Stay here: The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong review

As Ocean Park approaches its golden 50th anniversary celebrations, Hong Kong’s landmark entertainment attraction remains as popular as ever. The sprawling theme park – where you’ll find everything from thrilling roller coasters to an educational panda sanctuary – welcomes around 3.5 million annual visitors, with a third coming from overseas. It’s a testament to its enduring appeal well beyond the city’s borders. 

With so much to see and do on site, Ocean Park occupies a vast space – spread over eight zones on either side of a mountain and connected by its iconic cable car. Visitors will want to make the most of what’s on offer during the park’s daily opening hours, but whether you’re an excited toddler or a busy parent, even the most ardent thrill-seeker needs some time out. That’s why staying at a hotel close by can make your visit even more memorable. 

What’s the deal?  

Just a short shuttle ride away is The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, which offers easy access to the park while providing a respite from the high-octane action. So, when the fun is over, you can retreat to this five-star shoreside property to disconnect, unwind and soak up the relaxing vantage point overlooking the Aberdeen Channel. The well-appointed, spacious Oceanfront Room we stayed in delivered incredible, sweeping views – you could lose hours here, gazing out at the dramatic, craggy rocks, scattered islands and the sea beyond. 

Naturally, the setting has families very much in mind, and that shows in the array of entertainment on offer. It’s hard to imagine any other hotel in Hong Kong with a kids’ area quite as impressive and well-appointed as The Explorers – a 6,400-square-foot padded space that outstrips many purpose-built play areas across the city. Newly reopened following an extensive refurbishment, it’s divided into seven themed zones, catering to everyone from 10-year-olds right down to one-year-old babies. 

United by a nautical theme, exhibits pay tribute to local landmarks such as the Hong Kong Unesco Global Geopark and Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve, with the Cape D’Aguilar Lighthouse standing proudly at the centre. Especially impressive is the sheer number of climbing and sliding opportunities throughout the space. Visitors of any age will also appreciate the new interactive LumiSteps, an energetic game that has players dancing between illuminated squares. 

Why stay?

All these kids’ comforts are one thing, but parents and adults are both well-catered for at the Fullerton. The in-house spa delivered one of the most comprehensive and relaxing massages we’ve experienced in Hong Kong, thanks to the excellent masseuse who worked our knots and worries away with a high level of precision and care. 

Dining is similarly impressive. The unpretentious ground-floor Lighthouse Lounge, just off the main lobby, has a relaxed, homely feel and serves a mix of Singaporean classics and Western comfort food – ideal for the whole family. The same menu is available via in-room dining. For something more refined, the second-floor Cantonese restaurant Jade is suited to a quieter, adults-only evening, while the extensive buffet at the Lighthouse Café offers a border-hopping spread that’s hard to resist after a long day on the rides. 

editors say...

“If you’re visiting Ocean Park with kids, this is the way to go – enjoy the comfort and luxury of a five-star getaway, plus the chance to take a power nap between rides.”