Best Airport Shuttle Hotels at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport sits on Chek Lap Kok, a reclaimed island off the north coast of Lantau, so the hotels that run a shuttle to its terminals are grouped in three places. SkyCity, beside the terminals and AsiaWorld-Expo, has the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott and the Regala Skycity Hotel. Tung Chung, the new town just across the water, has the Novotel Hong Kong Citygate, the Sheraton Tung Chung and The Silveri Hotel, rated 9.4. The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, further east on Lantau, adds three themed hotels with a shuttle of their own.
The airport island of Chek Lap Kok and its neighbor Tung Chung form a quieter corner of Hong Kong, on the edge of Lantau. SkyCity, beside the terminals, is built around AsiaWorld-Expo and the airport hotels, while Tung Chung is a residential new town with the Citygate outlets and the cable car up to Ngong Ping. Further east, the Disneyland Resort occupies its own bay. Central Hong Kong is reached by the Airport Express or the Tung Chung line, so a night here works well before a flight.
Where to stay near the airport
Three bases for an airport night
The Airport Express reaches the city quickly, but for a night before a flight a hotel shuttle is simpler: no train change with luggage and a drop-off at the terminal door. Choosing between the three areas depends on the trip. SkyCity puts you minutes from check-in, Tung Chung adds shops and restaurants around Citygate, and the Disneyland hotels suit families who want a last day at the park before flying. The Regal Airport Hotel, linked to Terminal 1 by a covered walkway, completes the list.
Closest to the terminals, SkyCity is the choice for a very early departure. The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, rated 8.6 with almost 4,500 reviews, has an airport shuttle, an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness center and five restaurants, enough to spend a long layover without leaving the island. The Regala Skycity Hotel, rated 8.2, offers sea-view rooms, an outdoor pool and a walk to AsiaWorld-Expo, useful if you are in town for a trade fair. The Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong goes further, with direct covered access to Terminal 1, six restaurants and both indoor and outdoor pools.
Tung Chung, at the foot of the Lantau hills, gives more choice and a real neighborhood. The Novotel Hong Kong Citygate is the most reviewed hotel in this list, with more than 6,700 reviews and a score of 8.6; it has a free airport shuttle, an outdoor pool and bay views, and sits beside the Citygate outlets. The Silveri Hotel Hong Kong - MGallery Collection has the best score of the selection at 9.4, with an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. The Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung, rated 8.4, offers sea views, two restaurants and a 24-hour gym.
For families, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort turns the night before a flight into part of the holiday. The Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, rated 9 with more than 6,000 reviews, is a Victorian-style resort with character dining, an outdoor pool and a spa, a 6-minute walk from Disneyland Resort Pier. The Disney Explorers Lodge, also rated 9, has themed gardens, an outdoor pool and some sea-view rooms. Disney's Hollywood Hotel, at 8.8, has a piano-shaped outdoor pool, three eateries and a hot tub. All three list an airport shuttle, which saves a train change with children.
Larger groups and longer stays can look at the Harbour Plaza Resort City, a high-rise property rated 7.6 with an airport shuttle, an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, three restaurants and kitchens in some rooms. Its score is the lowest of this selection, but the kitchens are rare among airport hotels. Across the list, the spread is wide: the SkyCity hotels trade character for proximity, the Tung Chung hotels give you a town to walk around in the evening, and the Disney resorts make sense only if the park is part of your plans.
A traveler's takeFor a departure early in the morning from Hong Kong, I would choose The Silveri Hotel in Tung Chung: its 9.4 is the best score in this list, it runs an airport shuttle, and the evening can be spent around Citygate rather than in a terminal hotel. If my flight left at dawn and I needed to be at check-in within minutes, I would book the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott instead, right beside the terminals.
Airport shuttle9.4The Silveri Hotel Hong Kong - MGallery Collection
Chic rooms with airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and hot tub
Why guests love itThe Silveri Hotel Hong Kong, MGallery Collection is a 5-star hotel rated 9.4 from nearly 1,800 reviews, an exceptional score. Chic rooms and suites come with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and an airport shuttle serves Hong Kong International Airport. Families get an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a full-service restaurant and bar. The premises are accessible and smoke-free, which makes it a polished, comfortable choice for a stay around a flight.
Airport shuttle9.0Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Victorian-style resort with character dining, pools, and airport shuttle
Why guests love itHong Kong Disneyland Hotel is the obvious family choice on Lantau: a Victorian-style 5-star resort with character dining, an outdoor pool and a spa area, rated 9.0 from more than 6,000 reviews. Children get the theme park atmosphere from breakfast onwards, and Disneyland Resort Pier is a six-minute walk. An airport shuttle links it to Hong Kong International Airport, so it works for a stopover that becomes a short holiday rather than a quick night before a flight.
Airport shuttle9.0Disney Explorers Lodge
Themed gardens, outdoor pool, and airport shuttle for family stays
Why guests love itDisney Explorers Lodge is a 4-star property near Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, rated 9 from more than 3,000 reviews, a score few hotels around the airport reach. Families get themed gardens, an outdoor pool, room service and dining on site, and the airport shuttle takes the stress out of arrival and departure. Rooms are warm, some with sea views, and the lodge is smoke-free with accessible facilities and a full laundry service, which helps on a longer trip with children.
Airport shuttle8.8Disney's Hollywood Hotel
Bayside resort with a piano-shaped pool and airport shuttle
Why guests love itDisney's Hollywood Hotel is a 4-star bayside resort rated 8.8 from nearly 3,000 reviews. Families get colourful rooms, three eateries, a piano-shaped outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre, with a full-service laundry for longer trips. An airport shuttle is available, and Hong Kong Disneyland is a short taxi ride away. I see it as a hotel for families who want the park and an easy airport link in the same trip.
Airport shuttle8.6Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
Airport hotel with a spa, indoor pool, and multiple dining options
Why guests love itHong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel is a 5-star with an airport shuttle, built for connecting flights and early departures, and rated 8.6 from nearly 4,500 reviews. The indoor pool is the family highlight, as children can swim whatever the weather or the hour. Five restaurants and bars mean dinner is easy after a long flight, and parents have a spa and fitness center. Rooms are relaxed. SkyPier is a short walk away, useful if your trip continues by ferry.
Airport shuttle8.6Novotel Hong Kong Citygate
Modern hotel with free airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and bay views
Why guests love itNovotel Hong Kong Citygate is a modern, family-friendly 4-star with a free airport shuttle to Hong Kong International Airport, rated 8.6 from more than 6,700 reviews. Children get an outdoor pool, there are several places to eat, and some rooms look out over the bay, a nice first or last view of Hong Kong. The property is smoke-free with accessible facilities. Parents can use the fitness center, and a business center helps if work follows you.
Airport shuttle8.4Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
Upmarket hotel with airport shuttle, sea views, and an outdoor pool
Why guests love itSheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel is an upmarket property rated 8.4 from more than 2,000 reviews. An airport shuttle serves Hong Kong International Airport, and families get an outdoor pool with sea views, two restaurants and a 24-hour gym. Rooms are air-conditioned, and free Wi-Fi, room service and accessible facilities are included. The shuttle and the round-the-clock gym suit awkward flight times, and I see it as a polished choice for families and business travellers alike.
Airport shuttle8.2Regala Skycity Hotel
Sleek hotel with airport shuttle, pool, and sea-view rooms
Why guests love itRegala Skycity Hotel is a sleek 4-star property rated 8.2 from more than 2,100 reviews. Contemporary rooms and suites include some with sea views, and an airport shuttle serves Hong Kong International Airport. Families get an outdoor pool, a fitness center and on-site dining. AsiaWorld-Expo is a short walk away, so the hotel suits both events at the venue and a comfortable pre-flight night with children.
Airport shuttle8.0Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong
Direct covered access to Terminal 1 with spa and multiple pools
Why guests love itRegal Airport Hotel Hong Kong has direct covered access to Terminal 1, which is the best thing a family with luggage and an early flight can ask for. This 5-star has both indoor and outdoor pools, six restaurants, a gym and a full-service spa, so a long layover can be spent entirely inside. Some rooms have kitchenettes, handy for children's meals, and Wi-Fi is free. Pets are accepted too. Its 8.0 rating from over 6,000 reviews is good rather than exceptional.
Airport shuttle7.6Harbour Plaza Resort City
Unfussy rooms with an airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and full-service spa
Why guests love itHarbour Plaza Resort City is a 4-star high-rise hotel rated 7.6 from more than 1,700 reviews. Rooms and suites are unfussy, and some include a kitchen, which suits families on a longer stay. An airport shuttle serves Hong Kong International Airport, and the hotel has an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a full-service spa, three restaurants, a fitness center and free Wi-Fi. It is kid-friendly and accessible, with family rooms available.
Good to know
- 1Check the shuttle timetable against your flight: Lantau hotels run their own schedules, and the first morning run may not suit a dawn departure.
- 2For the earliest flights, the Regal Airport Hotel is linked to Terminal 1 by a covered walkway, so you do not depend on a shuttle at all.
- 3If you have a long layover, Tung Chung is a short ride from the airport and gives you shops and restaurants around Citygate.
- 4Families visiting the park can end their trip at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels, which all list an airport shuttle.
- 5For a trade fair at AsiaWorld-Expo, the Regala Skycity Hotel is within walking distance of the exhibition halls.
- 6Book a sea-view room at the Regala Skycity, the Sheraton Tung Chung or the Disney Explorers Lodge if you want to watch the water.