Island Forest Seaview Hotel

I had hesitated a bit about booking this hotel due to the mixed reviews, but the hotel is fine! Sure, it's somewhat showing its age and not a modern luxury 4-star hotel (but the reasonable room rates also reflect this, so it's fair). They have clearly maintained the hotel pretty well and the room was comfortable. Staff at reception was also very friendly and welcoming. My room had a spacious balcony (although the seaside balconies unfortunately don't get any sun during most of the day, which in winter seemed a pity) and the bathroom had both a shower and a bathtub, which was great. No fridge though, which I would have liked. While I was satisfied with the hotel, I hesitate a bit more about recommending Bo'ao as a place to stay. I wasn't impressed by the beach, which is a relatively narrow strip of sand, disfigured by people racing around on quads. There are some restaurants and cafés but not directly on the beach and mostly closed or empty in winter (I love the beaches where you can have a drink sitting on a beanbag on the beach, which they have on Hainan's south coast, but that kind of places can't be found here). I visited in winter though and the weather was on the cool side these days. It might all look a lot more cheerful in summer! In any case, different tourists like different things and if you'd like to visit Bo'ao, this hotel is a perfectly fine choice!

The hotel has a fantastic location and the staff is great. However it is a bit rusting and outdated. Nevertheless it is good value for money. Pool was closed during our stay which might be due to off-season.

Location was excellent with a very agreeable garden full of trees + swimming pool.

The location is perfect with a lovely view of the beach from our balcony. The staff members were all very nice and accommodating. Breakfast is pretty nice. The pool is amazing. The fish foot spa is an interesting experience for no charge and there is recreational area including billiards and ping pong. Complimentary high tea in the afternoon is nice.

Great hotel. A little aged but it is all part of the charm. Great pool and right on the beach. Great location. Breakfast was good but it is Asian style. Overall, happy with the stay. Would stay again

The room was clean, the breakfast delicious, and the location idyllic. The view from the spacious balcony was beautiful. The beach is nearby and so are a lot of restaurants and shops. Beside the pool there is also a spot to get your feet cleaned by fish.