Solar Villas — Local services in Hong Kong

Taxis cannot go directly to the hotel, and this was not mentioned on the website. We have to walk along a dark, uneven uphill road with all our luggage. The person at the front desk looks more like a guard and speaks zero English. There are no food or drink options nearby, just vending machines that don’t accept cash or bank cards.

The hotel has no elevator, only tiny stairs. We also couldn’t find a compatible outlet to charge our devices, so we are relying on our power bank the whole time. Additionally, one of the toilets was leaking water, creating an unpleasant smell outside.

On the positive side, we are within walking distance of the beach and pier, although it is...

Very bad experience in this villa! We booked and paid for this villa and bbq section one month ago. However, this villa suddenly declined and cancelled my BBQ booking in last minute! The reason was “they need 2 bbq section were sold at the same time”, we are family of 4, why do I need to book 2 sections and pay $400 additionally. That’s ridiculous! They will not care what is yr plan and what to eat there. It is a villa in the middle of no where. I hope to refund and cancel of room too. It is meaningless to plan a family bbq day without bbq section. But they said no refund of my room :( At the end, I went to beach with my little boy for playing sand and walking in the...

Good for group travelers or families who are not hurry (e.g. stay in Hong Kong for 7 days or more) and in a relaxed mode. A little bit inconvenient if you want to go to Tsim Sha Tsui or Central. There is a beach nearby and the night view is great. You may consider staying here for 2 or 3 days and then stay at other places.

Other tips: Avoid mattress on the floor horrible hostel (with private rooms) in Wan Chai and Jordan area. The dorm beds are too close (2 feet) and some even touch each other. The male dorm, mixed dorm and private rooms are in the same apartment of an...