For those who want to give back to the community during the holiday season, this is the staycation for you. From December 18 to 20, the three-day stay is full of programmes that will fill little ones with the joy of giving as well as receiving.

Guests aged five years and up are invited to donate their preloved toys to Green Toysland, a non-profit organisation that collects and distributes toys. After that, the fun begins with activities such as biscuit decoration masterclasses, parties, treasure hunts and a chance to work with underprivileged children. Prices start at HK$5,300 (US$700).

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Christmas Staycation at The Royal Garden Hong Kong

Grab your stockings for a festive stay at The Royal Garden. For the price of HK$2,000, you can enjoy a relaxing stay in a deluxe room with a romantic four-course dinner at Banquet Room and a buffet breakfast for two at the Greenery. The four-course dinner includes a roast whole turkey with traditional chestnut stuffing and a seasonal Christmas log cake. What’s more, you can enjoy facilities such as the Underwater Music Heated Pool at the Sky Club as well.

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Foodies will love celebrating the festive season with this at-home holiday at Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel. On selected dates between December 24 and 31, merry makers can enjoy a night’s stay with breakfast included, as well as HK$1,500 in dining credits at Cafe Renaissance, Mirage Bar & Restaurant and in-room dining. From HK$2,280, that’s a holiday full of treats.

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Christmas Everyday at The Murray

Everything you need for Christmas will be ready and waiting for you at The Murray. Starting from HK$3,150 per-room, per-night between December 1 and 30, the package welcomes you with mulled wine. Also expect to indulge in a festive afternoon tea and dinner, wake up to a stuffed Christmas stocking, and get a photo op with the man himself at Santa’s Grotto.

Festive Stellar-bration Package at Ritz-Carlton

Available from December 20 to 30, Ritz-Carlton’s Festive Stellar-bration will fill you with Christmas cheer. For HK$3,599, you’ll get a room with sky-high views bedecked in Yuletide decorations, complete with Christmas cake, a bottle of champagne and a hearty breakfast.

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Festive Fun with Giant Pandas and Red Pandas at Cordis, Hong Kong

Christmas is a great time to give back to the community and the Cordis, Hong Kong is partnering with Ocean Park and Ocean Park Conservation Foundation to launch a staycation package (from HK$6,888) to spread conservation awareness. The package includes Ocean Park admission tickets for families to meet Cordis’ mascot red pandas, join the Meet the Giant Panda tour to visit the facilities and feed the giant pandas.

Back at the hotel, a Christmas-themed dinner buffet for four persons at The Place awaits as well as Cody, the red panda plush toys for the kids, and much, much more. For those who are after something more relaxing, the Bubbly Holiday Staycation Package (from HK$1,398), includes a room with a decorated Christmas tree, a warm bubble bath, and Lush Christmas products.

Centric Festive Staycation

Treat yourself and your family to a holiday mini-break with the Centric Festive Staycation (from HK$1,880), where you can choose to either indulge in a festive lunch or dinner at the Farmhouse. Sink your teeth into a festive feast filled with classic Christmas comforts such as a slow-roasted turkey, Black Angus prime rib, honey glazed Christmas ham, grilled tiger prawns and a huge selection of The Farmhouse ice-cream, pastries and a special Christmas Cottage packed with sweet Christmas delights. Kids can also expect a visit from Santa and Christmas carollers.

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Four Seasons Festive Staycation

This one is for the kiddies. On Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, celebrate the holidays with your loved ones at the hotel’s festive buffet or participate in the plethora of activities for the kids. Activities on the schedule include Santa Claus Surprise, Little Chefs classes, virtual car racer, kids fitness, a scavenger hunt, and much more. The lunch buffet package starts from HK$5,280 per night, while dinner buffet package starts from HK$5,980 per night. This different deal is available on other dates in December.

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