This is a nice boutique style guest house close to the Qingdao CBD and within close walking distance to the seashore boardwalk. The interiors are very nice with comfortable beds and European style furnishings. Getting there can be a little tricky for taxi drivers if they don't go into the actual residential compound, but uber didi drivers are very good value and seem to be available when required.

The hotel is in a great location, a short walk along the ocean walkway and you're in the city. Close to a swimming beach and restaurants.

Winter is a good season when i do business in Qingdao,not too many visitors. And the hotel has a really perfect view of the sea.Must enjoy breakfast in canteen, cannot forget the feeling.The staff is really friendly when you need any help.Hope next time to come again;-)

What I didn't like is that I paid for seaview but actually you need to stand a corner of the room to see some water waving at the beach. sea view for me means I look towards the sea. It does not only mean I can see some water. Second the room is pretty tiny especially for that price but the god thing is that our room was a very rare example of good workmanship. People living in China for long time may appreciate the good materials (real wood, not plastic) and the the quality of all the installations etc.

Excellent and enjoy the ocean front view. Good location and staff second to none. I well return in the future.

Toilet Door is broken. Staff refused to repair or change room. We insist and complained, even we request to get the deposit back. Finally, the staff gave a normal room to us. TV is broken, asked the staff to fix again... Toilet is very small, bed is small, room is small...it's not worth staying, staff not friendly..takes more than 30 minutes during check out! I definitely will not stay there again and will not recommend people stay in this hotel. It is a total awful experience!

The people at the front desk do not speak much English and so there were some challenges with understanding one another. I had booked the room through the internet and when I arrived they showed me 2 rooms - one small and one large and asked which one I wanted. Naturally I chose the larger one, but then was told I had to pay more. So they seemed to be up-selling any room that was not reserved. In the end I took the smaller room, which was what I had paid for. The size was about 6'X9' - there was a comfortable bed, a small desk, no closet, and a small bathroom with shower stall. This room would not be large enough for 2 people - as you would have no place to put 2 suitcases and would not be able to walk around one another. Right across the laneway there was an access to the boardwalk that goes all along the water; it was wonderful to walk along the water any time of day. It is a 10 minute walk to May 1 square on the boardwalk, and about a 25 minute walk to the marina and mall that was created during the Olympics in 2008. There is some food provided for breakfast, but you have to pay extra for it, and so it is easier to purchase something from a coffee shop 10 minutes away.

On my first trip to China I found the staff polite and wanting to help me. Their English was better than my Chinese, and we found with the help of google we could communicate. I travelled for business and was seldom at the motel, so I can't comment on all that it had to offer, and I also think that the proprietors had better English, but it was fun trying to ask for an extra blanket. As an overall rating I would happily say that I would feel welcome and would stay at the motel again without hesitation.

I had first booked a single room but when I arrived I found it to be So small that there was no place to even set and open my suitcase except on the bed. I upgraded to a double room with a queen bed, which was still small, but very tastefully decorated. It was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but in the end it was worth it. I stayed for four days and was very comfortable. The neighborhood was close to downtown, but very quiet, and the staff were immensely helpful and exceptionally polite. The only one drawback was that it was a little hard to find and some taxi drivers were a little confused.

I have never experienced service of the level I received during my stay at Qingdao Villa Inn No 21, it is an extremely warm and welcoming environment. The staff here are absolutely wonderful and can not do enough to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed, and there is always a lovely aroma of ground coffee in the air, which the lovely staff share around the foyer, the whole place just has a really warm feel . The rooms are modern, homely and extremely comfortable, with wireless internet included. The rooms are spotless and cleaned thoroughly everyday. It is located right on the water, a few minutes walk to the city centre. If your coming to Qingdao you want to stay here.

The hotel has only been recently renovated less than a year and in very good condition. The neighbourhood is catching up. The seaside is a few steps from the door and spectacular. It's a big City but it's only a short walk and you are in it. The owners and staff are fantastic, going out of their way to make your stay pleasant and easy. The price is very competitive and I hope they stay that way, I would love to go back. Make sure you take their telephone number so the cab driver can phone them, it's easy to miss off the main road.

The hotel is one of the villas in a private housing estate. It is located near the beach. The staff there are very friendly and they will provide advices on places to eat and visit. Room is clean but it is a bit on the smaller side. Bed is comfortable. Will stay in this hotel when we next visit Qingdao.