Budget
Ascension House
33 tao fong shan rd, shantin 2691 4196 (http://www.achouse.com/). a hostel run by a christian group near shatin. located in the âjungleâ on a mountain in the new territories, they provide three meals a day including laundry, and have friendly, amiable staff on site. update nov 2011: link is dead
Bradbury Lodge
Tai mei tuk, tai po, new territories 2662 5123 (http://www.yha.org.hk/eng...). a youth hostel in tai po. lots of boating, walking and cycling opportunities nearby and right by the scenic plover cove reservoir. dorms start from $85.
Midrange
Royal View Hotel
353 castle peak road, tsuen wan (http://www.royalview.com.hk/). uniquely situated amongst between the ting kau and lido beaches, all 691 rooms give a superb view of the sea. furnished in a modern design, all rooms feature a kitchen and are fitted out in the latest accessories.
Panda Hotel
3 tsuen wah street, tsuen wan (http://www.pandahotel.com.hk/). with over 1,026-rooms, you're sure to find one that takes your fancy. keep in shape by working out at the gym, or take a dip in their huge outdoor pool.
Top end
Hyatt Regency Sha Tin
Opened in 2009, this is the first Western-branded hotel in the New Territories, and not only is it gorgeous, but it goes for about a third of the price of an equivalent hotel in Kowloon or the Island. Facilities include spa, heated pool, popular restaurant, apartments for long stays. The downside is the location: it's not even in central Sha Tin, but two stops out by MTR, at least 20 min from the city and with virtually no amenities in the vicinity. Convenient for the Chinese University of Hong Kong CUHK and Hong Kong Science Park though.
Regal Riverside
Tai chung kiu road shatin (http://www.regalriverside.com). four star hotel overlooking the stunning shing mun river. the hotel offers a range of facilities and services including airport transfers, jacuzzis and car rental services for convenience and comfort.
Harbour Plaza Resort City
Tin shui wai (http://www.harbour-plaza....). accessible through tin shui wai mtr station exit e2 ginza. has rooms and serviced suites, most of which overlook the tin shui wai central park.