KAIPUU ON THE REEF, a boutique hotel located on the southern peninsula coastline of Quanzhou, is interior designed by designer Xie Ke. KAIPUU ON THE REEF is one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. "KAIPUU" originates from the Finnish word "kaukokaipuu," which denotes a strong yearning and intense desire to embrace unexplored lands, and advocates a new philosophy of living in the moment.The hotel's lobby preserves the pristine visage of the reef stone, boasting a 270-degree panoramic view of the maritime horizon, nestled against the crescent beach, and offering seaside accommodations. 53 rooms and suites neighbor sea-gazing terraces; complemented by an overwater infinity pool, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a cigar lounge and tearoom, an exquisite seafood and steakhouse, and a rooftop observatory ceremonial hall.
"The staff truly impressed me; it felt like they genuinely love this hotel and the city. Our stay coincided with the 'Er Yue Er' festival (2nd day of the 2nd ***** month), and the hotel held a small folk ceremony. As someone from the North, it was my first time witnessing such an event. The staff were so welcoming, eager to introduce us to the customs, invite us to watch, and even shared the ceremonial food with us – I'm incredibly grateful. On another evening, my child was upset, and our butler, who was an absolute angel, conjured up a toy! This toy has been inseparable from him since we returned to Beijing; he absolutely adores it! The surprise element made such an impression that my three-year-old still remembers it as a gift from a kind '姐姐' (older sister) at a Quanzhou hotel.
The dining experience was exceptional. The restaurant is small but exquisite, and all three meals were perfectly executed!
The hotel's design is beyond reproach, but I want to highlight the details: First, the turndown service included milk, which I haven't seen in ages. Even hotels priced at over 3,000 RMB a night in China rarely offer turndown milk, but Seven Suites did, along with a pillow spray – simply perfect! Second, the mini-bar snacks beautifully blended the hotel's caliber with local specialties. It seems like a simple thing to do, yet so few hotels manage it as well as this one. Fantastic!"