A getaway to a budget hotel in Hong Kong doesn’t have to be as fast paced as the city’s streets – and the beachside B&B Cheung Chau proves it. Right next to Tung Wan Beach and only a two-minute walk from Cheng Chau Ferry Pier, this relaxed 32-room B&B is a beachside retreat for budget travellers tired of the city bustle.
Check into your compact yet comfortable double, family or group room, then fix yourself a calming cuppa at your in-room tea and coffee station set with delicate blue-and-white teacups. You’ll greet the morning from soft white sheets in your uniquely wallpapered room before filling up on continental breakfast (a real money-saver).
Cheung Chau is a haven for windsurfing, so hire a board or book a lesson at Cheung Chau Windsurfing Centre and Cafe, a six-minute walk away. For swimming, Tung Wan beach is netted and safe, with locals on hand to supply beach comforts like umbrellas and chairs. To explore farther afield, rent a bike from the hotel’s reception or hike one of the trails winding along the coast – exercise is free after all! You’ll stay oriented too, with helpful maps posted around the island.
For dinner, you’ll want to try the hotel’s own Thai Food Restaurant on Pak She Street. Reserve a seat in the outdoor courtyard to dine under the descending dusk and look for the odd star that makes its way through the city lights. You can counter hot nights with a cold beer, also a great chaser to stir-fried mussels with roasted chilli paste.