Tai O Heritage Hotel (Old Tai O Police Station)

Recognised with a 2013 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation

A former police station built in 1902 to combat pirates, this historical jewel has been converted into a nine-room boutique hotel by the Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation. Details such as the cannons and searchlights have been painstakingly preserved as reminders of the building’s heritage. Located on a headland, it provides stunning views of Tai O Fishing Village, especially from Tai O Lookout, the glass-roofed cafe at the top of the property. The grounds are open to the public, so ask for a map at reception, or join one of the free guided tours of the hotel.