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Hong Kong’s 5 most unusual staycations: from a ‘yoga yacht’ to The Peninsula’s most exclusive suite – stays that feel like you really got away

STORYJames Durston
5 ideas for standout staycations in Hong Kong including, from left, The Peninsula’s best suite, a Lantau Island hideaway and a dinosaur-themed family room. Photos: Handouts
5 ideas for standout staycations in Hong Kong including, from left, The Peninsula’s best suite, a Lantau Island hideaway and a dinosaur-themed family room. Photos: Handouts
Hong Kong staycation

  • Go glamping in a dome-from-home with the Sunset Vista on Cheung Chau island, or try an Airbnb close to the beaches and hills of neighbouring Lantau
  • The Gold Coast Hotel near Tuen Mun is ideal for families with lots of amenities indoors and out, plus safari, dinosaur, space and pirate room themes

You’ve got those lockdown blues. You’re suffering Covid crabbiness. What you need is some pandemic pampering. You may not be able to travel, but that just means you can explore some of the fabulous home-grown experiences here in the city. And for a staycation that lingers in the memory right up until the next time you splurge on a city break, we’ve picked out five of Hong Kong’s more unusual getaways.

Note: While the city is under tougher restrictions due to the Omicron variant, please check that your selected venue is open and offering these packages. They were present and correct at the time of writing, but things can change quickly.

1. A “yoga yacht” in Kowloon Bay

Yoga on a yacht, one of Hong Kong’s unexpected staycation options. Photo: Handout
Yoga on a yacht, one of Hong Kong’s unexpected staycation options. Photo: Handout
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Moored just off the coast of Kwun Tong, Hong Kong’s first and only seaborne yoga studio is a great way to indulge your early-year wellness urges. It can accommodate seven guests overnight in two bedrooms, but can welcome up to 32 people on board, making it an option for weddings, birthdays and other occasions.

Aboard the yoga yacht, moored off Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout
Aboard the yoga yacht, moored off Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout

The decor is bright and light, the views are 360 degree, and the urban-boho vibe is undeniable. Also available on board are karaoke, board games and mahjong, high-speed internet, a Bluetooth sound system, smart TV and all your usual dining and accommodation amenities. But note that the boat does not go anywhere – getting on and off requires a shuttle boat, provided by the owners.

From HK$6,000 (US$770) per night. Book at Airbnb.

2. A stargazing dome in your own private field

Sunset Vista’s stargazing dome on Cheung Chau island. Photo: Handout
Sunset Vista’s stargazing dome on Cheung Chau island. Photo: Handout

Glamping is about embracing the outdoors while being protected from its rougher edges and the Saiyuen Camping Adventure Park on Cheung Chau has that well covered. The site has various accommodation options, from tepees to Mongolian gers, but the most exclusive is the Sunset Vista, which features a 300 sq ft domed tent set in its own 2,000 sq ft space.