1 Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya
Sanya, China
Haitang
Vibe
Living plant walls and open-air pavilions frame a breezy coastal sanctuary facing the South China Sea.
“Biophilic coastal outpost”
Reclaimed Chinese fishing boat timbers, Hainan volcanic basalt, and rammed earth walls shape the sunlit pavilions.
Bamford Wellness Spa courtyard suites offer organic bodywork rituals beside open-air yoga platforms and a Field House.
Six restaurants and bars, an on-site organic farm, and five swimming pools form a self-contained tropical playground.
Along Haitang Bay's coastal strip, facing the South China Sea across landscaped tropical grounds.
“1 Hotel Haitang Bay, Sanya looks particularly at home here, its unfinished eco-friendly materials echoing the island landscapes outside.”
Rooms
Rooms incorporate live-edge timber consoles and tree-stump stools, while select ground-floor layouts step straight into swim-out plunge pools.
Wellness
Five outdoor pools wind through lush gardens alongside open-air yoga platforms and courtyard treatment suites at Bamford Wellness Spa.
Backstory
Opened in 2020, the retreat marked the eco-conscious brand's first development in China, crafted alongside the Oval Partnership.
Eat & drink
Rammed-earth walls anchor all-day dining at 1 Kitchen, while Sky Bar pours sunset cocktails over views of Haitang Bay.
The neighborhood
Positioned along Haitang Bay's tranquil shoreline, the grounds open directly toward sandy beaches and the South China Sea.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.