A HOTEL that looks like Noah’s Ark, recognised as the first full-scale replica, is one of Hong Kong’s most quirky and unusual places to stay.
Noah’s Ark Hotel and Resort can be found on the island of Ma Wan, next to the world-famous Tsing Ma Bridge.
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The hotel appears as a vessel washed up on shore, extending onto the golden sands and shimmering waters of Tung Wan Beach.
Inside, guests can expect a choice of spacious deluxe double, twin or themed family rooms with amenities such as a separate shower and bathroom and queen size beds.
There are seven themed rooms, one of which is British themed – expect a union jack bedspread and rug, a model of a Royal Mail letterbox, and a room full of cuddly teddy bears.
Other themes include ‘Mushroom Forest’, with mushroom toys and a toadstool tent.
Its two newest themed rooms are ‘Interstellar Voyage’, with rockets, planets and astronauts, and ‘Flying Adventure’, with planes and suitcases.
During their stay, guests can marvel at the resort’s Ark Expo and 4D theatre, where they can experience the flood of the ancient ark firsthand and discover the largest meteorite display in Hong Kong.
They’ll also be surrounded by the thrill of the resort’s theme park, as well as panoramic views of the Tsing Ma Bridge from the zip line, and Adventureland Park.
There are three dining options at the hotel – the Harvest Restaurant, Harvest Beachside, and Noah’s Kitchen.
Harvest Restaurant offers international cuisine alongside views of Park Island Beach, Tsing Ma Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge.
Harvest Beachside is a new alfresco seaside restaurant equipped with leisurely style tables and seats.
And Noah’s Kitchen is an elegant, semi-open restaurant where guests can admire a vertical garden nature wall while they dine.
Ma Wan, despite being an island, is easy to get to. The best way to get there is to take the ferry from Central Pier or take the circular bus from Tseun Wan Bus Terminus.
Other things to do in Ma Wan include chilling out at Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach, located between the Park Island ferry pier and Noah’s Ark theme park.
There are also lots of family-friendly walking and hiking trails around, including the old fishing village on the water.
At the southern end of the island is the 69-meter-tall Tai Leng Tau Hill.
If you make it to the end of the 20-min hike, you can find one of the best viewpoints of Tang Lung Chau Island, Ma Wan Channel, and Tsing Ma Bridge.
Noah’s Ark & Hotel Resort is also a 12 minute drive to Hong Kong Disney Land Resort.
Deluxe double bed rooms at Noah’s Ark start from £74 per night based on two adults sharing, including breakfast.
Some of the worlds quirkiest hotels
Icehotel – the hotel in northern Sweden is rebuilt each year with snow and ice. It was the world’s first ice hotel, opening in 1990.
Hotel Costa Verde – located in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica, the hotel has several airplane-themed accommodations, including a Boeing 727 fuselage suite, a Cockpit Cottage, and a railroad car-turned-restaurant.
Giraffe Manor – it’s a small hotel in the Lang’ata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya which, together with its associated Giraffe Centre, serves as a home to a number of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.
Dog Bark park Inn – the hotel, located along Highway 95 in Cottonwood, Idaho, is built in the shape of a beagle, making it a famous landmark in the state. It is colloquially known as ‘Sweet Willy’ by local residents.
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The best hotels in the world were recently revealed, and a Hong Kong hotel was named one of them.
The Peninsula, which came in fourth on The Telegraph’s list, is the oldest hotel in Hong Kong having opened in 1928.
