Our last visit to Hong Kong included a lengthy stat at Disney's Explorer's Lodge and, like all Disney accommodation, it has it positives and negatives.
If you've even been to Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando the architecture of the main lobby area is practically identical (only in smaller form).
It has large and spacious rooms, with beautiful views of the lush garden scenery, pool and bay area.
The rooms are well equipped with large, comfy beds, a mini fridge, tea and coffee, a nook for luggage, a large television - featuring several English channels. The bathroom only has a large shower, no bathtub. Every day housekeeping will give you a new tin (either seasonal or themed to the explorers lodge) equipped with basic toiletries. They make for great souvenirs and gifts.
Cots and baths for infants are available on request.
It has one quick service option (The Chart Room cafe) and two restaurants (Dragon Wind and the World of colour).
The Chart Room cafe has a team of patisserie chefs cooking up delightful concotions. If you're celebrating a special event you can even get a delightful themed cake. As for the food, well... It's pretty expensive. There aren't a lot of options. And it varies. Hit and miss, honestly.
The pool is medium sized and supervised by life guards. Every day the staff run activities for children where they are able to dance and have fun with Goofy, which my daughter loved. A great little add on.
Shuttle buses to the park run regularly however it's also an easy 15 minute walk if you're that way inclined.
The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Overall a beautiful and functional hotel, if a little pricey, that ticks most boxes.