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Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan Island

Accommodation

    1 Author Pick Banana Hostel At junction of Renmin Lu/Sandong Lu, on Haidian Dao in the north of town 0898/66286780 www.haikouhostel.com This IYHA English-run establishment is the only accommodation in town geared towards budget travellers. Spacious, cheap rooms are supplemented with a lively bar serving cold beer and basic food, as well as Internet access and regular barbecues. Hidden down an alley, it's slightly hard to find – the best bet is to call beforehand and someone will come out to meet you. Price: ¥80-139

    2 Civil Aviation Haixiu Dong Lu 0898/66506888 66772610 Smart hotel with light and airy rooms, very central and not bad value. Price: ¥140-199

    3 Haikou Binguan Daying Houlu 0898/65351234 www.haikouhotel.com.cn Formerly Haikou's most prestigious accommodation, now revamped with a more contemporary feel. Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Price: ¥300-449

    4 Haikou Downtown Datong Lu 0898/66796999 www.hice.com Luxury, international-standard business affair with all the trimmings. Price: ¥300-449

    5 Huaqiao Datong Lu 0898/66773288 66772094 A three-star business centre built in the early 1990s and beginning to look a bit threadbare, nevertheless comfortable enough and offering good discounts. Price: ¥80-139

    6 Overseas Wuzhishan Lu 0898/65365999 65365333 Fairly decent three-star venture, with tubs in each room taking advantage of a hot spring located 800m below the hotel. Price: ¥140-199

    7 Post and Telecommunications Nanbao Lu 0898/66778340 6778200 Hidden away in the backstreets, this hotel offers fair value, though the spruced-up lobby is not a reflection of the rooms. Price: ¥80-139

    8 Songtao Wuzhishan Lu 0898/66729116 66729006 One of Haikou's best deals, with cheap spacious tiled rooms and slightly more expensive newly renovated options. Price: ¥80-139