No. 51 Sprial Avenue, International Bio-Island, Hai Zhu, 510320 Guangzhou, China
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Somerset Bio-island Guangzhou-Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Somerset Bio-island Guangzhou-Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus, you immediately notice how this four-star serviced apartment hotel feels different from typical business accommodations in Guangzhou. The lobby has this clean, modern vibe that doesn’t try too hard — honestly, it’s refreshing after dealing with the usual corporate hotel aesthetic. What really caught my attention was how quiet everything felt, which makes sense once you realize you’re on Bio Island, away from the main city chaos.

The Island Location

Here’s the thing about Bio Island that most people don’t realize until they get here — it’s actually this planned development that feels almost like a different city entirely. You’re technically still in Guangzhou, but the wide boulevards and modern architecture give it this almost futuristic feel. The couples who rate this location so highly (apparently 9.3 out of 10) aren’t wrong — there’s something romantic about being on an island in the Pearl River, especially in the evenings when the city lights reflect off the water. Plus, that free shuttle to Canton Fair is genuinely useful if you’re here for business.

Living Space That Actually Works

The room setup here is where Somerset really gets it right. I mean, these aren’t just hotel rooms — they’re proper serviced apartments with full kitchenette facilities that you’ll actually want to use. The kitchen comes stocked with everything you need, which is perfect when you want to grab fresh ingredients from the local markets (there’s a decent one about ten minutes away). The living area doesn’t feel cramped like so many extended-stay places do, and honestly, the views across the island are pretty spectacular, especially from the higher floors.

Breakfast and Dining

You know what surprised me most? The breakfast spread here is actually impressive for a serviced apartment hotel. They’ve got this buffet setup that covers all the bases — proper Full English if you’re feeling homesick, continental options, and some really good Asian dishes that change daily. The vegetarian selection is better than expected too. I found myself looking forward to breakfast, which doesn’t happen often when I’m traveling for work. The restaurant area gets good morning light, and the staff seems to remember how you like your coffee after a couple of days.

Why Guests Love It

That 8.9 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here for a few days. It’s the little things — like the fact that parking is completely free (try finding that in central Guangzhou), or how the housekeeping team actually pays attention to details. The island location means you get this peaceful environment that’s still well-connected to the rest of the city. For couples, I can see why this place works so well — there’s enough space to spread out, the spa facilities are solid for unwinding after long days, and you can actually cook a romantic dinner in your own space if you want to skip the restaurant scene for a night.

To book hotel in Guangzhou for Canton Fair seasons, travelers grab riverfront suites to pair expo days with Pearl River cruises.

Somerset Bio-island Guangzhou-Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Suite6 × 1 extra-large double bed for 6 adults, 1 child
Two-Bedroom Suite4 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Suite2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Queen Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Standard Double Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Somerset Bio-island Guangzhou-Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus

  • Priyanka from India (9/10)

    view,cleaniliness, room ,service everything was perfect

  • Hazim from Australia (9/10)

    Clean, helpful staff, although their English is not as good as we expect

  • Mohammed from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Cleaned, organized

  • Nina from Russia (9/10)

    Perfect location, comfortable rooms, washing and drying machine- that’s super helpful

  • Daniel from United States (8/10)

    Stayed for Canton fair. It was a good experience. Good location, steps from Guangzhou metro station plus free shuttle bus to the fair. Very good breakfast selection and quality of food.

    Shuttle bus leaves from hotel twice at 8:00 am and 9:40 am. Pick up at 5:00 pm and 6:20 pm.

  • Joseph from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    Ok

  • Harshika from India (9/10)

    very good hotel. size of the room was amazing (it was like a small 1 bedroom apartment). modern facilities. views were very good.

  • Ivan from Slovakia (8/10)

    The hotel is very nice.
    The rooms are clean and big.
    Room equipment very good. The room looks like new.
    A nice hotel for the price
    The hotel is located near the canton fair

  • Aakash from India (9/10)

    nice

  • Muzaffar from Uzbekistan (9/10)

    This hotel is already one of the best hotels , I have ever been in China. The main purpose was Canton Fair , and the metro is just 10metres away , and just two stations to Canton Fair Complex. The view is amazing , the Whole Guangzhou can be seen above . Starbucks and Mcdonalds is on the first floor. The staff of the hotel is very friendly , they helped us to order the dinner . The rooms are very clean , the bathroom items always filled and changed everyday , even if we do not ask ,in other countries Turkey , Qatar almost we have complains , but here we do not have any , everything can be done just with one call . We will be back exactly .

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Haiyin Park: 14 km
  • Canton Tower: 10 km
  • Yuyin Shanfang: 11 km
  • Guangdong Museum: 10 km
  • Guangzhou Tianhe Park: 8 km
  • Guangdong Museum of Art: 12 km
  • Yingzhou Ecological Park: 2.2 km
  • Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park: 14 km
  • Ancient Whampoa Anchorage Scenic Spot: 7 km
  • The Former Site of Whampoa Military Acadamy: 9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Lavazza: 6 km
  • Restaurant The Open Kitchen (豪厨): 5 km
  • Restaurant Guangfa Jiayan(广府家宴): 6 km

Top attractions:

  • Yuexiu Park: 19 km
  • Xiaogang Park: 16 km
  • Shixiang Garden: 16 km
  • Guangzhou Martyrs’ Memorial Garden: 16 km
  • Guangzhou Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall: 19 km
  • Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King: 19 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Guanzhou: 650 m
  • Train吉山站: 12 km
  • Train石牌客技站: 10 km
  • Metro Higher Education Mega Center North: 2.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Foshan Shadi Airport: 38 km
  • Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport: 85 km
  • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport: 53 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Parking:

  • Parking garage

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre

Transport:

  • Shuttle service

Activities:

  • Billiards

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • River view
  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Children’s playground
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House Rules at Somerset Bio-island Guangzhou-Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.0

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

8.7

Free WiFi:

6.7

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

8.7