Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel Review: Free Disney Shuttle

Super close to Pudong Airport

Free shuttles between Pudong Airport, Shanghai Disneyland ↔️ Hotel

An amazing budget-friendly Shanghai hotel with free shuttle service

Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel

Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel

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Hello there! I'm travel influencer Ciel-!

Today, I want to introduce a hotel near Pudong Airport

that is super budget-friendly and offers a free shuttle to Disneyland:

the "Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel."

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Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel

Check-in 14:00~

Check-out ~12:00

Tel. +86 21 5893 1888

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Languages Spoken Chinese, English

Breakfast Hours 05:30-09:30

Amenities & Facilities

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

Free shuttle service to Pudong Airport and Disneyland

▪️For Terminal 1, the shuttle bus departs at 35 minutes past every hour from Gate 6 on the 3rd floor.

▪️For Terminal 2, the shuttle bus departs at 45 minutes past every hour from Gate 26 on the 3rd floor.

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Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel

Highly recommended for travelers who:

✔︎Want a location close to Pudong Airport.

✔︎Need a free shuttle to Shanghai Disneyland and Pudong Airport.

✔︎Appreciate an early breakfast time to start their day.

✔︎Love that breakfast is included at no extra cost (and is actually delicious!).

✔︎Prefer a quiet, peaceful stay.

✔︎Value friendly and helpful hotel staff.

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1st Floor Lobby

When you walk into the Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel,

you'll see the check-in desk right across

from the elevator shown in the photo.

And right behind that is the breakfast area.

By the way, breakfast at Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel

runs from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

It's absolutely perfect for grabbing a quick bite early in the morning

before catching the shuttle straight to Disneyland!

As always, I'll share a separate dedicated post all about the breakfast! ✨

You can grab your extra amenities on the 1st floor.

They are located near the restaurant entrance,

and the staff will kindly remind you during check-in,

so you won't have to worry about missing them.

In terms of communication, there was a slight language barrier as neither of us spoke perfect English,

but we managed to get through the check-in process smoothly using gestures and vibes!

Even though I arrived in the wee hours of the morning,

the staff welcomed me so warmly, which made my night.

We were assigned a room on the 4th floor and took the elevator up.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, this beautiful space welcomed us!

Honestly, since it costs around ~$35 to ~$41 per night

and includes a Disneyland shuttle, airport shuttle, and breakfast,

I booked it expecting a very basic budget stay

without setting my expectations too high.

But the moment I stepped out of the elevator, I was seriously wowed! haha.

The only bummer was that all the books were in Chinese, so I couldn't read them.

The hallway was super clean and neat too! 💙

Room Condition

I didn't turn on the TV even once, but it was surprisingly large,

and having a mini table with two chairs

was perfect for enjoying late-night snacks from the convenience store with my sibling.

The bed was super soft and cozy, which I loved!

There was a power outlet right next to the bed,

which was convenient for charging our phones overnight.

However, there weren't many other accessible outlets in the room,

so this bedside one was pretty much

the only practical outlet we could use.

Of course, this might vary depending on the room! haha.

The limited number of outlets was the only slight downside of our stay...

They also provide bathrobes and plenty of hangers,

making it super easy to hang up all our clothes.

An electric kettle was provided, which seemed perfect for brewing a quick cup of tea or coffee,

but after hearing all those horror stories about hotel kettles abroad...

I decided to skip it! Haha.

Bathroom

The bathroom was also surprisingly spacious, which was great.

The water pressure was perfectly fine, and the bathroom mirror

actually had a bright built-in LED lighting feature!

I liked everything about it, but the amenities smelled a bit off

and didn't leave my hair feeling very clean,

so I just ended up using my own shampoo. Haha.

They provided a fresh bottle of water daily,

and surprisingly, they also provided earplugs!

Personally, I didn't find the room noisy at all.

Of course, since we arrived around 3 or 4 AM on the first night

and spent the second day exhausting ourselves at Disneyland, we slept right through,

but either way, we didn't notice any external noise while sleeping.

So we didn't even need to use the earplugs.

Honestly, my sibling's snoring was by far the loudest sound. 😂

The provided slippers were so paper-thin that they were a bit uncomfortable to walk in.

If you have a bit of spare room in your luggage,

I'd highly recommend packing your own slippers!

Shuttle Bus

Shanghai Joyful Hotel ↔️ Disneyland Shuttle Schedule
	Departure	Arrival
Shanghai Joyful Hotel ➡️ Disneyland	06:55	07:30
Disneyland ➡️ Shanghai Joyful Hotel	22:00	22:40

Pudong Airport ➡️ Shanghai Joyful Hotel
Terminal 1	Departs at :35 past every hour from Gate 6 on the 3rd Floor
Terminal 2	Departs at :45 past every hour from Gate 26 on the 3rd Floor

By the way, once your booking is confirmed,

they will send you the airport shuttle schedule

along with visual guides of the pickup spots

to make finding them incredibly easy.

They even send you details of the exact bus to board!!

(Note: In my case, the actual license plate of the bus differed slightly from what they sent me, but the hotel name "Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel" was so prominently displayed that I just confirmed with the driver and got on.)

How to Book the Hotel

If you don't have a specific booking site in mind, you can compare deals here:

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I've also gathered links to some popular travel sites below. Be sure to compare coupons and book at the absolute lowest price!

MyRealTrip

Trip.com

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Booking.com

Yeogi-eottae

As a bonus, here are some discount coupon packs and promotional offers for Yeogi-eottae and Trip.com valid until April 30, 2026!

⬇️ Yeogi-eottae Coupon Pack ⬇️

7%	Up to ~$173 off on bookings over ~$1,725
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4%	Up to ~$14 off on bookings over ~$69

⬇️ Trip.com Promo Code ⬇️

To claim your discount, simply click the link above

and on the Trip.com hotel booking page,

enter the promo code 3HAHOTEL4 to get an extra 3% discount on your stay.

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✔︎ Wrapping Up: Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel

An Amazing, Budget-Friendly Stay near Pudong Airport

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I originally booked this hotel solely because of the Disneyland shuttle

and the free airport shuttle transfers.

With rates averaging just ~$35 to ~$41 per night including breakfast,

I was expecting a very basic, average experience.

But I was so pleasantly surprised! The breakfast was decent, the shuttle service was incredibly smooth,

and the staff greeted us with warm smiles every morning,

making our stay incredibly pleasant.

I highly recommend this hotel to anyone searching for a budget-friendly option near Pudong Airport!

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Cielso

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