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by MELINA MILLER
Jan 5, 2025
Just finished a super healing self-driving trip to Nan'ao Island 🌊 In this place rated by National Geographic as "Guangdong's Most Beautiful Island," there are so many stunning resort hotels hidden away! Sharing 5 tried-and-true accommodation options, ladies, quickly save this~
🏝01|Nan'ao Island Grand Skylight Hotel
📍Address: Jinlong Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County
✨Reasons to recommend:
• The island's only five-star hotel, with an amazing 360° sea view terrace
• A 5-minute walk to Qing'ao Bay, super convenient for water activities
• Rooftop infinity pool and sky mirror photo spot
• Thoughtful service including preparing tide-pooling tools and sunscreen spray
🏡02|Nan'ao Island Lemon Villa Homestay
📍Address: Qing'ao Bay Tourist Resort Area, Nan'ao County
✨Reasons to recommend:
• Mediterranean-style detached villas, each room offers sunset views
• Comes with an Instagram-worthy courtyard and barbecue area
• The owner shares off-the-beaten-path tide-pooling spots
• Only a 3-minute walk to the Tropic of Cancer Plaza
🌅03|Nan'ao Island Xianghu Bay Resort Hotel
📍Address: Xianghu Bay, Shen'ao Town, Nan'ao County
✨Reasons to recommend:
• Private beach with few people and beautiful scenery
• Rooms equipped with extra-large scenic bathtubs
• Seafood restaurant that will satisfy your appetite
• One-stop experience for tide-pooling, snorkeling, and sailing
🚤04|Nan'ao Island Windmill Wild Luxury Hotel
📍Address: Windmill Mountain, Yun'ao Town, Nan'ao County
✨Reasons to recommend:
• White castle built on Windmill Mountain
• Watch the sunrise over the sea from your bed
• Professional photographers available for great shots
• Very close to the fishing port where you can buy the freshest seafood
🐚05|Nan'ao Island Xunhai Holiday Apartment
📍Address: Seaside Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County
✨Reasons to recommend:
• High cost-performance sea view apartment
• Kitchen available for cooking your own seafood
• Very close walk to Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse
• Suitable for students or family trips
💡Travel Tips:
1. For self-driving, it’s recommended to choose hotels in Houzhai Town or Qing'ao Bay
2. Off-season prices can save you half (avoid July-August)
3. Check the tide table for tide-pooling; hotels can lend you tools
4. The seafood market on the island is freshest at 3 PM
Nan'ao Island is truly Guangdong’s hidden vacation gem! Spend the day chasing windmills around the island, watch the orange sea at the beach at dusk, and enjoy fresh seafood at night market stalls… Ready for a second visit!
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