Welcome to Hainan, China’s tropical paradise! With its sun-kissed beaches, swaying palm trees, and crystal-clear waters, it’s a sun-seeker’s dream. Dive into vibrant local markets, feast on fresh seafood, or hike through lush rainforests. Don’t miss the iconic Wuzhizhou Island for snorkeling! Grab your shades and sunscreen—Hainan is ready to make your vacation unforgettable!
Outdoor4.4/5
Wuzhizhou
Wuzhizhou is renowned for its stunning coral reefs and crystal-clear waters, making it a premier destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, while its picturesque beaches offer serene relaxation in Sanya’s tropical paradise.
Culture4.7/5
南山寺
Nestled in the heart of Sanya, 南山寺 (Nanshan Temple) dazzles with its towering 108-meter Guanyin statue, watching over the ocean waves. Wander through lush gardens, admire intricate architecture, and soak in serene vibes that make stress melt away. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the sunset backdrop—your Instagram will thank you! 🌅✨
Shop3.3/5
China Duty Free Sanya Duty Free Shop
China Duty Free Sanya Duty Free Shop is an iconic shopping destination, renowned for its luxurious selection of international brands and stunning architecture, making it a must-visit for travelers seeking a unique retail experience in Hainan.
Landmark4.5/5
三亚湾
Nestled in Sanya, Hainan, 三亚湾 captivates visitors with its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant sunsets, making it an iconic destination for relaxation and unforgettable tropical experiences.
Outdoor4.4/5
Coconut Dream Corridor
Coconut Dream Corridor offers a stunning blend of picturesque scenery and vibrant local culture in Sanya, where visitors can stroll beneath swaying coconut palms, indulge in fresh tropical cuisine, and soak in the breathtaking coastal views.
Eat5/5
Haixiang Seafood Snack Booth
Eat4.1/5
Yatai Food Street
Eat4.7/5
Shark Bar
Cafe5/5
Starbucks Coffee Wanyue New World
Eat5/5
Da Mango Restaurant
Eat5/5
Hainan Jifan
Stay$$$4.6/5
Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort
Featuring a tennis court, fitness centre and free WiFi, Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort is set in Sanya. The property is located 30 km from city center, 4.5 km from China Duty Free Shop, 8 km from Wuzhizhou Island ,13 km from Nantian Hot Spring ,30 km from Yanuoda Tropical Forest, 43 km from Tian Ya Hai Jiao, 62 km from Nanshan Temple, 40 km away from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (40 mins by car). All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort offers some units with sea views, and rooms have a terrace. All units have a desk. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves Chinese cuisine. Around the clock assistance is available at the reception. Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort is reducing the reliance on single-use plastics in their toiletries.
Stay$$$$4.4/5
InterContinental Sanya Resort
InterContinental Sanya Resort is located near Xiaodonghai with the beautiful scenery, connecting the beach and the sea. The hotel is only 5-minutes’ drive to Dadonghai business district, 40-minutes’ drive to Phoenix Airport and adjacent to Luhuitou Park and Luhuitou Golf Club, enjoying rare snorkeling resources. Its superior geographical environment forms a hidden retreat in the bustling place. The hotel covers an area of 130,000 square meters and consists of two buildings with different styles. The Water garden area on the east side is a modern garden-style environmentally-friendly building with an area of about 50,000 square meters and 3 floors. Guest rooms are all over 80 square meters, including 16 square meters of independent balcony. To overlook coconut grove and enjoy views of the garden and waterscape, to be fully embraced by the nature. The Water garden area also contains 24 villas. The 11-story Sky garden on the west side of the hotel features a 10-square-meter balcony covering 60 square meters, providing an excellent panoramic view of Xiaodonghai. The hotel has 5 restaurants and bars, ranging from Hunan cuisine, seafood to classic western food, from homemade beer to BBQ dinner buffet, allowing you to enjoy delicious foods while enjoying the scenery at InterContinental Sanya Resort. The self-brewed beer from Beer Factory is worth trying. The hotel has four outdoor pools. Colorful parent-child activities. The small roundabout train takes you to a journey of viewing the scenery at InterContinental Sanya Resort in another way. Additional facilities including InterContinental Spa, Lighting Tennis Courts, Gym, a column-free ballroom and seven conference rooms can cater to different travel needs no matter it is leisure meeting, family travel, friends gathering, or couples’ honeymoon. A picture of stylish, serene beauty resort is nestled between pristine beachfront on one side and scenic mountains on the other. An eco-friendly oasis with extensive water features and lush gardens, this Sanya hotel offers 342 rooms including 24 villas, and guests can lounge in 4 swimming pools, dine in 5 restaurants and bars, unwind in our soothing SPA InterContinental or choose from one pillar free ballroom and seven inspiring meeting rooms.
Stay$$$$4.35/5
Sanya Shangri-La Hotel
Located about a 5-minute drive from Haitang Bay International Shopping Complex, Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa features accommodation with 6 on-site dining options and direct access to a beach area. It also offers three outdoor swimming pools including two heated ones. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the whole resort. Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa is about a 30-minute drive from Yalong Bay Railway Station. Sanya downtown area and Phoenix International Airport are both approximately 50 minutes' drive away. Offering lovely views from the balcony, all rooms come with a minibar, fridge and electric kettle. A satellite TV is equipped in each room. They also offer a safe, a sofa and ironing facilities. Free toiletries bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are all provided in the en suite bathrooms. Indoor playground customised for children and teenagers. Chi, the spa, features Shangri-La signature treatment and massages. There are 4 restaurants and 3 bars serving international cuisines and lovely drinks.
Stay$$$$4.25/5
The Ritz Carlton Sanya
The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay is located within Yalong Bay National Resort District. The hotel offers 5 outdoor pools,1tennis court, and 1 pickleball court. The property boasts 8 dining options, serve modern Cantonese cuisine, southern Italian dishes, and fresh barbecued seafood. Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at 3 bars and lounges. Pampering spa services, a fitness center, beach volleyball courts, and yoga lessons. yoga lessons. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is about 24km away, approximately a 35–40-minute drive. Yalong Bay Tropic Paradise Forest Park is just 3.7km from the hotel. Yalong Bay Central Square Totem Pole is 2.5km away. Rooms at this hotel are luxurious and modern. The air-conditioned rooms come with private balconies overlooking the ocean, mangroves, or the garden. Flat-screen TVs with Russian channels, and a minibar and snacks are included in all rooms (Suites and villa are complimentary daily, Others room once per stay, excluding spirits). The en-suite bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub, Diptyque toiletries, and a separate shower. Ironing facilities and a safe can be found in each room. Beach & Leisure The hotel enjoys a long stretch of beachfront. In-house guests can enjoy seaside activities such as crab hunting and swimming in the sea. There is a designated safe swimming area with lifeguards. The beach service desk provides complimentary beach loungers, sunscreen, beach towels, and mineral water for in-house guests. Complimentary beach soccer is also available. Family & Kids Every stage of the family stay is designed with children in mind:· Dedicated children’s check-in counter. Kids’ Club with HAPE toys. Children’s pool. Uncle Martin’s Garden features a variety of plants and animals, including Jiaji ducks, turkeys, white geese, rabbits, peacocks, and more. Kids’ activities include small animal feeding, building block play, coconut leaf weaving, beach crab hunting, pool bubble parties, and more. Villa stays include one complimentary little Ritz Carlton lion plush toy. Shopping & Local Life Located in the central area of Yalong Bay, the hotel is close to Yalong Bay Huayu Baihuagu Commercial Center and Yalong Bay Outlets, both about 2km away, approximately a 5-minute drive. Sanya Joy City and Sanya MixC One are about 13km away, approximately a 25-minute drive, making shopping and local life easily accessible. A complimentary daily shuttle bus runs from the hotel to the Haitang Bay CDF Duty-Free Mall. Club rooms with Executive Lounge access include a daily drop-off service only (no return or pick-up service is provided). The service is available within a 3km radius of the hotel, from 09:30 to 17:30. Departure point: hotel lobby. Spa & Weddings The property boasts one of the largest spas in the region, The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Relaxing massages can be enjoyed in private treatment rooms and steam baths. There is also and an ocean-front wedding chapel.
Stay$$$$4.05/5
The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa
Offering an outdoor pool, The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa is located in Lingshui. Free shuttle buses between the property and Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Haitang Bay Duty Free Shopping Centre and Dadonghai are provided. Free WiFi access is available in this resort and 鉴湖 Blue Bay Golf Club is a 10-minute walk away. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. Extras include a minibar. At The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa you will find a beach area and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, ticketing service and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. This resort is a 10-minute drive from Blue Bay Monkey Island and a 35-minute drive from Ye Zi Zhou Island and Wu Zhi Zhou Island. Seasonal Taste offers buffet breakfast, while 5 Senses serves delicious Chinese cuisine. Other dining options include Noodle Bowl, Lobby Bar, Mixer Bar and Pool Bar.
Self Care$$$$3.8/5
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya: A Luxurious Coastal Retreat in Hainan As one of the most sought-after beachfront resorts on Hainan Island, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya stands as the epitome of refined elegance and luxury. Nestled along a pristine 1.2-kilometer stretch of internationally protected coral beach and enveloped by lush tropical gardens, the hotel seamlessly blends natural beauty with serene privacy. Scattered throughout the property are distinctive volcanic rock formations, creating a tranquil oasis that feels worlds away. Conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from downtown Sanya and 40 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the hotel also provides easy access to numerous local attractions. The resort features 278 exquisitely appointed rooms, pavilions, suites, and 15 deluxe villas, each offering breathtaking views of the South China Sea or the vibrant tropical gardens. Designed by world-renowned resort architect and landscape artist Bensley, in collaboration with LTW Design Works, the hotel’s architecture draws inspiration from the distinctive cultural heritage of Hainan’s Li and Miao ethnic groups, seamlessly blending it with tropical natural elements. True to the Mandarin Oriental brand’s ethos as “Cultural Creators,” every room is thoughtfully decorated with traditional ethnic elements such as Li brocade and Miao silver jewelry. Guests can indulge in a variety of elegant dining venues, all boasting captivating views of the South China Sea. Whether savoring Cantonese cuisine at Yi Yang (the hotel’s Chinese restaurant), enjoying a blend of Eastern and Western flavors or a romantic seaside barbecue at Pavilion, relishing Asian noodle dishes and hot pot at Mee & Mian, or delighting in exquisite seafood at the outdoor Black Pearl’s Fresh restaurant — each experience offers a memorable culinary journey. The Sunset Bar presents an ideal setting for afternoon tea or to witness breathtaking sunsets over the ocean. Hidden within a quiet corner of Coral Bay lies The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, a 3,200-square-meter sanctuary designed for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa features 18 private treatment suites, each equipped with independent heat therapy and outdoor soaking facilities, relaxation areas, and enchanting tropical garden views. Eight double suites embody rich Asian aesthetics, while two VIP villas nestled in a secret garden boast steam room, saunas, outdoor rain showers, oversized bathtubs, stone scrub tables, and plush loungers designed for total comfort. The spa honors traditional Oriental wellness philosophies while integrating diverse local cultural elements, offering guests distinctive massage treatments that soothe the body and mind. Celebrated as a secluded haven that harmonizes natural splendor with holistic wellbeing, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya provides a peaceful retreat for domestic travelers seeking respite from the bustle of everyday life.
Stay4.8/5
The Sanya EDITION
Stay4.5/5
Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort and Spa
Stay4.3/5
Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay
Nestled in the stunning Yalong Bay, Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay offers luxurious beachfront accommodations, exquisite dining, and world-class amenities, making it a perfect oasis for relaxation and adventure in China’s tropical paradise.
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