Friday, January 9, 2026

Temporary Road Closures in Haikou for New Year’s Eve...

Several roads in Haikou will be subject to temporary traffic controls on December 31, 2025, due to a large New Year’s Eve concert being held in the city ...

A New Direct Flight Puts Hanoi Within Easy Reach...

Hainan Airlines has launched a direct Haikou–Hanoi route, with three weekly flights and a short evening schedule, offering a practical option for Spring Festival 2026 travel ...

China Updates Entry and Transit Policies for International Visitors

China has announced new entry and transit measures for international travellers, including expanded visa-free transit, more direct-transfer airports, online arrival filing, and upgraded clearance systems …

Hainan’s New Tourism Regulations: What You Need to Know

The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is about to see a major shift in how tourism is regulated. On December 1, 2025, a comprehensive new law, the Hainan Free Trade Port Tourism Regulations, will take effect, replacing the current provincial tourism ordinance ...

Haikou

Cheap, budget hotels and hostels

Hualizhijia Hostel

Featuring free Wifi and a barbecue, Hualizhijia Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Haikou. Free Wifi is accessible in the public area and free parking is available. Haikou Meilan International Airport is a 26-minute drive away and Haikou Railway Station is a 30-minute drive away. Each room at the Huailizhijia Hostel is fitted with a washing machine and a small dining area. Free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer can be found in the private bathroom. Guests can enjoy food at the on-site restaurant, or hold a barbecue on the terrace. Tel: 00 86 189 7622 0257 Boxue Village, Yongxing Town, Xiouying Distract, Haikou 海口海南省海口市秀英区永兴镇博学生态村花梨之家民宿

Hostels in Haikou Hualizhijia Hostel
Hostels in Haikou Sakura's Home Guest House

Sakura's Home Guest House

Sakura's Home is located in a tranquil villa area near the sea with nicely decorated guestrooms and free WiFi. There's a cafe and a little garden where you can relax. Baishamen Park and Century Bridge are a 10-minute walk away. A 30 minutes drive takes you to Haikou Railway Station and it's about a 50 minute taxi ride to Meilan International Airport in . The units are air-conditioned and each guestroom has a private balcony with a sea view or a garden view. Tel: 00 86 898 6625 4626 A5-1 Villa, Nanfang Mingzhu Community, Bihai Avenue, Haidian Island, Haikou 海南省海口市美兰区海甸岛碧海大道南方明珠小区别墅

Haikou Magpie Hotel

Haikou Magpie Hotel, conveniently located across the street from the North Gate of Hainan University on Haidian Island, is just 4 km from Baishamen Beach, and nearby many restaurants and supermarkets. The hotel is decorated with beautifully carved mahogany furnishings, making the interior both beautiful and fragrant. Tel: 00 86 898 3632 2221 #2 Yalong Villa, West 5th Street, Haidian Island, Haikou City, Hainan 海南省海口市美兰区海甸岛五西路与怡心路交汇怡心路2号亚龙别墅

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Hostels in Haikou Haikou Coffee Island Hostel

Haikou Coffee Island Hostel

Haikou Coffee Island Hostel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with a TV and a private bathroom and there's a manned 24-hour front desk. Haikou Meilan International Airport is 1.9 miles from the Hostel. Tel: 00 86 898 6625 8339 No.401 Kowloon Garden Villa Haidian Island East 4th Road, Meilan District, Haikou 海南省海口市美兰区海甸岛四东路九龙花园别墅401号

Haikou Banana Hostel

Banana Hostel is a small family run hostel in Haikou, close to Hainan University in Haidian Island. The hostel has both dormitory beds and private rooms. The rooms are simple, but all rooms have a private bathroom with shower and free Wi-Fi. The hostel ground floor is a communal area with DVD lounge, music room, pool table, banana garden, English book exchange (around 400 books), and eating area. The hostel also has bikes for rent, and offers information on local attractions in the lobby area. Tel: 0086 0898 6628 6780 3-4 Liyuan Villas, Renmin Ave, Haikou, Hainan, China 海口市海甸岛人民大道21号梨园小区6号别墅3/4栋

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Budget hotels & hostels in Haikou

Forest Inn

The Forest Inn (Haikou Fenxiang) conveniently located close by Haikou East High Speed Rail Station, is a vibrantly decorated hotel, (the idea being that) guests feel that they have wandered into a fairytale forest. Be Snow White or Prince Charming for a night, as you sleep sweet dreams in a magical setting. Tel: 00 86 898 3665 1111 #99 East Fengxiang Rd, Haikou, Hainan 海南省海口市凤翔东路99号海口高铁东站