EErdongqiaqiayouRated 80, this hotel offers great value for money.
Pros: The public areas are spacious and beautiful, seemingly well-maintained. There are three pools: a kids' pool, a heated adult pool, and an infinity pool. The beach bar has a really pleasant atmosphere.
I booked a Grand Club sea-view room. While you can see the ocean from the room, there's also a construction site visible, so the view might need a bit of 'mental filtering,' but it's still good. Everything you'd expect is provided. I particularly liked the scent of their toiletries and body lotion – it's Pullman brand, very pleasant and soothing.
Breakfast was just okay; nothing amazing, but nothing terrible either. I really enjoyed their papaya; it had absolutely none of that strange 'papaya' taste and was very sweet. I'm not usually a fan of papaya, but I ate several slices and thought I'd developed a liking for it. Then my friend bought one downstairs that had a strong papaya flavor, and I couldn't eat it. We also tried the complimentary hot pot buffet, served in the same restaurant as breakfast. The seafood selection was limited to shrimp, razor clams, chicken legs, some conch, and crabs. There was some meat as well. The best part was cooking their raw Hainanese chicken yourself; don't bother with the pre-cooked one! We also dined at their Yu Village restaurant. In terms of value for money, it was average. The price matches the taste – it was good, but not worth making a special trip for. It's a good option if you're staying at the hotel and don't feel like going out. I recommend their salt-baked chicken; it even comes with a presentation ritual that's a bit embarrassing for introverts.
Overall, the service was genuinely good, which is why they received a score of 80. We're the type of guests who ask for a lot – we needed things for social media posts, and band-aids, and they provided everything. Their handling of a subsequent complaint was also a huge plus.
The travel photoshoot turned out pretty well too; at least we got some free photos. My sister and I went with our husbands but didn't rely on them for photos, and that mindset proved to be absolutely correct. The hotel's travel photography service, as long as you're sensible when selecting photos, can totally resolve family disputes using the free entitlement – it's brilliant.
Cons: There were a lot of mosquitoes and ants. We were lying by the pool, and small insects were crawling onto us. Small flies also emerged from the welcome fruit the hotel provided – it wasn't that the fruit was old, it was just there.
Some of the hardware needs improvement. Upon check-in, I noticed the sealant in the shower was peeling. They fixed it quite quickly after we reported it. Later, while swimming, I pushed off the pool wall and found it quite rough and scraped my foot, so you need to be careful. Many of the poolside loungers had mold stains on their covers. The entire hotel also lacks an indoor pool; all are outdoors.
The hotel's air conditioning was extremely ineffective. If you're even slightly sensitive to heat, staying in the room with the AC on full blast still felt warm. We also called for this to be fixed. The staff measured it and said it was normal, but it was genuinely hot. I mean, we've stayed in other hotels with AC, but if they say it's normal, then we'll just say it's cooler than outside.
After our room was cleaned on the second day, we returned from swimming to find a fingerprint-shaped stain on the towel hanging on the outside handle of the shower. It was absurd; I don't think that should ever happen at a Grand Hyatt – it's a hygiene issue. However, we were on vacation, and the incident had already occurred. Of course, I was angry at the moment, but since it happened, my priority was their attitude and explanation, and ultimately, compensation. This is where their service and complaint handling come into play again. It was truly prompt and professional. Feedback was received immediately, and they came to resolve it right away. Subsequently, a manager called to apologize, and they didn't just string me along with a good attitude but no 'sincerity' (you can refer to my previous review of Hotel X for comparison). Grand Hyatt genuinely provided some compensation we needed, including car service to our next hotel and dining vouchers. Upon check-out, they even gave me a set of their toiletries, which I loved. I was surprised they knew I liked them, as I hadn't mentioned it at all. They also promised a room upgrade if we stayed with them again in the future. The entire process was handled gracefully, resolving the problem and regaining our favor.
Overall, the public areas and pools of Grand Hyatt Haitang Bay are excellent, the service and after-sales support are outstanding, and the value for money is good. It's suitable for those who prioritize experience and have high service expectations. Although there were minor flaws with insects, hardware, AC, and hygiene, the responsible after-sales service makes the overall vacation experience still highly recommendable.
Tunjuk Lagi