Ithaka SILVER BEACH x FERRIS WHEEL SEAVIEW RESORT

The room was very comfortable, with good airflow and an open sea view from the window, perfect for a relaxing vacation. However, check-in efficiency was quite low, especially for families with children, as many kids needed manual information registration, which slowed things down. Additionally, there weren't enough elevators, leading to long waiting times.

The room design is quite practical; it has a washing machine and a place to hang clothes, which can even be dried using the air conditioning's heat. The environment is lovely, and the complex is huge, making it a great place to bring kids.

The room layout is great, and the newly opened Daydream Water Park is a lot of fun. The hotel itself offers a decent breakfast selection, but during the summer, you'll definitely have to queue for a long time unless you go early. The pink vouchers they give you can be exchanged for noodles downstairs, with each voucher worth 15 yuan. The shops downstairs are also very affordable.

I first stayed at the Summit Sunrise Hotel and then moved to the Ferris Wheel Hotel. I felt the rooms were a bit small, but all the shared facilities in the park were the same. The hygiene was excellent. There's a small entrance area with a washing machine, which was great for laundry and drying clothes. However, there were many outdoor air conditioner units near the entrance and outside areas, making the hallway very hot. Breakfast at the buffet restaurant was quite rich, though there could be a queue if you go later. Alternatively, you could use vouchers to redeem breakfast at other Chinese restaurants or bakeries that support it. The hotel amenities were also great; the kids enjoyed the swimming pool slides, and the park's style was perfect for photos. There's also a cinema and a gym. Overall, I felt it was better than Anaya, mainly because the surrounding area was more convenient, with a night market nearby for easy access to food and shopping. However, the cat petting and deer interaction were a bit disappointing. Children under ten aren't allowed to pet cats for safety reasons, and you have to buy food separately for the deer. I didn't get to try the noodle roll. The hotel also included tickets for the Ferris Wheel and the Daydream Water World, which was a nice bonus. Overall, it's a good one-stop hotel, especially suitable if you're traveling with kids. The only downside was that the check-in process was a bit noisy due to several hotels being in the same area. But overall, it was still quite good. Beihai Eye Ferris Wheel | 2 Experience Vouchers

Facilities: There are four swimming pools for children and adults, a gym, a recreation area, and a soft play area, all free of charge. The breakfast selection is plentiful. Cleanliness: It's clean, simple, and smart, with IKEA-style furnishings. Service: The service was just average. Environment: The environment is absolutely fantastic.

The value for money is pretty good. There's a drying area for clothes, so anything washed at night in the summer would be dry by morning. The indoor bubble pool and slide, and the outdoor water slides and pool, are great for kids to play in for a long time. Plus, they offer complimentary movie tickets, Ferris wheel tickets, and deer feeding tickets.

As a family-friendly hotel in Beihai, it's pretty good and reasonably priced with complete facilities. I'd still recommend booking a room at the Ferris Wheel Hotel. The elevators at the neighboring Xiangsi Hotel are still being installed, and getting back to your room feels like navigating a maze. The Ferris Wheel Hotel is much better; you just turn right after entering, which is super convenient.

Overall, it was decent, and the service was good. The hotel also had some facilities for kids to play with. However, the biggest issues were how hot the area near the entrance got due to the air conditioning units and the long waits for the elevator.