Hotels in Lantau Island

Exchange Hong Kong Island’s imposing high-rises for the majestic mountains of Lantau Island, and enjoy a vacation that effortlessly blends areas of natural beauty with top attractions and modern hotels. There’s an incredible number of things to do and places to be discovered. Whether it’s hiking through the wooded mountains, enjoying the golden sands of the beaches, or watching the spectacular firework show over Hong Kong Disneyland, there’s something for everyone on Lantau Island.

Hotels in Lantau Island

The hotels in Lantau Island are all 4-star and 5-star properties, which provide top-quality service and facilities. One of the best 4-star hotels in Lantau Island is the Novotel Citygate Hong Kong. As soon as you step through the door you’re greeted by a large and beautifully-designed lobby, and this impeccable style can be seen throughout the entire hotel. Excellent amenities are available, including a pool, health club, and three restaurants. For a luxury hotel in Lantau Island, consider the Tai O Heritage Hotel. This beautiful hotel has its own restaurant, and with only nine rooms, offers a sense of exclusivity that is hard to come by.

Things to see in Lantau Island

One of the biggest (quite literally) attractions of Hong Kong is Big Buddha. It is the largest outdoor statue of Buddha in the world, standing 112 feet tall, and is a truly breathtaking sight to behold. Adjacent to this is the Po Lin Monastery. Comprised of many beautiful buildings and surrounded by beauty, it’s highly recommended in Lantau Island reviews. Both of these sights lie on the Ngong Ping plateau, and this is where you will also find Ngong Ping Village. This open-air shopping area is packed full of great stores and restaurants, and is the perfect place to pick up some gifts or souvenirs. Be sure you take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car to reach this area, so you can enjoy the spectacular panoramas along the way. For more amazing views you can take a hike along the Lantau Trail. It’s challenging but well worth the effort, especially to reach Lantau Peak, which is famous for its incredible sunrise vista.

Good for families

Lantau Island is a fantastic vacation destination for families. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the island with a walk as a family, in areas such as the Lantau Country Park. There is plenty of opportunity to shop and enjoy some great cuisine at Discovery Bay. As a mainly residential area it is much quieter than Downtown Hong Kong, but there are great restaurants here, and the Discovery Bay Plaza mall. Of course, the biggest draw for families is Hong Kong Disneyland. It’s also where you can find some of the best family-friendly hotels in Lantau Island, such as the 5-star Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.

How to get to Lantau Island

You can fly direct to Hong Kong International Airport from many cities in the United States, such as Los Angeles, New York-JFK, and San Francisco. From the airport you can take a short cab ride (six minutes) or bus (30 minutes) to the island. Buses such as the S1 or E34 take you to the main train station, Tung Chung Station. Here you can take local bus services to the rest of the island. If you’re traveling from Hong Kong Island, you can take the train from Hong Kong Station to Tung Chung Station in around 40 minutes.