Opened in 2022, the Grand New Century Resort Silver Beach Beihai is a great accommodation choice in Beihai. With Beihai Railway Station just 8km away and Beihai Fucheng Airport only 26km away, transportation is very convenient. Seeing Beihai's sights from this hotel is easy with Beihai Yintan Tuo San Fanchuan Tiyan Center, Beihai Silver Beach Xiuying Tide Sculpture Area and Silver Beach Sand Painting Performance Hall all close by. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Beihai hotel can make use of the parking facilities. If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
"## Facilities
While the facilities are a bit dated and you can see some wear and tear on the decor, the hotel's spotlessly clean environment is a major plus. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool, indoor pool, children's play area, gym, and more. For families with children, Kaiyuan's amenities are far superior to Marriott's. They offer free swim rings, complimentary mosquito bite relief, alcohol wipes, eyeglass cleaning pads, and band-aids – a level of detail that's truly impressive.
## Hygiene
Guest rooms and public areas are cleaned meticulously, and bath towels are replaced promptly. Overall, the hygiene is excellent.
## Ambiance
The lobby is stunning, featuring a modern Chinese aesthetic that's incredibly photogenic – perfect for snapping some great pictures. While not as sprawling as some Sanya resorts, the hotel is compact yet complete. It features a wedding lawn, and you can reach the beach via a short walk from the back entrance. What's more, there's a convenient foot-washing station by the back door for rinsing off sand after a beach stroll.
## Service
They offer butler service, with a butler meant to greet guests upon arrival. However, our experience started poorly: when we arrived, our assigned butler was absent, leading to a long wait. We were in the main entrance lobby, but the butler seemed confused about its location, insisting on waiting at the front desk area for check-in. She never came to greet us at the actual entrance lobby, despite our initial phone conversation confirming a 'meet-and-greet' service. This discrepancy from what was promised was frustrating and caused a significant delay. I eventually had to find the butler myself. Even when she finally did assist with check-in, there was no expedited process; it was just like a regular guest checking in. Up to this point, her role felt largely ineffective.
It was only *after* check-in that the butler's true value became apparent. She guided us to our room, provided a comprehensive overview of the hotel's facilities, essential check-in information, dining options and timings, beach safety tips, and even local Beihai attractions. Her response to our request for extra children's toiletries was impressively swift. Kudos to Butler Liu Fang for her subsequent excellent service!
## Lobby Bar Buffet Afternoon Tea
The lobby bar offers a daily buffet afternoon tea. No reservations are needed; you can simply drop in anytime.
## Travel Photography Service (1 session)
We also tried the travel photography service, and the results were quite good! Although two photos were complimentary, the quality was so exceptional that we ended up splurging 698 RMB on 13 retouched photos, with all digital negatives included.
## Breakfast
Breakfast was extensive, featuring a delightful mix of Chinese and Western dishes. They also offered local Beihai specialties like shrimp cakes, *shuihe* (a local pastry), and *juanfen* (rice noodle rolls). The highlight for us was the boiled rice noodles, which were incredibly tasty, and you could add as many condiments and toppings as you liked."