Reviews of Solar Villas 3 stars

the neighborhood is nice.

office is only open from 9:30 am. we cannot check out because the office is still close.

Location to far away from everything,to much walking.

Its an exclusive and safe island.

Location was too far from everything except the island itself

The family room has heating and a fridge, but they are not mentioned in the info on this site. Should be updated to attract more guests. Heating is important in the winter, and a fridge is always important. Otherwise, everything was fine. Cleaning of floors and emptying of rubbish every day. Definitely better to stay here with children than in a cramped room in Kowloon - plenty of space, much better air and a beach nearby. Not a place for partying - there are rules about not making a noise, especially at night.

Nothing wrong with the accommodation itself, but you might find it a bit difficult to get there. We took a taxi from the airport, about HKD 230, but the driver didn't know Solar Villas and dropped us about 15-20 minutes walk from there. Not a huge problem in daylight, the helpful locals showed us the way. In any case, taxis can't go all the way, so you will have a 5-10 minute walk with your luggage.

It is on an island, MA WAN ISLAND, so if you're an explorer, there is nothing much to do here. There's 2 convenient store but too far. The commute process is not that easy to navigate, but manageable like us who were the explorers in using google map. If you love walking, its fine. But if you have kids and you have seniors, better look somewhere else. If you're going to Disneyland, this island is not that recommendable, there are better stays elsewhere that are also affordable.

The room was big enough for a family of 4. The community was also very quiet and secluded. Bus and taxi stops are 5 minutes walk away including 7-11 and other stores.

The villa itself is inside a community. You have to walk from the taxi stop going inside the villa. With luggages, you may find it not so good. But that's the only downside if you need to carry baggages. Otherwise, walking is fun since the environment is nice.

We stayed in a family room and it was comfortable for 5 people including child. There’s 2 showers and 2 toilets that adds to comfort.

No bidet hose (but understandable) but difficult for those used with it. Location is difficult to find and taxi can’t get inside until the villa (residential area). No cutlery provided so it’s advisable to bring or buy from outside No nearby shops or food etc but vending machines available but only cash accepted or Octopus card. Had to walk 10-15 mins until you get to shops Limited English speakers Dark passages

Accommodating staff and very quiet location

The room was a great size and accommodated our family of 5 easily. There were 2 large bathroom spaces which and a balcony. The apartment looked as if it was fairly new inside. The location was out of the main city, so therefore very quiet but transport links were good (you will need to purchase an oyster card for the metro and bus). It is a car free zone so the taxi/bus cannot take you all the way to the accomodation but it is only a short walk. Do note that this is probably more budget accommodation and for us it was perfect and although newly done on the inside it was a little rough around the edges outside. There are no fancy amenities but the accommodation provided everything we needed and I would certainly recommend it as a base for exploring Hong Kong and it's surrounding islands.

Ma Wan island itself looks like the perfect quiet getaway but it looks to have been forgotten over the years. At one time it was clearly thriving with a beautiful park and amenities. Hopefully some regeneration will occur as it could be such a wonderful escape from the city. Solar Villas looks to be a fairly new set up and hopefully the first of a number of projects to get the island back up to it's former self. At Solar Villas itself it would be nice to have little café as there is nothing close by and the tables and chairs in the courtyard make a perfect spot for sitting and relaxing with a coffee/tea and cake and eating ice cream!

I like how quiet is Ma Wan is. Solar villa location might require a little search for first time but theres alot of convenience shop nearby and laundry shop via google map search.

staff very polite and housekeeping was done daily

A private car and taxi cannot come into the area,we need walk atleast 5-10 minutes to get taxi or private car..no stall and restaurant over there.

You have to buy food outside before going back to the Hotel.

The room was very spacious. The kids loved the bunk beds.

It was affordable. Just like other reviews it was quite far from restos and stores but 1 bus ride can take you to the nearesy 711 or cirleK. Better you buy food before you come back at night.

the room is enough for 8 people, i choose the dormitory type,and the room is clean

the location is little bit far from taxi station and bus station, u need a light if travel in the night

It’s clean and tidy

A bit scary when come back at night