Kimpton vs Hotel Indigo in Qingshui Bay

Kimpton vs Hotel Indigo in Qingshui Bay|||Key takeaways first.
⚪️The price difference between the two is minimal, with Kimpton being slightly more expensive
⚪️Both share the same owner and have shared public areas like the pool
⚪️Some public areas are exclusive to Kimpton, such as the Chess View Social Space and the sauna in the wellness center
⚪️Hotel Indigo's room amenities are slightly less premium than Kimpton's
⚪️Kimpton has a more classic luxury vibe, while Indigo feels younger
⚪️Kimpton offers a refined Western-style breakfast, whereas Indigo focuses on local flavors
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What they have in common is that both reject standardization.
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Hotel Indigo's room color palette is noticeably brighter than Kimpton's, featuring a modern minimalist design. While other amenities are slightly less premium than Kimpton's, the details are still well-executed, and the minibar is complimentary. The designer also cleverly incorporated Li ethnic rattan weaving techniques into the interior spaces.
The one-bedroom ocean-view suite comes standard with dual sinks, a smart toilet, and a large circular bathtub. The suite's views are even more spectacular, with a shorter direct distance to the beach.
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Almost all Hotel Indigos have only one restaurant, and the one in Riyue Bay is called Ocean View, serving all three meals of the day.
The buffet breakfast is lavish. Hainan is also a big fan of noodle dishes—try the Baoluo noodles, sour noodles, and marinated noodles one by one for a real treat. The Hainan-style egg rolls at the live cooking station also received unanimous praise.
Locals in Hainan eat fruit dipped in chili salt—wild but delicious. Don’t forget to try a bowl of homemade coconut milk qingbuliang, even more tempting than milk tea, to finish off your meal.
Lunch and dinner feature authentic Hainan cuisine.
Dinner is a personal hotpot with various broth options—the fermented vinegar broth is very local.