Pretty building and stunning scenery, but the rooms are poorly furnished and poorly maintained. We struggled to sleep due to the volume of the air conditioning; and the whole place feels like it was renovated at a budget. When paying US$400+ night, you should expect a lot more
The food is also very sub-par. A particular low light was the BBQ which included a raw chicken wing, rubbery pork fillett among others
The staff try, but seem ill prepared to run a high end establishment.
Ultimately for this money, you can stay in the best hotels in HK and this falls far far short.
Worth visiting the building and taking in the views however "
06 May 2018
Anynomous
" It's a nice quiet historical hotel at the end of Tai O. There's a cafe on the 2nd floor with a nice view of the ocean. They also offers a few free local tours. "
26 April 2018
Anynomous
" Very meticulous and thoughtful staff. Well-equipped rooms. Great portions of breakfast - which was complimentary. You can see this sunset view right on the balcony of the hotel or at the public pier outside the hotel. "
13 April 2018
Anynomous
" I ate lunch here on a tour. The shrimp fried rice with local shrimp paste was good. A good place to grab a bite to eat while exploring the old fishing village of Tai O. "
16 February 2018
Anynomous
" Enjoy the ambiance and the history. Breakfast is great. Service is fantastic. Good place to stay after a day of visit of Tai O. "
13 February 2018
Anynomous
" Historical police station change into a hotel. Next to the pier and great seaview. Nice to have a drink at the lookout restaurant. "
07 January 2018
Anynomous
" This hotel is best reached by foot. Take the coastal footpath through the village from the bus terminus. Along the way stop by the mochi(filled glutinous rice balls) kitchens and shrimp paste factories. There are streetfood stalls past the footbridge and you should stock up with drinks here for the 30min walk. This nine room hotel is a restored police station, some of it (detention cells) have been kept as is. There are great views out into Nam Chung Tsuen "
27 December 2017
Anynomous
" Excellent retreat for over the weekend. For the price paid one gets a wonderful stay in a historical police station built in1902. The room is beautiful appointed with all the comforts. Highly recommended. "
04 December 2017
Anynomous
" Beautiful restaurant with a nice view but foods were below average "
08 November 2017
Anynomous
" Unique little enclave in a totally authentic village. Lots of history, interesting write ups on this former police station. A hotel stay with a story. "
07 October 2017
Anynomous
" very nice staff , good view, pretty sunset, food was good, gd for relax "
03 October 2017
Anynomous
" Five stars for experience in the Cafe there. Good food & service. Prices reasonably affordable. View is fantastic: near & distant hills with full sea view. Worth the relatively hot long walk from Tai O bus station. It was very sunny & hot on 29 Sep 2017. "
01 October 2017
Anynomous
" Excellent high tea well worth a visit great view out over the bay. "
27 September 2017
Anynomous
" We had dinner here. Were I'll prepared for the late night trek but was worth the effort. It is an enjoyable adventure walking there through the village from the bus terminus. It is a chance to experience the seafood and shrimp paste on offer but genuinely enjoyed the beef - so well cooked on the bbq. Limited menu but good choice of wines. I think the journey to and from is part of the experience, if you're willing to embrace I would definitely recommend. "
15 September 2017
Anynomous
" Nice place for afternoon tea after a long walk in the summer.
Good deal with their afternoon tea. "
16 August 2017
Anynomous
" This is a historical place and having a new sea view. And feeling fresh as hiding away from busy city life. "
14 June 2017
Anynomous
" Good place to relax. Friendly heritage hotel tour guide. "
20 March 2017
Anynomous
" Love this place. The room is quite big and clean, very nicely decorated. I would definitely want to come back again. "
06 March 2017
Anynomous
" Stunning location. Great village history. "
19 February 2017
Anynomous
" A nice quite place to take a relaxing break. A heritage place to read the story. A fishmen village to learn the culture. A small village to enjoy the street food. A great place to enjoy the holidays. "
31 January 2017
Anynomous
" Charming venue with a scenic view and cultural history. Popular place for weekend lunch and tea, reservation for big party recommended. Lunch menu is limited, but served efficiently. "
Anynomous
" 5 Star + prices at 2 star quality.
06 May 2018Pretty building and stunning scenery, but the rooms are poorly furnished and poorly maintained. We struggled to sleep due to the volume of the air conditioning; and the whole place feels like it was renovated at a budget. When paying US$400+ night, you should expect a lot more
The food is also very sub-par. A particular low light was the BBQ which included a raw chicken wing, rubbery pork fillett among others
The staff try, but seem ill prepared to run a high end establishment.
Ultimately for this money, you can stay in the best hotels in HK and this falls far far short.
Worth visiting the building and taking in the views however "
Anynomous
" It's a nice quiet historical hotel at the end of Tai O. There's a cafe on the 2nd floor with a nice view of the ocean. They also offers a few free local tours. "
26 April 2018Anynomous
" Very meticulous and thoughtful staff. Well-equipped rooms. Great portions of breakfast - which was complimentary. You can see this sunset view right on the balcony of the hotel or at the public pier outside the hotel. "
13 April 2018Anynomous
" I ate lunch here on a tour. The shrimp fried rice with local shrimp paste was good. A good place to grab a bite to eat while exploring the old fishing village of Tai O. "
16 February 2018Anynomous
" Enjoy the ambiance and the history. Breakfast is great. Service is fantastic. Good place to stay after a day of visit of Tai O. "
13 February 2018Anynomous
" Historical police station change into a hotel. Next to the pier and great seaview. Nice to have a drink at the lookout restaurant. "
07 January 2018Anynomous
" This hotel is best reached by foot. Take the coastal footpath through the village from the bus terminus. Along the way stop by the mochi(filled glutinous rice balls) kitchens and shrimp paste factories. There are streetfood stalls past the footbridge and you should stock up with drinks here for the 30min walk. This nine room hotel is a restored police station, some of it (detention cells) have been kept as is. There are great views out into Nam Chung Tsuen "
27 December 2017Anynomous
" Excellent retreat for over the weekend. For the price paid one gets a wonderful stay in a historical police station built in1902. The room is beautiful appointed with all the comforts. Highly recommended. "
04 December 2017Anynomous
" Beautiful restaurant with a nice view but foods were below average "
08 November 2017Anynomous
" Unique little enclave in a totally authentic village. Lots of history, interesting write ups on this former police station. A hotel stay with a story. "
07 October 2017Anynomous
" very nice staff , good view, pretty sunset, food was good, gd for relax "
03 October 2017Anynomous
" Five stars for experience in the Cafe there. Good food & service. Prices reasonably affordable. View is fantastic: near & distant hills with full sea view. Worth the relatively hot long walk from Tai O bus station. It was very sunny & hot on 29 Sep 2017. "
01 October 2017Anynomous
" Excellent high tea well worth a visit great view out over the bay. "
27 September 2017Anynomous
" We had dinner here. Were I'll prepared for the late night trek but was worth the effort. It is an enjoyable adventure walking there through the village from the bus terminus. It is a chance to experience the seafood and shrimp paste on offer but genuinely enjoyed the beef - so well cooked on the bbq. Limited menu but good choice of wines. I think the journey to and from is part of the experience, if you're willing to embrace I would definitely recommend. "
15 September 2017Anynomous
" Nice place for afternoon tea after a long walk in the summer.
16 August 2017Good deal with their afternoon tea. "
Anynomous
" This is a historical place and having a new sea view. And feeling fresh as hiding away from busy city life. "
14 June 2017Anynomous
" Good place to relax. Friendly heritage hotel tour guide. "
20 March 2017Anynomous
" Love this place. The room is quite big and clean, very nicely decorated. I would definitely want to come back again. "
06 March 2017Anynomous
" Stunning location. Great village history. "
19 February 2017Anynomous
" A nice quite place to take a relaxing break. A heritage place to read the story. A fishmen village to learn the culture. A small village to enjoy the street food. A great place to enjoy the holidays. "
31 January 2017Anynomous
" Charming venue with a scenic view and cultural history. Popular place for weekend lunch and tea, reservation for big party recommended. Lunch menu is limited, but served efficiently. "
01 January 2017