Crowne Plaza Xiamen Jimei Seaview by IHG
An indoor pool next to a proper play area
About this hotel
The indoor pool and hot tub sit close enough to the play area that parents can watch both from the same spot, a small layout decision that ends up mattering more than any single amenity on its own. Rooms lean toward spacious, with sea views and modern comforts, private bathrooms and soundproofing that keeps a family-heavy hotel from feeling like one. The family-friendly restaurant serves local, Asian, international and Cantonese cuisines for lunch and dinner, and a buffet breakfast runs daily, wide enough that fussier eaters in the group have options. Jimei District's own attractions and Xiamen University sit within easy reach, and the fitness centre and spa facilities give the adults something once the kids are down for the night.
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Indoor play area
- Sea-view rooms
- Family-friendly dining
Our take
This suits families specifically, the indoor pool, hot tub and adjoining play area are built to be used together, not as three separate amenities. Couples or solo business travellers will find it fine but unremarkable without that family angle. Staff and service consistently score well, which matters more here than at a purely business-focused property given the amount of family downtime the hotel is designed around.
- ✓Book a room within sight of the pool and play area if travelling with young kids, the layout supports watching both from nearby.
- ✓Try the buffet breakfast over the a la carte option if travelling with picky eaters, the spread covers more ground.
- ✓Use the hotel as a Jimei District base rather than a city-centre one, Xiamen University and local attractions sit closer than the old town.
Why we love it
- An indoor pool right next to the play area
- Sea-view rooms with real soundproofing
- A genuinely family-friendly restaurant menu
- Easy reach of Jimei District attractions
Why guests love itThe play area sitting right next to the pool meant one adult could watch both kids without running between rooms, which sounds small until you have actually tried to manage a hotel pool and a bored toddler solo. The hot tub became the parents' reward once the kids were finally worn out. Breakfast covered enough ground that nobody complained for four straight mornings, and Jimei District's own sights filled the afternoons without needing to cross into central Xiamen.