A converted department store by the Bell Tower or a hotel on granite reef by the sea? Our travel advisors know both luxury hotels in Quanzhou and will work out with you which one fits your trip through Fujian. Anyone booking through suitespot receives, depending on the hotel, benefits such as breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – worth around €500 on average for two nights.
Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou · Lei ChengCulture lovers stay at the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou by the Bell Tower, looking out on the twin pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple. Couples who want the sea outside their terrace book Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou on Cape Weitou, with an infinity pool above the water. Many guests combine both and so see two sides of the best hotels in Quanzhou.Old town or coast is the real question here. Below are the best hotels in Quanzhou, each with its location, score and price for one night. Our advice: if you want to explore temples and markets on foot, stay at Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou; if you are after sea, pool and quiet, book Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou | Fujian | ★ 4.3/5 | 263 € |
| Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou | Lei Cheng | ★ 4.2/5 | 173 € |
Hand-picked by our travel experts: every hotel in Quanzhou with the benefits that are included when you book through suitespot, its nightly rate and our Score.
4.3No.277 South Ring District, Quanzhou, 362000, China
4.2Bell Tower, No. 2, East Street, Northeast Neighborhood, Lei Cheng District, Licheng District, 362000 Quanzhou, China
Inside the old store: The Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou occupies the former department store at the Bell Tower, which opened in 1979 as the city's shopping address. Lohkah Hotels turned it into a 48-key boutique hotel that opened its doors in 2023; rooms here are called Studios and Lofts.
Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou · FujianBuilt on the rock: A year later Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou followed. The hotel stands directly on Late Jurassic granite reef, and a piece of that rock was kept in the middle of the lobby, with a 270-degree view of the horizon. All 53 rooms and suites have a sea-view terrace.
One signature: Chinese designer Xie Ke shaped the interiors of both hotels, and on the reef the architecture as well. If design matters when you pick a 5-star hotel in Quanzhou, you will spot the family resemblance at once.
Start with two nights at the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou for temples and markets, then move to the coast for two nights at Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou. The suitespot perks apply at both from two nights.
A pool on the horizon: At Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou a curved infinity pool sweeps out over the water and seems to run into the horizon. There is a fitness room, and next to the hotel lies a crescent-shaped beach.
Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou · QuanzhouTime for tea: On the reef, the Tea Loft is the place to slow down. It hosts tea ceremonies with handmade local snacks, right next to the Cigar Lounge.
Culture to join in: At the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou, free workshops invite you to try oyster-shell painting or lantern making. The minibar is included and stocked with tea ware in Dehua porcelain, the region's Blanc de Chine. Culture on the agenda? For anyone seeking that in a 5-star hotel in Quanzhou, this is a lovely start.
HAM-KHAK: The name means clam shell in Hokkien. The cozy restaurant at the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou sits on an upper floor overlooking the old town and serves Hokkien dishes from breakfast on, with local seafood later in the day. Up on the roof, afternoon tea and dinner among greenery complete the picture.
Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou · QuanzhouOli Fish: At Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou you find an open-plan restaurant with a sea panorama. On the table: just-caught seafood from the coast and dry-aged beef, from breakfast through dinner.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Bars: The Belfry 1934 is a rooftop garden bar with views of the city's landmarks. On the reef, Bar Reef in the lobby pours wine with a sea view, and the Cigar Lounge welcomes guests in the evening.
Old town by the Bell Tower: The Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou stands in Licheng district, right in the historic center that is part of the World Heritage Site. Kaiyuan Temple and its two pagodas can be seen from the upper floors. Our pick for culture travelers and anyone who likes to explore on foot.
Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou · QuanzhouCape Weitou: Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou lies on the reef coast of the southern peninsula near Jinjiang, a city administered by Quanzhou. Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport is about 21 kilometers away, Xiamen Gaoqi about 75. The choice for couples and anyone seeking calm by the water.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Which area suits whom: Only a few days? Then a 5-star hotel in Quanzhou belongs in the old town. With more time, combining it with the coast pays off.
The Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou starts at 173 € per night, Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou at 263 €. Exact rates for your dates are waiting in the hotel list below this section.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old town by the Bell Tower (Licheng) | |||
| Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou | 173 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.2/5 |
| Cape Weitou (Jinjiang) | |||
| Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou | 263 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.3/5 |
Included with suitespot: From two nights, two guests eat breakfast daily, and both hotels add 50 USD of hotel credit. When occupancy allows, you move up to a better category and can check in earlier or leave later.
Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou · QuanzhouPoints: Both Kaipuu addresses are run independently and are not tied to any hotel chain's loyalty program. With us, your gain lies in breakfast, credit and the chance of an upgrade.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comQuanzhou through the year: In spring the temple gardens bloom, summer belongs to the beach at the cape, and autumn and winter bring clear days for walks through the old town. The luxury hotels in Quanzhou suit every one of these seasons.
How long to stay: Four nights are enough for temples, markets and two days by the sea. Add a trip to Xiamen and a week is the better plan.
Which hotel in Quanzhou suits you often comes down to a few questions: is there a pool or a spa, how old is the building, when was it last renovated, and has the hotel received an award? The overview answers them for both hotels at a glance.
One of the 2 hotels is housed in a historic building. One hotel has a pool.
✓ = available, – = not available, blank = no information.
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou | 2024 | ✓ | ||||
| Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou | 2023 |
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Carolin, Valentina, Madeleine and Andrea and our team know these hotels from the inside – and will help you find the right room, the right location and the right rate. 365 days a year, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Meet our team →The Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou starts at 173 €, Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou at 263 €. From two nights, booking through suitespot adds breakfast for two and 50 USD of hotel credit.
Not in a chain program: both Kaipuu hotels are independent. Instead you get breakfast, credit and an upgrade subject to availability with us.
For the old town, the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou in the converted department store by the Bell Tower; for the coast, Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou, where every room has a terrace facing the sea.
Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou: its curved infinity pool sits above the water and appears to merge with the horizon.
For culture travelers we recommend the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou: in the middle of the World Heritage center, with views of Kaiyuan Temple and free workshops.
The Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou occupies the former 1979 department store at the Bell Tower, which became a hotel in 2023. The minibar with Dehua tea ware is included.
On Cape Weitou on the southern peninsula near Jinjiang, beside a crescent-shaped beach and about 21 kilometers from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport.
HAM-KHAK serves a Hokkien breakfast and local seafood, and the roof hosts afternoon tea.
Pets are not permitted at Kaipuu on the Reef Quanzhou. For the Kaipuu Belfry Quanzhou, our travel advisors check the rules before you book.
From Cape Weitou it is about 75 kilometers to Xiamen Gaoqi Airport. Xiamen works well as a day trip or as a second stop.
