When Oil Shale Meets the South China Sea | Chasing the Blue Tears and Star Trails of Fishing Boats!!
by AinoKuosma
Apr 19, 2025
đĽ°đĽ° Taking the kids to Maoming for a vacation, this Victoria International Hotel really surprised me again and again! As a great value choice for family trips, the service and facilities are incredibly thoughtful, and the kids are so happy they donât want to go home~
đ¨ Hotel Highlights at a Glance
Located in the core area of Dianbai Xinhu Second Road, just a 5-minute walk to the beach, 180° sea view rooms facing the sunset, and the best part is there are tons of family-friendly surprises! On weekends, for just over 100 RMB per person, you get buffet breakfast + kidsâ playground + large bathtub, an unbeatable value~
đś Must-Do Family Activities
1. Dreamy Kidsâ Playground (Free!)
⢠Indoor ball pit + climbing net, outdoor sandpit with water play area, a lifesaver for freeing your hands
⢠Hidden perk: Every day at 3 PM, staff lead craft sessions (origami/sand painting)
2. Starry Sky Heated Pool
⢠28°C warm water + shallow area, with cute duck swim rings (available to borrow)
⢠Night bonus: star lights glow at the bottom of the pool, kids go wild splashing and screaming
3. Family-Themed Rooms
⢠We stayed in the Hello Kitty room with a tent + picture books + bathtub toys
⢠Thoughtful details: fridge stocked with kidsâ yogurt, bedside bump guards
đ Nearby Kid-Friendly Spots
⢠Dianbai Beach (5-minute walk): collect shells at low tide, best to go in the evening to avoid sunburn
⢠Romantic Coast (10-minute taxi): features a popular glass walkway and dinosaur sculptures
⢠Yushui Ancient Hot Spring (15-minute drive): exclusive kidsâ pool, water temperature 38°C, very friendly
đ˝ď¸ Foodie Guide
1. Hotelâs 3rd Floor Chinese Restaurant
⢠Must-try: Dianbai fried oysters + sea urchin fried rice, kidsâ meals come with free fruit platters
⢠Bonus: mention your room number for complimentary handmade cotton candy
2. Nearby Must-Eats
⢠Chencun Seafood Restaurant (8-minute walk): mantis shrimp bigger than your palm, can request boiled style suitable for babies
⢠Rongshutou Dessert Shop (opposite the hotel): taro sago dessert for 3 RMB a bowl, kids drank two bowls straight
đ Practical Tips
⢠Money saver: Book through Trip.com and note âfamily tripâ to get a free sand digging tool set
⢠Hidden perk: free stroller and bottle warmer rental at the front desk
⢠Avoid pitfalls: donât buy beach toys at the hotel! Street vendors at the entrance sell for half the price
đ´ Suggested 3-Day 2-Night Itinerary
Day 1: Check in and enjoy hotel facilities â Dianbai Beach shell hunting â hotel BBQ party
Day 2: Soak at Yushui Ancient Hot Spring â Romantic Coast Dinosaur Park â night market oyster feast
Day 3: Kidsâ playground to burn energy and relax, then head home with souvenirs
In short: This place feels like a happy planet tailor-made for family trips, enjoying five-star service at budget hotel prices. Remember to bring plenty of phone storage to capture your kidsâ smiling faces!
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