The Narada Tropical Resort Hainan (Hainan Junlan Redaiyulin Wenquan Jiudian) is a resort hotel featuring a tropical rain forest environment. The hotel enjoys a location surrounded by some of the most pristine tropical wilderness areas in China, near a beautiful waterfall and tropical plants, as well as a hot spring with an average temperature of 93℃. A 50 minutes drive sees to the Nanwan Monkey Island. Guests can take a walk along the path while breathing in fresh air or spend hours in the hot spring pools, spa. They can also take a dip at the outdoor swimming pool or go out cycling.
"Hainan's second stop was Qixianling, and Junlan Hotel seemed to be the most well-known in the area. It certainly didn't disappoint.
The rooms are spread across small villas, with four separate units (up, down, left, right) in each, offering great privacy. Outside the window is a dense rainforest, providing a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Each unit has its own private hot spring pool and a small balcony. The rooms are spacious, perfect for kids to run around.
Unlike Atlantis, which is all about excitement, this place offers a different kind of relaxed retreat.
The rooms are definitely a bit dated, but they have everything you need, and the cleaning staff is very meticulous.
The restaurant food is delicious, with some specialty dishes that are a must-try!
The hotel has various hot spring pools and swimming pools. If you have enough time, try them all out; they're open quite late.
I want to especially commend the hotel's entire service system. From the greeters to the lobby, the restaurant, the shuttle drivers, and the pool security – everyone was incredibly warm and polite. Since the hotel is quite large, and the accommodations are spread out and deep within the rainforest, shuttle services are available throughout the hotel. You can book ahead or simply flag one down. This was a lifesaver for me, traveling with a child. I could explore freely on foot or easily catch a ride without my child complaining about walking too much.
Finally, a few tips for future guests considering Junlan: don't bother bringing big and small bottles of mosquito repellent; the hotel provides it for free (though even drenched in repellent, mosquitoes won't spare any new guest! It's a special 'gift' from the tropical rainforest!). If you plan to hike in the National Forest Park from the hotel, getting a taxi might be difficult. The hotel front desk can arrange for a scenic shuttle to pick you up for 20 yuan per person, which I think is well worth it. While there are public buses outside, I couldn't figure them out and didn't want to walk to the bus stop. When traveling with a child, it's best to minimize hassle. If something can be taken care of for 20 yuan, don't try to save that little bit!"