Tai O Heritage Hotel, located in Tai O, the last traditional fishing village in Hong Kong.
The Hotel converted from the Old Tai O Police Station that was completed in 1902 and designated as a Grade II historic building, seeks to preserve the historical significance of the architectural gem. Operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise with surpluses used to support site maintenance, the hotel has been working closely with the community to promote eco-tourism since opening in March 2012. It has welcomed more than 1.7 million visitors from Hong Kong and overseas, and have participated in more than 100 community services.
Tai O Heritage Hotel seeks to build close bonds with the village and promote eco-tourism and won the Award of Merit at UNESCO 2013 Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Award in recognition of its commitment and engagement with the community, becoming the first UNESCO-awarded hotel in Hong Kong.