Hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners
Staylist lists 10 hotels that accept foreign guests in Shantou, most of them in Longhu District. In mainland China, not every hotel can register foreign passports. The hotels here say on their booking page that they accept guests from all countries; bring your passport, as the hotel registers your stay with the police for you.
The typical one costs about $59 a night. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location; the one outside the city centre comes last.
More about hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners
Hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners: 10 hotels whose booking page says they accept guests from all countries, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Longhu District (6). The typical one costs about $59 a night, most between $49 and $69. Top-rated: Shantou Marriott Hotel, rated 9.5 from 7,135 guest reviews. 1 more is outside the city centre, listed last.
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Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 3 side by side- Best overallShantou Marriott Hotel$136 a night
- Runner-upSheraton Shantou Hotel$119 a night
- Also top-ratedHoliday Inn Express Shantou Chenghai by IHG$69 a night
Best overall: Shantou Marriott Hotel (guest rating 9.5 from 7,135 reviews, about $136 a night). Runner-up: Sheraton Shantou Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 6,615 reviews, about $119 a night). Also top-rated: Holiday Inn Express Shantou Chenghai by IHG (guest rating 9.5 from 1,502 reviews, about $69 a night).
Best hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
Shantou Marriott Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$136 / night
- 2
Sheraton Shantou Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$119 / night
- 3
Holiday Inn Express Shantou Chenghai by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$69 / night
- 4
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Longhu
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $42 / night
- 5
Hampton by Hilton Shantou Chaoyang
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$59 / night
- 6
Menshine Gloria Plaza Hotel Shantou
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $49 / night
- 7
Days Hotel Shantou Longhu
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $45 / night
- 8
Holiday Inn Express Shantou City Center by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$51 / night
- 9
Shantou Golden Gulf Hotel (Vientiane City)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$86 / night
Outside the city centre
More than 25 km from the centre of Shantou, in other districts or towns.
- 10
Hampton by Hilton Shantou Chaonan
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$59 / night
By area
- Longhu District (6): Shantou Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Shantou Hotel, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Longhu
- Chenghai District (2): Holiday Inn Express Shantou Chenghai by IHG, Menshine Gloria Plaza Hotel Shantou
Questions about hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners
How much does a hotel that accepts foreigners in Shantou cost?
Typically about $59 a night; most of the 9 with a previously observed price cost $49 to $86. For comparison, the typical hotel in Shantou is about $59. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners?
On Staylist World: Shantou Marriott Hotel (guest rating 9.5 from 7,135 reviews), Sheraton Shantou Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 6,615 reviews), Holiday Inn Express Shantou Chenghai by IHG (guest rating 9.5 from 1,502 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Where are most hotels in Shantou that accept foreigners?
Longhu District (6), Chenghai District (2).
Can foreigners stay at any hotel in Shantou?
No. Hotels in mainland China need police approval to register foreign guests, and some smaller hotels do not have it. Every hotel on this list states on its booking page that it accepts guests from all countries. Book online rather than walking in: you can be turned away at a hotel without the approval, and staff cannot make an exception.
What happens when a foreigner checks in at a hotel in Shantou?
The front desk scans your passport and registers you with the police for you; it usually takes a few minutes. Staff may speak little English, but most use a translation device. Many hotels ask for no deposit; when they do, it is usually ¥100 to ¥300 by Alipay, WeChat Pay or foreign card, refunded at checkout.
Should I book my Shantou hotel in advance?
Yes. Booking ahead guarantees a hotel that can register you and keeps your room at busy times; there is nothing to gain by waiting until you arrive. Paying online in advance also avoids card machines that front-desk staff rarely use for foreign cards.
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A hotel is included when its booking page states that it accepts guests from all countries; we read that policy from each property page. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.