Plaza, 11 Haiwan Road in the Qing’ao Bay area. Listed rooms are on floor 30, making it a choice for travelers who like a high-rise outlook. The same named room series may offer either mountain or sea views. Allow time for lifts and meeting your driver rather than relying on straight-line map distances alone.

Annecy queen rooms are around 52 square meters; Nice twins offer 56 square meters and two doubles; a deluxe sea-view king is approximately 63 square meters. For groups, compare the 73-square-meter Cannes two-bedroom suite with a queen and tatami against the 90-square-meter Provence mountain-view suite with two queens and a sofa bed. Tatami and sofa beds differ from regular beds, so older travelers should check dimensions and bed height.

Cots can be requested, with fees to be confirmed, but extra beds cannot be added. Trip.com lists complimentary Chinese set breakfast and no deposit, although the booked package should still confirm breakfast for every occupant. Pets are not accepted. If a sea view is essential, retain the exact view category on the booking confirmation.

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Yorman Resort

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Yorman is in the middle section of Qing’ao Bay Beach. It makes sense for an itinerary centered on this beach rather than daily trips from Houzhai. Its garden water feature should not be mistaken for a swimming pool. Choose it for location and its range of rooms, not an assumed pool amenity based on photographs.

The 18-square-meter Elegant Queen is compact and has a window facing the corridor. Travelers who want more space should compare the 28-square-meter superior queen and twin categories. Superior sea-view twins are listed on floors 3–4 with two singles. Families have a 38-square-meter room with one queen and one single, or a 108-square-meter deluxe family suite with one queen and two singles.

Cots can be requested and are listed as free for children aged one or younger; extra beds depend on the category. Chinese buffet breakfast is listed at CNY 38 for adults and free below 1.2 meters. Pets are not accepted. For a sea-facing stay, book an explicitly sea-view category rather than assuming standard, garden or corridor-window rooms share the same outlook.

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Xintao Seaview Resort

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Xintao is opposite Xiangyun Plaza on Houzhai’s Haibin Road. It is a choice for travelers who prioritize location and room size and are comfortable with older facilities. It should not be approached as a newly built design resort. Compare recent photographs of the exact category, particularly if bathroom finishes and modern equipment are priorities.

Elegant sea-view twins offer around 30–35 square meters, while deluxe twins have approximately 43–48 square meters. Promotional mountain-view twins are about 32 square meters. Couples can compare a 30–32-square-meter Elegant sea-view room with one double bed against a 50-square-meter deluxe sea-view suite with a queen. Double and queen are different listed bed types, so confirm dimensions if sleeping space matters.

Several categories permit smoking; ask about the room arrangement if smoke odors are a concern. A fixed CNY 300 deposit applies. Cot and extra-bed rules vary by room, and pets are not accepted. Listed breakfast is CNY 38 for adults and CNY 20 even for children below 1.2 meters, so do not transfer another hotel’s free-child-breakfast rule to this booking.

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Blossom Vally Nanao, Shantou

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Blossom Vally is at Qiyunge on Chengnan Road in Houzhai. It suits travelers who want to spend part of the trip enjoying the hotel’s sea views and leisure facilities. Use the full English name and address to distinguish it from similarly named local guesthouses. Leaving half a day unplanned at the property can be more useful than treating it only as a place to sleep.

Standard queens are around 28–35 square meters, while sea-view balcony queens offer 32–40 square meters. Family rooms have a queen and a single across 45–50 square meters. For separate sleeping rooms, compare the 75-square-meter sea-view terrace family room and the 150-square-meter deluxe family suite; both list one queen and two singles. Extra floor space does not automatically allow additional occupants.

The outdoor infinity pool is listed as adults-only, and a separate children’s pool is listed. Confirm the operating arrangements for each pool before booking a swimming-focused family stay. The hotel accepts children, but cots are unavailable and extra beds depend on the room. Breakfast is CNY 88 for adults and ages 13–17, with children 12 and under listed free. Cats and dogs require permission, with a listed fee of CNY 200 per pet per stay.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com

Floral Hotel Green Water & Blue Bay (Houzhai)

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Floral Green Water & Blue Bay is an apartment-style option around Country Garden Yunhai Garden on Longyun Road in Houzhai. It is useful for families needing two or more bedrooms. Obtain the exact building, unit and arrival instructions ahead of time rather than giving a driver only the brand name; the reception arrangement differs from a large conventional hotel lobby.

The 70-square-meter two-bedroom family apartment has two queens. A similarly sized sunset sea-view suite instead lists a queen and a double, so the names should not be treated as interchangeable. Larger groups can compare the 140–145-square-meter, four-bedroom apartment with four queens, two living rooms and two bathrooms. Couples have 30–35-square-meter sea-view queens and 45–52-square-meter options, including a category naming only a 30-degree sea view.

Neither cots nor extra beds can be added, so book for the actual beds and permitted occupancy. Arrivals after 22:00 require a phone call at least one day ahead. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00 and parties are not permitted. Cats and dogs may be accepted free of charge on request; permission is still required, particularly when planning a larger family or group stay.

Check rooms and booking terms: Trip.com

Before you book

A four-panel gallery may show several room categories and shared spaces. A terrace, tub or family-room photograph does not establish that the cheapest offer includes it. Save the full category name, beds, view, floor and cancellation terms before comparing prices. For apartment-style stays, also confirm the actual unit, reception point, lift access and luggage arrangements.

Enter every adult and child, including children’s ages. Free use of an existing bed remains subject to the room’s occupancy limit and does not automatically include breakfast, extra beds or pool access. Room and fee information here follows the Trip.com listings; other channels may offer different packages and conditions. Use the terms of your selected offer and confirmation from the property.

If you want to visit both Qing’ao Bay and Houzhai, group the activities by area before deciding whether to split the stay. Changing accommodation takes time, especially with luggage or young children. On arrival day, leave room for reaching the correct building, collecting access instructions and meeting a host rather than planning a tightly timed dinner immediately after check-in.

Frequently asked questions

Do all ten properties accept children?

Yes, their Trip.com listings accept children of all ages, but beds, free-stay ages and facility restrictions differ. YUHAI lists free use of existing beds only for ages 0–4, and several properties cannot supply cots. Book for the full party and verify the charges rather than relying on a family-friendly label.

Does n9 only accept guests aged 18–65?

Trip.com’s 18–65 condition concerns the guest completing check-in, not necessarily every person in the party. Hotels.com and Klook list a minimum check-in age of 15. Confirm the applicable rule with the property if a younger or older traveler will be the lead guest. Children are separately listed as welcome.

Can children use the pools at YUHAI, Blossom Vally and JIUXILI?

YUHAI’s indoor pool is listed as temporarily closed and adults-only; its separate outdoor pool lists no age restriction. Blossom Vally’s outdoor infinity pool is adults-only, with a separate children’s pool listed. JIUXILI’s outdoor saltwater infinity pool is also adults-only; a separately listed water park does not change that rule. All three properties accept children, but confirm each pool’s dates, hours and rules directly before planning a swimming-focused stay.

Is Hailingju’s pool free, and is breakfast included?

Trip.com lists no breakfast, an outdoor-pool charge of CNY 25 per person and a CNY 500 room deposit. Other channels may display different pool and deposit information. Confirm the terms for the channel you book rather than assuming complimentary access, especially if swimming is a main reason for choosing the property.

Which properties offer two separate bedrooms?

Compare Hailingju’s 95-square-meter apartments, n9’s 60- or 77-square-meter suites, Grand Skylight’s 89.6-square-meter suite, Blossom Vally’s 75- or 150-square-meter options and Floral’s 70-square-meter apartments. VILISCA also has two-bedroom categories, but some include tatami or a sofa bed. Bed type and privacy matter as much as total floor area.

Does a sea-view room mean direct beach access?

No. n9, Hailingju, VILISCA and Floral all offer high-floor categories. The view from the room and the route to the beach are separate considerations. Check the actual entrance and walking route, particularly with older relatives, a stroller or swimming equipment.

Should I notify the property about a late arrival?

Follow the individual policy. n9 asks for advance contact for arrivals after 15:00. Floral Green Water & Blue Bay requires a phone call at least a day ahead for arrivals after 22:00. Even a listing with round-the-clock reception does not replace the need for an apartment’s building and access instructions.