Sheraton Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort
A lakefront jacuzzi and spa away from downtown
About this hotel
Lion Lake sets the pace here more than the city center does: the resort sits away from Qingyuan's business district, built around water views and a slower rhythm than the hotels clustered downtown. The hot tub anchors the wellness side of the stay, backed by a full spa and the main pool, while the bar and restaurant keep evenings on-site rather than sending guests out searching for dinner. Pet-friendly rooms are a genuine point of difference for a 5-star property in this city, useful for anyone road-tripping up from Guangzhou rather than flying in. With around 121 guest reviews behind an 8.4 rating, it carries more of a track record than most of Qingyuan's smaller hot-spring hotels, and the roughly 55-minute airport transfer sits comfortably within the range typical for the city.
- Hot tub
- Lion Lake setting
- Full spa
- Pet-friendly rooms
Our take
This suits travelers planning a weekend resort stay around Lion Lake rather than a business stopover, especially anyone who wants a hot tub and full spa without committing to a sprawling multi-pool hot-spring resort. Pet owners get a rare option among Qingyuan's 5-star hotels. Travelers who specifically want dozens of soaking pools and a waterpark should look toward the Qingxin-area resorts instead, since the Sheraton runs one strong jacuzzi rather than a large pool network.
- ✓Bring pets along if traveling with one; pet-friendly rooms are unusual for a 5-star Qingyuan hotel and worth booking ahead.
- ✓Eat at the on-site restaurant before an evening jacuzzi session to make the most of the lakefront setting after dark.
- ✓Confirm fitness center hours if you want to combine a workout with a spa and hot tub visit during the same stay.
Why we love it
- A hot tub with genuine Lion Lake views
- A full spa alongside the main pool
- Pet-friendly rooms rare among Qingyuan's 5-star hotels
- On-site bar and restaurant for easy evenings
Why guests love itWeekend visitors from Guangzhou tend to treat this resort as a full reset rather than a stopover: the hot tub and spa fill the afternoons, the on-site restaurant covers dinner without needing to head back into town, and the Lion Lake setting makes the roughly 55-minute transfer from the airport feel worthwhile once the lake view comes into sight. It's less a business hotel with a pool than a self-contained resort weekend, best suited to two or three nights rather than a quick overnight.